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Oct

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Senior BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi cited Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks at Columbia seminar, urging people to be wary of him

In the consistent political bickering between rivals and BJP, the latter  on Friday mounted a blistering attack on the Congress, this time over his remarks in Columbia seminar, alleging that Rahul Gandhi has become the "flag-bearer of anti-India forces" for pushing their agenda in the country. The BJP leader called upon people to be 'wary' of him.   Addressing a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi slammed Gandhi over his latest remarks at a seminar in Colombia and alleged that it has now become clear that the Congress, under the control of the Nehru-Gandhi family for over 100 years,…

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02

Oct

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Venugopal accuses Centre of politically discriminating against Kerala

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said that the Central Government is discriminating against Kerala, hence, not granting the amount sought for the rehabilitation of disaster-hit Wayanad. Speaking on Thursday, Venugopal, who is also the MP from Alappuzha, said that the two Union Ministers of State — Suresh Gopi and George Kurian — should answer whether they are satisfied with this approach of the Indian government towards the southern state.   The Congress leader then also took a dig at Gopi, asking whether he has the courage to hold a public meeting in the landslides-hit areas of Wayanad. Gopi has…

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02

Oct

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NSUi said Delhi government’s decision to introduce RSS curriculum in schools is an attempt to mislead students

In what can be seen as political controversy having erupted over the issue , National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on Wednesday strongly condemned the Delhi government’s decision to introduce lessons on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in government schools, calling it an attempt to mislead students and spread a “hateful ideology.”  In an official statement, the Congress-backed student body said the move “distorts history, hides anti-national activities, and fills children’s minds with hate,” demanding that if schools teach about the RSS, they must present the full historical context.The NSUI highlighted issues such as the RSS’s alleged opposition to the…

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01

Oct

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Ladakh—a clash of geopolitics and local aspiration

The Shangri-la is losing its quiet. Geographically isolated, topographically harsh and culturally exotic; Ladakh, the land of monasteries and monks rarely grabs headlines due to several factors. The high altitude, cold weather and minuscule population make it a difficult choice for political experiment and unrest.    With barely 2.8 lakh population, it is not an attractive vote bank. Secondly, spread over an area of 59,146 km², the sparse population further isolates Ladakh politically. The Ladakhi Buddhists are not Ambedkarites; their politics is not of the caste and reservation. Ladakh is divided into two districts—Leh with majority Buddhist and Kargil with predominantly…

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01

Oct

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Kharge to address Congress mega rally in Kohima on October 7

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee will stage a mega rally in Kohima on October 7, with All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge set to address party workers and supporters at the Naga Solidarity Park. Announcing the programme, state Congress president and Lok Sabha MP, S Supongmeren Jamir, said the rally will focus on the themes of ‘Save democracy, Save secularism, and Save Nagaland’. Key concerns such as youth employment, entrepreneurship, governance and connectivity will also be spotlighted. Senior Congress leaders, including AICC general secretary, KC Venugopal, and Nagaland in-charge, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, are scheduled to accompany Kharge during…

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30

Sep

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DMK releases video, blames TVK for Karur stampede

The Karur stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally has escalated into a public slugfest between the ruling DMK and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). On Tuesday, the party chief accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin of seeking "revenge" against him, while the state government countered by releasing video evidence alleging his party violated safety norms.Following the stampede on September 27, which tragically killed 41 people and injured over 60, Vijay released a detailed video response on his 'X' page, asserting that the "truth will come out" and that he was ready to face action.   The top actor insisted he…

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30

Sep

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J&K Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s AAC has been declared unlawful and banned under UAPA Act

 In a fresh and significant development, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has confirmed the Central Government’s declaration of the Awami Action Committee (AAC) as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).    The confirmation follows the extraordinary Gazette Notification S.O. 1115(E) dated 11th March, 2025, in which the government had cited AAC’s activities as prejudicial to India’s sovereignty, integrity, and security.According to the notification, the AAC, chaired by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, is involved in promoting secessionist ideologies and mobilizing support and funds for anti-India activities in Jammu & Kashmir. The government’s order cited multiple FIRs and…

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29

Sep

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PM called upon workers to celebrate festivals of all states in Delhi to strengthen “Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat’ feeling

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the new office of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi, located at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg. 'Branding'  Delhi as  a "mini India" where lakhs of people from different states live , PM Modi called upon BJP workers to celebrate prominent regional festivals with them to strengthen the feeling of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" and the country's unity.   Delhi is not just the capital of the country but also the capital of its cultural diversity, Modi said after inaugurating the Delhi BJP's new office building at DDU Marg. Speaking at the event,…

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29

Sep

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi described Ladakhis ‘amazing people’ asserting ,’Give Ladakh a voice…’

Even as many senior Congress leaders have been highly critical of government's handling of violence in Leh,  Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Ladakh’s people, culture, and traditions were under attack by the BJP and RSS, as he batted for inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule.   His remarks came in the wake of last week’s violence in Leh in which four people were killed in firing by the security forces and scores of others were injured. Fifty people have since been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in rioting.Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the main voice behind the…

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28

Sep

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‘Jan Suraaj will either be first or last’: Prashant Kishor

In an interview, Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor made a sensational prediction about Bihar’s political future, asserting that the Janata Dal (United), or JD(U), will win fewer than 25 seats in the upcoming assembly election. He further claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party would also suffer losses, and the Opposition alliance would finish in a distant third place.Kishor (or PK), a former election strategist and consultant, said that his Jan Suraaj party would contest all 243 seats and would not form alliances with any other group. Kishor said that his party "will either be first or come last."Kishor also launched an…

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