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19

Mar

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NTK releases manifesto for TN polls, promises 5 capitals

The Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) on Thursday unveiled its manifesto for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, promising the creation of five capital cities and ruling out freebies, with party chief Seeman arguing such measures deepen poverty.   Releasing the over 400-page document, Seeman said the proposal to establish multiple capitals was aimed at ensuring balanced regional development across the state.   Under the plan, Chennai would serve as the technological capital, Coimbatore as the industrial hub, Madurai as the cultural capital, Kanyakumari as the philosophical centre, while the State Secretariat would be shifted to Tiruchirappalli.   He said…

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19

Mar

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DMK allots five seats to CPI

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday finalised a seat-sharing agreement with the Communist Party of India (CPI), allotting five Assembly seats ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.   The agreement was formally signed in Chennai by Chief Minister M K Stalin and CPI state secretary M Veerapandiyan, in the presence of senior leaders from both sides, cementing their alliance under the DMK-led front.   The allocation represents a marginal reduction for the CPI, which had contested six seats in the 2021 Assembly elections as part of the Secular Progressive Alliance. The final figure was reached after several…

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18

Mar

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Forward Bloc voices dissent over LF’s candidate selection

Signs of internal discord have surfaced within the Left camp ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with the All India Forward Bloc openly expressing dissatisfaction over the recently announced candidate list.   The party has accused the CPI(M) of unilaterally announcing a candidate for the Jalpaiguri Sadar Assembly constituency — considered a traditional stronghold of the Forward Bloc — without prior consultation. In protest, the Jalpaiguri district leadership of the party has issued a three-day ultimatum, warning of an independent electoral contest if their demands are not addressed.   Amal Goswami, Vice-President of the party’s district unit, criticised the decision, stating that…

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17

Mar

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Maharashtra Dy CM Shinde meets PM Modi, discusses state issues

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing various issues concerning the state.   The meeting took place at the Parliament House and lasted for over an hour.   Shiv Sena Members of Parliament, led by Parliamentary Party Leader Shrikant Shinde, also interacted with the prime minister, they said.     Shinde said, "Whenever the Parliament session begins, I usually come here. Yesterday, I had a meeting with our MPs. I try to attend every Parliament session, and I came this time as well. During my visit to Parliament, I met with Prime…

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17

Mar

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Prominent faces join TMC ahead of candidate list for 2026 polls

Just two days after the announcement of the schedule for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026, several prominent figures, including a former cricketer, joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday, adding momentum to the ruling party’s campaign. State Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya and Barrackpore MP Partha Bhowmick formally welcomed the new entrants by handing them the party flag at an event held earlier in the day.   Among those who joined the party were former cricketer Shiv Shankar Pal, noted academic and Santhal community figure Tanushree Hansda, and Islamic scholar Abdul Matin.   The development comes just hours before the TMC is expected to announce its candidate list…

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16

Mar

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The suspension of eight opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha is likely to be revoked on Tuesday. Decision to this effect was taken at a meeting convened by Speaker Om Birla.

The suspension of eight opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha is likely to be revoked on Tuesday. Sources confirmed that a decision in this regard was taken at a meeting convened by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla. Seven Congress and one CPI (M) MP were suspended on February 3 for unruly behaviour, following a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha in the first part of the Budget session. While the eight MPs were suspended for the entire session that is scheduled to conclude on April 2, Opposition parties have been urging the speaker to revoke the suspensions during one…

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16

Mar

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BJP predicts clean sweep for NDA in Bihar RS polls

Voting is currently underway for five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar, with both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan opposition projecting total confidence in a clean sweep. While 26 candidates across the country have already been elected unopposed, the contest in Bihar has turned into a high-stakes numbers game, with the counting of votes set to begin at 5:00 pm today.   Leading the NDA’s charge, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi dismissed any possibility of an upset, stating that all five of their candidates would leave the assembly as members of the Upper House. Saraogi also took…

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15

Mar

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Mani Shankar denies making casteist remarks against PM Modi

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has dismissed the allegation that he had made casteist remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that his comments were directed at the PM's ‘character’, not his caste. The bureaucrat-turned-politician also said he was called the ‘child of Macaulay’ for speaking English and questioned whether PM Modi knew Tamil. Reacting to Aiyar's remarks, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers held a protest in Jaipur on Sunday and burnt his effigy. Aiyar attended a programme in New Delhi on Saturday evening. Speaking on the controversy surrounding his alleged past remarks, the former Union minister said he never…

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15

Mar

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Seven-member SIT to probe assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Police have constituted a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the assassination attempt on National Conference President Farooq Abdullah during a marriage function earlier this week.     The incident sparked widespread political outrage across the Union Territory and drew sharp condemnation from leaders nationwide.     While Chief Minister Omar Abdullah questioned possible security lapses, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti expressed shock over the grave attack.   Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti ordered the formation of the SIT, citing the “seriousness and sensitivity” of the case.   On Wednesday evening, Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped…

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14

Mar

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PM Modi corners TMC, cites RG Kar, Sandeshkhali incidents at Brigade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a massive rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Saturday, using a popular Bengali song to highlight concerns over women’s safety and governance in the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.   Referring to the song “Come home before dusk falls,” sung by Ishan Mitra in a Bengali film based on popular detective character the Byomkesh Bakshi, the Prime Minister said the lyrics — originally a heartfelt appeal for a loved one to return home safely — now reflect the fear felt by…

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