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14

Mar

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Eyeing Dalit votes, Mamata announces five new boards

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced the formation of five new Cultural and Development Boards for marginalised communities in the state, a move that comes just days before the expected announcement of the schedule for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election 2026. According to the announcement, the boards will be set up for the Munda, Kora, Dom, Kumbhakar, and Sadgop communities. The initiative aims to support their socio-economic development while preserving their distinct cultural identities. Speaking on the occasion, Mamata congratulated members of these communities and highlighted their role in shaping Bengal’s heritage. She said that each of these…

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13

Mar

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Sasikala announces new party to contest 2026 TN polls

VK Sasikala on Friday announced the formation of a new political party named All India Puratchithalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AIPMMK) and declared that it will contest the upcoming Assembly elections under the ‘Thennanthoppu’ (Coconut Grove) symbol.   Speaking to the media at her residence in Poes Garden, Chennai, Sasikala said the party was founded with the objective of continuing the political legacy of MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. She had earlier announced plans to launch a new party in February last year and later unveiled its flag.   Sasikala said that MGR had launched a movement with the aim of eliminating…

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13

Mar

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Farooq Abdullah escapes assassination attempt at wedding

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Farooq Abdullah had a narrow escape on Wednesday when a gunman opened fire at him while he was leaving a marriage function in Jammu, officials confirmed.   Senior NC leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, and Advisor to the CM Nasir Aslam Wani, were accompanying him at the time of the incident.   The accused has been identified as 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal, son of Ajit Singh, a resident of Purani Mandi in Jammu. He told police he had been waiting for more than 20 years to kill the…

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12

Mar

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Budget Session: Opposition protests LPG shortage

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the reported LPG shortage, the Leader of the Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the PM was asking the public not to panic, but he himself has panicked about the Epstein files issue and the Adani case in the US. He made the remarks after several opposition MPs, including himself and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex over the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, demanding answers from the government. "The PM is saying there is no need to panic, but the he himself has panicked for completely…

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11

Mar

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Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy was on Monday elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha from the State of West Bengal. Menaka Guruswamy becomes India’s first openly queer Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal, known for her role in striking down Section 377.

Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy was on Monday elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha from the State of West Bengal. Menaka Guruswamy becomes India's first openly queer Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal, known for her role in striking down Section 377.   Her journey includes defending the RSS and the West Bengal government in controversial cases, raising complex questions about her future role. Will she now champion queer rights in Parliament as she did in the courts? Guruswamy was fielded by the Trinamool Congress Party and was elected unopposed.     Menaka Guruswamy is now India’s first openly…

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11

Mar

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Sloganeering against LPG price hike in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Wednesday following vociferous protests by opposition members over various issues, including the hike in LPG prices. As soon as the House met for the day, opposition members raised various issues and shouted slogans. Several of them took to sloganeering in the Well of the House. The session has now resumed.    When it was Congress member Kumari Selja's turn to ask a question, she just remarked that the government should first reduce the LPG price.   Responding to queries, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took a swipe at the opposition members, saying…

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10

Mar

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Tussle over seat sharing in Cong–DMK alliance in Puducherry

The alliance between the Congress and the DMK is witnessing fresh negotiations over seat sharing ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Puducherry. The discussions come shortly after the two parties concluded a hard-fought agreement for the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.   Historically, the power equation between the two allies has differed in the two regions. While the Congress has largely played the role of a junior partner in Tamil Nadu, it has traditionally been the dominant partner in Puducherry. In the 2021 Puducherry Assembly elections, the Congress contested and won 21 seats, while the DMK secured nine seats…

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10

Mar

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No-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla admitted in Lok Sabha

In a historic move, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday admitted a resolution for the removal of Speaker Om Birla after more than 50 members stood in support, meeting the constitutional threshold for the motion to proceed. The House has allocated 10 hours for a fiery debate on the matter, marking a rare instance of a Speaker’s conduct being formally scrutinised through such a resolution.   The motion, which bears the signatures of 118 Opposition MPs, stems from allegations of "partisan" behaviour by the Chair. The primary grievance cited is that the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, was repeatedly prevented…

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09

Mar

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Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress on Monday staged protests against the BJP-led central government and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the trade deal with the US.The party also demanded restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress on Monday staged protests against the BJP-led central government and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the trade deal with the US. The party also demanded restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The party alleged many of its workers have been detained from the protest sites, despite peaceful demonstrations.   In Srinagar, scores of Congress workers and leaders assembled at the J-K Pradesh Congress Committee office at M A Road and shouted slogans against the Modi government. The protesters, led by MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat, had planned to march…

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09

Mar

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Congress moves suspension notice in RS, LS over West Asia conflict

The reopening of Parliament on Monday was immediately dominated by the crisis in West Asia, as senior Congress MPs Manish Tewari and Randeep Surjewala moved separate motions to suspend normal business in both Houses. The opposition is demanding an urgent, full-scale debate on the regional war and its direct threat to India’s energy security, rather than settling for a unilateral government briefing.   In the Lok Sabha, Manish Tewari called for an transparent evaluation of how the government is protecting national interests. In Rajya Sabha Surjewala’s motion highlighted how precariously positioned Indian’s strategic partnerships are and clarified what happens to…

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