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26

Aug

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Mamata govt neglecting Adivasis, alleges BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused the Mamata Banerjee government of neglecting the Adivasi community in West Bengal. During a press conference on Tuesday, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly alleged that Adivasi people were being deprived of their constitutionally mandated reservations in education and jobs.Adhikari claimed that the state government was avoiding permanent posts in favour of contractual employment. He cited a recruitment drive by the Food Department for contractual employees, who would be paid a monthly salary of ₹15,000. He alleged that this drive was bypassing reservation rules, thereby ignoring the…

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25

Aug

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Govt invites nominations for National Youth Award, deadline Sept 30

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has officially announced the invitation of nominations for the National Youth Award (NYA) 2024. This was communicated in a statement released by the ministry on Monday. The award is intended to inspire young individuals between the ages of 15 and 29 to pursue excellence in national development and social service. The ministry’s statement highlights that the programme encourages young people to cultivate a sense of responsibility toward their communities and become exemplary citizens. The National Youth Award is typically presented during the annual National Youth Festival and is divided into two distinct…

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25

Aug

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Congress suspends Palakkad MLA over sexual misconduct charges

The Congress party on Monday suspended Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from its membership for six months amid an ongoing sexual misconduct row. The decision was announced by Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, the Chairman of the KPCC Disciplinary Panel, who said a meeting had been held on Sunday to decide on a course of action."It has been decided to suspend Rahul Mamkootathil from the party. The leadership has already made it clear that appropriate action will be taken against him. This is the first step," Radhakrishnan told the media. The party will also seek an explanation from the MLA regarding the allegations of…

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24

Aug

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Shivakumar slams BJP over ‘fake’ images on Voter Adhikar Yatra

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has rejected "false and misleading" social media claims that he was made to stand outside a jeep during the Congress's Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar. In a post on 'X', Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, said the image being circulated was taken before he joined Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the jeep that led the yatra to the Circuit House in Purnia."It's unfortunate (but not surprising) to see Bharatiya Janata Party-affiliated handles obsess over photo angles, seating arrangements, and who greeted whom, instead of addressing the real issue: vote…

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24

Aug

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Palakkad MLA refuses to quit over sexual harassment charges

Following protests over sexual harassment allegations, Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil has stated he has no plans to resign from his Assembly seat, as reports suggest. The Congress leader is currently at his residence in Adoor, Pathanamthitta, while protests demanding his resignation grow across the state.   The Students' Federation of India (SFI) staged a protest march to the MLA's office on Friday. In addition to CPM outfits, the Bharatiya Janata Party is also protesting against the young Congress leader.Opposition Leader VD Satheesan said the party was "very seriously" examining the issue and would take action if necessary. He noted that…

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23

Aug

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PM Modi talks more, works less unlike PM Manmohan Singh: Kharge

Choosing to draw comparisons between the two Prime Ministers, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he "talks more and works less" unlike his predecessor Manmohan Singh who "talked less and worked more".   Taking a step further in sharp criticism, Kharge alleged Modi considers responding to questions raised by the Opposition an insult, and recalled how the Opposition raised several issues, including on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and halting of Operation Sindoor, but the prime minister did not respond.   The Congress president said this…

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23

Aug

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Siddaramaiah to join Rahul Gandhi’s Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bihar

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced he will join Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ongoing ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar on August 29, aimed at highlighting alleged irregularities in the state’s electoral rolls ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections.   “Rahul Gandhi ji took out a yatra in Bihar. I am going to join it on August 29th,” Siddaramaiah told reporters.   The 16-day yatra, now on its sixth day, has so far covered over 1,300 km across 20 districts and is expected to conclude in Patna on September 1. Congress leaders have termed the exercise as a response to…

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22

Aug

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Political parties unite against Vijay for insulting their leaders

Political parties in Tamil Nadu, including the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the opposition AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and Bharatiya Janata Party, have jointly criticised actor-politician Vijay for his comments at the recent TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) conference in Madurai. They particularly objected to his remarks targeting their leaders.KN Nehru, the state's Municipal Administration Minister from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, took strong exception to Vijay addressing Chief Minister MK Stalin as "uncle." Nehru said the actor's language displayed a "low political standard," and he warned that the DMK would give Vijay a "fitting reply" in the 2026…

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22

Aug

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Rahul Gandhi warns of ‘unrest’ in Bihar ahead of polls

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday warned that Bihar could witness serious political unrest during the forthcoming Assembly elections, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of planning to “steal” the mandate in several states.   Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Gandhi said growing anger on the ground in Bihar should serve as a warning to national political leaders. “I can see, there is a fire that is starting in Bihar. I am inviting all the senior leaders to come and see this fire because it cannot be stopped,” he said.  …

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21

Aug

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Young Congress leaders fearful, Rahul Gandhi insecure: PM told NDA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a number of significant remarks about the political climate and the just-ended parliamentary session during a recent tea meeting with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders. According to sources, PM Modi commented on the state of the opposition, particularly the Congress party. He reportedly stated that several young and talented leaders within the opposition are not given the opportunity to speak or express themselves. He attributed this to 'family insecurity,' suggesting that the presence of these young, capable leaders might be making Rahul Gandhi feel "insecure and nervous."   No opposition leaders attended the meeting, which…

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