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08

Mar

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Senior Advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has declared assets with a combined current market value of approximately ₹2,558 crore in the election affidavit filed along with his nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls from Telangana.

Senior Advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has declared assets with a combined current market value of approximately ₹2,558 crore in the election affidavit filed along with his nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls from Telangana.   The affidavit filed before the Returning Officer discloses the assets held by Singhvi, his spouse and his Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), along with details of income, liabilities and other financial interests.   According to the affidavit, Singhvi reported an income of over ₹374 crore for the financial year 2024–25. His declared income for the preceding years was over ₹333 crore in 2023–24,…

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08

Mar

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Sorry madam, you have fallen into BJP’s trap: Mamata to President

President Droupadi Murmu’s remarks on the condition of tribal communities in West Bengal on Saturday triggered a sharp political response from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who accused the BJP of attempting to use the President to advance its political agenda in the state.   The President raised concerns about the development and welfare of tribal and Santal communities during her address at the International Santal Conference in Siliguri in North Bengal. She questioned whether tribal communities in the state were receiving government benefits properly and expressed doubts about their overall progress.   Her remarks prompted a response from the West…

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07

Mar

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National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday lashed out at the Centre over a US waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, saying that the country should take decisions on its own.

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday lashed out at the Centre over a US waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, saying that the country should take decisions on its own and nobody should decide for it. CPM senior leader and MLA MY Tarigami has also urged India to condemn US-Israel strikes on Iran.   "We are not dependent. The tragedy is I do not know why they are making us dependent. It is a question of the independence of this country," a visibly angry Farooq Abdullah told reporters in Srinagar.He said the country has to decide…

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07

Mar

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant enters politics, set for statewide tour

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will formally join the JD(U) on Saturday, marking his entry into active politics. The decision was taken at a meeting of JD(U) MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and senior leaders chaired by Nitish Kumar at his official residence, 1 Aney Marg, Patna, on Friday.   Following his induction into the party, Nishant is expected to embark on a statewide tour, a move leaders say will signal his political debut and bolster the organisation at the grassroots.   The meeting witnessed emotional moments as several party leaders urged Kumar to reconsider his decision to…

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06

Mar

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Mamata stages sit-in over voter list scrutiny

Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal and supremo of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), began a sit-in protest at the Metro Channel in Dharmatala on Friday afternoon, alleging that legitimate voters are being excluded from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.   According to party leaders, nearly 60 lakh voter names are currently “under adjudication” in the scrutiny process, which also includes 5 MLAs of TMC.  Mamata reached the dharna stage at around 2.05 pm.   Addressing supporters, Mamata sharply criticised the Election Commission of India, alleging irregularities in the…

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05

Mar

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, BJP chief file nominations for Rajya Sabha

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP Chief Nitin Nabin filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls on Thursday. The development took place in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the office of Assembly Secretary Khyati Singh.   Kumar announced his decision to enter the Rajya Sabha earlier in the day, bringing the curtains down on his tenure as the longest-serving CM of the state. For Nabin, who was appointed the BJP president earlier this year, this will be his first stint in Parliament. He was a member of the legislative council.   Deputy CMs Samrat…

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05

Mar

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Vijay targets CM Stalin, DMK over fishermen’s safety

Vijay, Chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and the ruling DMK, with a strong focus on the safety and welfare of the state’s fishermen.   Addressing a public rally in Thanjavur, Vijay asserted that while the Chief Minister might attempt to silence him, he could not silence “a Vijay in every household.” He declared that the next government in the state would be led by TVK and assured coastal communities that their protection would be fully ensured under his leadership.   Taking aim at the DMK…

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04

Mar

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J&K PDP President Mehbooba Mufti burned posters of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Wednesday, while raising posters of Khamenei to protest the death of the supreme leader during the conflict.

In a gesture that speaks of her anger and concern over the developments in Middle East, J&K PDP President Mehbooba Mufti burned posters of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Wednesday, while raising posters of Khamenei to protest the death of the supreme leader during the conflict.   As Kashmir continues to see unrest, wide spread protests, Peoples Democratic Party  chief also slammed the central government for not condemning the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after the US-Israel launched air strikes.     She highlighted how his death prompted grief among people in…

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04

Mar

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DK Shivakumar confident of getting his due

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has downplayed rumours of a looming internal revolt, stating he remains confident that "what is due" to him will eventually materialise. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Shivakumar addressed the persistent speculation surrounding a mid-term leadership change, as the Congress government reaches the 2.5-year mark of its five-year tenure— a milestone many believe was the agreed-upon point for a power-sharing transition.   Despite the obvious political tension, Shivakumar adopted a remarkably patient tone. "Why should I make a revolution?" he, further, asked, dismissively. He insisted that his focus remains on party unity rather than personal…

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03

Mar

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With eye on polls, Reddy pushes for urban governance reforms

With an eye on the upcoming municipal corporation elections, the Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, is pushing for an overhaul of Hyderabad’s urban governance through the proposed Core Urban Act. The Act promises to standardise building permissions, fee structures, and development works.   The move is timed strategically ahead of the polls slated for the three newly carved corporations —Malkajgiri, Cyberabad, and the residuary Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) — expected in summer this year.   With Telangana’s capital emerging as one of India’s fastest-growing urban sprawls, yet plagued by longstanding civic woes like traffic snarls, waste mismanagement, and…

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