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22

Jul

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KTR seeks Revanth’s stand on Adilabad CCI plant revival

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has written an open letter to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy demanding that the Congress government immediately clarify its official stand on the revival of the Cement Corporation of India (CCI) plant in Adilabad.   In his letter, KTR stated that the revival of the Adilabad CCI plant is not merely an industrial issue but one that concerns the livelihoods of thousands of families, the industrial future of Adilabad district and the overall economic development of Telangana.   Referring to the BRS delegation's recent visit to New Delhi along…

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22

Jul

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TVK’s Vijay calls for end of NEET

According to the ruling political party of Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the NEET is not acceptable. The party reiterated its position on Tuesday that the national level medical exam must be scrapped and not reformed. With an unyielding attitude regarding the issue, the party has asked for complete freedom to states in medical education. For a permanent solution to the problem, the party wants education to be restored to the State List from the Concurrent List of the Constitution.   As an interim measure, the party proposed creating a Special Concurrent List to devolve full powers over educational matters…

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21

Jul

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Reddy emulates Vijay, launches app to reach out to cadre

Taking a cue from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s strategies, the opposition YSR Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the ‘Jagan 2.0 Super App’ — a platform meant to connect party workers with the leadership. Launching the app at the party office in Tadepalli, YSRCP leaders said the “Jagan 2.0 Super App” is a dedicated digital platform that will connect every party worker directly with the leadership and enable them to express their views without fear. This comes a year after Tamil actor-turned-politician ‘Thalapathi’ Vijay launched TVK 2, with “2” representing both the second year…

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21

Jul

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Split TMC marks Martyrs’ Day with dual rallies in Kolkata

The Trinamool Congress (TMC), grappling with an internal split after its recent loss of power, marked its annual ‘Martyrs’ Day’ this year in an unprecedented manner, with two parallel rallies being held in Kolkata by rival factions of the party.   Departing from its traditional mega gathering at Dharmatala, the party’s observance of July 21 has been divided between two camps. One faction, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, is holding its programme at Mayo Road near the Gandhi statue, while the other, led by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is organising a separate rally on Cathedral Road in front of the…

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20

Jul

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Pawan Khera, other newly-elected members take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera and several other newly elected representatives took their oaths as members of the Rajya Sabha on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan administered the oath to the members in the Upper House. Among those sworn in was Khera, who represents Karnataka after being elected unopposed in June 2026 alongside veteran leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who was re-elected, and Mansoor Ali Khan. The BJP's M Nagaraj was also among those elected unopposed from the state.   The ceremony saw participation across various political parties. From the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Dr…

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20

Jul

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PM Modi targets Rahul Gandhi ahead of Monsoon Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a pointed swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday while celebrating the successful rocket launch by Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace, noting that the achievement belonged to a team of young innovators with an average age of 28, "not some 56-year-old young man".   Speaking during his customary address ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi praised the country's startup ecosystem and highlighted Skyroot's recent milestone as a moment of pride for India's youth, while also urging the Opposition to ensure a productive legislative session. He noted that the youth of India…

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19

Jul

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Cong writes to PM demanding exacting probe into Ram Mandir theft

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an independent and comprehensive investigation into the financial affairs of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.   Sharing the joint letter on X on Sunday, Kharge wrote, "Our joint letter to PM Modi demanding an independent and comprehensive investigation into the financial affairs of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Lakhs of devotees who donated their hard-earned money with faith, devotion, and trust are feeling betrayed by the theft."   In the letter dated July 18,…

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19

Jul

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Bharatiya Janata Party  today accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress of backing those convicted in killing of IB officer Ankit Sharma during northeast Delhi riots in 2020.

Bharatiya Janata Party  today accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress of backing those convicted in killing of IB officer Ankit Sharma during northeast Delhi riots in 2020. Bhatia accused AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal of defending Hussain for vote-bank politics.    In a blistering critique during a press conference, Gaurav Bhatia accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal of providing political cover to Tahir Hussain. This comes after the judiciary convicted Hussain of murdering Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma amid the 2020 Delhi riots.   The BJP leader welcomed  Delhi court verdict convicting AAP former councillor…

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18

Jul

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KTR targets Rahul with ‘Gaddari Ka Ghar’ remark

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress government in Telangana of betraying the aspirations of the state's youth by failing to fulfil its election promises.   Addressing the massive Yuvajana Sangarama Sadassu at Saroornagar Stadium, KTR said, "Since you don't know Telugu, you don't understand the pain of Telangana's youth. So I'm speaking to you in a language you understand.   "Targeting Rahul Gandhi's "Mohabbat Ki Dukaan" slogan, KTR remarked, "You spoke of a Mohabbat Ki Dukaan, but for Telangana's youth it has become a Gaddari Ka Ghar.…

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18

Jul

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Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra on Friday said the party will join the National Conference’s statehood protest in New Delhi.

  Asserting that movement for statehood transcends political affiliations,Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra on Friday said the party will join the National Conference's statehood protest in New Delhi. He maintained that the movement was initiated by the grand old party.   Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Karra said the NC has invited the Congress leadership, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, to join its protest.   "Statehood represents the aspirations, emotions and sentiments of 1.4 crore people of Jammu and Kashmir. Any individual, NGO or political party that wants to join this…

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