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19

Sep

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Rahul Gandhi’s Gen Z call on ‘vote chori’ row draws BJP’s sharp reply

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's shoutout to the Gen Z of India to play a decisive role in safeguarding the Constitution and prevent alleged "vote theft" invited a stinging response from the BJP's Nishikant Dubey, who asserted that the generation stood firmly against dynastic politics. The slugfest started after Gandhi, fresh from his second round of voter fraud allegations, appealed to the country's students and the Gen Z, those born in the early 2000s, to protect democracy, as he pledged to stand by them in their fight against alleged "vote theft". "The country's youth, the country's students, the country's Gen Z…

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18

Sep

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EC not cooperating with CID in vote deletion probe: Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka D K Shivakumar supports Rahul Gandhi for his large-scale voter deletion charges. Backing Congress leader Shivakumar on Thursday, said that the Election Commission of India (EC) failed to cooperate with the CID investigation ordered by the Karnataka government.   "What Rahul Gandhi has said is true. We have to take some drastic action. My CM also knows," he stated.   There were some people who tried to delete a few voters' names by giving wrong telephone numbers.   "What Rahul Gandhi has said is a fact. There is nothing wrong with it. He has said…

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18

Sep

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To woo Thevar votes, EPS seeks Bharat Ratna for Muthuramalinga

Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) general secretary, has sought the Bharat Ratna Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar, who is the most prominent figure representing the Thevar community.This is being viewed as an effort to make inroads into the influential Thevar community, particularly after the expulsion of its leaders such as VK Sasikala, TTV Dhinakaran and O Panneerselvam.The request follows Palaniswami's meeting on Tuesday with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a key BJP troubleshooter, in New Delhi. While the meeting was held to discuss issues within the AIADMK and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Palaniswami avoided the press…

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17

Sep

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AAP dares Suryakumar Yadav with “Agar tumhari aukaat hai” remark

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has sharply criticised India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav for his tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack following India’s victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, challenging him to donate all his match earnings to the families of the victims. "He said he dedicated this win to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack so easily. You are very understanding. Agar tumhari aukaat hai, aur tumhari BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) ki aukaat hai, aur tumhari ICC (International Cricket Council) ki aukaat hai, toh tumhe dusri chunauti bhi…

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17

Sep

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Ex-MP Dr Pfoze joins NPP, party aims to expand in Manipur

The National People’s Party (NPP) on Tuesday formally inducted Dr Lorho S Pfoze, former Lok Sabha member from Outer Manipur, into the party at a ceremony held at its headquarters.   The event was attended by senior party leaders, including NPP National Working President James K Sangma, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister and State President Prestone Tynsong, along with ministers and legislators from Meghalaya and Manipur.   Welcoming Lorho, NPP National President and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the former parliamentarian’s experience and acceptance across communities in Manipur would further consolidate the party’s footprint in the North East.  …

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16

Sep

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Jairam Ramesh criticises environment minister for ignoring Nicobar project concerns

Amid the ongoing debate between the Opposition and the Centre regarding the Great Nicobar Island Project, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated on Tuesday that Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has failed to address the "core concerns" raised about the project, which will "no doubt displace tribal communities" and cause widespread ecological harm to the area. The Congress General Secretary in charge of communications alleged a "lack of understanding" of the needs of the indigenous people and the bio-geophysical diversity of Great Nicobar. He claimed that certain scientists in public institutions have reported being pressured to provide a clean bill of…

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16

Sep

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Congress lauds SC’s interim order as reaffirming its commitment to protect minority rights

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday lauded  the Supreme Court’s interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, describing this as a reaffirmation of the court’s commitment to protecting minority rights.   The apex court today delivered a significant verdict on the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, staying certain provisions that were opposed by various parties, including the Congress.“The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in its interim order today, reaffirmed its resolve to protect the rights of minorities—a cause for which the Opposition stood united against the Modi Govt,” Kharge said in a post on X.   Kharge emphasised that the opposition parties…

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15

Sep

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Siddaramaiah lands in trouble with remark on Hindu community

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has triggered a political row with his remarks on religious conversions, stating that “if there was equality in our Hindu community, then why would anyone convert?”   He added, “If there was equality, why did untouchability come into existence? Did we create untouchability? There can be inequalities in Islam, Christianity, or any religion. Neither we nor the BJP asked anyone to convert, but people do convert, and it is their right.”   R Ashoka, the Bharatiya Janata Party Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, joined the criticism, targeting the Chief Minister for focusing on…

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14

Sep

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AAP leadership slams Prime Minister Narender Modi over India-Pak cricket match, alleging it is humiliation of Pahalgam terror victims

 A day after leadership lodged strong protest over the issue, women workers of the AAP held a protest here on Sunday against the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match, and urged people to boycott the game.Party MP Sanjay Singh also hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that "terror and trade cannot go together" questioning, "how are blood and games going together?" referring to the  match. Sanjay Singh said, "The Government of India said that the terrorists from Pakistan carried out the (Pahalgam) incident. Then Operation SIndoor happened. Our soldiers and the public lost their lives... The Pakistan that you are…

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14

Sep

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Owaisi’s jab at India vs Pak match

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday lambasted the BJP-led central government for permitting India to play the Asia Cup cricket match against Pakistan amid heightened tensions following the April 22, Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Owaisi demanded clarity from the ruling party on the "monetary gains compared to the loss of human lives." "My question to the Chief Minister of Assam, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and all of them is that do you not have the power to refuse to play a cricket match against Pakistan, which asked for the religion of our 26 citizens in Pahalgam…

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