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03

Feb

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A political controversy erupted in the J&K Assembly on Tuesday when BJP MLAs entered the House holding an old map of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, raising slogans and pressing their demand for a Law University for the region.

Opposition BJP MLAs in the J&K Assembly entered the House in agitating mode on February 3 with apparently pre decided props-the placards showing map of the UT erupting a political controversy with commotion from all sides. The  BJP legislators while holding the maps staged a protest demanding the establishment of a National Law University in Jammu.   BJP MLAs entered the House holding an old map of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, raising slogans and pressing their demand for a Law University for the region. The protest disrupted proceedings and immediately drew sharp reactions from the ruling coalition.…

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03

Feb

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Row in Lok Sabha over Rahul quoting ex-Army chief’s ‘memoir’

Heated arguments echoed in the Lok Sabha after the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, referred to a quote from the unpublished "memoir" of former Army chief Gen (retd) M M Naravane. The Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, along with other BJP members, strongly opposed it and accused Rahul of "misleading" the House.     As Gandhi rose to speak on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, he said he would first like to respond to the charges made by the previous speaker, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, against the Congress on nationalism, and began quoting from what…

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02

Feb

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The Congress party on Monday stayed away from the joint meeting of MLAs convened by the National Conference to chalk out strategy ahead of the ongoing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly.

In what gave  indications  of  some differences between the alliance partners, the Congress party on Monday boycotted the joint meeting of MLAs convened by the National Conference to chalk out strategy ahead of the ongoing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. J&K Congress had convened the meeting of its MLAs on Sunday separately in which the JKPCC chief gave directions about the issues to be raised during the budget session.   The NC  meeting on Monday was presided over by Legislature Party Leader and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.  Letters written by NC Chief Whip Mubarak Gul to were…

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02

Feb

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Jogi Ramesh’s house vandalised, YSRCP blames TDP

YSRCP State General Secretary MVS Nagi Reddy claims that the attack on former minister Jogi Ramesh's house was carried out in an "organised manner". The house of the former Andhra Pradesh minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Jogi Ramesh was vandalised and set on fire on Monday.   "A large mob descended on Jogi Ramesh's residence, ransacked the premises, damaged household articles, and torched parts of the house, triggering panic in the locality. The attackers acted in an organised manner, leaving behind destruction and fear”, said Nagi Reddy.   According to local sources, hundreds of TDP followers descended on…

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29

Jan

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‘On the same page’, says Tharoor after meeting Congress chiefs

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi to address his grievances, after which he said “all is good” and that the leadership was “on the same page”, signalling a rapprochement ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections. The meeting, held in Kharge’s chamber in the Parliament House complex, lasted over one hour and forty-five minutes and followed weeks of reported disquiet between Tharoor and sections of the party’s Kerala leadership. “We had a discussion with my two party leaders, the LoP and the Congress president. We had…

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28

Jan

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PM Modi to sound the TN poll bugle with mega rally

Prime Minister of India and a BJP leader, Narendra Modi, on January 23, will inaugurate NDA's poll campaign for the upcoming Assembly election in suburban Madurathakam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Union Minister L Murugan is reviewing the arrangements for the Prime Minister’s tightly-scheduled three-hour visit to the state.   BJP’s Tamil Nadu election in charge, Piyush Goyal, prior to the PM’s event, convened a series of meetings with allies to ensure that they all present a picture of unity. The party succeeded in roping in AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran and PMK Anbumani faction. Other allies viz. G K…

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28

Jan

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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday that the central government remains open to suggestions from all political parties ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament.

 In a clear message to opposition parties about government’s intent to conduct business smoothly while taking all members on board as regards productive proceedings, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday that the central government remains open to suggestions from all political parties ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament.   Rijiju's remarks come after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired an all-party meeting today ahead of the Budget session, which will begin on January 28 and run until April 2.Rijiju also said that discussions must adhere strictly to established parliamentary rules.   Speaking to reporters after an all-party…

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27

Jan

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Congress raps govt over ‘missing’ legislative agenda ahead of Budget session

Ahead of the budget session of Parliament, Congress leaders took a dig at the government, saying it ‘failed’ to circulate its legislative agenda. Congress leader K Suresh said at the all-party meeting, leaders questioned the lack of a legislative agenda outlining the bills the government seeks to table. However, Union ministers attending the meeting said the agenda will be circulated later. They told those in attendance that the first part of the session will focus on debate on the Motion of Thanks and discussion on the Union Budget.   Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the customary meeting convened ahead of…

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27

Jan

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Vijay calls Tamil Nadu 2026 polls a democratic battle

Amid a deafening roar of whistles and cheers, actor-turned-politician Vijay made a high-profile return to the spotlight at Mamallapuram on Sunday. His arrival at the private meeting hall wasn't just a public appearance; it was a clear signal that his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is shifting into high gear as the state counts down the final months to the Assembly elections.   The timing is critical. The political landscape in Tamil Nadu is already vibrating with activity— the AIADMK has hit the ground running with its "Save Tamil Nadu" slogan, while the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is leaning…

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26

Jan

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Priyanka intervenes to pacify Congress-Tharoor tussle: Sources

Speculations regarding MP Shashi Tharoor parting ways with the Grand Old Party of India have been doing the rounds, prompting Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to intervene personally in order to pacify the matter. Sources within the AICC suggest that Priyanka reached out to the Thiruvananthapuram MP to address his growing frustrations and shut down talk of a back-channel deal with the CPM.   The high-level intervention followed a nudge from senior Kerala leader Ramesh Chennithala, who reportedly had a brief, urgent phone call with Tharoor on Sunday. While media reports have been swirling about the four-time MP weighing his…

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