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17

Jul

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Are Wangchuk’s health reports not reaching PM, HM, and Prez? Raut questions

The Central government is being “insensitive” to the climate activist Sonam Wangchuk amid his ongoing hunger strike, says Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, further urging the High Court to take cognisance of the matter. Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding accountability over examination irregularities, including the NEET-UG paper leak, and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.   Speaking today in Nagpur to the media, Raut said, "The High Court should take cognisance. They should take responsibility for the NEET paper leak and seek the resignation of the…

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17

Jul

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J&K CM Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the National Conference’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20 will go ahead as scheduled despite the demise of senior party leader Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal. The high command is said to have directed all its Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) to reach New Delhi by July 19.

  Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the National Conference’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20 will go ahead as scheduled despite the demise of senior party leader and Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal.     The National Conference high command has directed all its Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) to reach New Delhi by July 19 to participate in the party's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20.According to the directions issued by the party leadership, all legislators have been asked…

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16

Jul

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Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis, citing  wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June.

Pointing fingers at PM Narender Modi government's "anti-people policies",the Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis, citing  wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June.    The opposition party also demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rising inflation, and said he alone must answer for this "economic failure".In a post in Hindi on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Due to the Modi government's anti-people policies, the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis. The Congress party has repeatedly warned the government about this…

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15

Jul

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TMC MLA resigns from party posts, joins Ritabrata’s rebel camp

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra on Wednesday resigned from all posts assigned to him by party supremo Mamata Banerjee, ending days of speculation over his political alignment. Mitra made the announcement while sitting beside Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Bandyopadhyay in the latter’s chamber at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Clarifying his position, the Kamarhati MLA said he continued to remain a member of the TMC but had “moved from one room to another”.   “I was in Trinamool, and I remain in Trinamool. I have only changed rooms,” Mitra said, while confirming that he would attend the July…

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15

Jul

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipike has said that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his indefinite hunger strike despite suffering muscle loss and “immense pain”.

  In a worrying update from CJP founder Abhijeet Dipike, activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his indefinite hunger strike despite suffering muscle loss and "immense pain". He is firm in refusing to end fast without dialogue to be initiated by the government. Cockroach Janta Party  said on Tuesday as his fast entered the 17th day and the outfit's agitation completed 25 days.   According to the health bulletin issued by the outfit, Wangchuk has lost 8.5 kg since beginning the fast, and his blood pressure was recorded at 109/70 mm Hg.CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said Wangchuk has been…

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14

Jul

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As row over E 20 petrol continues, Union Minister of Road and Transport, Nitin Gadkari has blamed car owners by claiming that an average car owner cannot accurately calculate their vehicle’s fuel efficiency on their own.

As controversy and pressure over ethanol-blended petrol grows, Union Minister of Road and Transport, Nitin Gadkari has blamed car owners by claiming that an average car owner cannot accurately calculate their vehicle's fuel efficiency on their own an and suggested that they should rely on tests conducted by authorised dealers.   The comment came during an an interview on Monday when a journalist said her car's mileage while driving in city limits had gone down after switching to the mandatory E20 petrol. The journalist said that her 2023 model car, claimed to be compliant with the E20 pertrol, averaged 11…

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14

Jul

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Prashant Kishor declares ₹96 crore assets, wife tops with ₹102 cr

Prashant Kishor, a candidate contesting the Bankipur bypoll in Bihar, has declared assets worth 96 crore rupees in his official election affidavit. Filed before the Returning Officer, the affidavit details Kishor’s personal holdings, which include movable assets valued at 22.19 crore rupees and immovable properties worth 73.87 crore rupees. His wife, Jahnavi Das, a medical practitioner from Assam, holds 89.51 crore rupees in movable assets alongside 12.42 crore rupees in immovable property. Kishor, a prominent election strategist-turned-politician, is contesting the seat recently vacated by BJP leader Nitin Nabin. The BJP has since fielded 32-year-old Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha leader Neeraj…

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13

Jul

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday backed the protest of Cockroach Janta Party and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk over alleged irregularities in competitive exams.

Calling for unity of political parties in supporting CJP led agitation, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday backed the protest of Cockroach Janta Party and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk over alleged irregularities in competitive exams. UBT leader said parties should support the agitation without bringing in their  political affiliations.   Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, should also back the agitation, Thackeray said at a press conference in Mumbai, while appealing to Wangchuk to withdraw his hunger strike, saying his life was precious.The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi…

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13

Jul

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J-K leaders pay tributes to martyrs of July 13 1931

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference supremo Dr Farooq Abdullah, along with People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone, paid tributes to those who sacrificed their lives protesting against the Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh in 1931.   According to party sources, the leaders described the sacrifice of the martyrs as a defining chapter in Jammu and Kashmir’s struggle for justice, dignity and democratic rights.   “July 13 remains a historic watershed that ignited a mass movement against autocracy, oppression and injustice in the erstwhile princely state,” officials said.   However, People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has…

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12

Jul

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J&K opposition party Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti and the party leader Iltija Mufti were placed under house arrest on Sunday ahead of Martyrs’ Day on July 13.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti and party leader Iltija Mufti were placed under house arrest on Sunday ahead of Martyrs’ Day observances, the party said.   According to PDP leaders, the restrictions were imposed to prevent Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija Mufti from participating in programmes marking Martyrs’ Day. The party alleged that the move was aimed at restricting political activity and the leaders’ right to pay tributes. Martyrs’ Day is observed in Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate those who were killed on July 13, 1931, during protests against the Dogra rule in the erstwhile princely state.…

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