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03

Mar

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Sonia targets PM Modi over govt’s silence on Khamenei’s assassination

In a sharply worded intervention on Tuesday, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi criticised the Modi government's response to the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Writing in The Indian Express, the former Congress president argued that New Delhi’s refusal to issue a formal condemnation is not an act of neutrality, but a "troubling departure" from India’s historical foreign policy and a failure of moral leadership.   Gandhi emphasised the fact that the targeted assassination of a head of state while holding office is a "grave rupture" in international relations. She also pointed out the fact that while…

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02

Mar

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Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz condemn US-Israel killing of Khamenei

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and President of the People’s Democratic Party, Mehbooba Mufti, on Sunday strongly criticised the United States over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while also slamming Muslim nations for what she described as their deafening silence on the issue.   In a post on X, Mehbooba Mufti called the day a “deeply tragic and shameful point in history", alleging that Israel and the US were “boasting” about the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.   She expressed shock at what she called the “explicit and implicit support” from Muslim countries and…

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02

Mar

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AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, claiming that the countdown of the BJP’s removal from power has begun.

In politically charged tone and tenor, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, claiming that the countdown of the BJP's removal from power has begun. The assertion “Aaj ke din se BJP ki ulti ginti shuru hogayi hai,” comes two days  after being discharged by a Delhi court in the liquor policy case.   Addressing the party's rally at Jantar Mantar here, AAP chief also trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah and accused them of conspiring to frame him in…

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01

Mar

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Mamata to hold sit-in at Esplanade over voter exclusions

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will stage a sit-in demonstration at Esplanade on Friday to protest against the alleged exclusion of valid voters from the final electoral rolls published on Saturday after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.   The announcement was made by Abhishek Banerjee, General Secretary of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). He said the Chief Minister would begin the protest at 2 pm and outline the party’s next course of action regarding what he described as a “faulty” voter list.   “She will start the protest event from 2 pm on Friday. She will announce what will be our next course of action…

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01

Mar

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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde responds to watch controversy

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has hit back at social media speculation regarding her choice of wristwear, dismissing the row as a distraction from her commitment to public service. Speaking to reporters, Tawde clarified that the watch in question was a modest birthday gift from her children and that she had been entirely unaware of its brand or value until the controversy erupted.   "I have no interest in brands— whether it’s a watch, a saree, or any other accessory," Tawde stated. "My focus is to serve the people. It is a very simple watch. My children gave me this watch…

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28

Feb

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BJP suffers setback in Jharkhand Municipal polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced a significant setback in the Jharkhand municipal corporation elections, managing to secure only three mayoral seats as results trickled in late into Friday night.   BJP-backed candidates Roshan Khalkho (Ranchi), Sanjay Sardar (Adityapur) and Aruna Shankar (Medininagar) registered victories.   On the other hand, the ruling alliance led by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress made notable gains, capturing four mayoral posts.   In Giridih, JMM-supported Pramila Devi emerged victorious, while Ravi Raut won in Deoghar. The Congress, an ally in the state government, clinched the Mango Municipal Corporation seat, where Sudha Gupta,…

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27

Feb

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Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman joins TMC

With an eye on the 2026 Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has intensified its focus on North Bengal, inducting prominent faces from the region into the party fold. On Friday, Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman formally joined the TMC. After taking up the party flag, she said she had long been inspired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.   “I have been inspired by Mamata Banerjee from the beginning,” Swapna said, adding that the Chief Minister’s journey from grassroots politics to leading the state had motivated her. She also cited the various development projects implemented by the state government…

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27

Feb

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TMC eyes major reshuffle, new faces likely in 78 seats

Political activity in West Bengal has intensified ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) reportedly preparing a significant reshuffle in its candidate list.   After securing a hat-trick victory in 2021, the party is now aiming for a fourth consecutive term. According to party sources, the top leadership is considering introducing new faces in the 78 constituencies where the TMC lost in the last Assembly elections. The proposed revamp may also see the exclusion of several heavyweight MLAs and ministers.   Several key constituencies in Kolkata are at the centre of the speculation. Sources indicate…

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26

Feb

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Row over TMC MLA’s ‘flying kiss’ gesture at public rally

TMC MLA Narayan Goswami has found himself at the centre of a political storm after a video allegedly showing him blowing a flying kiss to a woman during a public procession went viral, triggering sharp reactions from opposition parties.   The controversy erupted following a rally organised in Ashoknagar, North 24 Parganas, to celebrate the success of the state government’s Lakshmir Bhandar welfare scheme, a monthly bank transfer facility for women electorates. The procession, which began in the Sherpur area, passed through key localities before culminating near Maniktala, drawing large participation from women beneficiaries.   Goswami, who represents the Ashoknagar Assembly constituency and also serves…

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26

Feb

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Gabbar Singh hits WB’s Pandabeshwar in AI spoof

The ballots may still be weeks — or months — away, and candidates officially unnamed, but in the industrial heartland of Asansol, West Burdwan, the election circus has already acquired a new ringmaster: artificial intelligence. In the politically volatile Pandabeshwar constituency of West Burdwan district, AI-generated satire has transformed the pre-election atmosphere into something between a digital carnival and a gladiatorial arena. And leading this surreal parade is none other than Gabbar Singh, resurrected from the cinematic ashes of Sholay— this time not to terrorise Ramgarh, but to haunt Pandaveshwar’s political landscape. Though the Election Commission has yet to announce…

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