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25

Jun

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Mann faces fresh heat from Oppn over video, fake report claims

BJP accused Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of attempting to undermine the Akal Takht's authority by allegedly procuring a fake forensic report to counter findings related to a controversial video. The party also demanded action against him and police officials allegedly involved in the matter. Meanwhile, Congress is demanding that CM Mann resign over the controversy while calling out the public for a complete social boycott of the Punjab chief minister in accordance with the orders of the Akal Takht.   Earlier this month, the Akal Takht declared Mann "guru dokhi" (anti-guru) and "Khalsa…

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25

Jun

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ED questions Veena for second time in money laundering probe

Veena T, owner of IT firm Exalogic Solutions and daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday for a second round of questioning in connection with the alleged financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) and her company.   Veena arrived at the ED office accompanied by her husband, MLA P A Mohamed Riyas, who also served as a minister in the Vijayan-led cabinet. The latest round of questioning comes after the agency examined documents shared by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) regarding the…

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24

Jun

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Mizoram CM refutes whispers of ZPM-NDA alliance

Mizoram Chief Minister and Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma on Wednesday ruled out a formal alliance with the BJP-led NDA at the Centre and said that joining that coalition is not, and has never been, on the party's agenda. The statement from Lalduhoma came after claims of ruling ZPM formally joining the NDA alliance.   Speaking at a press conference, Lalduhoma said the party values cordial relations with the Centre but sees no immediate need for a formal alliance with the NDA, and affirmed that the ZPM remains committed to its identity as a regional political force with a…

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24

Jun

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TMC split escalates as rival camps stake claim before EC

The Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, and a rebel bloc, headed by West Bengal leader of the opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, have filed competing national working committee lists with the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming legal control of the party. The move has initiated a formal dispute over the party’s name, assets and election symbol.   The development follows a session held by the rebel faction at a hotel in New Town, Kolkata, where they claimed the support of 65 of the party’s 80 legislators. During the meeting, the legislators voted via a voice vote to remove party founder…

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23

Jun

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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced what it called as a  “diaper donation drive” as part of its ongoing campaign and protest at Jantar Mantar which entered fourth day on Tuesday.

As the ongoing protest entered fourth day on Tuesday, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced what it called as a  "diaper donation drive" as part of its ongoing campaign seeking the resignation of the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET-UG paper leak.   The party, which has been holding a sit-in protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against alleged examination-related irregularities since Saturday, made this announcement through a post on X.They appealed to their supporters to bring diapers to the protest site, write their demand for Pradhan's resignation on them and participate in the campaign, Diaper A Day Keeps…

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23

Jun

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Rebel camp claims control of TMC, Mamata removed as chairperson

In a dramatic political development, a rebel faction within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday claimed to have taken control of the party, announcing the removal of party founder Mamata Banerjee as chairperson and the suspension of her nephew Abhishek Banerjee.   The decision was taken at a high-level meeting held at a hotel in New Town, where around 60 MLAs and nearly 70 councillors of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation were present. Senior leader and MLA from Central Howrah, Arup Roy, was elected as the new chairperson of the TMC.   Addressing the gathering, faction leader Ritabrata Banerjee, who also…

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22

Jun

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A three-member inquiry committee constituted by the AICC has arrived in Srinagar to address the ongoing infighting and factionalism within the Jammu and Kashmir Congress unit.

  A three-member inquiry committee constituted by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has arrived in Srinagar to address the ongoing infighting and factionalism within the Jammu and Kashmir Congress unit. The panel held separate meetings with various leaders—including state Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra and former state chief Vikar Rasool Wani—to understand their respective viewpoints.   The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has set up a three-member enquiry committee to investigate rising infighting and anti-party activities within the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC). The probe stems from a public clash between JKPCC Chief Tariq Hamid Karra and…

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22

Jun

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Uddhav camp MPs confirms switch to ruling Sena

Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar and Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar of the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Sunday announced their decision to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, marking a significant setback for the Uddhav Thackeray faction amid rising signs of internal rebellion within its parliamentary ranks.   Omraje Nimbalkar said the decision was taken after consultations with supporters and local party workers, days after he skipped a Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentary party meeting in Delhi, which had already triggered speculation of a possible split.   “We have decided to join Shiv Sena and will work under the leadership of Eknath…

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21

Jun

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Hundreds of people continued participation at Jantar Mantar protest steered by Cockroach Janta Party for the second day on Sunday, echoing slogans for improving the education system.

Hundreds of people continued participation at Jantar Mantar protest steered by Cockroach Janta Party for the second day, echoing slogans for improving the education system, high point of the demands being resignation of Education Minister. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who joined the protest, had announced that he would go on a hunger strike on June 27 if Dharmendra Pradhan did not step down.   On Saturday night, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke had said that protests will continue till Pradhan resigns. This morning, he urged parents and students to come to Jantar Mantar again today.   The Cockroach Janta Party launched…

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20

Jun

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Trinamool’s ₹100-cr airfare bill triggers internal turmoil

Trinamool Congress’s nearly Rs 100-crore expenditure on aircraft and helicopter rentals over two financial years has triggered a fresh political storm within the party, intensifying existing fault lines at a critical political juncture. According to the audit report submitted to the Election Commission of India, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) spent Rs 56.33 crore on air travel in 2023–24 and Rs 37.34 crore in 2024–25, taking the total to Rs 93.68 crore.   For a regional party, such spending is unprecedented.   The disclosures have gained added significance amid allegations surrounding Abhishek Banerjee’s frequent chartered flights between Delhi and Kolkata, which have…

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