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19

Oct

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Owaisi slams Omar for not revoking PSA in Jammu and Kashmir

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday took a swipe at the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his comment on the removal of PSA once the statehood is restored. Owaisi said the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA), 1978, has been “misused” by every elected and unelected government, which has led to “untold suffering and human rights violations”. Owaisi's post on X read, “Sab kuch luta ke hosh mein aaye to kya kiya. Din mein agar chiragh jalaye to kya kiya?” He said that the previous chief ministers of J&K, including Abdullah himself, could…

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18

Oct

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Harsh Sanghavi takes oath as Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister in major reshuffle

In a significant expansion of its leadership, the BJP government in Gujarat on Friday unveiled a new 26-member cabinet, marking a blend of continuity and a fresh infusion to steer the state's administration through its second term under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.  The swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan saw state Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi elevated to the position of Deputy Chief Minister, while Rivaba Jadeja, the wife of renowned cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, made her debut as a full-fledged minister. The event, presided over by Governor Acharya Devvrat, underscored the BJP's strategy to reward loyalists and leverage high-profile figures to bolster…

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17

Oct

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JMM, BJP candidates file nomination for Ghatsila bypoll

The political atmosphere in Jharkhand’s Ghatsila Assembly constituency heated up on Friday as Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) nominee Somesh Soren and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Babulal Soren filed their nomination papers before the Returning Officer, each accompanied by a show of tremendous party strength.   The day turned into a high-voltage political spectacle, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren personally standing beside Somesh as he submitted his nomination, signalling the ruling alliance’s full backing for the young JMM candidate.   In a parallel show of power, former Chief Ministers Champai Soren and Babulal Marandi, along with AJSU Party president Sudesh…

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15

Oct

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JDU releases first list of 57 candidates for Bihar polls

The Janata Dal (United) JD(U) on Wednesday released its first list of 57 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The list was unveiled following days of internal discussions over seat distribution, which forms part of the wider National Democratic Alliance (NDA) strategy.   Among the prominent candidates announced, Anant Singh has been put up from the Mokama constituency, which has been at the centre of recent political debate. Notably, the JD(U) also declared candidates for four seats that had been the domain of Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) in the past, a step seen as a strategic…

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15

Oct

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BJP fields ex-BJD MLA’s son Jay for Nuapada seat

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha on Wednesday nominated Jay Dholakia as its candidate for the Nuapada assembly by-election, with voting scheduled for November 11, concurrent with the second phase of the Bihar polls.   Dholakia, the son of the late four-time Biju Janata Dal MLA Rajendra Dholakia, only joined the BJP on October 11. Party sources confirmed that he is scheduled to file his nomination papers as the BJP candidate on Thursday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other senior leaders of the saffron party are expected to be present for the filing. The party is also…

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11

Oct

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ED raids Bengal minister Sujit Bose’s property in jobs scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out search operations at six locations in Kolkata, including a property owned by West Bengal minister Sujit Bose, as part of its investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process of a civic organisation, according to a senior ED official.  The raids targeted Bose’s residence-cum-office in Salt Lake and the homes of former officials of the Dum Dum Municipality.   https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1976515031480021251   The official clarified, “Today’s raids are aimed at collecting documents linked to corruption. The office of the minister was not originally on our list.” This indicates that the inclusion of Bose’s…

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10

Oct

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Giriraj Singh mocks Rahul Gandhi as ‘Lal Babua’

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday sharply criticised Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, amidst speculation that the Congress leader is currently abroad while selecting candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections via video calls. The Minister derisively labelled Gandhi as "Lal Babua" and went on to brand him a "non-serious leader," accusing him of being focused purely on "degrading India and spreading false narratives within the country." Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister described Gandhi in highly personal terms. "There is a word 'nepo kid'. I will not call him a nepo kid because he is…

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09

Oct

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Celebrities, political leaders & fans mourn Punjabi singer’s demise

Popular Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda passed away while receiving treatment at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, after a 12-day battle for life following a tragic road accident. The 35-year-old artist sustained severe head and spinal injuries on September 27, when his motorcycle collided with stray cattle that suddenly appeared on the road near Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Doctors reported that Jawanda’s neurological condition remained critical throughout his treatment, with minimal brain activity and no significant improvement despite intensive medical care. His condition was described as “extremely critical” shortly after the accident, and he had been on life support since his…

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08

Oct

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Nitish Kumar is NDA’s CM face in Bihar polls, says Giriraj Singh

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh confirmed on Wednesday that Nitish Kumar remains the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for Chief Minister in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister firmly dismissed any suggestion of internal differences among NDA partners over the seat-sharing arrangement, stating that talks were underway and a final formula would be swiftly agreed upon. "Nitish Kumar is NDA's face for the Chief Ministerial post in the coming assembly polls. Everything is fine within the NDA… seat-sharing arrangements for assembly polls are underway and the final formula would be finalised…

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07

Oct

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Bigg Boss Kannada 12 set sealed for environmental violation

Authorities have sealed the house of Bigg Boss Kannada 12, located at Jolly Wood Studios & Adventures in the Bidadi Industrial Area, due to violations of environmental regulations. The popular reality show, hosted by Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep and enjoying high viewership across Karnataka, has been ordered to suspend all activities.  Contestants currently inside the house will soon be required to vacate the premises as the studio works to address environmental compliance issues. Following a site inspection, officials identified significant concerns regarding the management of waste and sewage at the studio. These findings prompted calls to halt the filming of…

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