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EC meets Bihar’s political parties, polls likely post Chhath Puja

EC meets Bihar’s political parties, polls likely post Chhath Puja

Discussions were successfully held between the Election Commission of India and all recognised political parties in Bihar. The meeting was chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alongside Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, and Bihar Chief Electoral Officer Vinod Singh Gunjyal. During the interaction, the Commission underscored that political parties are the cornerstone of democracy and urged all participants to ensure their involvement at every stage of the electoral process to guarantee transparency.The EC appealed to voters to celebrate the election as a festival with harmony and respect, further requesting that political parties nominate polling…
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โ€˜I love Modiโ€™ okay, not Muhammad?

โ€˜I love Modiโ€™ okay, not Muhammad?

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned the restrictions on expressing love for Prophet Muhammad, saying it is allowed to say 'I love Modi' in this country, but not 'I love Muhammad'. Referring to an FIR registered against some individuals in UP for allegedly installing boards with โ€œI Love Mohammadโ€ during an Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi procession, the Hyderabad Lok Sabha MP wondered which direction this country is headed. ย  โ€œEven if we want to go to our Mosque, they want to snatch it away. One can say I love Modi, but can't say I love Mohammad. Where are you planning to land?" he…
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Kharge to address Congress mega rally in Kohima on October 7

Kharge to address Congress mega rally in Kohima on October 7

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee will stage a mega rally in Kohima on October 7, with All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge set to address party workers and supporters at the Naga Solidarity Park. Announcing the programme, state Congress president and Lok Sabha MP, S Supongmeren Jamir, said the rally will focus on the themes of โ€˜Save democracy, Save secularism, and Save Nagalandโ€™. Key concerns such as youth employment, entrepreneurship, governance and connectivity will also be spotlighted. Senior Congress leaders, including AICC general secretary, KC Venugopal, and Nagaland in-charge, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, are scheduled to accompany Kharge during…
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DMK releases video, blames TVK for Karur stampede

DMK releases video, blames TVK for Karur stampede

The Karur stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally has escalated into a public slugfest between the ruling DMK and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). On Tuesday, the party chief accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin of seeking "revenge" against him, while the state government countered by releasing video evidence alleging his party violated safety norms.Following the stampede on September 27, which tragically killed 41 people and injured over 60, Vijay released a detailed video response on his 'X' page, asserting that the "truth will come out" and that he was ready to face action. ย  The top actor insisted he…
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‘Jan Suraaj will either be first or last’: Prashant Kishor

‘Jan Suraaj will either be first or last’: Prashant Kishor

In an interview, Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor made a sensational prediction about Biharโ€™s political future, asserting that the Janata Dal (United), or JD(U), will win fewer than 25 seats in the upcoming assembly election. He further claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party would also suffer losses, and the Opposition alliance would finish in a distant third place.Kishor (or PK), a former election strategist and consultant, said that his Jan Suraaj party would contest all 243 seats and would not form alliances with any other group. Kishor said that his party "will either be first or come last."Kishor also launched an…
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Bihar will see four Diwalis this year: Amit Shah

Bihar will see four Diwalis this year: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that the people of Bihar would celebrate โ€œfour Diwalisโ€ this year, each marking a distinct achievement or promise. ย  Speaking at a rally, the Union Minister laid out the four reasons for the multiple celebrations. ย  โ€œThis time, the people of Bihar have to celebrate four Diwalis,โ€ Shah stated. โ€œThe first Diwali is to be celebrated on the day Lord Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya. The second Diwali, just yesterday, Modi deposited โ‚น10,000 each into the bank accounts of our Jeevika Didis, so celebrate that. The third Diwali, Modi reduced the prices…
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Nitish targets Lalu over dynasty politics in Bihar

Nitish targets Lalu over dynasty politics in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched a sharp attack on RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday, accusing him of caring only for his family rather than the people of Bihar.Speaking at the launch of the state's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (Chief Minister's Women Employment Scheme), Kumar took a direct dig at the Rashtriya Janata Dal chief without naming him. He referred to the time Lalu Yadav stepped down and immediately made his wife, Rabri Devi, the Chief Minister."I want to tell women that a lot of work is being done and the Prime Minister is working for you. The…
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ED attaches โ‚น7.44 cr assets of former Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

ED attaches โ‚น7.44 cr assets of former Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday attached properties valued at โ‚น7.44 crore, allegedly controlled by companies associated with former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Kumar Jain. The action was executed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of money laundering. The EDโ€™s probe originates from a 2017 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case, which accused Jain of amassing disproportionate assets between February 2015 and May 2017 while serving as a minister in the AAP-led Delhi government. The CBI filed a chargesheet in December 2018 against Jain,…
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Sonia, Rahul wrap up Wayanad visit

Sonia, Rahul wrap up Wayanad visit

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and her son, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, have departed for New Delhi after concluding a three-day private visit to Kerala. They left in a chartered flight from Karipur International Airport on Monday. ย  The visit, which coincided with Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadraโ€™s constituency engagements, saw the family attend several programmes. On Friday, Sonia and Priyanka made an unexpected stop at a "Walk Against Drugs" campaign led by senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala. Their convoy passed the venue just as the anti-drug pledge concluded, prompting Sonia Gandhi to stop…
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Karnataka BJP to stage statewide protest over poor condition of roads

Karnataka BJP to stage statewide protest over poor condition of roads

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party President BY Vijayendra on Sunday announced that the party will stage a statewide 'rasta roko' (road blockade) protest on September 24, with workers taking to the streets in all 224 Assembly constituencies across Karnataka. The protest is in response to the poor condition of roads across the state of Karnatakaโ€” a problem that has drawn intense criticism.Congress government in the state is facing intense criticism from various sections claiming that roads in the state, especially those in Bengaluru are riddled with potholes. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has set one month deadline to fix all potholes.High-profile figures, including…
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