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Uttarakhand govt trying to foil Rahul Gandhi's event but huge turnout expected: Congress

Congress leaders claim the BJP government is hindering Rahul Gandhi's student event in Dehradun. The event was moved to a smaller venue after permission was cancelled for Parade Ground. Leaders allege this is a deliberate attempt to limit the youth turnout for the program. Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address…

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BJP accuses Congress of patronising 'conversion mafia' over Hyderabad school row

The BJP criticised the Telangana Congress government regarding a school's homework assignment. A private school allegedly asked a Hindu student to learn an Islamic verse. BJP spokespersons accused the Congress of patronizing a conversion mafia in the state. They demanded strict action against the school and its management. The incident…

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Religious content should not be mixed with education: Relative on alleged homework row at Hyderabad school

A Hyderabad school terminated a teacher for assigning religious homework to Class 2 students. The school management took this action after a formal complaint was lodged by parents. Protests erupted outside the school premises, leading to police intervention and detentions. BJP leaders alleged the curriculum aimed to ruin the city's…

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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 5,470 crore during his Punjab visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 5,470 crore. He will dedicate 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. New rail lines and train services will enhance connectivity between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Several national highway projects worth over Rs…

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Hyderabad school terminates teacher who allegedly gave 'Kalma' recitation as homework to Class 2 students

A Hyderabad school terminated a teacher for assigning religious homework to young students. Parents and BJP workers protested the school's actions, demanding immediate closure. Police intervened and detained several protesters, including local BJP leaders. Allegations suggest the school introduced religious teachings into its curriculum. An investigation into the matter is…

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May rethink over Delimitation Bill if Opposition's amendments incorporated: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut stated opposition to the Delimitation Bill. He indicated potential support if amendments are incorporated by the government. Raut also addressed allegations of embezzlement at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He questioned Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding temple donation theft. Concerns were also raised…

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'I will stay alive till I see your end': Mamata Banerjee vows to keep fighting TMC rebellion

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee addressed party rebellion and criticism. She vowed to continue fighting for common people and workers. Banerjee expressed confidence in rebuilding the party despite recent setbacks. She alleged police acted in favor of the BJP during elections. Several leaders have resigned while others face threats and…

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TMC MP Kirti Azad on cracks in his party, BJP in Bengal, and INDIA bloc’s future

The period after the West Bengal Assembly election has been one of the toughest for the Trinamool Congress. Several MPs and MLAs have quit the party, questions are being raised about Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, and Bengal’s political landscape is rapidly changing.

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Mamata Banerjee backs Abhishek amid rebellion, vows to rebuild TMC

Mamata Banerjee defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee against party defectors. She apologized to the public on behalf of the traitors. Banerjee stated neither she nor her family compromised for political survival. She alleged the BJP uses agencies to engineer defections and leaders defect out of fear. Those leaving are entering…

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Eknath Shinde seeking approval for 'stolen property': Sanjay Raut slams Dy CM's meeting with Amit Shah

Sanjay Raut attacked the Eknath Shinde government, calling its actions stolen property. He also criticized the BJP for demanding prayers while ignoring temple fund allegations. Raut dismissed reports of MVA rifts and potential defections as deliberate rumors. He defended Jayant Patil's meeting with the Chief Minister regarding a local issue.

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No backdoor talks with BJP; INDIA bloc to discuss delimitation after introduction of bill: Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule dismissed speculation regarding meetings between NCP (SP) leaders and the Maharashtra Chief Minister. She clarified that Jayant Patil sought an appointment to discuss a municipal council president's issue. The INDIA bloc will formulate its stand on delimitation after a formal bill is presented. Sule emphasized that political and…

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MCD set to elect Standing Committee members, ward committee chiefs

Municipal Corporation of Delhi Standing Committee elections will occur Wednesday. Voting for ward committee chairpersons and deputy chairpersons also takes place. The Bharatiya Janata Party holds an advantage in the Standing Committee contest. Several ward committee outcomes may depend on Congress councillors' votes. The elections aim to restore the civic…

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Rahul Gandhi should disclose details of foreign trips, says BJP's CR Kesavan

BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan questioned Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips. He demanded transparency regarding the Congress leader's international visits. Kesavan alleged secrecy surrounds Gandhi's travels abroad. He stated the public has a right to know about these furtive trips. The BJP leader asked why details remain undisclosed if nothing is hidden.

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Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin set to return to Kolkata after nearly 20 years

Taslima Nasrin will attend an anti-fundamentalism event in Kolkata next month. She was forced to leave the city in 2007 after protests over her writings. The BJP government views her return as a reversal of past capitulation. This event signifies a new political backdrop for the author's visit. Organizers celebrate…

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‘Where do we go?’: Jadavpur’s railway hawkers live in fear of the next bulldozer

“Where do we go?” asks Saraswati Naiya, who has spent the last 35 years selling fritters from a small stall on Jadavpur’s railway platform for 35 years. She stares at the empty space where around 40 “illegal” establishments once stood before they were demolished on June 7. More than 300…

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Posters targeting Akhilesh, Mulayam trigger political row in UP; SP blames BJP, Rajbhar defends display

Controversial posters targeting Samajwadi Party leaders appeared across Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. These posters depicted Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav with a provocative slogan. The Samajwadi Party accused the BJP and its allies of inciting communal sentiments. State Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar defended the posters as appropriate and relevant.…

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'Why are Kejriwal, Sisodia silent': BJP on Tahir Hussain's conviction

Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra questioned AAP leaders' silence on Tahir Hussain's conviction. Hussain, a former AAP councillor, was convicted for the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma. The conviction relates to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots which claimed many lives. The AAP stated Hussain was suspended from the party…

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Former Karnataka Minister Ramachandra Gowda passes away at 88

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramachandra Gowda passed away at eighty-eight years old. Senior party leaders remembered his decades-long contribution to the party's growth. He dedicated his entire life to the nationalist movement from Jana Sangh to BJP. Gowda served as a Cabinet Minister and represented the Bangalore Graduates' Constituency.…

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BJP chief Nitin Nabin reviews preparations for Bankipur bypoll

BJP president Nitin Nabin reviewed preparations for the Bankipur assembly bypoll. Neeraj Kumar Sinha filed nomination papers as the NDA candidate for the seat. Abhishek Kumar 'Bunty' withdrew his nomination citing family reasons for his decision. The bypoll is scheduled for July 30, with vote counting on August 3. Prashant…

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BJP's Satish Patel, Cong's Bhikhabhai Rabari file nomination papers for Gujarat's Manjalpur bypoll

Candidates from ruling BJP and opposition Congress filed nominations for the Manjalpur bypoll. The election follows the death of former BJP MLA Yogesh Patel. Congress candidate Bhikhabhai Rabari highlighted civic issues and alleged corruption. BJP nominee Satish Patel pledged to complete the late MLA's unfinished work. Voting is scheduled for…

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Marxist, Akali, Khalistan sympathiser: Jaswant Singh Khalra was harder to place than Satluj admits

Punjab 95 – a film based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, the Punjabi human rights activist killed in illegal police custody in 1995 – finally reached audiences on July 3, when it was released on the OTT platform ZEE5 under the title Satluj. It had taken four years…

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RSS expressing grief over Ayodhya fund embezzlement is like 'thief showing remorse': KC Venugopal

Congress leader K C Venugopal criticized the RSS over Ayodhya temple funds. He alleged the BJP exploits faith for financial and political gain. Venugopal demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the temple funds. He also accused the BJP of using intimidation and central agencies. The party will raise these issues…

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Honoured to receive BJP's 'love letter' in form of legal notice: Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a legal notice from the BJP. He views this as an honor and proof of his political influence. The BJP is threatening a defamation suit if allegations are not proven. Abdullah stated he expected a political response, not a legal one. He…

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TMC turncoats Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik file nomination papers for RS bypolls in Bengal

Three BJP candidates filed nomination papers for West Bengal Rajya Sabha bypolls. These elections are scheduled to take place on July 24. The candidates previously resigned from the TMC and the Upper House. They are now set to return to Parliament on BJP tickets. The BJP holds enough legislators to…

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BJP issues Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Omar Abdullah over 'MLA poaching' charges

The BJP has sent a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He alleged the BJP attempted to bribe National Conference legislators with cash. The party called these claims false, baseless, and defamatory. They demand a written retraction and public apology within seven days. Failure to comply will result in…

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