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'Abhishek Banerjee is like my son, duty of father to forgive': Kalyan Banerjee strike reconciliatory note

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has softened his stance towards nephew Abhishek Banerjee, calling him his son and emphasizing paternal forgiveness. This comes amid reports of internal party rifts and CID searches at Abhishek Banerjee's residence. The party denies any merger with Congress. Political turmoil intensifies with an FIR against Mamata…

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Rahul Gandhi's approach does not strengthen INDIA alliance: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Vijayan stated Gandhi's political approach does not strengthen the INDIA alliance. He believes it often helps the BJP. Vijayan mentioned other non-Congress parties also raised objections during a meeting. He feels Gandhi's actions create a situation that benefits the…

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BJP to contest all 117 seats independently in 2027 Punjab assembly polls

The Punjab BJP has decided to contest all 117 assembly seats independently in the upcoming state elections. A high-level meeting in New Delhi confirmed the party's strategy. Leaders expressed confidence in forming a BJP government and reviving Punjab's economy. The party aims to present its vision and win public support.

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Rajnath Singh vows India will not let Sindhu waters reach patrons of terror

Addressing an 'Intellectuals Meet' organised in Hyderabad by Telangana BJP, he said that through Operation Sindoor, the government had shown the world that it knows how to respond to those who do not understand the language of peace and harmony-in their own language.

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Bengal government to probe biz summit expenses, alleges Rs 635 crore paid to event agency during TMC rule

Stepping up his attack on the previous Trinamool Congress government, Adhikari claimed that the expenditure of the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS)-projected as a showcase of the state's investment potential-would face scrutiny over alleged financial irregularities.

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TV Newsance 345 | The Modi anniversary special nobody asked for

Congratulations, mitron! Newslaundry has successfully completed 5,000 days and your favourite TV Newsance completed 3,090 days! By the way, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also completed 4,399 “uninterrupted days” in power, surpassing his biggest opponent and “ex-longest” PM Nehru. You know what that means.

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Odisha announces free education from kindergarten to post-graduate levels in government schools, colleges

Majhi, while addressing a press conference here on the occasion of the BJP government completing two years in the state, said the move will benefit all students of Odisha, especially those from the economically backward classes and girls.

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Acclaimed cartoonist Joe Sacco breaks silence after publisher withdraws new book about India sectarian riots

Author says Penguin Random House India sought five pages of changes that amounted to ‘finding excuses’ not to distribute book

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Apparent to everyone 'seat chori' took place, will fight: Natarajan after SC dismisses plea

The Supreme Court has dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination papers. Natarajan stated that seat theft has occurred and the party is ready to fight. The court cited the availability of election petitions as a remedy. Three BJP candidates were declared elected…

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Debate on real TMC settled; Mamata, Abhishek represent fake TMC: BJP

The BJP claims a document signed by 20 Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs indicates a "real TMC" led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, not Mamata Banerjee and her nephew. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged an "implosion" within TMC due to dynastic politics, stating the party has moved away from Mamata Banerjee.

The Economic Times

6 ‘triggers’ and ‘pressures’ outside: The anatomy of Mamata camp’s collapse

Mamata Banerjee is running out of time. Almost two-thirds of the Trinamool Congress’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs have come together to form a separate bloc and support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

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Smriti Irani's name missing from Amethi panchayat voter list; DM orders probe

Former Union minister Smriti Irani's name is missing from the Medan Mawai village panchayat voter list in Amethi. This comes despite her presence in Lok Sabha and Assembly electoral rolls for the area. An inquiry has been ordered into the matter. Irani, who represented Amethi in Lok Sabha until 2024,…

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Congress holds 'Satyagraha' protest at Jantar Mantar against ECI over Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination rejection

Congress workers staged a Satyagraha protest at Jantar Mantar. They are opposing the Election Commission of India's decision to reject Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. Party leaders allege undemocratic practices and a conspiracy between the BJP and the ECI. They demand a Supreme Court…

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'We will bring back Tatas in Bengal': Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Chief Minister, stated the BJP plans to bring the Tata Group back to the state. This comes after the Tata Motors Nano project's departure from Singur in 2008. The move aims to revive industrialisation and investment discussions in West Bengal. The BJP's commitment signals a potential…

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BJP's Tai Tagak elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh

Returning officer-cum-secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Tadar Meena, formally declared Tagak elected following the close of the candidature withdrawal period at 3 pm.

The Economic Times

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, three others elected to Rajya Sabha from Karnataka

Four candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka. AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and two other Congress leaders, Mansoor Ali Khan and Pawan Khera, secured seats. BJP's M Nagaraja also won. The election was scheduled for June 18, but an independent candidate's nomination was rejected. This leaves…

The Economic Times

All four BJP candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Four Bharatiya Janata Party candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat. The main opposition Congress did not field any candidates. Rajubhai Shukla, Mansinh Parmar, Mukeshbhai Rathwa, and Jitendra Kanjariya were declared winners. Their terms begin as the tenure of four sitting MPs concludes on June 21.…

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Four NDA candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh

Four candidates from the NDA alliance have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh. Three members are from the TDP party and one is from the Jana Sena party. The Returning Officer announced their victory. This development strengthens the NDA's presence in the Upper House. The election…

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Pawan Singh, Nishant, Sanjay Mayukh among 9 elected unopposed to Bihar legislative council

Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh and Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar were among nine candidates elected unopposed to the Bihar Legislative Council. The ruling NDA secured eight seats, while the opposition RJD got one. JD(U) leader Lalan Saraf also won unopposed in a by-election. Several grassroots workers and minority representatives also…

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BJP's Satish Poonia, Alka Gurjar, Cong's Neeraj Dangi elected unopposed to RS from Rajasthan

Three candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. Satish Poonia and Alka Gurjar from the BJP, and Neeraj Dangi from the Congress secured their seats. This happened after the deadline for withdrawing nominations passed. The biennial election was for three seats. The terms of the current…

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Delhi Gymkhana takeover: How the govt came to ‘clean up’ but left a bigger mess

On August 13, 2022, during Covid, a Tiranga rally for Independence Day was taken out from the Delhi Gymkhana Club situated across the road from the Prime Minister’s house – perhaps the most heavily guarded square kilometre in India.

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Mainstream media is losing a generation. Cockroach Janta Party is merely a symptom

A pest entered the news cycle recently. One that most people would like to either squash or obliterate with a deadly spray. So far, it has not been either squashed or obliterated. Only time will tell whether it can really weather all the storms that will come its way.

The Economic Times

I will be in trouble if I speak the truth: Brij Bhushan Singh on Ram temple fund embezzlement row

BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has made a significant statement regarding alleged misuse of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. He claims to possess crucial information but feels unable to disclose it at present. Singh cited fear of repercussions from powerful individuals as his reason for silence. His…

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TMC split buzz: Why do Indian politicians so readily abandon their parties?

Speculation surrounds a potential split in the TMC party. Such defections are common in Indian politics, often engineered by other parties. Factors like regional transitions, loss of patronage, weak ideology, and centralized leadership contribute to party allegiance being brittle. The anti-defection law has been outwitted, allowing for mass resignations to…

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Priority will be to bring back Tatas in big way: Bengal's new industries minister

Bengal's new Industries Minister Tapas Roy is focused on attracting major investments from the Tata Group. He aims to signal the state's readiness for industrial revival. Efforts will be made to bring back businesses that left West Bengal. The government will work to restore investor confidence and create an industry-friendly…

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