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BJP-run J&K Waqf Board to replace ‘old preachers’, sets new criteria for selection

The BJP-run J&K Waqf Board has decided to centralise the appointment of imams (preachers), khateebs (Quranic reciters) and muezzins (who call for prayers), and has laid down fresh criteria to replace “those too advanced in age” to carry out the duties

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Harish Rao promises interest-free loans soon

CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao has announced candidates for upcoming Assembly elections. Finance and Health Minister T. Harish Rao received 1st resolution from Rampur village in Siddipet Rural mandal. Villagers & caste orgs passed resolution to vote for BRS. Harish Rao thanked them & highlighted differences before & after Telangana formation.…

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FIR lodged against two BJP leaders in Amethi for assaulting district Youth Congress head

An FIR was registered against district-level leaders of the BJP in Amethi, along with eight other unidentified people, for allegedly assaulting Amethi district Youth Congress office-bearer Shubham Singh.

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Domestic help’s minor son found dead at Assam MP’s residence

An 11-year-old boy, the son of a domestic help, was found dead at the residence of BJP MP Rajdeep Roy in southern Assam’s Silchar town on August 26.

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Student slap incident throws light on poor quality of schooling in rural Uttar Pradesh

As urban media descended on Khubbapur village of Muzaffarnagar, where a Muslim boy was slapped by his classmates at the instigation of his class teacher Tripta Tyagi, it became an opportunity for the children to complain about the corporal punishment they face in schools, irrespective of gender and age.

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Will Amit Shah continue to target BRS or change his tack at Khammam meeting today?

His visit to Khammam comes in the wake of the popular belief that the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and the BJP have come together after berating each other in public over the past few years.

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Prashant Kishor taunts Kanhaiya Kumar

Prashant Kishor taunts Kanhaiya Kumar's appointment as NSUI in-charge; Shakeel Ahmad Khan slams him. Kishor questions Congress' presence in Bihar, Khan says those not standing with them are supporting govedrnment. Kanhaiya Kumar given big responsibility due to his calibre and talent. Kishor declined Sonia Gandhi's offer to join Congress last…

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Congress-backed CPI(M) candidate to face Trinamool in Dhupguri bypoll

CPI(M) & Congress to hold joint rally in Dhupguri, West Bengal on Sept 1, to oppose BJP & RSS. CPI-M to field candidate against TMC in bypoll.

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Karnataka sets up enquiry commission to probe alleged COVID-19 irregularities during BJP regime

The commission will investigate purchase and procurement of medicines, COVID-19 management equipment, Rapid Antigen Test kits, besides purchase and distribution of ventilators and oxygen maintenance by the Health and Medical Education departments. It will also enquire into the deaths due to oxygen crisis and other issues that had made national…

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PM’s brief visit leads to war of words between Congress and BJP

PM Modi's visit to Bengaluru to meet ISRO scientists post Chandrayaan-3 success led to a war of words b/w Congress & BJP. BJP workers gathered to greet him, but he didn't acknowledge any of the leaders. Congress said BJP leaders had become victims of authoritarianism. PM requested CM, Dy CM…

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Three more Ministers added to Madhya Pradesh Cabinet in bid to reset caste and regional equations

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan inducts 3 new Ministers to balance caste/regional equations ahead of polls. All 3 are former MLAs/Ministers, incl. Uma Bharti's nephew Rahul Lodhi. Expansion seen as attempt to placate 4 at cost of 14, but CM shows he's in control.

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Congress to support SP candidate in Ghosi byelection

Congress supports SP in Ghosi bypolls; RLD extends support. INDIA bloc seeks to protect India's democracy, combat rising unemployment, tensions between communities.

The Hindu

Shivaram Hebbar, Renukacharya meeting CM furthers speculation on defections

BJP MLAs Shivaram Hebbar and Renukacharya met CM Siddaramaiah, sparking rumors of their potential departure to Congress. Both denied quitting BJP, but Hebbar submitted a petition to declare Yellapur taluk drought-hit. Renukacharya sought Honnali-Nymati taluk to be declared drought-affected.

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Owaisi offers to aid education of U.P. boy slapped by classmates at behest of teacher in viral video

In statement live-streamed on social media, Mr.Owaisi said that the incident reminded him of the situation of Germany in the 1930s were Jewish children were humiliated.

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Immature, unprofessional: Opposition hits out at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit

CHANDIGARH: Opposition parties on Saturday blamed Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday for his ongoing confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit.

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Brij Bhushan Singh case: Accused touched breasts of woman wrestler on pretext of checking breath pattern

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday heard the arguments of senior counsel for six women wrestlers who alleged that they were sexually harassed by the then WFI Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sharad Pawar using guerrilla tactics to fight NCP rebels: Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut said Sharad Pawar is using guerrilla warfare tactics to fight those who left NCP and is fighting a war on the battlefield with BJP. He also clarified that Pawar is not standing on two stones and is an important leader of MVA and INDIA.

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Amit Shah demands Ashok Gehlot’s resignation over ‘red diary’

Amit Shah said the BJP-led central government raised the agriculture budget by six times and formed a separate ministry for cooperatives, whereas the Congress had done nothing for farmers.

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PM Modi in Bengaluru | BJP workers, leaders gather to cheer, despite road show being cancelled

.PM Modi accorded grand welcome by BJP workers at HAL Airport in Bengaluru. He addressed the crowd, saying he was mentally with ISRO scientists. He waved to supporters as he drove to ISTRAC. Congress criticized his move to not meet any BJP leaders. He requested CM, Deputy CM and Governor…

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JSP, BJP leaders flay Jagan over new TTD trust board

JSP & BJP leaders allege TTD Trust Board is "gang of thieves" & crores of rupees changed hands in its formation. JSP demands sacking of A-7 in Delhi liquor scam & BJP deplores govt's ignoring TTD Act & hurting devotees' sentiments.

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Annamalai should talk about what the BJP has achieved in 10 years instead of attacking other parties: Congress youth leader Krishna Allavaru

Indian Youth Congress Tamil Nadu in-charge, Krishna Allavaru, criticized BJP state president K Annamalai for attacking others instead of highlighting the BJP's achievements in the past decade. He accused PM Modi of not creating enough jobs and held him responsible for inflation and failure to protect youth. He rejected criticism…

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U.P. school incident a result of BJP-RSS’ hate-filled politics: Congress

Condemning the incident, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said such incidents tarnish the country’s global image and are against the Constitution.

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TTD Trust Board converted into a political rehabilitation centre, alleges BJP A.P. president Purandeswari

The nomination of P. Sarat Chandra Reddy, who is allegedly involved in the liquor scam in Delhi, and scam tainted Ketan Desai, former president of the Medical Council of India, as members of the TTD Board emphasizes the fact that Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy does not believe in Board‘s sanctity…

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U.P. teacher booked for asking kids to hit Muslim classmate

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused BJP/RSS of "politics of hate" after a teacher in Muzaffarnagar asked students to slap a Class 2 student from Muslim community. He demanded her immediate sacking and called her a "blot on teacher society." Police are investigating the incident and action will be taken against…

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Madhya Pradesh CM expands Cabinet, inducts three new members ahead of Assembly polls

Deliberations are on between Mr. Chouhan and senior party functionaries on the names of Rahul Singh Lodhi and Jalam Singh, both from the Other Backward Classes that form 45% of the State’s population, he said.

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