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Modi government’s bill to select CEC, ECs against Advani’s proposal in 2012: Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday criticised the Narendra Modi government for introducing a bill seeking to replace the chief justice of India (CJI) with a cabinet minister in the committee for the appointment of chief election commissioners (CECs) and election commissioners (ECs).

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Maharashtra govt replaces Nanded collector with retired Sikh IAS officer as administrator of Hazur Sahib Board

JALANDHAR: Following objections by Sikh quarters to the appointment of a non-Sikh bureaucrat as administrator of Takht Hazur Sahib Management Board, Maharashtra government on Friday appointed retired IAS officer Dr Vijay Satbir Singh to the post.

The Times of India

Will retire from politics if bribery allegations are proved: Shivakumar

DCM Shivakumar says he'll retire if allegations of demanding commission from contractors to clear bills are proven. Kempanna filed complaint with CM Siddaramaiah. BJP leaders requested probe. Kempanna opposed inquiry, demanded immediate clearance of bills. Gopalaiah challenged Kempanna to reveal names of BJP MLAs/ministers who demanded commission or apologise.

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Implementation of five guarantees has positive effect on State’s economy: CM

CM Siddaramaiah maintains guarantees positively impacting State economy, increasing GSDP. 35 crore women travelled free under Shakti bus scheme, increasing revenue. 3 guarantees implemented, 4th & 5th to come. BJP desperate, baseless allegations. Congress in power due to welfare & dev promises.

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Friction between Ajit Pawar’s NCP and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena over districts allotted to Ministers for Aug. 15 flag hoisting

Cold war brews in Maharashtra govt b/w NCP & Shiv Sena factions over districts allotted for Aug 15 flag hoisting. NCP faction unhappy as districts far removed from home turfs. List of ministers indicative of future Guardian Ministership appointments. NCP eyeing plum districts, but Shinde Sena & BJP refusing to…

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We will pay bills of all contractors who have completed works on time: Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah assures contractors of timely payment of bills; says BJP govt left huge unpaid bills to be verified before release. No commission sought; legal action against irregularities.

The Hindu

Bitcoin scam: FIR against CCB officials for tampering with evidence

CID files FIR against ex-IOs of Bitcoin scam case for tampering evidence; FSL report indicated new files added to seized devices. Cottonpet police registered complaint under Sec 204 & 120(B) for destruction of evidence & criminal conspiracy. Allegations of stolen bitcoins swindled by top functionaries of then BJP govt.

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Govt. to consider request by contractor’s family for fresh probe against Eshwarappa

CM Siddaramaiah to consider fresh inquiry into corruption allegations against ex-minister Eshwarappa. Family of contractor Patil, found dead in Udupi, met CM & requested CID investigation. Patil was close to former CM Yediyurappa, but betrayed by some BJP leaders.

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Sexual harassment case: enough evidence to put Brij Bhushan on trial, Delhi police tell court

Delhi Police submit evidence to court for trial of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case. Public prosecutor argues charges must be framed against Singh & co-accused for offences under IPC Sections 354, 354A & 354D. Court to hear matter further on Aug 19.

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Stalin deplores BJP’s ‘linguistic imperialism’

CM Stalin terms Union Home Minister Amit Shah's introduction of three Bills with Hindi names in Lok Sabha as "linguistic imperialism". He asserts Tamil Nadu and DMK will oppose BJP's attempt to supplant identity with Hindi. #LinguisticImperialism #TamilIdentity #BJP #Opposition

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to visit five poll-bound States

Mr. Kharge will address the next meeting on August 18 in Zahirabad, Telangana.

The Hindu

INDIA and NDA: The many messages of PM Modi through the Monsoon Session

NDA's response to INDIA alliance's debut in Monsoon Session of Parliament was calibrated by PM Modi. He gave out tactical and diffused messages to NDA MPs to build cohesion and tackle info war. He highlighted differences between INDIA partners to warn regional and socialist parties coalescing around Congress.

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Karnataka contractors’ row: Pending bills will be cleared only after completion of judicial probe, says CM

Chief Min. Siddaramaiah orders judicial inquiry into alleged scams of prev. BJP govt. Promised to investigate if Congress won, voters believed & voted against BJP's corruption. Inquiry led by retired Justice B. Veerappa to investigate 40% commission scam. Govt won't release payments till probe ends, but contractors who did work…

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BJP will be wiped out of Bihar in next Lok Sabha polls: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said that BJP will be wiped out in the state in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha over ‘breach of privilege’

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha was suspended on Friday from the Rajya Sabha for “breach of privilege” after complaints of ‘fraud’. Read further on Dynamite News.

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By-election results: CPI(M) wins Ottakkal ward

CPI(M) candidate Anupama has won Ottakkal ward in Thenmala grama panchayat by-elections. While she bagged 561 votes, other candidates Bijili James (INC) and S. Ashambika (BJP) polled 527 and 78 votes respectively.

The Times of India

Enough evidence to put Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on trial, Delhi police tell court

NEW DELHI: Delhi police on Friday told a metropolitan court there was enough evidence to put outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on trial in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

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"Mohabbat Dil mein rehti hai Dukaan mein Nahi...": BJP hits out at opposition

Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Friday shared a video song on the social media 'Mohabbat Dil mein rehti hai Dukaan mein nahi' (love lives in the heart, not in the shop) and targeted the opposition parties over their role in corruption cases since independence. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Why did Kerala CM's daughter's financial dealings not get reflected in her husband's poll affidavit, asks Congress

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The opposition Congress in Kerala on Wednesday dragged Public Works Minister P A Mohammed Riyas into the row over some financial transactions by his wife T Veena, daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, asking why he had not disclosed its details in his election affidavit if the dealings were…

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Highlights: Akhilesh Yadav lambasts BJP government in the UP Assembly on many issues

Leader of the Opposition in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Akhilesh Yadav, during his speech, slammed the BJP government on many issues. Read the main points of Akhilesh Yadav's speech on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar slams PM Modi over his remark on INDIA bloc

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement in Parliament terming the Opposition block I.N.D.I.A. as “ghamandia (arrogant)”.

The Hindu

Indian Youth Congress launches nationwide Pehla Vote campaign to woo first-time voters

The Yuva Matha (young voter) campaign is believed to have helped the Congress get the backing of 42% of first-time voters as compared to 40% for the BJP in the Karnataka Assembly elections in May 2023. This was the first time that Congress managed to get more votes than BJP…

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Rahul Gandhi likely to address media today at 3pm in Delhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is likely to hold a news conference on Friday afternoon days after launching a scathing attack on the government over the situation in Manipur during the debate on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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When Rahul Gandhi can be disqualified why not Bandi Sanjay, K.T. Rama Rao asks Speaker Om Birla

KTR objects to derogatory comments made against CM KCR in LS; asks Speaker to disqualify BJP MP Bandi Sanjay.

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No plan for caste census in U.P., says Yogi

The Uttar Pradesh government has no plans to conduct a caste census in the State, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on August 10.

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