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BJP protest in Bagalkot over removal of Shivaji statue

Former MLC Narayansa Bhandage accused officials of enforcing rules selectively. “Officers are not stopping the use of loudspeakers for azaan (call for prayers) by mosques despite a Supreme Court order. But they are quick to remove statues of Hindu icons,” he said.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Journalist shot dead by four people in Bihar

Journalist shot dead in Araria, Bihar; one arrest made. Opposition slams CM Nitish Kumar for alleged deterioration of law and order; CM says incident "unfortunate" & orders strict action. BJP, LJP leaders demand CM's resignation, allege "Jungle Raj" in State.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Congress demands white paper on Chinese man who swindled crores from Gujaratis using a fake betting app

The Congress targeted the Centre over an alleged scam involving a Chinese national claiming that he “duped” 1,200 people in Gujarat of ₹1,400 crore using a betting app

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

BJP’s first list of nominations seeks to win an uncle-nephew electoral battle in Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, the highlight of the BJP’s first list of nominations for the forthcoming State Assembly elections is its attempt to corner Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel by fielding sitting Durg MP and former Congress leader Vijay Baghel from Patan in Durg, which the CM represents in the current Assembly.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

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The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

Congress appoints Randeep Surjewala as general secretary in-charge of poll-bound Madhya Pradesh

Congress on Thursday appointed Randeep Singh Surjewala as general secretary in-charge of Madhya Pradesh, which will go to the polls later this year. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 17, 2023

Shrinking academic freedom, faculty’s existential crisis: Ashoka University struggles for its ‘liberal ethos’

A demolition drive is going on in Sonipat. The red bricked walls of Ashoka University— which prides itself as India’s premier liberal arts institution— are being foregone for a metaphorical saffron. 

Newslaundry · Aug 17, 2023

Rohingya refugees fled Myanmar only to ‘live in fear’ in India

In Nuh, the only Muslim-majority district in Haryana, Rohingya refugees live in fear of violence and detention.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023

Manipur issue: BJP MLAs walk out of Delhi assembly as 5 party colleagues marshalled out

NEW DELHI: Five BJP MLAs were marshalled out of the Delhi assembly during the proceedings on Thursday for protesting against a discussion over the Manipur issue, following which the party's other members staged a walkout.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2023

Assembly Elections: BJP releases first list of candidates for MP, Chhattisgarh

A total of 39 candidates were declared for Madhya Pradesh polls while a list of 21 candidates was released for the Chhattisgarh elections. See the full list on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 17, 2023