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Sequestered MLAs being ‘trained’ on how to vote without getting disqualified

Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia says this is necessary as many of them are first timers

The Hindu

Nupur Sharma is small fry. Meet BJP’s actual ‘fringe elements’

Nupur Sharma’s political career was arguably a whimper but it was certainly paused with a bang. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s national spokesperson was suspended on Sunday for making denigrating remarks against Prophet Muhammad on Times Now in May. Her colleague Naveen Jindal was expelled for similar antics. The BJP’s decision…

Newslaundry

BJP MLA criticises revision of textbooks, to meet Karnataka CM

Nanjangud MLA B Harshavardhan wants Karnataka Government to continue with earlier textbooks; seeks action against those responsible for altering the lessons on Dr B R Ambedkar

The Hindu

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‘I respect party's decision’: Nupur Sharma on BJP’s action against her over Prophet remarks

NEW DELHI: Nupur Sharma, who has been suspended by the BJP for her derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad during a TV debate last week, on Tuesday said she respected and accepted the party's action against her.

The Times of India

‘Why did Karnataka Government appoint non-academician as chairperson of textbook revision committee?’

BJP government is setting an unhealthy precedent, says former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah while claiming that the textbook agitation in Karnataka is not baseless

The Hindu

Karnataka Council polls: Minister cautions voters against ‘invalid’ votes

In the last polls, nearly 3,500 votes had been declared ‘invalid’, says Minister for Higher Education, IT and BT C. N. Ashwath Narayan while campaigning in South Graduates’ constituency in Mysuru

The Hindu

India: more countries join Muslim protests over Muhammad remarks

Disciplinary action against members of BJP fails to quell growing anger in Muslim world over comments insulting the prophet

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Maharashtra: Mumbai cops summon Nupur Sharma over her comments against Prophet Muhammed

Nupur Sharma has been asked to appear before the Mumbai police on June 22 to record her statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Inclusion is the firm foundation of the Indian Constitution, Venkaiah Naidu says in Doha

Vice President says Modi government’s philosophy is ‘sabka sath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas and sabka prayas’

The Hindu

Will shed my blood but never allow division of West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee

ALIPURDUAR: Amid demands for a separate state carved out of West Bengal by some BJP leaders, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that she is ready to shed her own blood, if need be, to thwart such attempts to divide the state.

The Times of India

Maharashtra Police summon Nupur Sharma over derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad

An FIR had been registered against Nupur Sharma by the Mumbra police in Thane district of Maharashtra following her remarks

The Hindu

Maharashtra police summon Nupur Sharma over derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammed

An FIR had been registered against Nupur Sharma by the Mumbra police in Thane district of Maharashtra following her remarks

The Hindu

Will shed my blood but never allow division of West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

Lashing out at the BJP camp "for trying to fan separatism" in the State, the TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee claimed that all communities in north Bengal had been living in harmony for decades

The Hindu

Delhi Police gives security to suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, her family

Nupur Sharma unconditionally withdrew her controversial statement and claimed that her comments were a reaction to "continuous insult and disrespect towards our Mahadev (Lord Shiva)”

The Hindu

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Nupur Sharma row: ET, TOI editorials offer opposite takes, but unite in avoiding mention of Times Now

The media has been scrambling to cover the diplomatic row erupting over a BJP spokesperson's comments on Prophet Mohammed. While the government blamed it on "fringe elements", newspapers lined up to offer editorials and reports on how it played out.

The Times of India

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena MLAs check into Malad resort ahead of RS elections

MUMBAI: With a contest heating up between the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and BJP for the sixth Rajya Sabha seat from Maharashtra, all parties are set to corral MLAs in hotels till Thursday in a bid to protect their numbers.

The Hindu

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The Times of India

Punjab: Congress split over backing Amarjit Singh alias Jeeti Sidhu as Mohali mayor

MOHALI: Congress councillors stand divided over supporting mayor Amarjit Singh alias Jeeti Sidhu who switched from the party to the BJP recently.

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The Times of India

Remarks against Prophet: Hardline followers upset but BJP defends its stand

NEW DELHI: Amid sharp criticism from its hardline followers for the action against its spokespersons, Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal, BJP justified its decision that the duo crossed a line and deviated from the party's strict insistence not to dilute the focus on development.

The Times of India

Karnataka govt to publish old, revised content of textbooks on website

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has decided to soon publish the changed content of revised school textbooks alongside the old textbook on the web portal of Karnataka Text Book Society to let readers make an unbiased comparison in the changes made to the state syllabus textbooks.

The Times of India

MVA partners in talks to fight Pune Municipal Corporation polls together

PUNE: The leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Congress and Shiv Sena have expedited talks to contest the forthcoming Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections together following the decision on reservation of seats for women in civic polls by the state election commission.

The Times of India

West Bengal: JP Nadda’s tour to include Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay tribute, outreach to intellectuals

KOLKATA: BJP national president J P Nadda, on a two-day tour of West Bengal, is likely to address the state executive of the Bengal unit, which is still facing internal bickering and exodus. He will also address an interaction with city intellectuals as part of his outreach programme.

The Times of India

India's trade with GCC nations increasing at rapid pace

NEW DELHI: India's trade with Gulf nations has come into prominence after a diplomatic row over derogatory comments made by the ruling BJP's spokespersons against Prophet Muhammad.

The Hindu

Letters to the Editor — June 7, 2022

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The Hindu

Delayed response: On govt.’s stern action against hate speech

The Government could have avoided the hate speech issue if the BJP had acted early

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