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Charge those who instigated Islamic nations against India with treason: Information Commissioner Uday Mahurkar

New Delhi India should make a list of citizens who “instigated” Islamic nations against it and �

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

Former Minister Sadabhau Khot enters Maharashtra Council poll ring as BJP-backed candidate

With Khot’s entry, there are now 12 contestants in the fray for the Maharashtra Council elections which is scheduled to be held on June 20

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

Swapna Suresh's revelation in gold-smuggling case: Kerala continues to witness protests demanding chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan's resignation

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The startling revelation by the key accused in the gold-smuggling case Swapna Suresh against chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family continued to keep the political pot boiling in Kerala on Thursday as opposition party activists clashed with police across the state even as the Congress continued to demand…

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

Emerging star to ‘fringe element’: The steep rise and sudden fall of Nupur Sharma

Not all Delhi University Students Union presidents are destined for a mainstream political career. Some quit along the way, while a few plod on with the help of their party’s leadership. Nupur Sharama, recently suspended as the BJP’s national spokesperson after her derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammed on Times Now…

Newslaundry · Jun 9, 2022

‘Nationalist with a twist’: Why BJP’s Annamalai is throwing his weight behind YouTuber Karthik Gopinath

“It is unacceptable that a student of law ignored the law,” said a senior BJP member on condition of anonymity. “Annamalai’s association with Karthik has only tarnished the former’s name.”

Newslaundry · Jun 9, 2022

Prophet comments row: FIRs in Delhi against journalist Saba Naqvi, Naveen Jindal, Nupur Sharma

Journalist Saba Naqvi, expelled BJP Delhi media head Naveen Jindal, and Hindu Mahasabha member Pooja Shakun Pandey are among those named in an FIR registered by the Delhi police on Wednesday, Indian Express reported. The police’s special cell also filed a separate FIR against suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Newslaundry · Jun 9, 2022

Uttar Pradesh should teach Marathi, it will help migrants: BJP's Kripashankar Singh

MUMBAI: BJP's Kripashankar Singh has urged Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath to introduce Marathi as an optional language in secondary and higher secondary schools in the state. This, he said, would help those coming to Maharashtra in search of employment get better jobs.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

Uttar Pradesh: Court rejects BJP leader Harshit Srivastava’s bail plea

KANPUR: Civil judge, junior division on Wednesday rejected the bail application of BJP leader Harshit Srivastava alias Lala and sent him to jail in 14 days judicial custody.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

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The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

Uttar Pradesh: BJP fields seven ministers in polls

LUCKNOW: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced the candidature of nine leaders, including seven ministers, for UP Legislative Council elections. Two others besides the ministers are Mukesh Sharma and Banwari Lal Dohre. Among the seven ministers are Keshav Prasad Maurya and Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022