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FIR filed against Udhayanidhi Stalin in Mumbai over his 'Sanatana Dharma' remark

FIR registered against Udhayanidhi Stalin for objectional remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma'. BJP delegation in TN handed over memo to police demanding FIR. PM Modi asked ministers to counter attack on Sanatan Dharma with facts. Political slugfest in country after DMK leader equated 'Sanatana Dharma' with mosquitoes, dengue, malaria, fever and…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Probe and probity: On the evolution of A.P. State Skill Development Corporation scam case

The Hindu Editorial | As the case involving N. Chandrababu Naidu shows, if investigating agencies are to tackle the problem of corruption in governance, they must not be seen to be doing the bidding of the party in power

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Ahead of INDIA meet, Uddhav calls on Sharad Pawar

The meeting comes a day before the first meeting of the coordination committee of the Opposition INDIA bloc, which is to be held at Mr. Pawar’s Delhi residence on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao expects BJP to alter the dates of Telangana elections in the name of simultaneous elections

KTR expects BJP to alter election dates in five states, including Telangana. He believes PM Modi may use six-month time to postpone elections and also use Hindu sentiment with Ram Mandir inauguration. Opposition is in disarray without credible leadership and Andhra-origin leaders are trying to enter Telangana. KCR is the…

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Sanatana Dharma row | Will pull out tongue and gouge out eyes: Union Minister Shekhawat on Udhayanidhi’s comments

Union Minister Shekhawat said anyone who speaks against Sanatana Dharma will have their tongue pulled out and eyes gouged out. He also criticized the Opposition INDIA alliance for wanting to defeat PM Modi in 2024. He said many invaders had tried to weaken Indian culture, but ancestors had protected it.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Tripura: Cops among 12 injured in BJP-Tipra Motha clash

A clash erupted after a group of Tipra Motha activists allegedly prevented some BJP workers from attending the rally, said Assistant Inspector General (Law and Order) Jyotishman Das Chowdhury

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Starmer informed ‘months ago’ of ‘Chinese Spy’ arrest, Lammy suggests

David Lammy said opposition often briefed on “things of major concern” as part of the Privy Council

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

BJP-JD(S) alliance is in the interests of the State and is justified, says Basavaraj Bommai

BJP-JD(S) alliance justified to stop Cong's maladmin & anti-people govt. Discussions on format of alliance for LS polls. CM's demand for revising NDRF guidelines only an excuse to escape responsibility. Private vehicle owners' strike due to lack of confidence in Cong govt.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Kerala CM disputes Opposition MLA’s accusations against his daughter in Assembly

CM Pinarayi Vijayan made statement to refute corruption allegations against his daughter. Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh requested Speaker to remove the accusations. CM noted firm had legitimate contract, paid GST and I-T. UDF had become echo chamber of BJP-led Central govt. by parroting lies against kin of State's political exec.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Govt. willing to probe political conspiracy against Chandy if UDF furnishes relevant CBI report: CM

CM Vijayan seeks to probe Opposition's accusation of conspiracy to defame late CM Chandy. He places onus on Opposition to furnish purported CBI report. Gov't allows two-hour debate on contentious issue; Congress infighting blamed for cases targeting Karunakaran & Chandy.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023