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Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai left for the UK earlier today for a fellowship course offered by Oxford

Himachal Assembly adopts resolution to condemn Kangana's remarks, AAP protests in Haryana

The opposition on Tuesday stepped up its attack on BJP MP Kangana Ranaut over her remarks on farmers' protests with the Himachal Pradesh Assembly adopting a Congress-backed resolution to condemn her comments and AAP holding protests at several places in Haryana.

The MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh had posted a clip of her interview with Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar in which she suggested that a "Bangladesh-like situation" could have erupted in India but for the country's strong leadership. She then alleged that bodies were hanging and rapes were taking place during the farmers' protest against the now-repealed three farm laws.

She alleged the involvement of China and the US in the "conspiracy".

Kangana's remarks triggered heated exchanges in the assembly of her Congress-ruled home state as the House adopted a resolution condemning the remarks.

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It is the CM's responsibility to ensure safety and security of 3.4 crore people of Assam, says AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam

BSP files complaint with EC over actor Vijay's party flag

The Tamil Nadu unit of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission over actor-turned-politician Vijay's party flag.

"Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is using two elephant symbols in their party flag. Our national party - Bahujan Samaj Party - is already using the symbol (elephant). Elephant symbol is reserved for the central national party," BSP Tamil Nadu president Anand told news agency PTI.

TMC's Derek O'Brien writes to J P Nadda

TMC leader Derek O'Brien has written to Health Minister and leader of the House in Rajya Sabha J P Nadda, expressing concerns over delay in the re-constitution of Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees.

P Chidambaram takes a dig at CEA Anantha Nageswaran over 10 Years of Jan Dhan Yojana

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram acknowledged the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Jan Dhan Yojana (JDY) by Chief Economic Adviser Anantha Nageswaran but took a dig at the lack of mention of earlier contributions that laid the groundwork of the scheme.

In a social media post on X, he said, "Mr Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic adviser, is certainly right in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Jan Dhan Yojana But should he not have acknowledged the pioneering role of Dr C Rangarajan, then RBI governor, who introduced the 'no frills account' or ' zero balance account'? Millions of accounts were created in banks under the scheme and people encouraged to save It is that scheme which was renamed as Jan Dhan Yojana by the BJP government in August 2014 I am happy that the scheme has grown to include over 53 crore beneficiaries."

Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi elected unopposed to RS from Telangana

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Telangana in a bypoll.

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President G Niranjan received the certificate of election on behalf of Singhvi from the returning officer here.

An independent candidate had filed nomination for the bypoll, but it was rejected during scrutiny.

'Pure communal venom': Kapil Sibal on Assam CM's 'won't let Miya' Muslims take over Assam' remark

Reacting to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's statement that he would not “let Miya Muslims take over all of Assam”, Kapil Sibal said that it is pure communal venom.

'Will anti-BJP comments be considered 'anti-national?', Congress slams Yogi govt's social media policy

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has criticised UP government's new digital media policy in which the government will take legal measures against any content deemed indecent, obscene, or anti-national.

In a social media post on X, Khera said, "Will anti-BJP or anti-government comments be considered 'anti-national'? What is the definition of 'offensive comment'? Are the double engine governments now preparing to stifle freedom of expression? Due to the opposition of India Alliance, Modi government had to withdraw the Broadcast Bill, 2024 Is dictatorship now being brought in through the backdoor?"

More work needs to be done in Kerala & West Bengal: BJP on Hema Committee report

Reacting to Hema Committee report which has rocked the mollywood indsutry in Kerala, BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday said that, "The position of our party and every man or woman in India is that the fundamental right of every woman in India is to have a safe workplace. Our PM has done a lot for women empowerment in the last 10 years. It is clear that in places like Kerala and West Bengal, more work needs to be done. Hema Committee report is a shocking revelation that because of the power concentration in the Kerala film industry, the women working in the industry are being exploited and harassed and harmed. This is not an issue which can be brushed under the carpet by Pinarayi Vijayan govt. These claims must be investigated fairly and the guilty should not be spared."

Rane supporters clash as Aaditya reaches site of Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse

The party workers of Shiv Sena (UBT) and supporters of BJP leader Narayan Rane clashed on Wednesday when the two sides reached the site of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse in Sindhudurg district.

The 35-foot statue of the 17th century Maratha empire founder, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg on December 4 last year, collapsed on Monday afternoon.

The incident has snowballed into a political controversy with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) targeting the Mahayuti government and seeking Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's resignation. Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray visited the Rajkot fort on Wednesday to take stock of the situation post the statue collapse.

During his visit, former Union minister Narayan Rane, who represents the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency, also reached the site along with his elder son and former MP Nilesh Rane and a number of supporters. The Ranes were seen arguing with the police as Thackeray was inside the fort. Soon, a clash broke out between the supporters of Thackeray and Rane.

As tension gripped the site, the police and security personnel were seen struggling to bring the situation under control. Talking about the clash, Thackeray said it was unfortunate and immature that the ruckus took place. "I have told my party workers not to indulge in politics at the fort of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj," he said.

MVA to hold protest march against collapse of Shivaji statue

MVA will take out a march in Mumbai on September 1 to protest against the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj's statue, Uddhav Thackeray announced on Wednesday.

Watch | AAP workers stage protest in Chandigarh over BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's remark on farmers' protest

'This is intolerable,' says Punjab CM on Kangana Ranaut’s remarks on farmers’ protests

Speaking on Kangana Ranaut’s remarks on farmers’ protests at AAP workers protest in Chandigarh, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said, "...People elected her as an MP to resolve the issues of Mandi constituency, and not to make absurd and baseless statements that would create unrest in society. It is an incorrect statement, an MP should not make such statements that would hurt someone...BJP should not just say that it is a statement made in a personal capacity, they should also control this...If you make such absurd statements, then naturally there will be anger. So, I would like to tell the BJP Government to control its MPs...All kinds of statements are made for farmers' protest, this is intolerable." (ANI)

Mehbooba Mufti not to contest Jammu and Kashmir polls

Police detained AAP workers outside BJP office in Chandigarh, protesting over BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's remarks against farmers

Former Jharkhand CM and JMM leader Champai Soren receives a rousing welcome from his supporters as he arrives at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi

BRS leader K Kavitha along with her brother KTR leaves for Hyderabad from Delhi

Goa CM Pramod Sawant says, "I thank PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah...Today, we are very proud that we could give him citizenship after the amendment in the Citizenship Amendment Act..."

Uddhav Thackeray questions Mahayuti govt over Shivaji statue collapse

BRS party workers put up posters along the airport highway to welcome BRS leader K Kavitha who will arrive shortly at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Rajamata Scindia and Jyotiraditya Scindia toppled the government for Madhya Pradesh: CM Mohan Yadav

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on UP by-elections

Visuals from Hyderabad Airport where BRS leaders and workers have gathered to welcome party leader K Kavitha, who is expected to arrive shortly

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: “There are 2,500 candidates who have sought tickets to contest the elections. We are interviewing them,” says AICC in-charge for Haryana assembly polls, Deepak Babaria

Shivaji Maharaj is our deity, I apologise to 13 crore people of Maharashtra for collapse of his statue: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

I feel the BJP will be wiped out here: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on party's preparations for upcoming byelections in Rajasthan

BRS leader K Kavitha arrives at Hyderabad Airport, receives grand welcome from party workers and leaders.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, BJP state president Mohan Lal Badoli hold roadshow in Samalkha, Panipat ahead of Haryana Assembly elections

After the party's screening meeting, former Haryana CM and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda says, "The meeting is going on, discussions are going on and it will continue for 1-2 days."

It is absolutely wrong that spying was done against him (Champai Soren): Babulal Marandi

I think no one should do politics on this incident: Devendra Fadnavis on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue incident

On the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue incident, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "I think no one should do politics on this incident. This incident is unfortunate for all of us, it is a very sad incident, it should be properly investigated and action should be taken against the culprits and a grand statue should be installed again at that place. The Navy took this matter seriously and formed an investigation committee, the committee has visited there and the Navy will investigate the matter and take appropriate action... The opposition should not do such cheap politics. Sharad Pawar is a senior leader, he also knows that this statue has been installed by the Navy, it has not been installed by the state government, corruption is not acceptable anywhere, we oppose corruption, if Pawar Sahab gives such statements then I am surprised, does Pawar Sahab support corruption by giving such statements?..." (ANI)

On the 30th I will join the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the biggest party in the country. Whatever role the party will give me, I will do it: Champai Soren

AICC in-charge for Haryana Assembly polls, Deepak Babaria on Haryana Assembly Elections 2024

BRS leader K Kavitha raised 'Jai Telangana' slogans after arriving at Hyderabad Airport

I am happy to be home. I am extremely thankful and I feel blessed. I just have to meet the family members, that is the course of action right now: BRS leader K Kavitha

BRS leader K Kavitha ties rakhi to her brother KT Rama Rao

Former Delhi Dy CM and AAP leader Manish Sisodia meets people during his Padayatra

Former Delhi Dy CM and AAP leader Manish Sisodia says, " People are very excited, they are asking me if I am fine...they say that I was forcefully jailed and even Kejriwal is jailed the same way. Everyone says that now that I have come and soon kejriwal will come out too and work in Delhi will continue in the same pace it used to happen earlier"

History has time and again proved that truth will prevail: K Kavitha

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren resigns from the primary membership and all posts of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) He will join the BJP on August 30.

After seeing people's love and enthusiasm, I can say with confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party is forming the government for the third time with a very big mandate: Nayab Singh Saini

ECI takes serious view of a post on X by BJP Haryana handle using a child in campaign video, which is violative of ECI guidelines prohibiting use of children in election-related activities and campaigning.

Telangana: BRS leader K Kavitha with her mother, Shobha Rao at her residence in Hyderabad

The incident that happened in Farrukhabad is very unfortunate, such attitude of the administration towards the victim's family cannot be tolerated at any cost: Rahul Gandhi

Tribals in danger due to Bangladeshi infiltration in Jharkhand: Champai Soren after announcing to join BJP

We will hold a meeting on September 2. By that time, we will get a clear picture after which the list of candidates will be announced: JJP leader Ajay Singh Chautala on Haryana elections

Will emerge unblemished out of allegations against me: BRS MLC Kavitha

After quitting JMM, ex-CM Champai Soren resigns as minister and MLA of Jharkhand assembly