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Patnaik slams BJP govt over Subhadra Yojana

Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday criticised the BJP government for not including all women of Odisha under the ‘Subhadra Yojana’ as part of its ‘guarantee’ during elections.

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BJP MLC D S Arun seeks CM Siddaramaiah dismissal over misuse of consolidated funds

BJP MLC D S Arun on Friday met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and submitted a memorandum seeking the dismissal of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, over misuse of consolidated funds allocated to the taluk panchayats and the zilla panchayats, to the tune of Rs 1,953 crore in 2023-24 fiscal.

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'Repeatedly risking nation’s unity and security': BJP tears into Congress over alliance with National Conference

The BJP on Friday questioned the Congress’s intent after it joined hands with the National Conference. Union home minister Amit Shah posed 10 questions to the Congress asking the party if it supported the NC’s demand for a separate flag for J&K and its promise to undo the abrogation of Article 370.

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Appointed nodal officer to help all those affected: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Nepal bus accident

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, "I have talked to the Union Defence Ministry regarding the sad incident that happened yesterday in Kathmandu. The Home Minister has appointed a nodal officer to help all those affected and they will be taken to Nashik from Gorakhpur by the Air Force. For those who are injured, treatment is being provided to them. The state govt is actively working in this regard and all the needful help is being provided by the state and the central govt".

No control over criminals in the state: Maharashtra LoP and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar

Maharashtra LoP and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said at a press conference in Nagpur, "Despite there being general outrage in Maharashtra, the incident of Nagbhid shows that there's no control over criminals in the state. Law and order is completely destroyed. That's why the criminals have no fear because they think that government cannot do anything," PTI reported.

Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian trying to avoid an investigation into revelations of Hema Committee: LoP VD Satheesan

Kerala Assembly LoP VD Satheesan said on the Hema Committee report, "Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian is trying to avoid an investigation into the recommendations and revelations of the Hema Committee. He has been trying to make some changes to the report...He is now violating his oath and trying to protect all the culprits in this case. So he has to resign. The opposition UDF demands his resignation...The government know the fact that a series of offences have been committed. Despite knowing all this, the government is not taking any action. They are not ready to make an investigation team. We demand the government to constitute an investigation team..."

Even the court stopped our bandh, but it cannot suppress our voice: Uddhav Thackeray

AAP leader Atishi says every conspiracy of BJP will fail after CBI reportedly gets Delhi LG's sanction to prosecute CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise case

Madhya Pradesh government is directing schools and colleges to celebrate Janmashtami, provoking ire of CPI General Secretary D Raja

“Schools, colleges, educational institutions are meant for study, not to observe religious functions as dictated by BJP government and BJP-RSS combined. India is a secular democratic republic, and they cannot dictate what festival should be celebrated. This is not acceptable. What the Madhya Pradesh government is doing is highly deplorable and it must be stopped,” said CPI General Secretary D Raja

Scuffle breaks out between BRS and Congress workers after KTR's derogatory comment on women misusing the Telangana free bus travel scheme

Even though KTR did a quick about-turn on his comment stating that women making use of the free bus travel scheme could 'break dance' or record (dancing), the backlash has been severe. With the Telangana State Commission for Women initiating a probe, there was more trouble in the offing when a scuffle erupted between BRS and Congress women workers in front of the Commission's office in Hyderabad.

KTR had come to the Women's Commission office today however but the Mahila Congress workers started protesting in front of KTR's vehicle and stopped him. The Congresswomen were demanding that KTR should apologise to women for his alleged comments against women.

Later, KTR accused the Congresswomen of injuring his party's women workers with 'small objects like nail cutters'.

PDP launches poll campaign with Mehbooba Mufti announcing a slew of freebies, from free electricity, rations, gas cyclinders and no water tax to double the amount of pensions being received if her party came to power

For me, this election is not for statehood or seat sharing...We are fighting for dignity, for the resolution: Mehbooba Mufti

Commenting on speculations about Vinesh Phogat joining Congress ahead of Haryana Assembly elections, the state's CM and BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini calls it 'personal decision'

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi leaves for Prayagraj

Mufti terms NC-Congress alliance as one based only on seat-sharing rather than being agenda-driven

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said that the alliance between the National Conference and Congress is 'not happening on the agenda, it is happening on seat sharing', before adding that 'we (PDP) will not do any alliance in which there is only talk of seat sharing. The alliance should be on agenda and our agenda is to solve the problem of Jammu and Kashmir."

Amit Shah chairs coordination meeting on Naxalism, officials of 7 states attend

An interstate coordination meeting on Naxalism chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah began in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur on Saturday. The meeting, which is being attended by senior officials of seven states, will review the inter-state coordination and Left Wing Extremism situation, an official said.

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Congress Youth workers protest demanding action against Kerala Film Academy Chairman Ranjith following allegations of misbehaviour

Mahesh Dayma joins Congress in the presence of former Haryana CM and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda

'Bulldozer justice' must stop: Priyanka Gandhi

After the house of a man who allegedly indulged in violence in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district during a protest was demolished, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra spoke out against BJP's brand of 'bulldozer justice'.

In a post in Hindi on X, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "If someone is accused of a crime, then only the court can decide his crime and punishment.

"But punishing the family of the accused as soon as the allegation is made, taking away the roof from their heads, not following the law, disobeying the court, and demolishing the house of the accused as soon as the allegation is made - this is not justice," she said.

This is the height of barbarism and injustice. There should be a difference between the lawmakers, the law keepers and the lawbreakers, she stressed, adding that governments cannot behave like criminals.

Following the law, Constitution, democracy and humanity are the minimum conditions of governance in a civilised society, Priyanka Gandhi said.

"One who cannot fulfil 'rajdharma' can neither work for the welfare of the society nor the country. Bulldozer justice is completely unacceptable, it must stop," she said.

This is a 'divide and rule' bill. This is about seizing Waqf land and giving it to PM Modi's friends: AAP leader Sanjay Singh

Lashing out at BJP spreading misinformation to stem any opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, AAP Leader Sanjay Singh said, "The BJP is spreading misinformation across the country. There are two or three false claims being made about the Waqf Board that have no basis. They are spreading the idea that the tribunal's decisions cannot be challenged, which is incorrect. Legal battles can be fought in the High Court and the Supreme Court despite the tribunal's decisions. They said they would include women members, but women have been part of the Waqf Board from the beginning... This is a 'divide and rule' bill. This is about seizing Waqf land and giving it to PM Modi's friends. This is against the Constitution of India, and people of all castes and religions oppose it."

Shiv Sena (UBT) workers stage protest in Thane against the Badlapur incident

PM Modi to visit Jalgaon, Maharashtra on Aug 25

Minister Girish Mahajan says, "Tomorrow PM Modi will be arriving in Jalgaon for the first time after assuming charge as PM for the third time...Almost 1.5 lakh 'Lakhpati Didi' will be attending the program...PM Modi will be interacting with them..."

People do not want the government to remain in power for even a day: Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Haryana BJP unit writing to EC to postpone the assembly polls

There are holidays continuously therefore this letter has been written so that vote percentage does not go: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on why BJP in Haryana wrote to EC to have the poll dates shifted

My vision is to understand how wealth is distributed in India: Rahul Gandhi champions detailed caste census

BJP is saying they will conduct a caste census and include an OBC section. The first thing is that just mentioning OBC in the caste census isn't enough. There are different communities, and we want a list of all of them. For us, this isn't just about a census; it's the foundation for policy-making. I want to make it clear that we're not just talking about a caste census. The caste census will provide information about the population, which is a crucial step because understanding population is necessary before ensuring participation. However, knowing the population is not the final step. My vision is to understand how wealth is distributed in India.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi while addressing the 'Samvidhan Samman Sammelan' held at Allahabad Medical Association Convention and Rehabilitation Centre

'...tried to bring those who have weapons in the hands into the mainstream': Amit Shah after chairing meet on tackling Naxalism

Government’s intention is not right ... (Waqf) Bill is against the Constitution and Articles 14, 26 and 29: Samajwadi Party MP Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi

We believe we will be able to free the country from Left Wing Extremism by March 2026: Home Minister Amit Shah

Shah also noted that there was 53 per cent drop in Naxal incidents during 2014-24 as compared to 2004-14 period. He said the govt is working to fill security vacuum in areas with active Naxal operatives. He added that security operations and development works will be undertaken side by side. Besides seurity forces, central agencies like NIA and ED have also worked to dismantle Maoist finances, he added.

I look forward to being in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, tomorrow, 25th August, to participate in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan: PM Modi

Once decided, I will announce how it will happen and when it will happen: Amit Shah on long-delayed population census

'Landmark initiative': PM Modi on BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy

PM Modi tweets on how Unified Pension Scheme will 'ensure dignity and financial security for government employees'

Government has breached the MCC with Unified Pension Scheme: Shiv Sena (UBT)

"By bringing a Unified Pension Scheme, the central government has proved... that the opposition's demand to... They have understood that they needed to bring a scheme for 23 lakh central government employees. This is being done just ahead of Assembly polls in four states. Polling dates for two states - Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana - have also been announced. By doing so, the government has breached the MCC," said Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey

Will Rahul Gandhi be able to answer people whether he would ally with those who consider Jammu and Kashmir is not a part of India? National Conference wants a different flag and different PM: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari