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Himachal Assembly passes university amendment Bill amid protests over recruitment powers

Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill amending the state university recruitment system. The government aims for transparent and merit-based appointments in universities. Opposition legislators and university teachers protested the proposed changes to recruitment powers. Concerns were raised about undermining university autonomy and academic freedom. The bill was ultimately passed by…

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Muslim social worker started Janmashtami celebration in Kolkata's Mominpore 58 yrs ago but now the muslim organisers have been removed and Hindus have taken over the committee

This year, a well-known Kolkata Janmashtami celebration is undergoing a noteworthy organizational change. The event, which has historically embraced multicultural involvement, will now be exclusively managed by Hindu members. This decision comes in light of comments made by a local BJP representative regarding religious festivities. The Muslim community has been…

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SIR aimed at helping BJP win polls, SC must stop bulk deletions: Kapil Sibal

Kapil Sibal alleges the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision manipulates voter lists. He claims this exercise aims to help the BJP win upcoming elections. BJP agents reportedly target minority voters for bulk deletions in Jharkhand. Congress leaders also criticized the Election Commission, calling it the "Vote Chori Aayog".

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NC, BJP to stage counter protests in Srinagar; security tightened

Security forces were heavily deployed in Srinagar on Wednesday to manage planned protests. The BJP planned to gherao the Civil Secretariat over unfulfilled electoral promises. The National Conference announced a counter protest outside the BJP office. Roads were sealed and entry points restricted to prevent gatherings. Both parties aim to…

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‘Got funds for temple, but was kept away from puja’: UP BJP MLA says she faced caste discrimination

BJP MLA Jai Devi Kaushal has alleged that she was stopped from performing a puja at a temple because she belongs to the Pasi Dalit community.

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Release of blockbuster Sonia Gandhi memoir in doubt after publisher ‘demands changes to Modi references’

Penguin Random House India says it will no longer publish or distribute book after failing to reach ‘understanding on a particular issue’

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Rahul Gandhi should apologise for spreading falsehood on Indian economy: BJP

The BJP has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for achieving an impressive 7.8 percent GDP growth. Senior BJP figure Ravi Shankar Prasad attributed this success to the financial acumen of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He also challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to apologize for his negative economic assessments, asserting that…

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Karnataka CM Shivakumar takes dig at BJP's padayatra, says Congress will plan counter strategy

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the BJP’s 10-day ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra gives Congress an opportunity to counter the opposition and that his party will plan a response. He also discussed drought assessment across Karnataka and criticised the FIR against Rahul Gandhi as politically motivated.

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Congress plans nationwide protests over FIR against Rahul Gandhi

Congress will organize state-level protest marches nationwide against Rahul Gandhi's FIR. They are demanding an FIR against BJP workers for a casteist ritual. The party opposes the BJP's anti-Dalit and anti-constitutional agenda. An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. This action follows remarks about a purification ritual…

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From Okhla to Badarpur: 5 Delhi seats that lost over 40% of their 2025 electorate

All comparisons between deleted names and votes cast in 2025 are size comparisons only, not indications of overlap between the two groups.

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BJP to contest all 117 assembly seats on own strength in Punjab: Satish Poonia

The BJP will contest all 117 Punjab assembly seats alone. This decision rules out any alliance for the upcoming state elections. The party's leadership has conveyed this direct message to state units. Former chief minister Amarinder Singh and Sunil Jakhar's views differ from this mandate. The BJP plans a dedicated…

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Fight against casteist mentality will be waged with full force: Congress slams FIR against Rahul Gandhi

An FIR was filed against Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on a purification ritual. The Congress party criticized the Uttarakhand government for this action. They questioned why no case was filed against those who performed the ritual. The Congress stated they would respond through democratic and legal means. This incident…

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FIR against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Haldwani ‘purification’ ritual

An FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani. This action follows a complaint alleging casteist remarks made by the Congress leader. The complaint claims Gandhi gave a casteist spin to a religious ritual. Various laws, including the SC/ST Act, have been invoked against him. The FIR stems from…

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CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke advises BJP to follow RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s lead

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke urged the Bharatiya Janata Party to heed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's counsel. Dipke stated the ruling party mistakenly believes it surpasses its parent organization. Bhagwat recently asserted that anyone disallowing Muslims in India is not Hindu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's label for protesting youth was also…

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Karnataka BJP to start 'Padyatra' from September 1 days after Nagendra's resignation

The Karnataka BJP is set to embark on a padayatra from September 1 to September 10, focusing on critical issues such as the ongoing drought and the significant number of unfilled government positions. Additionally, the recent resignation of Congress leader Nagendra will be a focal point. The BJP intends to…

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Akhilesh Yadav slams Yogi's promise of 'one lakh jobs' months before UP assembly polls

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s promise to provide one lakh jobs, saying the announcement comes ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and before the model code of conduct is expected to take effect. He also accused the BJP government of corruption and failing…

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Karnataka Governor accepts Nagendra's resignation as minister

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted Minister B Nagendra's resignation. This resignation followed allegations in an Rs 89 crore corporation scam. Nagendra stated he resigned voluntarily to protect the party and government. The opposition BJP-JD(S) had intensified criticism and protests against the legislator. The CBI's plea for prosecution sanction also influenced…

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"Direct assault on dignity of every Dalit citizen": Shashi Tharoor slams "BJP's ideology" amid chaos over Haldwani 'shuddhikaran' row

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned a recent purification ritual as untouchability. He stated the act was unconstitutional and unacceptable under law. Rahul Gandhi also criticized the BJP and RSS for practicing untouchability openly. The controversy arose after a Congress rally in Haldwani on August 8. Kharge demanded strict legal action…

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Condolence visit to Sajjan Kumar triggers political storm; BJP seeks explanation from 3 MPs: Sources

BJP national president Nitin Nabin expressed displeasure over three Delhi MPs visiting Sajjan Kumar's residence. The party sought an explanation from the MPs for this politically sensitive visit. Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon condemned the gesture as an insult to victims. Senior BJP leader H S Phoolka also strongly…

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Union ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi spar over SC/ST quotas, seek each other's resignation

Two Union ministers clashed over the reservation policy and its implementation. Chirag Paswan demanded Jitan Ram Manjhi's resignation over his son's remarks. Manjhi's son called for a review of reservation benefits and sub-categorization. Paswan argued reservation is social, not economic, and opposes a creamy layer for SCs.

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"Nagendra's resignation victory for Dalits, not BJP alone", says Karnataka LoP R Ashoka

Karnataka Leader of Opposition (LoP) R Ashoka on Saturday said that Congress leader B Nagendra's resignation from the state cabinet was the outcome of sustained pressure by the BJP-JD(S) alliance and called it a "victory for the entire Dalit community" rather than the opposition party alone.

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Mafias who ran parallel govt in UP reduced to dust by BJP: Yogi Adityanath

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeted previous governments for alleged corruption and misrule. He stated that Uttar Pradesh has transformed significantly since 2017. Mafias have been curbed, and the state now boasts good development and security. Previous governments neglected essential services and public welfare programs.

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Samay Raina's India's Got Latent courts controversy again, this time over jokes on Biharis, Kashmiri Pandits

Comedian Samay Raina is facing criticism for remarks made about people from Bihar and Kashmiri Pandits. Clips of the exchange from India's Got Latent, Season 2, circulated widely on social media. BJP MLA Ram Kadam condemned the statements, calling them attention-seeking and disrespectful. Reactions from the Kashmiri Pandit community were…

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'BJP has nothing to do with it': U'khand Minister Khajan Das rejects Cong's claim of Kharge's insult in Haldwani purification ritual

Uttarakhand minister Khajan Das firmly rejected Congress accusations about a purification ceremony at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground, asserting that the BJP has no links to the event and accusing the opposition of distorting facts to mislead the Dalit community. Rahul Gandhi condemned the act, labeling it as untouchability and a violation…

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'BJP-RSS oppose Dalit progress': Rahul Gandhi at party briefing calls for FIR over Haldwani 'purification'

Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR against individuals performing a purification ritual. He alleged this ritual reflected the BJP-RSS mindset against Dalits. Gandhi stated the act amounted to untouchability and violated constitutional law. He linked the incident to an ideological battle for the Constitution's protection. The Congress leader highlighted ongoing caste…

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