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NCERT reconstitutes textbook development team for Class 11, 12 political science; at least 4 members have RSS links

NCERT has formed a new team for Classes XI and XII political science textbooks. This team will be tasked with integrating Indian knowledge systems and cultural rootedness into the curriculum. At least four members have documented connections with RSS-affiliated organisations. The Class XI book is due by November this year…

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‘I need to pay my rent’: Shehzad Poonawalla says financial pressure led him to quit the BJP

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has resigned from the party, citing pressing financial and personal circumstances. In his first interview after quitting, he said political parties do not pay spokespersons or workers and explained that meeting expenses such as rent had become difficult. Poonawalla said he had considered leaving since…

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Congress backing BJP's saffronisation agenda, alleges CPI(M) leader M V Govindan

CPI(M) leader M V Govindan accused Congress of supporting the BJP's saffronisation agenda. He alleged Chief Minister V D Satheesan runs Kerala like an RSS government. Govindan criticised Satheesan for not opposing the Governor's summoning of the state police chief. He also claimed Satheesan's statement on Vizhinjam port share transfer…

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Three months into opposition in Bengal: TMC split tests Mamata - survive, reinvent or fade

The TMC faces a significant crisis after its electoral defeat and loss of government power. Mamata Banerjee must now rebuild a party fractured by internal dissent and external challenges. A rebel faction and breakaway MPs have created competing power centers within the political landscape. The party's organizational structure, assets, and…

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ACB seeks 14-day judicial custody of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

The Anti-Corruption Branch seeks judicial custody for Satyendar Jain and others. This case involves alleged corruption in Delhi Jal Board sewage plant tenders. Jain's lawyer argued his client's arrest lacked justification and a bail plea is planned. Udit Prakash Rai's counsel also challenged his client's arrest, noting his current posting.…

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If sitting CM commits an offence, can CBI investigate it? ED asks Supreme Court to decide

The Enforcement Directorate urged the Supreme Court to decide CBI's power to investigate a sitting chief minister. This plea arose from an alleged obstruction during a search of a political consultancy firm. The court heard arguments regarding the transfer of investigation to the CBI. The Solicitor General requested a decision…

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Land, jobs, tribal quota: The issues forming Goa 2027, and why BJP still starts ahead

As Goa’s coastal landscape settles into a late-onset monsoon and tourist footfall begins to taper, political activity is set to intensify. Leaders of top parties are expected to land in the state for regional events, organisational meetings and, crucially, to assess the ground situation ahead of the Goa assembly elections,…

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"When I became MLA, Amit Shah was not even born yet....don't teach us patriotism": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at a public rally in South Goa, mocking Union Home Minister Amit Shah's age, questioning the BJP-RSS contribution to India's freedom struggle, and accusing the state's ruling party of "kidnapping" MLAs…

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BJP's national team overhaul eyes Uttar Pradesh and Lok Sabha battle

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a significant reshuffling of its national office-bearers. This restructuring aims to blend experience with youthful energy for upcoming polls. Several prominent leaders have returned to key roles after a period of absence. The new team includes diverse representation from various states and communities. This…

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Gujarat cop resigns over Jantar Mantar protest to support PM Narendra Modi for 2029 Lok Sabha polls

A 32-year-old Gujarat police constable, Ramgar Mohangar, has resigned from his post to work full-time for the RSS and BJP. He also vowed to remain barefoot until the Narendra Modi-led government is re-elected in 2029. However, police authorities have not accepted his resignation yet.

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BJP reshuffle: Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia, Tarun Chugh get BJP poll duties under Nitin Nabin

Nitin Nabin appointed new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat. Vinod Tawde will oversee Uttar Pradesh, while Satish Poonia takes charge of Punjab. Tarun Chugh has been appointed in-charge for Gujarat and will retain his national role. These appointments are effective immediately and reflect ongoing party restructuring. Further…

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Political row erupts over exclusion of BJD MLAs from Odisha CM Majhi's flood tour

BJD legislators in Jajpur allege they were sidelined during Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's flood visit. Local MLA Sujata Sahu filed a police complaint against BJP workers for alleged misbehavior. She stated the district collector had invited her to join the Chief Minister's tour. The Chief Minister visited flood-affected areas…

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TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves privilege notice over late-night order to vacate WB circuit house

Mahua Moitra filed a privilege notice against three West Bengal officials. She alleged a serious breach of protocol and contemptuous conduct occurred. Officials asked her to vacate a circuit house late at night on August 14. Moitra stated this was part of a larger effort to impede her duties. She…

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CM Majhi visits flood-hit Jajpur, Bhadrak districts as over 7.85 lakh affected in Odisha

Odisha's Chief Minister undertook a boat ride to reach inundated villages in Jajpur district. The flood situation remains grim, affecting over 7.85 lakh people across several districts. The state government has deployed rescue teams and opened relief camps for evacuated citizens. Meanwhile, a political row erupted over alleged exclusion of…

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Delhi BJP lodges police complaint over 'fake' photo of Nitin Nabin holding national flag upside down

The Delhi BJP unit has filed a police complaint regarding a fake picture. This fabricated image shows party president Nitin Nabin holding the national flag upside down. BJP leaders met with police officials to demand a thorough investigation into the matter. They stated that opposition parties misuse social media to…

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Smriti Irani to Ram Madhav: New BJP team marks comeback of many sidelined faces

Several BJP leaders have returned to prominent roles in the party's new national team. Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav have been appointed to key organizational positions. Former chief ministers Biplab Kumar Deb and Tirath Singh Rawat also rejoin the national organization. Satish Poonia's appointment as national general secretary marks a…

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Deepak Mhaskey replaces Amit Malviya as BJP IT cell chief

The BJP has handed charge of its national IT cell to Chhattisgarh’s Deepak Mhaskey, ending Amit Malviya’s run of more than 10 years at the head of the party’s digital operations – a decade in which he was the BJP’s loudest voice online and, by some distance, its most fact-checked.

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SC agrees to examine BJP leader Yogender Chandolia's plea against AAP MLA Vishesh Ravi's election

The Supreme Court will examine a plea challenging an AAP MLA's election. This challenge concerns an alleged false declaration regarding educational qualifications. The plea was filed by BJP leader Yogender Chandolia against Vishesh Ravi. The Delhi High Court had previously dismissed the plea as infructuous. The Supreme Court has now…

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10 women, 6 minority leaders find place in BJP team; Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Prof Tariq Mansoor among key names

The BJP appointed ten women and six minority leaders to its new national team. Smriti Irani was named national general secretary, while Vasundhara Raje Scindia became vice-president. The party included representatives from major faiths and twenty-three states and Union territories. Three regional leaders from the North-East received distinct prominence in…

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Amit Malviya out, Deepak Mhaskey in: BJP's new IT cell chief is a Chemistry professor and an expert in electoral data

Who is Deepak Mhaskey, BJP's new IT cell chief: In a big shake up, the BJP has appointed Deepak Mhaskey as its new IT Cell chief, replacing Amit Malviya. A former Chemistry professor, Mhaskey has experience in electoral data analysis, agriculture, BJP organisation in Chhattisgarh and public-sector governance.

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Maharashtra SIR: Over 2 crore voter forms uncollected; NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar raises objections

More than two crore voter forms remain uncollected in Maharashtra during the ongoing revision process. Electors were either absent, deceased, or had shifted their residences, according to official data. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar raised objections regarding the exclusion of these voter names. He claimed that around 34 lakh voters…

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CJP leader gives Bengal govt 10-day deadline over Bankura man's death

A CJP leader has given the West Bengal government ten days to arrest all accused individuals. He also demanded a court-monitored investigation into local police conduct. The family declined government compensation and requested a school be built in the father's name. Police have arrested eight people following a complaint lodged…

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Cabinet reshuffle very soon, new BJP, NCP faces may be inducted: Ramdas Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale anticipates a cabinet reshuffle very soon. New faces from the BJP and ally NCP are expected to join the government. Athawale urged the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) to join the ruling NDA. He also stressed the importance of upholding constitutional reservation rights. Abhijeet Dipke was also…

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BJP announces new national office-bearers team under President Nitin Nabin; Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal among key names, check full list

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its new national office-bearers team. Several new faces have been assigned key organisational responsibilities within the party structure. Prominent leaders like Sunil Bansal and Vinod Tawde continue in their national general secretary roles. The party has appointed thirteen national vice presidents and sixteen national…

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Left BJP as I got no space to function in it: Actor S Devan

Actor S Devan has left the BJP, stating he lacked sufficient functioning space. He felt neglected after being removed from a vice president position without communication. Devan aimed to improve the BJP's image among minorities and other communities. He plans to reactivate his political organization, the Kerala People's Party. Devan…

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