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'From Vishwaguru to visa-office receptionist': Oppn takes dig at Piyush Goyal over US envoy remark

Opposition leaders criticized Union minister Piyush Goyal following remarks by the US Ambassador. The envoy suggested reaching out to Goyal if he could not be contacted directly. Congress and TMC leaders called the situation shameful and a fall from grace. They questioned the state of the Indian economy and the…

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Mahua Moitra moves SC over alleged midnight eviction from Nadia circuit house

TMC MP Mahua Moitra approached the Supreme Court regarding her eviction from a circuit house. District administration officials allegedly forced her to leave the state-owned property late at night. This incident occurred in her constituency, Krishnanagar, despite a prior protective court order. Moitra had also sought intervention from the Lok…

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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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Mahua Moitra writes to LS Speaker over house eviction order; Oppn MPs rally behind her

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking intervention after she was asked to vacate a circuit house late at night amid protests outside. She raised concerns about the safety and dignity of women parliamentarians.

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TMC MP Mahua Moitra claims Nadia administration ordered her to vacate circuit house

TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleged that Nadia district authorities asked her to vacate a state-owned circuit house late at night despite initially allotting her a room. She refused to leave and claimed a crowd gathered outside shouting slogans to intimidate her.

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Adani Group 'lying brazenly' to stock exchanges: Mahua Moitra over group's alleged airline plans

A purported June 4 letter from Adani Airports to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) seeks a waiver that would allow Adani Defence & Aerospace and its affiliates to invest in, establish, own or control a scheduled airline.

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SC rejects Mahua Moitra's plea over appearing before police in hate speech case

The Supreme Court declined to hear Mahua Moitra's challenge to a high court order. She was directed to appear before police on August 15 for questioning. The court noted her status as a Member of Parliament and her fears. Moitra's lawyer withdrew the plea after the bench's disinclination. The matter…

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Mamata Banerjee likely to join CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday

Mamata Banerjee will join the Cokroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. She will express solidarity with students protesting the NEET paper leak issue. Earlier, Banerjee criticized the Centre's police action against CJP protesters near Parliament. She stated her readiness to visit Delhi and join the CJP protest if necessary.…

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India's PM Modi Under Fire After Viral Video Shows Police Assaulting Women At Paper Leak Protest

Opposition leaders and student groups have criticised the police response after videos from the Delhi protest circulated widely online.

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Calcutta HC grants interim protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in hate speech case

The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection from coercive action to Mahua Moitra. This protection is valid until October fifth in a hate speech case. Moitra must appear before the investigating officer on August fourteenth for questioning. The court directed her to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation. Further proceedings…

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Who Is Sonam Wangchuk? The Man Behind The Hunger Strike Gripping India

Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi highlights alleged irregularities in India's education system as he demands government accountability.

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Day 15 of CJP protest: Fasting Wangchuk's health worsens; 'Why Pradhan not sacked yet,' Dipke asks

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on his seventh day of a hunger strike, reportedly losing significant weight as his health declines. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities, holding the government responsible for Wangchuk's well-being. Meanwhile, student protesters…

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'Pradhan's birthday cake can't be baked with children's blood': Mahua Moitra backs CJP stir

TMC MP Mahua Moitra joined activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged education system irregularities. Moitra criticized the government's disconnect from public issues, stating, "His birthday cake can't be baked with the blood of our children." Protesters, including CJP…

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TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleges egg attack by BJP workers during Nadia visit

TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleged BJP workers hurled eggs and shouted slogans during a protest outside an MLA's residence in Nadia, West Bengal. Moitra, attending a party meeting, claimed law and order has collapsed and the police are inactive. This follows a similar incident in June where BJP workers allegedly…

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Mahua Moitra attacks Bengal BJP govt; saffron camp hits back, says TMC 'fearful of tough laws'

TMC MP Mahua Moitra fiercely criticized the West Bengal government's proposed Uniform Civil Code and a new public safety bill, labeling them as divisive and draconian attempts to suppress opposition. She alleged a plot to weaken the TMC through intimidation and warned the new legislation could severely curtail civil liberties.…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) issues whip to MPs amid split speculation

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders are projecting party unity amidst intense speculation about MPs potentially breaking away. Party officials state no MP has officially communicated plans to quit. A whip has been issued for all MPs to attend a parliamentary meeting. Leaders emphasize the party functions on a collective framework.

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TMC rebel MPs may seek separate party recognition, Speaker to decide: Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said the Lok Sabha Speaker will decide on any request by rebel TMC MPs for separate party recognition after examining their submissions. He also commented on CID questioning of Abhishek Banerjee, saying the TMC leader has appeared before agencies multiple times and continues to receive…

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6 ‘triggers’ and ‘pressures’ outside: The anatomy of Mamata camp’s collapse

Mamata Banerjee is running out of time. Almost two-thirds of the Trinamool Congress’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs have come together to form a separate bloc and support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

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BJP condemns attack on Abhishek Banerjee but says "public anger has to show up somewhere"

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee faced an alleged attack with bricks and stones. West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh condemned the incident but linked it to public anger. TMC MP Mahua Moitra accused BJP workers of the attack. Banerjee sustained an eye injury and plans legal action. Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…

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Cockroach Janta Party surpasses BJP on Instagram, has over 10 million followers: Who is CJP's founder Abhijeet Dipke and how is he linked to Arvind Kejriwal's AAP?

A satire website, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has rapidly gained over 10 million Instagram followers, surpassing India's ruling BJP. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP emerged in response to a remark by the Chief Justice of India comparing youth to "cockroaches." The group's satirical manifesto and viral appeal have resonated…

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Cockroach Janta Party explodes on social media: Who is the founder, website link, manifesto, leaders, and why it’s going viral

Cockroach Janata Party Website: A new online political group, the Cockroach Janta Party, is rapidly gaining followers on Indian social media. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the party uses satire and memes to express youth frustration. It addresses issues like unemployment and exam controversies. Prominent figures have engaged with the party…

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Jobs, corruption, SIR | Mahua Moitra on the Mamata mandate

With voting in West Bengal less than two weeks away, questions abound as to whether the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise will hurt the incumbent Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) chances. Concerns are mounting over the reported targeting of Muslim-dominated constituencies where the party has historically been strong. At the…

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Delhi leaders accused of stocking up on air purifiers as ordinary people suffer in capital’s smog crisis

Delhi’s newly elected government is said to have sanctioned £5,200 for 15 air purifiers to be installed at its own offices, just days after India’s top court permitted the use of so-called ‘green’ fireworks for Diwali

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Taliban’s ‘restriction on women’ at press event in India sparks anger: ‘Unacceptable’

India is hosting the Taliban minister during a high profile but controversial visit as it seeks to upgrade its diplomatic ties with Afghanistan’s hardline Islamist regime

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For Modi’s 75th, Times of India becomes a greeting card

“This is an opportunity to celebrate India’s visionary leader on an important milestone of his life. Send your wishes to the prime minister through The Times of India publications,” declared print and digital ads by the Times of India.

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