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BJP now imposing its 'deeply problematic' dietary preferences on foreign dignitaries, says Congress on BRICS dinner

Congress criticised the BJP for serving only vegetarian food at a BRICS Summit gala dinner. Rahul Gandhi noted that eighty percent of Indians are non-vegetarian and enjoy diverse cuisine. Pawan Khera stated the BJP's dietary impositions are deeply problematic for international dignitaries. He questioned if the government felt ashamed of…

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'Not all 'hijabs' are unacceptable to BJP': Pawan Khera slams Centre over covering slums for BRICS Summit

Congress MP Pawan Khera criticized the government's installation of curtains along transit routes. He accused the administration of hiding poverty from visiting foreign dignitaries. Manish Tewari emphasized engagement through platforms like BRICS and ASEAN. He stated the world order has collapsed and a new one is emerging. India is hosting…

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As family mourns, Times Now recreates Manipur musician’s murder with AI clips

On September 8, a Times Now show titled “Decoding Now”, which airs just before the primetime slot, ran a segment on Chongtham Vikram Singh, a 55-year-old Manipuri musician who was beaten to death outside his South Delhi home late on Sunday night. To illustrate what happened, the channel used a…

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'Students forced to live in unsafe PGs': Opposition slams govt over Delhi building collapse

A building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan killed three students. Opposition parties criticised the central and Delhi governments for negligence. They highlighted unsafe student accommodations due to inadequate hostel facilities. Rescue operations are underway for students trapped under the debris. Calls for safety audits and compensation for victims have been…

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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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PR can polish picture of GDP, but not economy itself: Congress slams Modi government

Congress criticizes the government's GDP figures citing former finance secretary Subhash Garg. Garg stated real GDP growth is closer to 2.6 percent. He explained that revising previous year's numbers inflated current growth. The opposition demands the government acknowledge economic realities and implement reforms. They believe PR cannot fix the actual…

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BJP seeks FIR against Cong's Pawan Khera over 'derogatory remarks' against Amit Shah

The BJP has demanded an FIR against Congress leader Pawan Khera in Shimla. This action follows alleged derogatory remarks made by Khera about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. A BJP delegation submitted a written complaint to the Shimla superintendent of police. They requested legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…

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‘Panic visible in Delhi’: Pawan Khera on Rahul Gandhi’s Pune student outreach

Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' program focused on young women in Pune. Congress leaders stated the program's message reached Delhi, causing visible panic. Supriya Shrinate highlighted the platform provided for women to voice their concerns. Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol criticized the program, calling it ineffective and alleging payments. The campaign…

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‘Staged like a script’: New FIR against journalist Abhishek Upadhyay

Independent journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who runs the YouTube channel Top Secret and has repeatedly highlighted the Ram Mandir donation scam, has been booked in a case registered at the Indirapuram police station in Ghaziabad.

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"Will these traitors teach us?": Congress leader Pawan Khera slams RSS, BJP amid Vande Mataram row

Congress leaders criticized the RSS and BJP regarding the Vande Mataram controversy. They questioned the RSS's role during India's freedom struggle. Congress reiterated its adherence to historical party decisions on the national song. The party stated the BJP was politicizing emotional issues for its own gain. This controversy arose after…

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Pune police impose 14-day prohibitory order; restrict gatherings till August 31

Pune police have imposed prohibitory orders for fourteen days starting Tuesday. These restrictions ban public assemblies and effigy burning ahead of upcoming festivals. Congress leader Pawan Khera claims the order aims to disrupt Rahul Gandhi's scheduled programme. The prohibitory order will remain in effect until August thirty-first. Violators will face…

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'Please take Gyanesh Kumar Gupta to America,' says Congress leader Pawan Khera after Trump invokes Indian electoral system

Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized Donald Trump's remarks on India's election system. Trump cited India's voter identification and electronic voting machines for his proposed legislation. Khera sarcastically offered to send India's Chief Election Commissioner and EVMs to the United States. The proposed SAVE America Act aims to ensure only citizens…

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'Nathuram Godse was indeed an RSS member': Pawan Khera says 'Savarkar's grand-nephew told court'

Congress leader Pawan Khera stated a Savarkar grand-nephew told a Pune court Godse was an RSS member. This statement comes amid renewed political debate regarding Godse's alleged RSS association. The Supreme Court recently quashed a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi in Pune. This case stemmed from remarks allegedly made about…

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Only those who support Maoists, separatists are 'dimagi Naxals': Rijiju after Opposition's criticism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' remark sparked political debate. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified the Prime Minister's statement. He specified that the term targets those supporting Maoists and separatists. Opposition leaders and Congress MP Pawan Khera responded to the clarification. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram proudly identified himself as…

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Women's Reservation Bill: Rahul Gandhi asks "why link it to delimitation" as Rijiju challenges party to support "unconditionally"

The implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill was a focal point of discussion between Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Rijiju maintained that the bill necessitates the delimitation process following the 2026 census results. Conversely, Gandhi argued that the unanimous passage of the bill mandates immediate action.

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Pot calling the kettle black: Cong slams VHP letter to police on claims made by opposition leaders on donations

The Congress party has strongly criticized the VHP's request to the Ayodhya police to question opposition leaders regarding alleged donation theft at the Ram temple. Congress leaders described the VHP's move as "the pot calling the kettle black," accusing the organization of attempting to deflect from its own past controversies…

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SBI wanted to change cash-counting staff at Ram temple 3 months ago: Sources

State Bank of India reportedly sought to replace cash-counting staff at the Ayodhya Ram temple three months ago due to suspicions of fund diversion, but the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust allegedly intervened. An FIR was filed, and eight individuals have been arrested following an SIT report, with significant…

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Congress slams Centre over delay in recognising Operation Sindoor martyrs

The Congress has slammed the Centre for delaying recognition of six soldiers martyred in Operation Sindoor, a year after the Pahalgam terror attack. Congress leader Pawan Khera highlighted the government's alleged nationalism facade, stating the heroes' names were only recently inscribed on the National War Memorial.

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West Bengal to review road names, Suvendu Adhikari rules out Mughal, Pathan references

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a committee to review road and area names in Kolkata, vowing to remove those honoring Mughals, Pathans, or 'oppressive' British rulers. This follows the renaming of Suhrawardy Avenue, sparking a debate over historical accuracy. Adhikari stated only names of 'genuine patriots' will be…

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His admiration for PM appears to have transcended physical world: Congress slams Tharoor

Congress has criticized Shashi Tharoor for praising Prime Minister Modi's handling of the Indian sailors' issue with President Trump. Party leader Pawan Khera accused Tharoor of hearing things Modi didn't say, citing a lack of official record on key discussions. Tharoor defended his remarks, emphasizing the importance of protecting civilian…

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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, three others elected to Rajya Sabha from Karnataka

Four candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka. AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and two other Congress leaders, Mansoor Ali Khan and Pawan Khera, secured seats. BJP's M Nagaraja also won. The election was scheduled for June 18, but an independent candidate's nomination was rejected. This leaves…

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Congress leader Pawan Khera appears before Assam Police Crime Branch for second consecutive day

Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before Assam Police for a second day. This follows cases filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Khera is cooperating with the investigation. He faces charges including defamation and forgery. The Supreme Court had previously granted him anticipatory bail.

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From Congress strategist to BJP strongman: Himanta returns as Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma begins his second term as Assam Chief Minister. This marks continuity and the BJP's strong hold in the Northeast. Sarma's leadership has been instrumental in the party's regional success. He aims to continue development initiatives. His tenure has seen welfare schemes and land rights focus. Controversial measures…

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Indians attacked in Israel: ‘Racially motivated’ assault on 2 Indian workers in Ashkelon plotted on WhatsApp

The attack on two Indian workers in Ashkelon was coordinated through WhatsApp messages, according to a video report released on February 16 by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).

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Congress Demands Resignation of Hardeep Singh Puri Over Epstein Link Allegations

The political confrontation between the Congress and the BJP intensified on Friday after the Congress demanded the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over his alleged links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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