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How India’s Hindu nationalist rhetoric played a role in the violence at a Canadian temple

Diplomatic relations between India and Canada continue to decline in the aftermath of the slaying of a Canadian Sikh activist in British Columbia. A recent violent confrontation at a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont. between pro-Khalistan protesters and Hindu nationalists has created further tensions.

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Giriraj Singh: Technical textiles will be economic backbone of India

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Saturday stated that technical textiles will become the economic backbone of India, according to a release by the Ministry of Textiles. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shoorvir programme is Hindus’ ‘own ecosystem’, calling for an economic boycott of Muslims

In June 2024, the Hindu Janjagriti Samiti organised the Vaishvik Hindu Rashtra Mahotsav in Goa. The theme of the event was “From Hindu Nation to Hindu World” and one of the speakers was Virendra Pandey, the founder of Shoorvir Programme, a service dedicated to connecting Hindu service providers with Hindu…

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A herbal firm’s handbook of ‘abuse’: ‘Drugs, fraud, and youngsters confined to rooms’

At a hotel in Bihar’s Begusarai on March 21, union minister and MP Giriraj Singh thundered on stage before a crowd of youngsters in suits. “A leader doesn’t mean a political leader…you’ve reached here by battling unemployment. So you are the real leader…If I wasn’t an MP, I would’ve worked…

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Bureaucracy: Four Union Ministers including Nitin Gadkari get PS

Four Union Ministers including Nitin Gadkari get PS on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘If Congress is over, why is Modi chanting its name?’: Kanhaiya Kumar on BJP, INDIA bloc, JNU

Congress’s Kanhaiya Kumar is the INDIA bloc candidate from North-East Delhi against BJP incumbent MP Manoj Tiwari. The former JNU student leader – who faced a defeat at the hands of BJP’s Giriraj Singh in Bihar’s Begusarai in the 2019 polls – is running a high-pitched campaign this time.

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Caste equations hold the key in 5 Bihar seats

Lok Sabha 2024 | Bihar's Lok Sabha elections in Munger, Begusarai, Samastipur, Ujiarpur, and Darbhanga with caste dynamics and key candidates.

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United Opposition gives a tough fight to Giriraj Singh in Begusarai

Begusarai has long been known as the ‘Leningrad of Bihar’ or as ‘Mini Moscow’ because of the political dominance of the Communist Party of India (CPI).

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh owns movable, immovable assets worth ₹10.16 crore

Union Minister Giriraj Singh declares assets worth ₹10.16 crore, files nomination papers for Begusarai Lok Sabha seat.

The Hindu

Lalu Prasad shortlists candidates, may field daughter Rohini from Saran Lok Sabha seat

RJD's Lalu Prasad may field daughters in Bihar elections, with Misa Bharti in Patliputra and Rohini Acharya in Saran.

The Hindu

Bihar political crisis | After submitting resignation, Nitish Kumar says relations with RJD has not been good

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigns from Mahagathbandhan government, plans to form a new alliance with BJP.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election | Is it 17:17:05:01 formula among Bihar’s Mahagathbandhan allies?

The Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) coalition partners are said to be looking at a 17:17:05:01 formula, wherein RJD) and JD(U) get to contest 17 seats each, the Congress gets five, and CPI(M) one. Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha seats.

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JD(U) chief Lalan Singh accuses BJP of setting narrative of his resignation

JD(U) national president Lalan Singh accuses BJP of setting narrative of his removal from top post, ahead of JD(U) national executive meeting.

The Hindu

BJP leader Giriraj Singh claims JD(U) will merge with RJD soon; Lalu and Tejashwi deny

Senior BJP leader from Bihar and Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday claimed that the ruling Janata Dal (United) would soon be merged with coalition partner

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Police official mowed down to death by liquor mafia in Bihar

A police official was mowed down and killed while a constable was seriously injured on the intervening nights of Tuesday and Wednesday allegedly by liquor mafias in Bihar’s Begusarai district.

The Hindu

With pending wages and not enough work, MGNREGA workers migrate in big numbers; launch letter campaign to PM

Amid heated arguments between the Union and State governments over dues payable to the latter under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and Karnataka’s demand for increasing man-days from 100 to 150 because of prevailing drought, rural labourers have launched a letter campaign, addressed to Prime Minister…

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Yet another Centre-state row unfolds as Centre says Karnataka yet to submit proposal on increasing MGNREGA man-days

Karnataka has petitioned Centre multiple times to increase MGNREGA man-days in drought-hit areas from 100 to 150.

The Hindu

As Nitish gets ready for Varanasi rally, BJP calls him ‘fused bulb’; JD(U) says BJP is ‘jittery’

Nitish Kumar's proposed public meeting in Varanasi stirs war of words between BJP and JD(U). BJP's Sushil Modi challenges Kumar to contest against PM Modi from Varanasi. JD(U) leader Jama Khan says BJP jittery over Kumar's visit.

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‘Islamisation of Bihar’: BJP stokes row over Bihar government’s decision on school holidays

Row erupts in Bihar over school holiday calendar for 2024, with government slashing Hindu festivals and increasing Muslim festivals. BJP leaders protest, alleging Nitish Kumar's 'anti-Hindu' mindset and 'appeasement' of a particular community. Govt defends move, citing improved education standards. Earlier this year, similar controversy over holidays list led to…

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh asks Bihar CM Nitish to ban ‘halal’ products in State

Union Minister Giriraj Singh demands ban on 'halal' food products in Bihar. Links it to 'destructive forces', 'treason' & 'terrorist activities'. Alleges 'big conspiracy' behind 'halal' business. Criticizes CM Nitish Kumar for not upholding Rule of Law. JD(U) slams Singh for statement.

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Nitish Kumar's 'Main maike chali jaungi...' idea won't work anymore: BJP leader Giriraj Singh

MUZAFFARPUR: Firebrand BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Sunday said Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has gone on singing paeans in favour of the BJP in a bid to blackmail his alliance partner Lalu Prasad but sadly this trick won’t work anymore as the doors of the party have been shut…

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Bihar government announces 70,000 more teachers’ recruitment

The Bihar government on November 2 distributed employment letter to 1.2 lakh people and a grand event was organised at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

The Hindu

Union Minister Giriraj Singh raises objection over questions related to Islam in Bihar Sanskrit exam paper

In the examination conducted on Thursday, five of the 10 two-mark short answer questions were related to Islam.

The Hindu

Row over RJD MLA’s statement that Goddess Durga is imaginary

RJD MLA's comment on Goddess Durga triggers controversy in Bihar. Opposition BJP condemns statement, calling it minority appeasement. Union Minister Giriraj Singh says CM Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad testing Hindus' tolerance. Nityanand Rai slams Bihar government, alleging those against Sanatan Dharma have blessings of Nitish and Tejashwi.

The Hindu

Centre is pro-poor, says Union Minister Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh reviews welfare programs in Tirupati. He discussed issues with state officials, such as re-survey of villages, drone flying, land reforms, NREGS, watershed management, dairy development, and housing programs. Central Govt. aims to ensure accuracy in data and has taken up 370 projects under watershed scheme.

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