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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.

The Hindu

MGNREGS is a demand-driven scheme, no question of deficit in it: Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh says MGNREGS is demand-driven, no scope of deficit. Finance Ministry has given blank cheque to meet shortfall. Govt. has shifted to DBT & Aadhaar seeding of job cards to bring transparency.

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Delhi: TMC leaders detained during dharna at Krishi Bhavan on second day of protest for release of funds to West Bengal

NEW DELHI: TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and several other party leaders were detained on Tuesday night in Delhi after they held a dharna at the Union Rural Development Ministry office demanding a meeting with the minister.

The Times of India

Abhishek Banerjee blasts Delhi police action at Rajghat

KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday questioned the BJP's idea of "democracy" after Delhi cops broke up his press conference at Rajghat and gave his party's protesters five minutes to disperse after a two-hour dharna.

The Times of India

Morning Digest | Army launches anti-militancy operation in Rajouri; INDIA bloc cites Bihar data to reiterate demand for caste census, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Trinamool begins two-day protest in Delhi over fund cuts; Union Minister Giriraj Singh threatens CBI probe

The Trinamool said that the BJP-led NDA government has wilfully withheld ₹15,000 crore in dues to the State under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and PM Awas Yojana.

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Reducing festival holidays for schools triggers row in Bihar; BJP calls move ‘anti-Hindu’

The Bihar Education Department’s move to reduce the festival holidays from 23 to 11 during September-December in government schools citing the Right to Education Act (RTE) has triggered a controversy. Twelve such holidays have been cancelled and the change has been implemented for the remaining days of 2023. ‘’Tomorrow it…

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Parliament proceedings | Names of 5 crore MGNREGS workers deleted in 2022-23, Minister informs Lok Sabha

Names of over five crore workers have been deleted under the MGNREGS last financial year, the Lok Sabha was informed by the Rural Development Ministry, calling it a “regular exercise” conducted by State governments

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68 district collectors to be awarded for land record digitisation work

President Murmu to award Bhoomi Samman Award 2023 to 68 district collectors and 9 State Secretaries for achieving 100% digitisation of land records. This will reduce court cases, GDP loss and aid in efficient implementation of services. 94% digitisation achieved, aiming for 100% by March 31, 2024.

The Hindu

Opposition parties 'must stand united' for 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Kapil Sibal

Opposition leaders have been holding parleys to put up a joint fight against the BJP in the next Lok Sabha polls.. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | International referee says he witnessed WFI chief’s inappropriate behaviour towards female wrestlers; U.S. court unseals Trump indictment in documents probe, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Godse is India’s good son, says Giriraj Singh, triggering another row

The comment on Nathuram Godse — who killed Mahatma Gandhi in 1948 — by Union Minister and senior BJP leader Giriraj Singh has kicked up a controversy in Chhattisgarh with the Congress calling it an insult to the Father of the Nation.

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel hits back at Giriraj Singh over 'KhaKha' jibe

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday lashed out at Union Minister Giriraj Singh, accusing him of distorting the nickname 'Kaka' (uncle), which was given to him by the people, and calling him "KhaKha". Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP slams Baghel-led Congress Government in Chhattisgarh on religious conversions

Attacking the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government in Chhattisgarh on the issue of religious conversion, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Giriraj Singh said that if voted to power, the BJP would make a law against conversions.

The Hindu

Redrawing the poll strategy in Bihar

The BJP is looking to step up its OBC outreach, especially among the Kushwahas

The Hindu

BJP leaders welcome preacher Bageshwar Baba in Patna

There was a huge crowd outside the airport. Slogans of Jai Shri Ram and Jai Hanuman were raised.

The Hindu

Bihar BJP president Samrat Choudhary may be party’s CM face in 2025 Assembly poll

Bhartiya Janata Party’s Bihar unit president Samrat Choudhary alias Rakesh Kumar may be the chief ministerial face of the party in 2025 State Assembly elections

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Normalcy returns to violence-hit Sambalpur in Odisha, curfew partially relaxed

BHUBANESWAR/SAMBALPUR: After remaining on boil following large scale violence during Hanuman Jayanti processions on April 12 and 14, Odisha's Sambalpur city did not witness any skirmish in the last 48 hours with the district administration on Sunday deciding to partially relax the curfew on Monday.

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Giriraj Singh takes dig at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's 'silence' on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Lok Sabha

PATNA: Union minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday alleged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's "silence" over the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi indicated that the JD(U) leader was pleased over increased chances of claiming leadership of the opposition camp.

The Times of India

Perception about Nitish Kumar has spoiled: Union minister Giriraj Singh

In a remarkable feat, the BJP defeated the ruling Grand Alliance in Kurhani assembly by-election in Bihar earlier this month. BJP leader and Union rural development and panchayati raj minister Giriraj Singh attributed the victory of his party to the changing perception of the people about chief minister Nitish Kumar…

The Hindu

Seven policemen suspended over Begusarai firing incident

Five suspects detained for interrogation; BJP slams Nitish Government over law and order situation

The Hindu

Gyanvapi case | BJP, Hindu groups hail Varanasi court's verdict

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan hail decision

The Hindu

India at 75 | Our aim is to create 20 lakh jobs, says Nitish Kumar

Mahagathbandhan leaders hold meetings in Patna to discuss Cabinet expansion

The Times of India

Bihar war of words: Giriraj Singh vs Tejashwi Yadav

NEW DELHI : A war of words has broken out on Twitter between newly sworn-in Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and Union Minister Giriraj Singh.

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