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RJD MPs Protest in Parliament Over NEET Aspirant’s Death, Demand Special Status for Bihar

2Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

RJD MPs Protest in Parliament Over NEET Aspirant’s Death, Demand Special Status for Bihar

New Delhi/Patna:Members of Parliament from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) staged a protest in the Parliament complex on Monday, raising multiple issues related to Bihar, including the demand for special category status for the state, deteriorating law and order, and the recent death of a NEET aspirant in Patna. The RJD MPs alleged that the Union Budget had ignored Bihar’s long-pending demands and failed to address the pressing concerns of the state. Holding placards and raising slogans within the Parliament premises, the party accused the Centre of continued neglect despite repeated representations. ‘Bihar’s Key Issues Ignored in Union Budget’ Speaking to news agency ANI, RJD MP Misa Bharti said the party decided to highlight Bihar’s “burning issues” during the Budget Session as t...

‘They Cannot Live Here in Peace’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Remarks on ‘Miya’ Community Trigger Fresh Row

2Feb

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Assam, Politics, State

‘They Cannot Live Here in Peace’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Remarks on ‘Miya’ Community Trigger Fresh Row

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again courted controversy with his remarks targeting the ‘Miya’ community, a term commonly used in Assam to refer to Bengali-speaking Muslims. Despite mounting criticism, the Chief Minister reiterated that as long as he remains in power, people belonging to the Miya community would face “difficulties” and would not be allowed to live peacefully in the state. Speaking to journalists during a government programme in Goalpara, Sarma said that creating pressure was necessary to force such people to leave Assam. “If I remain in Assam, they will face trouble. They cannot live here peacefully. Only when we create problems for them will they be forced to leave the state,” he said. Illegal Immigration AllegationThe Chief Minister des...

Hemant Soren Challenges Himanta Biswa Sarma, Criticizes Country’s Economic Situation

2Feb

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Jharkhand, Politics, State

Hemant Soren Challenges Himanta Biswa Sarma, Criticizes Country’s Economic Situation

Ranchi/Tinsukia: With the 2026 Assam Assembly elections around the corner, political activity is heating up. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited Tinsukia to explore support for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma without naming him directly. Political Retaliation Ahead of Elections During the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma had camped in Ranchi for several days in an attempt to unseat Hemant Soren. Soren had then promised to respond at the right time. Fulfilling that promise, he began his Assam election campaign on Sunday by addressing a tribal convention organized by the Assam Tribal Students’ Association in Tinsukia, effectively challenging Sarma. Allegations of Discrimination A...

Rahul Gandhi Hails Kotdwar’s Deepak as India’s Hero; Security Assured After Tensions Rise

2Feb

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Politics, State, Uttarakhand

Rahul Gandhi Hails Kotdwar’s Deepak as India’s Hero; Security Assured After Tensions Rise

Kotdwar, Uttarakhand: The controversy over the naming of a shop as ‘Baba’ in Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal, has escalated, drawing national attention. Bajrang Dal activists had protested against the shop owner, Shoaib Ahmed, who claims to have run the store for 30 years, pressuring him to change the name. During the standoff, Deepak, a local gym employee, intervened and confronted the activists. The incident triggered counter-protests by right-wing groups, raising tensions in the town. Amid this, Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP and former Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, extended his support to Deepak. He described him as “a hero of India” for standing up for constitutional values and humanity. In a post on social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi wrote that Deepak is fighting for the Cons...

“Deepak of Uttarakhand Is a Hero,” Says Rahul Gandhi, Hails His Courage Against Intolerance; Hits Out at BJP and RSS

2Feb

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Politics, State, Uttarakhand

“Deepak of Uttarakhand Is a Hero,” Says Rahul Gandhi, Hails His Courage Against Intolerance; Hits Out at BJP and RSS

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has extended full support to Deepak Kumar, a young man from Uttarakhand who stood up against the harassment of a Muslim shopkeeper. Gandhi described Deepak as a national hero, praising his courage and commitment to constitutional values. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rahul Gandhi wrote, “Deepak from Uttarakhand is a hero of India. He is fighting for the Constitution and humanity, values that the BJP and RSS are daily trying to undermine. In a marketplace of hatred, Deepak’s actions symbolize a shop of love, and that is what unsettles those in power.” The former Congress president accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of deliberately spreading economic and social harm to divide the nation and rule through fear. “The BJP government in Uttarakha...

CM Dhami Hails Union Budget 2026-27 as a Roadmap for “Developed India and Self-Reliant Uttarakhand”

2Feb

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Politics, State, Uttarakhand

CM Dhami Hails Union Budget 2026-27 as a Roadmap for “Developed India and Self-Reliant Uttarakhand”

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has lauded the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a development-oriented and inclusive blueprint that will create new opportunities for all sections of society. CM Dhami congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a budget that emphasizes the welfare of farmers, women, marginalized communities, youth, small entrepreneurs, and backward classes. He said the budget focuses on accelerating economic growth, fulfilling public aspirations, and ensuring “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (collective progress for all). The Chief Minister highlighted that the budget makes significant provisions for employment, education, healthcare, tourism, skill development, women’s empowerment, industry, and inf...

Governor’s Firm Stand: Why Charge Universities Higher Interest Than Banks? Hints at Fee Hike and Pension Reforms

2Feb

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Governor’s Firm Stand: Why Charge Universities Higher Interest Than Banks? Hints at Fee Hike and Pension Reforms

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Governor Haribhau Bagde has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating financial condition of the state’s government universities and outlined a roadmap for urgent reforms. In a high-level meeting with vice-chancellors, he emphasized that without strict measures, maintaining both academic quality and financial stability would be challenging. Fee Revision After 12 Years The Governor pointed out that tuition fees at several universities have remained unchanged for the past 10–12 years. He noted that failing to adjust fees over time is hollowing out these institutions from within. While suggesting fee revisions, he cautioned that increases should be gradual and announced before the start of the admission process, so as not to provoke student protests. Discrepanc...

CM Mohan Yadav Announces Mandatory ‘Garbha Sanskar’ Rooms in All New Government Hospitals; 13 New Ayurvedic Colleges to Open

2Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

CM Mohan Yadav Announces Mandatory ‘Garbha Sanskar’ Rooms in All New Government Hospitals; 13 New Ayurvedic Colleges to Open

Bhopal/Indore: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday announced a major initiative under the ‘Divya Santan Prakalp’ program, aimed at promoting ‘Garbha Sanskar’—the ancient practice of prenatal education and wellness—across the state. The program will be implemented in coordination with the Ayushman Bharat Scheme and the Ministry of Ayush, with the goal of strengthening the physical, mental, and moral development of children even before birth. As part of this initiative, all future government hospitals in Madhya Pradesh will be required to include dedicated Garbha Sanskar rooms. The Chief Minister emphasized that this practice combines modern medical science with India’s traditional knowledge systems and should be considered a long-term investment in nation-building. Pro...

Ajit Pawar Never Discussed NCP Merger with Me, Claims CM Devendra Fadnavis; Advises NCP to Consult BJP

2Feb

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Ajit Pawar Never Discussed NCP Merger with Me, Claims CM Devendra Fadnavis; Advises NCP to Consult BJP

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed claims by leaders of Sharad Pawar’s faction regarding a planned merger with Ajit Pawar’s group in the NCP. Fadnavis stated that the late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar never discussed any merger with him, adding that if the talks had reached a final stage, Ajit would have shared it. “The NCP is an independent party, but as an NDA ally, it is expected to consult us before taking any major decisions,” Fadnavis said. He emphasized that Ajit Pawar always shared relevant information with him and would not have kept such a significant matter hidden. Fadnavis also expressed that he has no knowledge of Ajit Pawar’s conversations with Sharad Pawar or the reported merger announcement scheduled for 12 February. Setting a condition for any...

Fierce Contest in Navi Mumbai: BJP and Eknath Shinde’s Sena Field Mayoral and Deputy Mayoral Candidates

2Feb

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Fierce Contest in Navi Mumbai: BJP and Eknath Shinde’s Sena Field Mayoral and Deputy Mayoral Candidates

Mumbai: The political rivalry in Navi Mumbai has intensified as the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena announced their candidates for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor posts following the municipal election results. The BJP kept its nomination process confidential, with senior party leader and former minister Ganesh Naik declaring the candidates: Sujata Suraj Patil for Mayor and Dashrath Sitaram Bhagat for Deputy Mayor. On the other side, Shinde’s Shiv Sena nominated Saroj Rohidas Patil as Mayor and Akash Madhvi as Deputy Mayor. The election for both positions will now be held on 5 February. In the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, the BJP won 65 of the 111 seats, while Shinde’s Shiv Sena secured 42 seats. Despite BJP’s clear majority, expectations had been that the party might...