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Hurting Someone’s Heart Is Violence Too, Denying Rights Is Unrighteous: Vasundhara Raje

27Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Hurting Someone’s Heart Is Violence Too, Denying Rights Is Unrighteous: Vasundhara Raje

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has emphasized that violence is not limited to physical harm—hurting someone’s heart also constitutes violence. Speaking at the Acharya Mahashraman Maryada Festival in Didwana, she stressed the importance of Jain principles, morality, and non-violence in everyday life and politics. Highlights: Vasundhara Raje calls emotional harm a form of violence. Comments on ethics and politics during Didwana event. Denying someone’s rights is a form of unrighteousness (adharma). Jainism Teaches Compassion and Non-ViolenceAddressing the gathering in Chhoti Khatu, Raje highlighted that Jainism advocates compassion and empathy toward all living beings. She said that injustice, depriving someone of their rights, or hurting another pe...

Good News for Delhi Residents: CM Rekha Gupta Approves ₹327 Crore Development Plan for Slum Areas

27Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Good News for Delhi Residents: CM Rekha Gupta Approves ₹327 Crore Development Plan for Slum Areas

On Republic Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta invited representatives from the city’s slum communities to the Chief Minister’s Jan Seva Sadan to inaugurate development projects worth ₹327 crore. The CM shared a meal with the slum representatives and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving living standards. The approved initiatives include constructing public utility complexes and cemented roads in slum areas. Of the total sanctioned amount, ₹144 crore worth of projects have already been awarded. Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, and DSIB CEO Rupesh Thakur were present at the event. CM Gupta emphasized that unlike previous administrations, which treated slum dwellers as a vote bank, the current government aims to provide them respect,...

Samriddhi Yatra Live: Launch of New Projects and Review of Pending Initiatives as Nitish Kumar Visits Madhubani

27Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Samriddhi Yatra Live: Launch of New Projects and Review of Pending Initiatives as Nitish Kumar Visits Madhubani

Madhubani: During the ongoing Samriddhi Yatra, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced projects worth ₹391 crore for Madhubani, focusing particularly on previously initiated but unfinished schemes. Among these is the ₹13.96 crore Sugarwe Bear Riverfront, aimed at boosting tourism and enhancing riverbank safety. The Chief Minister emphasized comprehensive development, reviewing projects launched during earlier progress visits to Madhubani that remain incomplete. Sugarwe Bear RiverfrontThe Chief Minister inaugurated the Sugarwe Bear Riverfront at Araria Sangram in the Jhajharpur block. Constructed at a cost of ₹13.96 crore, the project includes riverbank development and protective measures. The initiative is intended to serve as a major attraction for both tourists and local reside...

Congress Questions Seating of Opposition Leaders During Republic Day Parade

27Jan

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Nation, Politics

Congress Questions Seating of Opposition Leaders During Republic Day Parade

New Delhi, January 26, 2026: Congress has raised concerns over the seating arrangement of opposition leaders during the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, questioning whether the government intended to insult senior opposition figures. The party highlighted that Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge were seated in the rear rows, sparking controversy. Congress MPs Vivek Tankha and Manickam Tagore shared images from the 2014 Republic Day parade showing L.K. Advani, then Leader of the Opposition, seated in the front row. They questioned why a similar protocol was not followed this year and whether this deviation was deliberate. Manickam Tagore, in a post on X, said, “Opposition leaders cannot be disrespected, especially on Republic Day. L.K. ...

Congress Questions Modi Government’s Intentions on Caste Census, Demands Immediate Dialogue

27Jan

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Nation, Politics

Congress Questions Modi Government’s Intentions on Caste Census, Demands Immediate Dialogue

New Delhi, January 26, 2026: Following the Samajwadi Party, the Congress has raised concerns over the Modi government’s intentions regarding the inclusion of a caste census in the upcoming 2027 population enumeration. The party has called for immediate consultations with all stakeholders before finalizing the process. Congress’s communications chief and party general secretary Jairam Ramesh expressed skepticism over the government’s approach after the release of 33 questions related to the first phase of the census. Sharing the notification on social media, he said, “Phase-1 of Census 2027 will take place from April to September 2026 and will cover house-listing and housing enumeration. Phase-2, or the population count, will be conducted across the rest of the country in February 2027.”...

From ‘Murderer Shankar’ to ‘Saint Shankar Giri’: 15-Year Sentence Transforms Life

27Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

From ‘Murderer Shankar’ to ‘Saint Shankar Giri’: 15-Year Sentence Transforms Life

Indore: The walls of a prison do more than confine—they can transform lives. Nowhere was this more evident than at Indore Central Jail on Republic Day, when nine convicts completed their sentences and stepped out into the world, each carrying a new beginning. Among them, one story stood out: that of Shankar, who arrived behind bars on a murder charge in 2012 and emerged 15 years later as “Saint Shankar Giri,” a man devoted to spirituality and meditation. Republic Day Release of Nine Convicts On Monday, Indore Central Jail released nine prisoners who had served life sentences for serious crimes, including murder arising from disputes or personal conflicts. While some had taken the lives of acquaintances, others had committed fatal acts over trivial matters. Over years behind bars, the...

Following Amit Shah’s Strategy, Bihari Leader Nitin Nabin Launches Mission Bengal from Durgapur-Asansol, Skipping Kolkata

27Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Following Amit Shah’s Strategy, Bihari Leader Nitin Nabin Launches Mission Bengal from Durgapur-Asansol, Skipping Kolkata

Following the plan laid out by BJP strategist Amit Shah, the party’s national president, Nitin Nabin, has launched the “Mission Bengal” campaign from Durgapur and Asansol. Notably, Nabin has chosen to stay away from Kolkata during his first visit. After this initial phase, Amit Shah himself will take charge of organizational activities in West Bengal. Nitin Nabin has been deployed primarily to engage Bihari voters. Mission Bengal Begins from Durgapur-Asansol After assuming the role of BJP national president, Nitin Nabin has started working on the party’s Mission Bengal strategy under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and political mentor Amit Shah. Nabin’s two-day West Bengal visit begins today, with Durgapur and Asansol chosen over Kolkata as these areas have a significan...

Nitish Kumar Launches Second Phase of ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ from Madhubani, Signals Political Strength in Mithilanchal

27Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar Launches Second Phase of ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ from Madhubani, Signals Political Strength in Mithilanchal

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated the second phase of his ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ from Madhubani, underlining his political strategy and consolidating the Janata Dal (United)’s stronghold in Mithilanchal. The district, which saw the NDA winning 9 out of 10 assembly seats in the 2025 elections, demonstrates the party’s robust political performance, with JD(U) matching BJP in strike rate across key constituencies. Political Performance in Madhubani In the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA secured a near-sweep in Madhubani, winning 9 of 10 seats. JD(U) won four seats, BJP also won four, while RLM and RJD claimed one seat each. Notable wins for JD(U) included Phulparash, Harlakhi, and Babubarhi, while BJP secured Laukaha, Khajauli, and Rajnagar. RLM won Madhubani Assembly,...

Is Meeting Rahul Gandhi Really Difficult—or Just a Rumour? Congress Faces Questions Over Muslim Leadership

27Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Is Meeting Rahul Gandhi Really Difficult—or Just a Rumour? Congress Faces Questions Over Muslim Leadership

The Congress party has once again found itself grappling with internal discord after a series of statements by senior leaders raised questions about access to Rahul Gandhi and alleged neglect of Muslim leaders within the party. The debate has intensified following sharp remarks by former Union Minister Shakeel Ahmad and senior leader Rashid Alvi, prompting a measured response from Congress MP Tariq Anwar. Tariq Anwar Urges Dialogue, Defends Party Leadership Responding to the controversy in New Delhi, Tariq Anwar, Congress MP from Bihar’s Katihar constituency, advised party leaders to engage directly with the top leadership if they feel marginalised. “These are personal perceptions,” Anwar said. “If any senior leader believes that certain sections or leaders are being ignored, they...

How Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Learned Maithili and Once Spoke Fluently for Eight Minutes

27Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

How Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Learned Maithili and Once Spoke Fluently for Eight Minutes

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s deep emotional bond with Mithila and the Maithili language is neither recent nor political convenience. Though he hails from Nalanda in the Magadh region, his association with Mithila dates back to his student days—long before he entered active politics. This lesser-known connection came into the spotlight in December 2017, when Nitish Kumar surprised a large gathering by delivering a fluent eight-minute speech in Maithili at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the All India Mithila Association held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. Of his nearly eleven-minute address, most was delivered seamlessly in Maithili, leaving the audience of Maithili speakers visibly delighted. The moment went viral and sparked curiosity across Bihar: How did a leader from ...