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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Spark Controversy with ₹43 Lakh ‘Santos de Cartier’ Watches, BJP Criticizes

3Dec

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Karnataka, Politics, State

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Spark Controversy with ₹43 Lakh ‘Santos de Cartier’ Watches, BJP Criticizes

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have once again found themselves embroiled in controversy over their expensive wristwatches. Following a tussle over the Chief Minister post, the two leaders reportedly met for breakfast, during which both were seen wearing ‘Santos de Cartier’ watches valued at ₹43 lakh each. The opposition BJP has sharply criticized the move. Targeting CM Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka BJP took to social media platform X, questioning the socialist image of the leader. The party posted, “Mr. Siddaramaiah, your definition of socialism seems very expensive. While the people of Karnataka struggle with drought and poor infrastructure, our ‘so-called socialist’ CM flaunts a Santos de Cartier watch.” The BJP also recalled a ...

Is There Still Uncertainty Around Nitish Kumar? The Truth Behind the ‘85+35+6 = 126’ Formula Explained

3Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Is There Still Uncertainty Around Nitish Kumar? The Truth Behind the ‘85+35+6 = 126’ Formula Explained

Patna: Political uncertainty around Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar refuses to fade. Despite his repeated assurances since 2024 that he will “not repeat past mistakes,” skepticism persists—largely because Nitish has switched alliances multiple times, from BJP to RJD and back. His earlier “till my last breath” declaration, followed by yet another political reversal, has only fueled public doubt. The Numbers Fuelling Speculation: 85 + 35 + 6 = 126 Political analysts are deeply engaged in interpreting new numerical combinations circulating in Bihar’s power corridors. The widely discussed equation 85 + 35 + 6 = 126 suggests a potential new grouping within the Assembly.Meanwhile, another possible alignment—89 + 19 + 4 + 5 = 117—is also being debated. Although these equations are spec...

“Go, Become BLO Helpers!” — Bhopal Municipal Commissioner Sanskriti Jain Punishes Negligent Engineers with Unusual Assignment

3Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

“Go, Become BLO Helpers!” — Bhopal Municipal Commissioner Sanskriti Jain Punishes Negligent Engineers with Unusual Assignment

Bhopal: In a remarkable administrative move, IAS officer Sanskriti Jain, Commissioner of Bhopal Municipal Corporation, has introduced a new “culture” of accountability. Taking strict action against negligence, she has assigned 75 assistant and sub-engineers to work as helpers to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) after they failed to provide satisfactory details about their official projects. Engineers Failed to Explain Their Own Work During a recent review meeting, Commissioner Jain questioned the engineers about ongoing civil works. Shockingly, most were unable to provide even basic information about their assignments. Annoyed by their lack of preparedness, she issued an unconventional punishment—deploying them to assist BLOs in the ongoing SIR digitisation work, effective until December ...

Congress Pushes ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’, BJP Counters with ‘Unity March’; AAP Gears Up Ahead of Political Battle — What’s Happening in Gujarat?

3Dec

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Gujarat, Politics, State

Congress Pushes ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’, BJP Counters with ‘Unity March’; AAP Gears Up Ahead of Political Battle — What’s Happening in Gujarat?

As the Lok Sabha’s Winter Session heats up, Gujarat has once again moved to the center of India’s political debate. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the alleged proliferation of alcohol and drugs in the state, triggering a fresh round of confrontation. Amid this charged atmosphere, all three major political forces — BJP, Congress, and AAP — are on the ground with their respective public outreach campaigns, each seeking to consolidate strength ahead of crucial civic polls and the 2027 Assembly election. Congress: ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’ Draws Attention The Congress claims massive public support for its ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’, launched on 21 November and concluding today (3 December). The campaign, led by state Congress leader Amit Chavda, has focus...

Breakfast Diplomacy Fails to End Rift: Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar to Meet Congress High Command in Delhi on December 8

3Dec

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Karnataka, Politics, State

Breakfast Diplomacy Fails to End Rift: Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar to Meet Congress High Command in Delhi on December 8

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar held yet another breakfast meeting in Bengaluru, hoping to silence speculation about internal discord within the ruling Congress. Despite sharing a traditional meal of idli-sambar and nati chicken, the political differences between the two leaders appear far from settled. After the meeting, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described Shivakumar as his “brother” and dismissed reports of tension. He said there were “absolutely no differences” between them and that party MLAs had merely expressed their personal opinions, not dissent. Likely Visit to Delhi on December 8The renewed show of unity comes at a sensitive time. Several MLAs have recently taken open stances either in support of Siddaramaiah or S...

Design of New Bombay High Court Building ‘Undemocratic and Colonial,’ Says Former Justice Gautam Patel

3Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Design of New Bombay High Court Building ‘Undemocratic and Colonial,’ Says Former Justice Gautam Patel

Mumbai: The controversy over the design of the new Bombay High Court building continues to intensify. Days after former Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai criticised the extravagant architectural approach during the bhoomi pujan ceremony at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), former Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel has now termed the design “undemocratic” and “colonial.” The new High Court complex, designed by renowned architect Hafeez Contractor, is set to be constructed on a 30-acre plot in BKC at an estimated cost of ₹3,750 crore. However, the final design has sparked strong objections from architects and legal experts alike. ‘A Court Is Not a Seven-Star Hotel’During the foundation ceremony, then CJI Gavai had expressed displeasure, urging authorities to build “a temple of just...

“CM as Alibaba, Ministers as Forty Thieves”: Jeetu Patwari’s Fierce Attack Heats Up Madhya Pradesh Politics

3Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

“CM as Alibaba, Ministers as Forty Thieves”: Jeetu Patwari’s Fierce Attack Heats Up Madhya Pradesh Politics

Bhopal: As the Mohan Yadav government in Madhya Pradesh enters its second anniversary on December 13, political temperatures have sharply risen following a blistering attack by Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee President Jeetu Patwari. The Chief Minister has begun a comprehensive review of his government’s two-year performance, calling all ministers to present detailed reports of their departments along with a three-year action plan. Despite the government highlighting its reforms and presenting selective review findings to the media, the opposition has not held back. Jeetu Patwari dismissed the review exercise as a mere “cosmetic audit,” questioning the credibility of a government-wide assessment without the Chief Minister first reviewing his own department. Patwari cited a central ...

BLO in Meerut Consumes Poison Amid Intense Pressure to Complete SIR Forms; Supervisor Accused of Threats

3Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

BLO in Meerut Consumes Poison Amid Intense Pressure to Complete SIR Forms; Supervisor Accused of Threats

A shocking incident from Meerut has exposed the growing pressure on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) involved in the ongoing SIR preparations. Mohan Chaudhary, a senior assistant in the Irrigation Department who was also serving as a BLO, allegedly attempted suicide on Tuesday evening after consuming poison on the rooftop of his house. The incident has triggered outrage among departmental employees and renewed questions about the mounting workload and administrative pressure faced by field staff. According to family members, Mohit had been struggling for days under the double burden of his regular departmental duties and the demanding SIR responsibilities. His wife, Jyoti, said that he would leave home early in the morning and return late at night, completely drained. The constant pressure t...

Names of Two BJP Leaders Missing from Voter List in Ghaziabad, Sparks Social Media Uproar

2Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Names of Two BJP Leaders Missing from Voter List in Ghaziabad, Sparks Social Media Uproar

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a surprising development ahead of upcoming elections, the names of former BJP MLA Roop Chaudhary and BJP Metropolitan Minister Sanjeev Jha have gone missing from the voter list in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad. The incident has become a topic of discussion in local political circles, drawing attention on social media. Roop Chaudhary Alleges Conspiracy Roop Chaudhary, representing a section of Sahibabad assembly constituency (Part No. 305, Serial No. 464), discovered that his name was removed from the voter list, although his wife and two sons remain listed. Initially, he assumed his details might have been recorded under a different BLO (Booth Level Officer). However, after checking the Election Commission website, he found that his name was completely missing. ...

Eloped Couples Now Worried About Voter List Updates: SIR Sparks Flood of Reels and Memes Online

2Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Eloped Couples Now Worried About Voter List Updates: SIR Sparks Flood of Reels and Memes Online

Lucknow, December 2, 2025:While the control rooms set up for the SIR (Special Information Request) form are ringing nonstop, a parallel storm has taken over social media. Instagram and Facebook are flooded with reels and memes poking fun at the chaos surrounding the SIR process—especially the tense dynamics between sons-in-law and their in-laws. “These in-laws are educated fools; they can’t even send the 2003 voter list…”“Mother-in-law, forgive my mistakes… just send your daughter’s Aadhaar card, only ten days left…”“Sasuji, tell me when to bring her home, just give me your EPIC numbers…”These humorous dialogues have become viral templates showcasing how SIR has changed the tone between families. Confusion Everywhere — From Voter List to Control Rooms Across the state capital, peo...