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Rajasthan Assembly in Turmoil: Rahul Gandhi Mention Sparks Heated Debate During Governor’s Address Discussion

5Feb

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Assembly in Turmoil: Rahul Gandhi Mention Sparks Heated Debate During Governor’s Address Discussion

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly witnessed a tense political scene during the discussion on the Governor’s address. The atmosphere turned particularly charged when Opposition Leader Tikaram Jully accused the state government of corruption, excessive branding, and neglect of public issues. The uproar peaked after the mention of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the house. Jully also raised the ongoing Khejri Bachao movement in Bikaner as a point of concern. Opposition Targets Government PoliciesDuring the debate, Tikaram Jully criticized the ruling BJP government for prioritizing publicity over governance. He alleged that despite pressing public concerns, the government has focused heavily on branding, spending crores of rupees in the process. ₹8 Crore Publicity Contract and C...

Aligarh: 29-Year-Old Aunt Elopes with 18-Year-Old Nephew; Family Seeks Police Help

5Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Aligarh: 29-Year-Old Aunt Elopes with 18-Year-Old Nephew; Family Seeks Police Help

Aligarh: In a shocking case from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, a 29-year-old woman reportedly eloped with her 18-year-old nephew, leaving her family stunned. The woman’s husband has approached the police, urging them to locate his wife and bring her back. Authorities are now actively searching for both. Background of the CaseThe incident took place in a village under the Godha police station area. According to reports, the illicit relationship between the aunt and her nephew developed over time. On 23 January, the woman reportedly ran away with her nephew. Despite extensive efforts by her husband and family members, no clue about their whereabouts has been found so far. Consequently, the husband filed a written complaint of missing persons with the local police. Husband’s AccountThe husban...

Mumbai Mayor to Get ₹35 Lakh Car: BMC Prepares Luxury Vehicles for Top Officials

5Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Mumbai Mayor to Get ₹35 Lakh Car: BMC Prepares Luxury Vehicles for Top Officials

Mumbai: As the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) gears up for the upcoming mayoral elections, the civic body has made elaborate arrangements for vehicles for the city’s top leaders. The newly elected Mayor will be provided with a Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid worth ₹30–35 lakh. In addition, the Deputy Mayor, Leader of the House, Leader of the Opposition, and committee chairpersons will be allotted Mahindra Scorpio N vehicles, featuring saffron stripes for easy identification. Election Timeline and Vehicle AllocationThe elections for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions are scheduled for 11 February. Following this, elections will be held for the Standing Committee, Education Committee, Improvement Committee, BEST Committee chairpersons, and 18 ward committees, including special committe...

West Bengal Elections 2026: Congress to Contest All 294 Seats Independently, Rules Out Alliances

5Feb

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Politics, State, West Bengal

West Bengal Elections 2026: Congress to Contest All 294 Seats Independently, Rules Out Alliances

Kolkata: Political activity is heating up in West Bengal as the state prepares for its assembly elections this year. The Congress Party has taken a major decision, announcing that it will not form any alliances and will contest all 294 assembly seats on its own. The decision was finalized during a key party meeting on Thursday, attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and all senior leaders of West Bengal Congress. Why Congress Chose This PathDespite facing a significant challenge from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), the TMC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has not initiated any talks with Congress or its allies, even though it is part of the opposition’s India Alliance. In response, Congress has decided to go solo...

Bihar Government Cracks Down on Double-Meaning Songs: Samrat Choudhary Orders Strict Action

5Feb

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Bihar Government Cracks Down on Double-Meaning Songs: Samrat Choudhary Orders Strict Action

Patna: Music lovers, beware! Playing double-meaning or obscene songs in public places, at wedding functions, or even in autorickshaws could now land you in serious trouble. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has issued strict directives to all district officials to take stringent action against such offenses. Deputy CM Calls Double-Meaning Songs a Serious Social ProblemDeputy CM Choudhary emphasized that playing such songs in public spaces, events, or vehicles will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He described double-meaning and obscene songs as a growing social issue, affecting the dignity and safety of women and making them uncomfortable in public. “These songs also have a negative impact on children’s mindset and cannot be ignored,” Choudhary said. “The governme...

Tamil Nadu Minister Sparks Controversy Over North Indian Migrants, Criticizes Three-Language Policy

5Feb

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State, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Minister Sparks Controversy Over North Indian Migrants, Criticizes Three-Language Policy

Chennai: The language debate in Tamil Nadu has intensified once again after Agriculture Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam made controversial remarks about North Indian migrants in the state. Speaking on Wednesday, the minister claimed that people from North India have “only learned Hindi” and come to Tamil Nadu primarily for low-paying jobs such as table cleaning and selling street food like pani puri. Remarks on North Indian Migrants Panneerselvam said that North Indians have limited job opportunities in South India and typically perform menial work, while Tamilians benefit from the state’s two-language policy, enabling them to pursue global career opportunities in countries like the US and the UK. He emphasized that Tamil Nadu’s focus on English, alongside Tamil, has allowed the state’...

Sadanandan Master Makes Dramatic Statement in Rajya Sabha, Shares 31-Year-Old Attack Story

5Feb

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Kerala, State

Sadanandan Master Makes Dramatic Statement in Rajya Sabha, Shares 31-Year-Old Attack Story

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: A dramatic moment unfolded in the Rajya Sabha on Monday during a 16-hour debate on the President’s address, when nominated BJP MP C. Sadanandan Master recounted a 31-year-old politically motivated attack on him. During his speech, he placed his prosthetic leg on the table to emphasize the brutality of the incident, drawing both attention and protest in the House. Highlighting Political Violence C. Sadanandan Master, a nominated member from Kerala, criticized the CPM while narrating his ordeal. “Those who now claim to uphold democracy in Parliament were the ones who attacked me 31 years ago,” he said, adding that the commitment of such parties lies not in democratic values but in political violence. Prosthetic Leg Sparks Point of Order The 1994 atta...

Mamta Banerjee Takes SIR Battle to Delhi, Challenges Election Commission in Supreme Court

5Feb

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Mamta Banerjee Takes SIR Battle to Delhi, Challenges Election Commission in Supreme Court

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee has taken her fight against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) directly to Delhi, signaling a strategic political move ahead of the upcoming state elections. After presenting her case to the Election Commission, Banerjee publicly criticized the Commission and even called for impeachment proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. On Wednesday, she appeared in the Supreme Court to argue a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regarding SIR, accompanied by a delegation representing citizens affected by the exercise. The Court has issued notices to the Election Commission on the matter. Banerjee has also published a book of poems titled SIR: 26 in 26, which features 26 poems addressing issues related to the SI...

Who is IAS Officer Rashmi Kamal, Appointed Census Operations Director for West Bengal

5Feb

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State, West Bengal

Who is IAS Officer Rashmi Kamal, Appointed Census Operations Director for West Bengal

Kolkata: The central government has appointed IAS officer Rashmi Kamal as the Director of Census Operations and Director of Civil Registration for West Bengal. President Droupadi Murmu has approved her appointment to this key position. According to the official Gazette notification, Rashmi Kamal has been appointed on central deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of three years, starting from January 14, 2026, or until further orders. Her headquarters will be in Kolkata. She will oversee Census 2027, which will be conducted in two phases. The first phase, the House Listing Operation (HLO), is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026. Each state and Union Territory will have a 30-day period between April 1 and September 30 to complete the process. About Rashmi Kamal R...

Karnataka High Court Denies Bail in Blackmail Case, Says ‘True Lover Does Not Threaten with Intimate Photos’

5Feb

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Karnataka, State

Karnataka High Court Denies Bail in Blackmail Case, Says ‘True Lover Does Not Threaten with Intimate Photos’

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a man accused of blackmailing his girlfriend using intimate photographs and forcing sexual relations. Justice V. Sreeshanand observed that “no true lover can coerce a partner into sexual relations by threatening to release private moments,” emphasizing that the relationship between the accused and the victim was not consensual. Case Background The victim filed an FIR in March 2025, stating that she had been in a romantic relationship with the accused. During their relationship, the man secretly recorded intimate moments and later threatened to make them public, coercing her into sexual activity. Distressed by repeated blackmail, the victim informed her family and lodged a report under the BNS and IT Act se...