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Delhi Gymkhana takeover: How the govt came to ‘clean up’ but left a bigger mess

On August 13, 2022, during Covid, a Tiranga rally for Independence Day was taken out from the Delhi Gymkhana Club situated across the road from the Prime Minister’s house – perhaps the most heavily guarded square kilometre in India.

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Mainstream media is losing a generation. Cockroach Janta Party is merely a symptom

A pest entered the news cycle recently. One that most people would like to either squash or obliterate with a deadly spray. So far, it has not been either squashed or obliterated. Only time will tell whether it can really weather all the storms that will come its way.

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I will be in trouble if I speak the truth: Brij Bhushan Singh on Ram temple fund embezzlement row

BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has made a significant statement regarding alleged misuse of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. He claims to possess crucial information but feels unable to disclose it at present. Singh cited fear of repercussions from powerful individuals as his reason for silence. His…

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TMC split buzz: Why do Indian politicians so readily abandon their parties?

Speculation surrounds a potential split in the TMC party. Such defections are common in Indian politics, often engineered by other parties. Factors like regional transitions, loss of patronage, weak ideology, and centralized leadership contribute to party allegiance being brittle. The anti-defection law has been outwitted, allowing for mass resignations to…

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Priority will be to bring back Tatas in big way: Bengal's new industries minister

Bengal's new Industries Minister Tapas Roy is focused on attracting major investments from the Tata Group. He aims to signal the state's readiness for industrial revival. Efforts will be made to bring back businesses that left West Bengal. The government will work to restore investor confidence and create an industry-friendly…

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'NDA bond will continue till my last breath': HD Deve Gowda refutes JD(S)-BJP rift rumours over Rajya Sabha seat

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has dismissed rumors of a rift between JD(S) and BJP. He stated his alliance with the NDA will continue. Deve Gowda emphasized his personal relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He praised Modi's leadership and India's economic growth. The comments came after Deve Gowda…

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'Have to work in Assam, nothing as opportunistic,' says Sushmita Dev after quitting TMC

Sushmita Dev has resigned from the Trinamool Congress and Rajya Sabha. She stated her desire to work in Assam. Dev met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She cited political and personal reasons for her decision. Dev previously belonged to the Congress party. This development follows internal party rifts and…

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Deve Gowda says his relationship with PM Modi more important than RS seat

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda clarified his bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personal. He stated this relationship is not dependent on a Rajya Sabha seat. Gowda expressed no regrets about not continuing in the Upper House. He believes Modi has done significant work for the country's…

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TMC rebel leaders list: From Sushmita Dev to others, check leaders deserting Mamata Banerjee's party after poll blow

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigns, fueling speculation of a BJP move. Rebel MPs are reportedly seeking separate seating and declaring support for the NDA. TMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have strongly criticized these dissenting MPs, accusing them of lacking morality and…

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4,399 days of Modi: Ministers and media join the aarti

On June 10, India achieved what every civilisation secretly dreams of: day number 4,399.

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Akhilesh Yadav questions Ram Temple Trust clarification on donation row

In a brewing controversy, allegations regarding financial irregularities in the donations for the Ram Temple have surfaced. Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, has raised calls for enhanced transparency, challenging the explanations offered by the temple Trust. Reports indicate that substantial sums in donations are reportedly untraceable. Meanwhile, authorities…

The Economic Times

Two factions, two directions: TMC rebels face unprecedented political divide

The TMC is experiencing a significant split. A majority of its MLAs have formed a breakaway faction, vowing constructive opposition against the BJP in West Bengal. Simultaneously, a section of its Lok Sabha MPs have pledged allegiance to the BJP-led NDA. This creates an ideological incoherence within the party.

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‘This is a Sangh village’: Inside Kerala’s new Hindutva strongholds

“This family adheres to Hindu traditions and beliefs.”

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Nehru and Modi: Two leaders, two centuries, one shared ambition to transform India

Narendra Modi now leads India as its longest-serving elected head of government. This milestone invites comparisons with Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. Both leaders are seen as consequential figures who shaped India's future. They shared a belief in technology and undertook ambitious projects. Modi's leadership is marked by electoral…

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Hafta letters: Questions for PM, 2029 elections, digital media’s reach

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Mamata Banerjee meets Sonia Gandhi amid rebellion in Trinamool Congress

Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee met senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. The meeting followed an INDIA bloc gathering and Trinamool's recent election defeat. Discussions focused on future party strategies. This comes amid internal Trinamool dissent and a move by some members to align with the NDA. The leaders shared a warm…

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TMC's 'dissident' MPs Dev, Maliah attend Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's administrative meeting

TMC dissident MPs June Maliah and Deepak Adhikari attended a West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari administrative meeting. This follows a split in the TMC parliamentary unit. Keshpur MLA Siuli Saha also attended the meeting. Opposition representatives attending such meetings signals real change. The state government will focus on flood…

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Poaching fears for Rajya Sabha polls: MP Congress to move MLAs to Karnataka

Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders allege BJP poaching attempts before Rajya Sabha elections. The party is moving its MLAs to Congress-ruled Karnataka. This move aims to prevent cross-voting and maintain camp unity. The BJP has fielded three candidates for three seats. The Congress is confident of securing one seat. This situation…

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Studds Accessories shares rally 17% after BJP-led govt takes this step in West Bengal

Studds Accessories shares rose sharply on Tuesday after stricter enforcement of helmet rules by West Bengal's newly elected BJP government triggered a sharp jump in helmet demand. The company reported record 70% volume growth in the state in May, driven largely by first-time buyers in smaller towns and rural areas.

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'You have ED, CBI, I have 'Maa, Maati, Maanush', my party': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee trains guns at BJP

Trinamool Congress MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have responded to concerns about internal dissent. They assert the party's strength lies with the people of Bengal and its workers. Azad criticized leaders questioning the party post-election, calling them traitors. He stated that those wishing to join the BJP are free…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut challenges PM Modi to hold press conference

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has challenged PM Narendra Modi to a press conference. Raut wants the Prime Minister to detail his 12 years in office. He stated that Modi cannot match the work done by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Raut also commented on the INDIA bloc's potential Prime…

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"Party is slipping out of her hands": BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla claims 60 TMC MLAs, distancing themselves from Mamata Banerjee

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla alleges internal discord within the Trinamool Congress. He claims many TMC MLAs and MPs are unhappy with the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. This comes after TMC leader Kirti Azad dismissed reports of a separate group of MPs supporting the NDA. Azad…

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What happened at the INDIA bloc meeting? Pushback against Congress, conciliatory end

The meeting of the INDIA bloc in New Delhi, on Monday, June 8, saw criticism of the Congress from several regional parties, introspection on the alliance’s functioning, and a decision to form a coordination committee and meet once every two months.

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'Fake and fabricated': TMC leader Kirti Azad dismisses claim of 20 rebel TMC MPs extending support to NDA

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Kirti Azad on Tuesday dismissed a viral social media post claiming that a "separate group" of 20 TMC Members of Parliament is set to extend support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), calling it a "fake and fabricated" list floated by the Bharatiya Janata…

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P Rajavelu, VP Sivakolundhu, GNS Rajasekaran appointed as Ministers in Puducherry cabinet

The Union Home Ministry has approved the expansion of the Puducherry Council of Ministers. Three MLAs, P Rajavelu, VP Sivakolundhu, and GNS Rajasekaran, will be inducted into the cabinet. This follows a proposal sent by Chief Minister N Rangasamy. The approval paves the way for the swearing-in ceremony of the…

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