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'Lotus will bloom again in UP': Nitin Nabin on assembly polls after arriving for 2-day visit

BJP National President Nitin Nabin expressed strong confidence in the party's victory in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, citing the 'double engine government's' transformation of the state. He noted the immense enthusiasm of party workers during his two-day visit to Lucknow, which included extensive meetings with senior leaders and…

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Smile amid monsoon deaths? Mumbai's BJP chief Ameet Satam faces backlash

Mumbai BJP President Ameet Satam faces severe backlash from opposition parties after a video surfaced showing him smiling while discussing recent monsoon-related deaths. Critics, including Sanjay Raut and Varsha Gaikwad, condemned his apparent insensitivity, calling the deaths "murders" due to negligence. Satam claims his remarks were misinterpreted, explaining he was…

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BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan defends DMK ex-minister's arrest by TVK govt

Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan defended her stance on the arrest of former DMK minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan, emphasizing the need for decorum in public discourse. She clarified that the BJP's support was for legal accountability, not the ruling TVK government. Radhakrishnan was arrested for alleged derogatory remarks against Chief…

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Bengal BJP chief holds talks with Mumbai industry leaders, signals investment push

West Bengal BJP leaders met with Mumbai's industrialists, who expressed keen interest in new investment opportunities within the state. The discussions centered on expanding businesses and tapping into West Bengal's skilled workforce and improved infrastructure. This outreach signifies the new BJP government's commitment to prioritizing industrialization and job creation, aiming…

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UCC bill to be passed in Bengal assembly in August: Senior functionary

West Bengal is set to become the fourth state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) next month, following cabinet approval for a committee to scrutinise the draft bill. This bill aims to standardise marriage, divorce and inheritance laws.

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Punjab BJP seeks Rs 51,000 payout for women over AAP scheme delay

Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has demanded the state government immediately transfer Rs 51,000 to every woman, citing a delay in fulfilling an AAP poll promise. He alleges the 'Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna', offering Rs 1,000-1,500 monthly, falls short of the original guarantee for 51 months and excludes millions…

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Ayodhya temple donations row: Uddhav Thackeray announces ‘Ram Raksha’ protest in Maharashtra from July 5

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has announced a statewide "Ram Raksha" protest starting July 5, alleging embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. He urged citizens to join the agitation and hold the BJP accountable for alleged "loot in the name of Hindutva." The campaign begins Sunday with…

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UP TET candidates miss exam due to traffic snarls during state's BJP vice-president Durvijay Singh's roadshow

A political storm erupted in Budaun after a BJP leader's roadshow allegedly caused severe traffic congestion, preventing several candidates from reaching their Teacher Eligibility Test centers. The district administration acknowledged the issue and plans to seek permission for affected candidates to retake the exam. While heavy rain and ongoing repair…

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Karnataka CEO orders house-to-house distribution of SIR forms after complaints

Karnataka CEO V Anbukkumar has directed Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to personally visit homes for distributing voter enumeration forms, addressing complaints of non-compliance. This Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aims to ensure accurate electoral rolls. The process, ongoing until July 29, faces allegations of irregularities from JD(S) and BJP leaders, who…

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SDF says it never entered into any electoral or political alliance with BJP in Sikkim

The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has vehemently denied any electoral or political alliance with the BJP, refuting claims of "selling" MLAs. SDF spokesperson Yojna Khaling Rai stated these allegations are false and politically motivated, emphasizing the party's independent identity. The SDF defended its president's remark about Sikkim not becoming "another…

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"Money siphoned off": BJP leader Vinay Katiyar says Champat Rai, Anil Mishra could soon face jail in Ram Mandir embezzlement case

"The SIT team investigating the alleged misappropriation of funds donated to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple has extended its tenure by 15 days. The investigation is on its second day," he said.

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Karnataka LoP questions CM Shivakumar's 'silence' over TN Cong warning against Mekedatu project

BJP leader R Ashoka slammed Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar for his silence on Tamil Nadu Congress' warning against the Mekedatu dam. Ashoka challenged Shivakumar to protest in Chennai, questioning if coalition politics in Tamil Nadu has made him fearful. He accused the Congress government of using the dam issue…

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RBI tells parliamentary panel that virtual digital assets like cryptocurrency a threat to economy

The Reserve Bank of India has informed a parliamentary panel that virtual digital assets like cryptocurrency pose a threat to India's developing economy and should not be legalized. Citing concerns over potential use in illegal activities such as terror funding and drug smuggling, the central bank highlighted the difficulty in…

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Congress hints at equal seat-sharing with Samajwadi Party in 2027 UP assembly polls

Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam signaled an equal seat-sharing with the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 assembly polls, emphasizing "equality and respect." He highlighted the INDIA bloc's success in the Lok Sabha elections, attributing it to the Congress's national stature and Rahul Gandhi's leadership. Gautam also criticized the…

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BJP accuses Priyanka Gandhi, husband of attempt to grab land in Uttarakhand

The BJP has accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her husband Robert Vadra of attempting to seize a four-acre land parcel in Uttarakhand. Party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari alleged that Robert Vadra's sister, Saira Vadra, is involved, with a Congress MLA reportedly threatening a 90-year-old woman occupying the property to…

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EC announces bypolls to 3 assembly seats in Bihar, MP and Gujarat on July 30

Bypolls for three assembly seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are scheduled for July 30, the Election Commission announced. The vacancies in Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur arose from resignations, disqualification, and a death. Nominations close on July 13, with counting on August 3. The Model Code of Conduct is…

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The making of Champat Rai: From trusted organiser to Ayodhya’s most controversial figure

In 1990, when L K Advani set out on his Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya, the journey didn’t survive contact with Bihar – Lalu Yadav’s government had him arrested in Samastipur. Into that vacuum stepped Ashok Singhal, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s then general secretary, who slipped into Ayodhya and…

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On Akhilesh's birthday, SP workers portray him as Lord Krishna; BJP demands apology

Samajwadi Party workers celebrated Akhilesh Yadav's birthday by unveiling a poster depicting him as Lord Krishna holding the Constitution. Party leaders stated this symbolised Yadav's commitment to justice and righteousness. The BJP criticised the act as an insult to Sanatan Dharma and demanded an apology, accusing the SP of religious…

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TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleges egg attack by BJP workers during Nadia visit

TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleged BJP workers hurled eggs and shouted slogans during a protest outside an MLA's residence in Nadia, West Bengal. Moitra, attending a party meeting, claimed law and order has collapsed and the police are inactive. This follows a similar incident in June where BJP workers allegedly…

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5 officials suspended after 'mysterious' shanty demolition in Surat; civic body previously denied involvement

Five Surat Municipal Corporation officials are suspended following the 'mysterious' demolition of around 80 shanties. The civic body initially denied involvement but has now launched a departmental inquiry after an internal probe. This action follows controversy and allegations of political influence and builder interests behind the May 30th razing. Residents…

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Karnataka begins Gruha Jyothi verification; BJP questions PAN, caste certificate requirement

Karnataka's Gruha Jyothi scheme, offering free electricity, is facing a door-to-door verification process. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has accused the Congress government of using this to determine eligibility based on income and caste by demanding PAN cards and caste certificates, alleging a betrayal of poll promises. The government claims…

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Maharashtra minister privately admitted he didn't know TET exam papers printed in Agra, says BJP MLA

Maharashtra BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar revealed that School Education Minister Dada Bhuse was unaware of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) papers being printed in Agra, exposing departmental lapses. The TET exam was postponed due to an alleged paper leak, affecting six lakh candidates. An inter-state racket is suspected, with four arrests…

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'Your days are numbered': BJP slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for 'mocking' Nitin Nabin

The BJP has strongly criticized Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his remarks on party national president Nitin Nabin. Reddy had compared the BJP's prospects in Telangana to its long struggle in West Bengal. The BJP spokesperson labeled Reddy as arrogant and obsequious, predicting his party's defeat in the…

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Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir elected Maharashtra legislative council's deputy chairman as Mahayuti candidate

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir was elected unopposed as the deputy chairman of the Maharashtra legislative council, representing the ruling Mahayuti. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi initially fielded a candidate but withdrew it on appeal. Ahir's nomination as a Mahayuti candidate, a close aide of Aaditya Thackeray, marks a…

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