Politics
Remote-controlled Chief Minister: Jairam Ramesh slams Nitish Kumar
Bihar's voters are set to reject Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the BJP. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh predicts a clear majority for the Mahagathbandhan. He criticizes Nitish Kumar as a "remote-controlled" leader. Meanwhile, other parties are also preparing for the upcoming elections. The Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party and Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party will contest alone.
Chirag Paswan questions Tejashwi Yadav's claim as CM candidate, says alliance cannot develop Bihar
Bihar gears up for Assembly Elections. Chirag Paswan's party questions Tejashwi Yadav's chief ministerial candidacy. The alliance has not confirmed Tejashwi Yadav's name. Internal clashes plague the alliance. Congress released its first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming elections. Key constituencies are being strategized for. The elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11.
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- Bihar assembly election: CPI(ML) Liberation releases list of 20 candidates, nominates all 12 sitting MLAs
- Decided to contest elections alone: RLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras
- 'We will celebrate Diwali on November 14 with NDA's historic win': Chirag Paswan ahead of Bihar polls
- "Maybe BCCI, Govt can take tips on how to prioritise nation over sports": Priyanka Chaturvedi on Afghanistan calling off tri-nation series
- RJD's Chapra nominee Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav owns assets worth over Rs 24 cr
- West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee targets BJP over 'outsider' voters
- Bihar elections: EC data shows women voters dip in six seats
Bihar polls: NDA revises seat sharing plan to regain ground in Shahabad region- Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel brings 19 new faces, Harsh Sanghavi sworn in as Dy CM
- "No alternative to Nitish Kumar in Bihar": Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh
- Bihar minister Mangal Pandey declares assets worth over Rs 2.34 crore
- Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman compares Prashant Kishor's movement to Socialist Party, predicts slow rise
- Social media influencer Manish Kashyap to contest from Bihar's Chanpatia seat on Jan Suraaj ticket
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Chirag Paswan questions Tejashwi Yadav's claim as CM candidate, says alliance cannot develop Bihar
Bihar gears up for Assembly Elections. Chirag Paswan's party questions Tejashwi Yadav's chief ministerial candidacy. The alliance has not confirmed Tejashwi Yadav's name. Internal clashes plague the alliance. Congress released its first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming elections. Key constituencies are being strategized for. The elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11.
"Maybe BCCI, Govt can take tips on how to prioritise nation over sports": Priyanka Chaturvedi on Afghanistan calling off tri-nation series
Afghanistan Cricket Board cancelled its series with Pakistan. This decision followed the death of three Afghan cricketers in a Pakistan airstrike. Indian politician Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized the BCCI and Union Government. She suggested they learn from Afghanistan's stance. Afghanistan Captain Rashid Khan condemned the actions as a human rights violation.
RJD's Chapra nominee Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav owns assets worth over Rs 24 cr
Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav has joined the RJD and filed nomination papers from Chapra. He declared assets totaling Rs 24.81 crore. His wife also joined the party. Yadav has a significant presence in Bhojpuri cinema and music. He previously worked in various jobs before achieving stardom. Elections in Chapra are scheduled for November 6.
West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee targets BJP over 'outsider' voters
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused an outside party, the BJP, of bringing in voters from other regions to disrupt local voting. She also stated that multiple voter registrations under single names are occurring. Banerjee defended the state's safety, asserting that people continue to live and work in Bengal, indicating its security.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel brings 19 new faces, Harsh Sanghavi sworn in as Dy CM
The Gujarat government expanded its ministry on Friday. Nineteen new ministers were sworn in, bringing the total to 26. This move aims to balance regional and caste representation. Several ministers were dropped, and the Chief Minister accepted 10 resignations. The new cabinet includes ministers from various communities and regions across the state.
Belgian court orders fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s extradition, upholds India’s request
An Antwerp court has ordered fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s extradition to India and termed his arrest by the Belgian authorities based on India’s request as valid, a development which brings New Delhi a step closer to bringing him back, people familiar with the development said. To be sure, Choksi still has an option to appeal against the decision in a higher court, according to an officer familiar with the matter, who added “this means he may not come immediately but the first and a very important stage is cleared”. The Antwerp court heard both sides, Belgian prosecutors (on behalf of India) and Choksi, on Friday and ruled that his arrest and India’s extradition request was valid.
"No alternative to Nitish Kumar in Bihar": Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh lauded Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, stating there's no alternative to his leadership, citing his integrity and transparency. Harivansh credited Kumar for significantly reducing poverty and improving development, contrasting it with the state's past under Congress and RJD rule.
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman compares Prashant Kishor's movement to Socialist Party, predicts slow rise
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh compared Prashant Kishor's political outreach to historical socialist movements in Bihar. He believes Kishor's ideas will gain traction over time and acknowledges potential seat wins. Singh also criticized those questioning India's electoral system.
UP Dy CM Maurya attacks Rahul Gandhi over his visit to Valmiki's family, calls it 'political drama'
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit lynched in Raebareli. Maurya accused Gandhi of engaging in political drama and photo opportunities instead of genuine concern. He stated that the government prioritizes the safety and respect of all citizens and that arrests have been made.
TMC to launch anti-SIR campaign; Kolkata rally in November likely to be addressed by Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee
The Trinamool Congress is planning a large rally in Kolkata next month. This event will oppose the proposed Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee are expected to address the gathering. The party alleges this revision is a BJP ploy to bring NRC through the backdoor.
