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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is putting up a «brave fight» against the BJP, Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said that his actions suggest otherwise and alleged Gandhi is «hesitant» to contest from the BJP-ruled states. He further alleged that Gandhi seeks refuge in states with considerably high minority population. Azad took a dig at Gandhi and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah, referring to them as «spoon-fed kids» rather than politicians, and said that both have done nothing on their own. «Why is Rahul Gandhi hesitant to contest in the BJP-ruled states? While Gandhi claims to be fighting the BJP, his actions suggest otherwise. Why fly from the BJP-ruled states and seek refuge in minority-dominated ones?» Azad said while addressing public meetings in Sangaldan, Ukhral areas of the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency.

New York politicians are seeking to supercharge construction of new affordable housing while also giving thousands of existing apartment dwellers stronger protections against evictions and rent increases. The complex deal brokered by Gov.

Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (previously Twitter) to remove certain posts in India containing political speeches from elected politicians, political parties, and candidates. The ECI stated that these posts violated the model code of conduct and must be taken down. According to a TOI report, X complied with the ECI's orders and restricted access to the posts in question in India. The platform expressed disagreement with the ECI's actions, advocating for expanded freedom of expression for political speech. X has notified affected users and published the takedown orders on its platform for transparency. “The Election Commission of India has issued takedown orders requiring X to act on posts containing political speech shared from elected politicians, political parties and candidates for office. In compliance with the orders, we have withheld these posts for the remainder of the election period; however, we disagree with these actions and maintain that freedom of expression should extend to these posts and political speech in general,” X stated.

Kerala, particularly in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital, where heavyweight politicians Shashi Tharoor (Congress) and Rajeev Chandrasekhar (BJP) are vying for victory in the Lok Sabha elections. The Kerala Congress has raised questions about Chandrasekhar's ability to implement an infrastructure development plan for Thiruvananthapuram, highlighting that a 7 lm drive on Airport Road from Hebbal to MG Road takes between 45 mins to 1 hour. The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee brought attention to the contentious steel bridge project on the social media platform X. Proposed by the Siddaramaiah government in 2016 at a cost of Rs 1,300 crore, the nearly 6.7-kilometer steel bridge project sparked widespread protests and became a focal point of contention. Chandrasekhar's candidacy in Thiruvananthapuram has reignited debates surrounding the shelved steel bridge project.

Bangalore, Ajit Isaac — the Managing Director of Quess Corp — has purchased a 10,000 square feet plot in Koramangala 3rd block, also referred to as billionaire street, for Rs 67.5 Crore. This amounts to a per square feet price of Rs 70,300, setting a new benchmark for the Bangalore property market. “The deal was closed last week and the property belonged to Arvind Reddy and Geeta Reddy. The last deal closed in this locality was clinched at around Rs 68,000 per sqft by TVS motor,” said people aware of the development.

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Rajnath Singh on Monday said the "Ram Rajya" has started taking roots in the country and nobody can stop it in becoming a reality. Addressing an election rally in support of Union Minister Jitendra Singh at Basohli in Kathua district, he highlighted the fulfillment of all promises made by the BJP like abrogation of Article 370, construction of the Ram temple and implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said the BJP is not doing politics for formation of the government but for the country which was pulled out from a big trouble caused by the trust deficit between the people and politicians. Singh assured people that nobody who is an Indian national is going to lose his citizenship after the implementation of the CAA, while the BJP will keep its promise to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as promised in the party manifesto in the next five years.

Narendra Modi has taken on the opposition for failing to keep its promises to the people. Speaking to in an interview, the Prime Minister said that politicians need to take ownership of the statements they make to the people. «I feel that political leadership is becoming questionable. In such a situation, we should remember that we have a tradition of 'Pran Jaye par Vacchan na Jaye'. (You can lose your life but not your word). I believe that politicians should take ownership, they should take responsibility. What I say is my responsibility and I have given the guarantee for that. I also commit and I take ownership. Take the case of Article 370, it has been our party's commitment. When it was my turn, I showed courage and did away with 370. And today, the fate of Jammu and Kashmir has changed,» the PM said. «Triple Talaq. Many things happened the political leadership, then got scared. People said, why should we trust them? They say one thing and the other. But people started believing. Trust is a very big power. And in a country like India, I consider this trust as my responsibility. And that is why I say this again and again,» the PM added.

CBI) that BRS Leader K Kavitha, during custody, did not cooperate with the investigation and deliberately gave evasive replies contrary to the evidence on record. «In the light of aforesaid facts and circumstances, her further custodial interrogation is not required at this stage. As already submitted in the foregoing paras she is deliberately and intentionally evading the just and relevant questions related to the case,» said the CBI. The CBI further stated that during the confrontation, she could not give a proper explanation for the transfer of Rs 14 crore from the company of Sharath Chandra Reddy in the guise of a land deal, her meetings with the accused Vijay Nair, her meeting with Magunta Sreenivasalu Reddy, the transfer of money to her by the accused Butchibabu Gorantla and other facts related to the criminal conspiracy in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.

₹1 each from persons attending the party’s public gatherings. Similar campaigns have been run by leaders such as Kanshi Ram and Arvind Kejriwal. It is an irony, though, that Kanshi Ram’s successor, Mayawati, faced allegations of corruption after coming to power.

Giridhari Barik, a 69-year-old tailor from Odisha, has been making custom clothes for politicians and famous people for 40 years. Big names like Biju Patnaik, JB Patnaik, Giridhar Gamang, and Hemananda Biswal, trust him to make their clothes. He's so popular that he's getting lots of orders for making kurta-pyjamas for politicians before the 2024 LS polls. "Biju Babu was a sharp dresser," said Barik while describing his first big client Biju Patnaik Biju Babu visited his shop in 1983 and asked him to make a kurta.

Ambedkar Jayanti 2024: April 14 marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, affectionately known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, revered by his followers as a champion of justice and equality. Each year, this occasion is commemorated not only by government officials and politicians but also by countless admirers both within India and around the world. Dr. Ambedkar's legacy is deeply intertwined with the Constitution of India, which he played a pivotal role in drafting to secure the rights of marginalised communities, particularly Dalits. Among the many provisions of the Constitution, Dr. Ambedkar held one article in particular as paramount — Article 32. In the constituent assembly debates, he described it as the «heart and soul» of the Constitution, without which it would be rendered meaningless. Article 32 ensures the enforcement of Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution, including the right to equality, life, and freedom from discrimination. This article empowers citizens to directly approach the Supreme Court if their Fundamental Rights are violated or not being upheld. It serves as a safeguard against legislative encroachment on these rights, ensuring that they are not suspended except as provided by the Constitution itself. Article 32 is not only integral to the basic structure of the Constitution but is also considered a Fundamental Right in itself.

Here are 5 inspiring quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar to mark Ambedkar Jayanti: - “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved." - “Political tyranny is nothing compared to social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies Government." - “History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed wishes for the quick recovery of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy following the stone-pelting incident targeting him last evening. PM Modi, through his official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle, conveyed his wishes for the speedy recovery and good health of the politician. "I pray for the speedy recovery and good health of Andhra Pradesh CM @ysjagan Garu," he wrote.

fostering robust tourism ties between the Maldives and India, paving the way for transformative collaborations that will drive sustainable growth in the region's tourism sector," the MATATO said in a post on X on April 9. MATATO's statement and meeting with the Indian envoy came at a time when tourism from India to Maldives has continued to decline significantly since January this year. MATATO said on April 9 that plans are underway to launch a comprehensive roadshow across key cities in India.

BJP candidate from the New Delhi Lok Sabha seat and daughter of late Union minister Sushma Swaraj, said the values of Sangh run through her veins and that she cannot even think of filling her mother's shoes owing to her stature and legacy. In an interaction with PTI editors at the agency's headquarters, Bansuri Swaraj reminisced the deep connection she had with her mother since childhood and revealed that she has continued the late minister's tradition of sending BJP veteran L K Advani his favourite cake on his birthday every year. Bansuri Swaraj, the only child of Sushma Swaraj and Swaraj Kaushal, said while growing up, there was a strict rule in the house — she had to converse with her mother in Hindi, and father in English — which made her proficient in both the languages. Forty-year-old Bansuri Swaraj, the youngest BJP candidate in Delhi, said she had a normal upbringing which has kept her grounded while her family consisting of her parents and grandparents had a nationalistic outlook.

mithai shop-ownerwent to a saloon for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you this week. It’s Ramzan.’ The mithaiwala was pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, he found two boxes of sweets waiting for him at the saloon’s entrance. Later, a mobile shop-owner comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you. It’s Ramzan this week.’ The customer was happy and left.

The April 1st implementation of another hike in the federal government’s carbon tax and the growing prospect that a Poilievre government will abolish the tax, have prompted its advocates to mount a last-gasp defence. Three hundred supporters (not all of them economists) have signed a petition in favour of it. Its backers also fanned out to argue for it in op-eds and numerous appearances on CBC, which willingly provided a soap box for one side of this partisan issue. But, far from being persuasive, advocates mostly demonstrated how little they have learned from their long-standing failure to sell the tax to many politicians and most Canadians.

BJP MP Khagen Murmu has found himself embroiled in controversy after a video from his campaign trail showed him kissing a woman on her cheeks. The Trinamool Congress has seized upon the incident, accusing BJP leaders of harboring an anti-women sentiment. «If you cannot believe what you just saw, let us clarify. Yes, this is BJP MP & Maldaha Uttar candidate @khagen_murmu kissing a woman on his own accord on his campaign trail,» said the Trinamool.

Delhi excise policy scam on March 15. On Wednesday, the CBI had informed a Delhi court that they had questioned the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader, K Kavitha, in the Tihar jail. K Kavitha had been remanded to judicial custody in the Tihar jail.