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NEET-UG Paper Leak case: CBI seizes burnt papers, electronic devices from Bihar Police
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken charge of the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak investigation, gathering key evidence from Bihar police. With 18 arrests made, including prime suspect Sikandar Yadavendu, the probe reveals a web of corruption affecting students nationwide. Student unions protest against the examination corruption, demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister. The investigation intensifies as political leaders call for reform and accountability.
Central agency probe necessary into Kannur blast, says Congress in Kerala
The Congress in Kerala urges central agency probe into Kannur blast, criticizing state police's trustworthiness to handle evidence. Youth Congress and Muslim Youth League express concerns about police transparency in the investigation. The blast sparked political tensions ahead of Lok Sabha polls, with BJP and Congress accusing CPI(M) of involvement. Numerous arrests made, with alleged suspects linked to CPI(M) denied by the party.
CPI(M), Congress unite against Doordarshan's decision to air 'The Kerala Story', seek ECI intervention
The Congress in Kerala has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Doordarshan's decision to air the controversial film 'The Kerala Story', accusing it of attempting to divide society on religious lines to benefit the ruling BJP. The ruling CPI(M) and opposition Congress have strongly protested the broadcast scheduled for April 5. The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) plans a protest march, while the Leader of the Opposition condemns the film as malicious propaganda by the Sangh Parivar to divide the country.
Controversy surrounds Doordarshan's broadcast of 'The Kerala Story' ahead of LS Polls as nationalist films dominate screens
A political controversy has erupted in Kerala over Doordarshan's decision to broadcast the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The move has sparked protests from the CPI(M) and Congress parties, with leaders accusing Doordarshan of attempting to divide society along religious lines. The film's director, Sudipto Sen, has faced strong opposition, with the Kerala High Court refusing to stay its release last year. The decision to broadcast the film has raised concerns about its potential impact on communal harmony and electoral politics.
CAA: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea on March 19 seeking stay on Citizenship Amendment rules
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear pleas seeking a direction to the Centre to stay the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024, till the pendency of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. The bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra took note of the submissions of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Indian Union Muslim League, that once citizenship is granted to migrant Hindus, it cannot be taken back, emphasizing the need for an early hearing.
Kerala: After DYFI car chase, Governor steps up attack on Vijayan
Announcing his decision to take on the state government over the economic situation, Khan said: "The chief minister is saying the government is not bound to reply to every query of the Governor. Let him not reply. I will wait for 10 days. And then, if the state is in crisis, it is my duty to make my recommendations to the central government".
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Assembly bypolls: High voter turnout in Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal seats; moderate in UP, Uttarakhand
The by-election saw the INDIA alliance putting up a united front in the Ghosi constituency in Uttar Pradesh, where the voting was moderate at around 50.30 per cent, and in Jharkhand's Dumri where a total of 64.84 per cent of 2.98 lakh voters exercised their franchise.
Assembly bypolls: High voter turnout in Kerala, Tripura, W Bengal seats; moderate in UP, U'khand
High voter turnout was recorded in the by-elections held in seven states in India. The elections are seen as a test for the opposition alliance INDIA against the BJP-led NDA. The constituencies in Tripura, West Bengal, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand saw voter turnout ranging from 50.30% to 76%.
"Will hang myself if proven guilty...still stand by my statement": Brij Bhushan Singh
Several ace grapplers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have been protesting against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accusing him of sexual harassment and demanding his arrest.
Assembly polls: Left parties not to contest in coastal Karnataka
The two parties have convened a meeting at the town hall here on April 18 to chalk out their election strategy. It is expected that their decision to support winnable candidates of secular parties will be declared at the meeting. Coastal Karnataka had been a firm base of the left parties right from 1962 when CPI leader A Krishna Shetty was elected as MLA of the erstwhile Ullal (now Mangaluru) constituency, defeating B M Iddinabba of Congress.
BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots screened in several parts of Kerala; BJP Yuva Morcha holds protests
Tensions prevailed in some areas of Kerala including the state capital where police had to use water cannons and tear gas to disperse Yuva Morcha protestors.
Congress and CPI(M) to exhibit controversial Modi documentary in Kerala, BJP says no
State BJP president K. Surendran has now written to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan that under no circumstance should the documentary be shown as it is an insult to democracy and also the judiciary.
Opposition protests in Kolkata in solidarity with job seekers
The BJP organised protests for job aspirants near its party headquarters and held rallies in central Kolkata, led by Asansol legislator Agnimitra Paul and other leaders, demanding jobs for the applicants. Legislator Dipak Barman, state president of BJYM, and Dipanjan Guha, state secretary, were also present at the protest site. "You must give appointments to job aspirants or otherwise resign. That is our message to chief minister Mamata Banerjee," said BJP legislator Paul, who organised a sit-in demonstration in the Esplanade area with party workers.
BJP demands resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
BJP Party President Sukanta Majumdar who led the rally, along with a huge number of party workers, claimed that the entire administration is involved in corruption and the government has no right to rule anymore.
Interfaith marriage sparks political row in Kerala
Attacking the CPI(M) over the 'love jihad' issue, senior BJP leader and union minister V Muraleedhaaran said the Left party's hypocrisy on the matter was exposed once again. Relatives of Jyotsna Mary Joseph, a nurse in Saudi Arabia, levelled "love jihad' allegation after she recently walked out on her family and married Shejin, a local DYFI leader belonging to the Muslim community, without their consent.
Kodiyeri Balakrishnan re-elected as CPI(M) state secretary in Kerala
Balakrishnan (68) became the party secretary for the first time in 2015, taking over the charge from his predecessor Pinarayi Vijayan. He was re-elected in the Thrissur state conference of 2018.
India got political independence 75yrs ago but economic independence still elusive for millions: Manik Sarkar
"If the economic disparity is not removed, political independence will not match to the people's dream of attaining freedom, ending the British rule," he said at a blood donation camp organised by DYFI -- the youth wing of the CPI(M).
BJP's Ali Akbar quits all organisational responsibilities
Akbar's decision has come as a setback for the current state leadership of the party, which is reportedly facing resentment from the rival groups in the state unit over the recent nomination of office-bearers to the party's state and national organisations.
DYFI activist's death sparks political fight in Bengal
The political cauldron was on the boil in poll-bound West Bengal on Monday over the death of a DYFI activist with the Left Front accusing the state government of 'cold-blooded murder' and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemning the incident and offering a job and financial help to the bereaved family.
Ready to offer job, financial support to family of deceased DYFI activist: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her government is ready to provide financial support to family members of DYFI activist Maidul Islam Midda, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a clash between police and members of Left parties.
Kerala Polls: Politics of Left, Right & Centre in the state
The BJP has always taken part with gusto in Kerala polls, but this year, emboldened by the Narendra Modi factor, it has stitched together an NDA with a slew of caste organisations and is going in for the kill.
Rise in DYFI membership boosts CPI(M)’s poll expectations in West Bengal
CPI(M) has finally found something to get excited about in the state: a significant rise in the membership of its youth wing Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI).
Veteran Communist leader Anil Sarkar dies at 76
He was 76 and is survived by a son. He was suffering from diabetes, cardiac and urinary problems and died yesterday at AIIMS.
Murder accused presents turban to Rajnath Singh, sparks row
The incident, which has also raised security issues, happened when Rajnath Singh visited the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
SIT probe into Saradha scam a farce: CPI(M)
"The people of Bengal want an answer why several TMC MPs are being summoned by CBI and ED in the Saradha Ponzi scheme," Chakrabarty said.
Kerala CM Oommen Chandy, stoned by protesters taken to hospital, LDF workers held
LDF members attacked Chandy as their protest over solar panel scam turned violent. The Chief Minister's condition was stated to stable.
DYFI takes out protest rally against chit funds
Youth wings of Left parties led by DYFI today staged a protest rally here demanding justice for the depositors and investors for Saradha Group.
CPI-M's youth wing witnesses a drop in membership in West Bengal
CPIM's youth wing Democratic Youth Federation Of India (DYFI) is worried about the huge drop in its membership in West Bengal.
Continue ban on endosulfan in Kerala and Karnataka, not in other states: SC told
A central expert committee has given a report to the Supreme Court endorsing ban on sale and use of endosulfan in Kerala and Karnataka but said farmers in other states could be allowed to use the pesticide for agriculture.
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