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Rahul Gandhi to visit Gujarat on July 6; to address party workers and meet Rajkot fire victims' kin
Rahul Gandhi visits Ahmedabad, addressing Congress workers and meeting victims' families. His visit follows the July 2 BJP-Congress clash over anti-Hindu remarks in Lok Sabha, injuring an Assistant Commissioner of Police. Ellisbridge police filed twin FIRs leading to arrests. Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil confirmed Gandhi’s visit to the GPCC office, where stone pelting occurred, and detainees are under remand.
UK Election Results 2024: Keir Starmer's Labour Party sweeps to power; here's all you need to know
Britain's Labour Party swept to power after over a decade in opposition as a jaded electorate handed the party a landslide victory. Labour leader Keir Starmer led his party back to govt less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost ...
Sanjay Singh appointed as chairperson of AAP Parliamentary Party
Sanjay Singh, Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been appointed as the chairperson of the AAP Parliamentary Party and as the leader of the party in Rajya Sabha. He expressed gratitude to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for entrusting him with these responsibilities, vowing to fulfill them with dedication. Singh previously served as the AAP's Rajya Sabha leader and was recently re-elected to the Upper House, taking oath on March 19.
Rishi Sunak pays over five times more in taxes than Keir Starmer. Check their net worth
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer's tax payments for the 2022-23 financial year have been disclosed by the party, revealing that he paid just under £100,000 in total taxes. According to a summary released by the Labour Party, Keir contributed £44,308 towards income tax, with an additional £52,688 paid in capital gains tax following the sale of a field co-owned by his father's estate in December 2022.
Labour Party leader Starmer thanks British voters, says people are ready for change
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer expressed gratitude to voters after winning from Holborn and St Pancras. Exit poll suggests Labour could secure 410 seats, potentially forming a comfortable majority government. Starmer emphasizes commitment to serving all constituents and bringing about change in UK politics.
UK Elections: Rishi Sunak concedes defeat; Labour leader Keir Starmer says 'we did it'
Keir Starmer will be the next UK Prime Minister with his Labour Party on course for a landslide victory in the general election, ending the 14-year reign of the Conservative Party led by Rishi Sunak. The Labour Party crossed the magic number of 326 in the 650-seat...
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'Worthy homecoming': BRS leader K Keshava Rao returns to Congress fold
Former APCC president, K Keshava Rao, reenters Congress in a 'worthy homecoming', lauded by party leaders. With Rahul Gandhi's support, his return signifies a crucial development for Congress in Telangana. The event underscores Rao's political realignment, poised to strengthen the party with his extensive experience.
Can Punjab's Shiromani Akali Dal, the second-oldest political party in India, save itself from imploding?
SAD is the oldest political party in India after the Congress. It was founded in 1920 and carries a long legacy of Sikh politics. The rise of Sukhbir in the party in the past more than a decade also saw a concurrent alienation of several top leaders who would defer to Badal Senior but not to his son. Today, Sukhbir, out of power and out of favour with the people as reflected by the Lok Sabha poll results, faces rebellion from several senior leaders.
Government's script, full of lies: Opposition leaders on President's address to Parliament
Opposition leaders criticized the President's address to the joint sitting of Parliament, dismissing it as a government-scripted speech filled with lies. They accused the government of creating an "undeclared emergency" and attacking the Constitution under Modi's rule. President Droupadi Murmu's address highlighted the 1975 Emergency as a dark chapter but faced backlash for not addressing current issues like unemployment, inflation, and the crisis in Manipur.
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani admitted to AIIMS
Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, admitted to AIIMS, is in stable condition. Recently honored with the Bharat Ratna, Advani has a long political career, having served as BJP National President and held key roles like Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Born in Karachi in 1927, he joined the RSS in 1942 and has been a prominent figure in Indian politics. Despite losing the 2009 elections, he paved the way for Sushma Swaraj as Leader of the Opposition.
Delhi Water Minister Atishi discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital
Delhi Water Minister and AAP leader Atishi was discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital on Thursday after being admitted due to health issues from her indefinite hunger strike. Atishi began her strike on June 22, demanding Haryana release Delhi's water share. The AAP claims Haryana is withholding 100 million gallons of water per day, impacting 2.8 million people. Though the hunger strike ended, AAP vows to continue pressing the issue in Parliament. Amid Delhi's high temperatures, water shortages have led residents to rely on tankers for daily needs.
"He never listens to us": Shiromani Akali Dal leaders launch revolt against party chief Sukhbir Badal
The ShiromAkal Dal is currently facing a crisis as several senior leaders, including Parminder Singh Dhindsa and Bidi Jagir Kaur, have launched a revolt against party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. This demand for leadership change follows the party's poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Unease in Mahayuti? NCP leader hints separate contesting in Maharashtra assembly elections
The Mahayuti alliance includes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and the NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. "If each constituent adamantly insists on contesting 100 assembly seats in the upcoming state elections, then the parties will have to contest separately. With only 288 assembly seats available, being offered only 55 seats would be unacceptable for the party," said Mitkari, who is an MLC and NCP spokesperson.
18th Lok Sabha: Many parties choose younger members as floor leaders
TDP, the second-largest party in the ruling alliance with 16 MPs in the Lok Sabha, has appointed 40-year-old Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, a secondterm MP, as its floor leader. Devarayalu, an educationist by profession, represented YSRCP in the previous Lok Sabha. He joined TDP before LS polls.
Hope suspension of MPs will not be repeated in LS: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav congratulated Om Birla on his election as the Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday. Yadav expressed hopes that Birla would not resort to actions such as the suspension of MPs, as these actions undermine the dignity of the House. Yadav also emphasized the importance of impartiality from the Speaker, especially towards the opposition.
Kerala leader triggers controversy, calls for "separate Malabar" state; BJP hits back
SYS leader Mustafa Mundupara has sparked controversy in Kerala by advocating for a "separate Malabar state" during a protest about class 11 seat shortages in the region. Mundupara argued that both Southern Kerala and Malabar pay equal taxes and should receive equal facilities. The BJP condemned Mundupara's remarks, vowing to oppose any attempts to divide Kerala, while student organizations like KSU and Muslim League are demanding more class 11 seats in the Malabar region.
"Disappointing...": BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on NEET UG exam issue
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed disappointment over students being disadvantaged in the NEET UG exams but praised the government's steps to ensure exam integrity. The NTA, which conducted the exams, faced criticism for alleged irregularities. The Ministry of Education formed a high-level committee, led by Dr K. Radhakrishnan, to recommend reforms for transparent and fair exam conduct, data security, and NTA functioning. The committee will submit its report in two months.
Rushikonda Place row: Jana Sena Party leader says bureaucrats who permitted "illegal" construction must be suspended
Jana Sena Party Official spokesperson and General Secretary Bolisetti Satyanarayana alleged bureaucrats of serving as "slaves" to former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy and permitting "illegal" construction of Rushikonda palace in Visakhapatnam.
BJP leaders link development funding with party poll success
After winning 25 of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat, BJP leaders in Gandhinagar are becoming more aggressive. The Vadodara BJP president emphasized not spending development funds in areas where the party lacks support, while Junagarh MP Rajesh Chudasma vowed to take action against those who opposed him during elections.
'UP ke do ladke' will make India's politics all about love: Rahul to Akhilesh
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav plan to make India's politics about love, with a witty exchange signaling their camaraderie.
Swati Maliwal writes to INDIA Bloc leaders, seeks time to discuss assault case
In a letter to INDIA bloc leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar, the Aam Aadmi Party member complained she was subjected to "victim shaming and character assassination" for speaking up against the abuse.
Shivpal Yadav, Indrajit Saroj in contention to replace Akhilesh as opposition leader in UP Assembly
Akhilesh Yadav vacated his UP Assembly seat, leading to a race for the leader of opposition position. Front-runners include Shivpal Singh Yadav, Mata Prasad Pandey, and Indrajit Saroj.
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