POLITICAL VENGEANCE
Raut calls Fadnavis 'villain' of Maharashtra politics; says he indulged in political vendetta
Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut criticized Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, labeling him the "villain" of state politics, alleging he destroyed families and engaged in political vendettas. Raut warned against Modi's potential third term, suggesting RSS could send him home. He asserted BJP's decline in Maharashtra and predicted a fragile next government.
Jairam Ramesh alleges Congress account freeze is Centre's 'politics of revenge'
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh accused the Modi government of freezing Congress and Youth Congress bank accounts as "politics of revenge." Referring to the recent Supreme Court remark on the government, he criticized the BJP for including leaders who left Congress, calling it "Congress Yukt BJP." He also mentioned the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and Rahul Gandhi's upcoming visit to Kashi Vishwanath temple and interactions with various groups in Uttar Pradesh. On Sonia Gandhi contesting from Rae Bareli, he said it will be decided by the Central Election Committee.
Trump's language increasingly aggressive when describing possible second term
On the economy, Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10 percent tariff on almost all imports into the United States and stripping China of special trade rights. Trump said he would manage to end the war in Ukraine "in 24 hours" but gave no details on how he would accomplish this.
Israeli hostages complicate plan for 'mighty vengeance' against Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's options for retaliating against Hamas may be limited due to concern for the Israelis taken hostage during the group's deadly incursion. The fate of the hostages complicates Israel's promise to strike back hard and fast while adhering to the principle of leaving no one behind. Israel's immediate retaliation has resulted in the deaths of over 300 Palestinians, but rescuing the hostages could jeopardize their lives and negotiating a prisoner swap with Hamas would be seen as a win for the enemy. Netanyahu has invited opposition leaders to join a unity government to broaden support for any response.
Fight those elements who glorify ideas, actions of Godse: Jairam Ramesh on Gandhi Jayanti
Earlier today, Congress national president and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Gandhi at Rajghat. Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar town of Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi or Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi adopted a non-violent resistance and was at the forefront of the freedom struggle against colonial British rule.
Let's ensure politics of compassion prevails over politics of hate: Congress on Gandhi Jayanti
"This Gandhi Jayanti, let us expose the total and complete hypocrisy of those who appropriate Gandhian symbols - his spectacles, charkha and walking stick - and project his legacy to the world, but are simply unable and unwilling to uphold all the values he championed and ultimately laid down his life for," Ramesh said.
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Why West's Nijjar clamour only cements their hypocrisy on Mossad-style assassinations
Western critics are not seriously discomfited by India killing terrorists at home, or even covertly in Pakistan. What they cannot stand is the killing of Western citizens. They argue that this is unwarranted since there is rule of law in the West. That is laughable for anyone familiar with Khalistani proponents in Canada. In the US, every Irish bar in Boston used to have a collecting box to fund Irish terrorists.
References to Maulana Azad in class 11 textbook dropped in 2013, should not be linked with current rationalisation: NCERT
The NCERT has described the omissions as a possible oversight but refused to undo the deletions, saying they were based on the recommendations of experts. Earlier council director Dinesh Saklani had claimed that the changes which were "missed" in the rationalisation booklet will be notified soon.
Explainer: Who is Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza?
Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges of treason. Kara-Murza, who holds both British and Russian passports, was convicted over public speeches he made in several cities outside of Russia. He was also accused of spreading false information about the Russian military's actions in Ukraine, an accusation he denies.
ED raids part of BJP-led centre’s vendetta politics, says Congress
AICC communication in-charge Jairam Ramesh said the raids will only work as “booster shots” for Congress’ fight back.
NCP leader Jitendra Awhad targets Maha govt over 'revenge politics'
"The state has never witnessed such a situation where there was hatred, vengeance and revenge politics going on to settle scores," said Jitendra Awhad, who was arrested recently in an assault case and also booked on the charge of molestation.
Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement
This isn't even the first time a fandom or an artist has targeted Ticketmaster. Pearl Jam took aim at the company in 1994, although the Justice Department ultimately declined to bring a case.
Allegations against Ahmed Patel part of BJP's political vengeance: Ashok Gehlot
The Gujarat Police had recently claimed that civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad, who was arrested recently, was part of a "larger conspiracy" carried out at the behest of late Congress leader Ahmed Patel to dismiss the then BJP government in the state after the 2002 riots.
Donald Trump lawyers decry impeachment case as political vengeance
Lawyers for the former president told senators that Trump was entitled to dispute the 2020 election results and that his doing so, including in a speech that preceded the assault on the Capitol, did not amount to inciting the violence that followed.
In Maharashtra political fight, Axis Bank accounts could get the axe
Sena leaders said that the shifting out of accounts from Axis Bank or discussions around a shift are to do with finding “safer” public sector banks. Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of former CM Devendra Fadnavis, is a senior executive with Axis Bank. A spokesperson for the BJP claimed vengeance on part of the former ally.
Uddhav Thackeray takes dig at Sharad Pawar over ED case politics
Uddhav recalled the arrest of his father and Sena founder late Bal Thackeray in the year 2000 by the then Congress-NCP government.
ED arrests DK Shivakumar, Congress slams arrest, calls it a sign of BJP's vendetta politics
The Congress leader first appeared for questioning on Friday after he was summoned by the ED to appear before it in connection with a money laundering case.
View: ‘One tight slap’: What makes Indian politics so thappad-happy
The slap is a “distinctly South Asian technique of subjectification”. In societies of respect and honour, the slap sounds louder.
Political row erupts over I-T raids on two aides of Congress CM in MP
The raids started around 3 am when tax officers, escorted by CRPF jawans, arrived at the addresses in hired cars.
Cry fascism! Modi critics fall back on oldest trick in politics
A section of progressive intelligentsia have created an impression that India is sliding towards authoritarian rule.
Difficulty of being CJI in the shadow of politics over removal
Will this kind of political one-upmanship not force a judge to ensure political support before becoming CJI to counter threats of removal?
Nawaz Sharif alleges efforts to 'oust' him from politics for life
Sharif spoke to the media after appearing before the accountability court in Islamabad where he is being tried for alleged corruption in the Panama Papers case.
PM Narendra Modi govt using I-T dept for political conspiracies, alleges Karnataka CM
"I-T raids targeting energy minister D K Shivakumar is completely politically motivated and central government's role behind it is well known," Siddaramaiah said in a statement.
Centre using CBI to wreak vengeance: TMC and West Bengal tell Supreme Court
The TMC was more direct in its accusations against the central government while seeking to be impleaded in the petition filed by Subrata Chattoraj.
Rail Budget 2013: Drafted with a vengeance to West Bengal, says TMC
The ruling Trinamool Congress has dubbed the railway budget as "anti-aam admi" and against the interests of West Bengal.
Amnesty: Back with a vengeance?
Reversal of a three-year-old decision threatens to make honest tax-paying old-fashioned.
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