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Kanchanjunga Express accident: MoS Railways Ravneet Bittu condoles loss of lives
Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu expressed condolences for the lives lost in the West Bengal train accident and highlighted the need for a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause. Bittu, deeply saddened by the tragedy, assured efforts are underway to resume railway operations promptly. The collision between a goods train and the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express resulted in 15 fatalities and approximately 60 injuries near Rangapani station in West Bengal.
BJP performed better in LS polls in Punjab, but better is not enough, says Sunil Jakhar
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar acknowledged party's improved performance in Lok Sabha polls but emphasised the need for greater success, especially after losing traditional seats. Despite not winning any seats, the BJP's vote share doubled to 18.56% in the state. Jakhar expressed gratitude to party workers and vowed to address shortcomings. In the recent Lok Sabha polls, Congress emerged victorious, dealing blows to AAP, BJP, and SAD in Punjab.
Rahul Gandhi taunts BJP, lists 'inheritor' ministers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP ministers in the third Modi government, accusing them of political positions through family inheritance. He highlighted the contrast between BJP's accusations of nepotism and their own family-oriented political ascendency.
Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP over dynasty politics, dubs Union Cabinet 'parivar mandal'
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government for dynastic politics, calling NDA ministry a 'parivar mandal' with several ministers from political families.
Pre-swearing-in meeting: BJP leaders, allies meet Modi ahead of oath-taking ceremony
Amidst anticipation surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Union Council of Ministers, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to welcome several new faces into the government. As the swearing-in ceremony approaches, here's a glimpse into the potential lineup and the dynamics at play:
Narendra Modi, Cabinet take oath: Check Team Modi 3.0
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office for the third time on Sunday. The ceremony was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
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Have been offered ministerial berth as Punjab's progress is NDA govt's 'priority': Ravneet Bittu
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, despite losing in the Lok Sabha polls, has been chosen by PM-designate Narendra Modi to join his council of ministers. Punjab's progress is a key focus for the BJP-led NDA government.
Cycle hub Ludhiana witnesses Warring-Bittu prestige battle
Ludhiana, India's largest knitwear and bicycle manufacturing hub, is a battleground in the Lok Sabha elections. Punjab Congress leader Amrinder Singh Raja Warring faces off against BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu in a high-stakes contest.
What's in a nickname: Channi, Bittu, Pappi strike a chord with Punjab voters
Contestants with unique nicknames like 'Channi', 'Bittu', 'Tinu', 'Kaka', 'Pappi', 'Sherry', 'Raja', 'Rinku', 'Meet' are vying for victory in the Punjab Lok Sabha polls, using catchy slogans to engage voters.
Fight against betrayal: Cong's Warring on his poll bout versus BJP's Ravneet Bittu in Ludhiana
It is a "fight against betrayal". This is how Congress nominee from Punjab's Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat Amrinder Singh Raja Warring describes his electoral battle against former party colleague, and now BJP candidate, Ravneet Singh Bittu. Bittu, who had won the seat for the Congress in 2014 and 2019, quit to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on March 26, just 10 days after the announcement of the parliamentary polls.
Lok Sabha election: Preneet Kaur, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ravneet Singh Bittu provide BJP familiar Jat Sikh faces, political space in Punjab
The party is in touch with many Sikh leaders from various parties to join its fold as part of its efforts to rely on faces outside the party so as to field 13 candidates in the state, where for nearly three decades it has contested mostly on three Lok Sabha seats.
Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu joins BJP, says people have decided to elect PM Modi again
Ravneet Singh Bittu, a former Congress MP from Ludhiana, Punjab, joined BJP, lauding PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. He aims to support various sectors, aiming to strengthen the party in the upcoming polls.
Get Pannun extradited: Congress MP Bittu
Congress Lok Sabha member from Punjab, Ravneet Singh Bittu, on Monday requested the Modi government to get US-based Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun extradited by building a strong case against him.
India Canada spat: Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu, other Punjab leaders express concern over row
Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has also written a letter to him. In the letter, Bittu urged PM Modi to personally intervene and ensure the well-being and security of Indian students studying in Canada.
Amritpal Singh fled like a coward after misleading youth: Congress' Ravneet Singh Bittu
Talking to ET, Bittu, who is the grandson of slain Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and is facing threat to his life from the Amritpal Singh group, said, "Not only has Amritpal fled even after taking 'Amrit Chaka' and after promising to fight for his supporters, but also landed a lot of innocent youngsters, whom he has misled and armed with illegal weapons, in legal trouble and other hardships".
Opposition seeks to punch holes in UDAN scheme
Initiating a discussion in Lok Sabha on the demand for grants of the civil aviation ministry, Congress member Ravneet Singh Bittu said only 405 routes out of the 948 awarded by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) since October 2016 were operational as on December 2021.
Where is internal fighting in Congress? Navjot Singh Sidhu, says no one has issues with high command's decision
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had announced Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi as the chief ministerial face of the party which drew many reactions.
Ravneet Bittu to assume charge as leader of Congress in Lok Sabha temporarily
The change was made as the Congress' leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury would be busy in West Bengal assembly elections which is starting on March 27. Chowdhury is also the Congress' West Bengal unit president.
President above political differences, Oppn boycotting his address 'unfortunate': BJP
BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad singled out the Congress, the largest Opposition party which is among the 20 parties that boycotted the address, in his attack, saying its "arrogance" is the "real problem" as it believes that it is bound to rule the country despite not having the popular mandate.
Congress MP Bittu assaulted at Singhu border, turban pulled off, he terms it 'murderous attack'
The Ludhiana MP's vehicle was also damaged in the attack at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Memorial where he had gone with Congress' Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla and party MLA Kulbir Singh Zira to attend the event.
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