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    Arvind Kejriwal directly enjoyed excise 'scam' kickbacks; Group of Ministers a sham: ED

    Delhi CM Kejriwal allegedly used excise scam funds for a Goa stay. ED's charge sheet reveals Rs 100 crore kickbacks, July 12 production warrant, seized devices, involvement of Vinod Chauhan, Chanpreet Singh, BRS leader K Kavitha, the 2022 Goa elections, March arrest, Manish Sisodia’s influence, fake documentation, GoM policy issues, arm-twisting firms, and quid pro quo.

    Rahul Gandhi does Oscar-level acting on protecting Constitution: BRS leader K T Rama Rao

    BRS working president K T Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for "Oscar-level acting on protecting the Constitution" after several leaders defected to Congress. BRS plans legal action against defectors, including filing a petition in the Supreme Court. KTR called out Congress for violating constitutional principles despite promising electoral reforms.

    BSP leader murder: Supporters stage protest, demand CBI probe, eights suspects held over killing

    Several suspects have been detained in connection with the murder of BSP state president K Armstrong, but doubts persist among political leaders and supporters regarding their involvement. Armstrong was brutally killed by a gang near his home in Perambur, prompting calls for a CBI investigation from his supporters who allege a planned murder and intelligence failure. Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and ordered swift police action, but opposition leaders criticized the DMK government for failing to maintain law and order, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence under its tenure.

    Rahul Gandhi to be on Gujarat visit; to address party workers and meet Rajkot fire victims' kin

    Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Saturday to address party workers and meet families affected by recent tragedies, including the Rajkot game zone fire, boat capsize in Vadodara, and Morbi bridge collapse. His visit comes amidst tensions following clashes between BJP and Congress workers over alleged remarks by Gandhi. Complaints and FIRs have been filed, leading to the arrest of five Congress workers. Gandhi will also meet the families of these arrested workers during his visit to the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee office in Paldi.

    Rahul Gandhi behaving like 'unruly student leader', says Uma Bharti

    Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti on Tuesday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi behaved like an undisciplined student leader when he made his maiden speech as Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and must remember that he was now a "middle-aged man."

    Maharashtra Leader of Opposition in council Danve suspended for misbehaviour

    The Maharashtra legislative council suspended Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve for five days for using abusive language towards BJP legislator Prasad Lad during a session. The suspension motion was passed after repeated adjournments and protests, citing Danve's behavior as damaging to the council's dignity and warranting disciplinary action.

    • Opposition upset as first time a non-Congress leader became PM for third term: Narendra Modi

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged NDA MPs on Tuesday to adhere to parliamentary rules and conduct, while learning from senior members about best practices. This advice comes a day after Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, was accused by the ruling alliance of delivering a "most irresponsible" speech.

      From Classmates to Commanders: Sainik School graduates Dwivedi and Tripathi now command India's Armed Forces

      Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, once classmates at Sainik School Rewa, now lead the Indian Army and Navy. Their unique bond, formed in the early 1970s, has strengthened inter-service ties. With Admiral Tripathi already at the helm and Lieutenant General Dwivedi stepping in as Army Chief, their careers highlight the influence of early connections in military leadership.

      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.

      BJP leader JP Nadda replaces Piyush Goyal as Leader of House in Rajya Sabha

      JP Nadda replaces Piyush Goyal as leader of the House in Rajya Sabha and takes oath as Union Health Minister. He continues as BJP National President until new president is elected after state elections.

      Hamas proposed amendments to Gaza ceasefire plan 'not significant', says senior leader

      According to a senior Hamas leader informed that group's requests for modifications to a ceasefire proposal put out by the US are "not significant" and include the total removal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that although Hamas had made many, if not all, of the requested adjustments to the U.S.-backed plan, the mediators were committed to bridging the differences.

      India may depute senior MEA Secy to attend Ukraine peace summit

      India is unlikely to participate at the political level in the Ukraine peace summit on June 15-16. The country is expected to depute secretary (West) in the ministry of external affairs for the summit organized by Switzerland.

      Will honestly fulfill expectations of leadership: Somanna on being chosen to Modi's cabinet

      Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka Minister V Somanna expressed his commitment to fulfilling the expectations of the party leadership as he joins Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet, set to be sworn in on Sunday evening. Somanna, who has no specific portfolio expectations, emphasized his dedication to ensuring government benefits reach the people.

      House Panel role for those not selected for cabinet

      The BJP may appoint senior MPs as parliamentary committee chairmen due to limited cabinet space, aiming to satisfy NDA allies crucial for government stability. With 24 committees, state units must propose two to three names each for selection. Fewer BJP are ministers expected in the cabinet, leading to more ally representation from successful states like Bihar and Maharashtra. State leaders must submit lists soon for final decisions.

      LGBTQIA+ employees have a new ally at workplace in senior leaders

      At companies such as GE Aerospace, IBM, LTIMindtree, Deutsche Bank, Cisco, Cummins and Thoughtworks, board members, leaders, people managers as well as teammates are driving a culture of inclusiveness so that LGBTQIA+ workers don’t feel isolated.

      Is Annamalai to blame for BJP's big loss in Tamil Nadu? Party leaders turn on state chief after election disaster

      Discontent has been brewing within the Tamil Nadu BJP unit, with many second-rung leaders expressing frustration over state party president K. Annamalai's strategies. They argue that his 'miscalculated' approaches led to a fallout with the AIADMK, resulting in significant setbacks for the BJP.

      After missing NDA meet, Ajit Pawar chairs review of NCP's performance in Lok Sabha polls

      Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar met with Nationalist Congress Party leaders to assess the Lok Sabha election results and party performance. The NCP won only one seat in the state, Raigad. Pawar's wife lost to MP Supriya Sule in the Baramati seat. In July, Pawar joined the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena, causing a split in the NCP.

      Even by Congress' constantly falling standards, its Arunachal situation this time is quite something

      That the Congress has become electorally insignificant is now a given in many parts of India. But the party's fate in Arunachal Pradesh in the just-concluded assembly election is something else altogether. In a terrain it once dominated, the party failed to find candidates for as many as 41 seats out of a total of 60.

      Will win at least 12 Lok Sabha seats, 110 assembly constituencies in Odisha: BJD

      BJD aims to secure a two-thirds majority in Odisha by winning over 110 assembly seats and 12 Lok Sabha seats. The party dismisses exit polls favoring BJP, citing past inaccuracies and expressing confidence in retaining power under Naveen Patnaik's leadership.

      India Inc doubles down on getting the gender mix right

      Naina Lal Kidwai, chairperson of Rothschild & Co, who is also on the board of directors of Biocon and UPL, said one of the big factors fuelling this change is ESG reporting. Companies, especially the larger ones, are seeking ratings from global firms like Moody’s where one of the questions being asked is around diversity and inclusion. Indian companies also need to disclose Business Responsibility and Sustainability reporting besides adhering to integrated reporting where ESG etc, is being integrated into annual reports.

      Percentage of women in senior leadership roles increases to 18% in 2023 from 16% in 2016: Report

      The report by LinkedIn and The Quantum Hub highlights that while there has been an increase in women joining the workforce, leadership positions still lack gender parity. The representation of women across the workforce rose to 26.8% in 2024, but senior leadership roles only account for 18.3%, showing a decline from the previous year. Industries like education and government administration have higher female leadership representation, while sectors like construction and utilities lag behind.

      Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar should consult senior party leaders on MLC candidates: Parameshwara

      Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasised the need for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and State Congress chief D K Shivakumar to consult senior party leaders like him for selecting candidates for the MLC polls.

      RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to pay 5-day visit to Tripura

      RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit Tripura from May 23 to May 28, stay at Khayerpur Seva Dham, participate in events, meet pracharaks, discuss political issues with CM Manik Saha and BJP leaders, had a meeting with Sattradhikars in Assam at river island Majuli.

      Senior-level IT services hiring in 2024 focuses on new-age skills

      IT services and global market conditions impact senior-level hiring with pay hikes expected. Roles in finance, consulting, and program management are in demand. Companies hiring for roles like chief AI officer, delivery head-AI, and CFOs. Skills in cloud computing, machine learning, and data engineering are sought after. Gartner forecasts $5 trillion IT spending in 2024, with India's IT spending growing.

      BJP holds meeting in Delhi as polling underway for 5th phase

      BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh, national general secretaries Arun Singh, Tarun Chugh, party IT department head Amit Malviya, national media in-charge Anil Baluni, and Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw were among those who are in the meeting.

      AAP MP Swati Maliwal files police complaint over alleged assault at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence

      AAP MP Swati Maliwal has filed a police complaint alleging assault at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence. Delhi Police visited her home for details, but it's unclear if her statement was recorded. The NCW has summoned Kejriwal's aide over the allegations, with a hearing scheduled. AAP leader Sanjay Singh condemned the incident.

      PM Modi should clarify on BJP's '75 years age rule': AAP's Sanjay Singh

      Sanjay Singh calls for PM Modi to clarify BJP's '75 years retirement formula'. Amit Shah has confirmed Modi's leadership post-2024.

      "Last election of my life...": Digvijaya Singh's touching appeal to voters

      Reflecting on his life's journey, 77-year-old Congress veteran shared a personal story about moving to Raghogarh after his father's death and meeting a respected local merchant, Kasturchand Kathari. Kathari's advice, summarized in 12 Hindi lines, emphasized life goals like earning, saving for jewelry and a house, and making a name for oneself.

      Senior CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjaan dies after prolonged cancer battle

      Senior CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjaan was being treated at a hospital in the Uttar Pradesh capital, she said, adding that he will be cremated in the afternoon. Anjaan began his political career at the Lucknow University Students Union (LUSU) in 1977.

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