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Mamata meets Sonia; discusses political situation, Pegasus
Former Congress President and Sonia Gandhi's son, Rahul Gandhi, was also present during the meeting. The meeting was held at Sonia Gandhi's residence at 10 Janpath here. After the meeting, Banerjee said that she was invited for tea by the Congress chief and that Rahul Gandhi was also present there. "We discussed the current political situation, Pegasus and the Covid condition, besides discussing opposition unity," Banerjee said.
AAP, BJP set to lock horns over key issues in Delhi Assembly
While the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to corner the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the controversial 'Pegasus' snooping row and the farmers' issue, among others, the BJP will target the Delhi government over the DTC and water crisis issues.A senior AAP leader said that the party is planning to have discussions on issues related to the farmers.
Appointing contingent worker non-compliance of IT rules, Delhi HC to Twitter
Senior advocate Sajan Poovayya, representing Twitter, submitted before the court that two affidavits have been filed in connection with the appointments of chief compliance officer and grievance officer and the microblogging site will no longer use the word "interim". A single judge bench of Justice Rekha Palli, however, objected to the use of word "contingent worker" in the appointments.
Basavaraj Bommai rains sops in first cabinet meet
Bommai, after holding a cabinet meeting, announced that a scholarship scheme for children of agriculturists has been introduced in the state as per his vision. "It's going to help students from agrarian families to pursue higher education," he stated. Bommai himself chaired the meeting with the Chief Secretary and other top government officers as the full fledged cabinet is yet to be formed.
Rakesh Asthana takes charge as Delhi Police Commissioner
Asthana arrived at the Police Headquarter on Wednesday morning and took charge in the presence of several senior officials. He was accorded the ceremonial guard of honour upon his arrival. Asthana will be in-charge of the Delhi Police for a period of one year till July 31, 2022. His date of retirement was July 31, which has been extended by one year "as a special case in public interest".
Basavaraj Bommai joins long list of father-son duos who made it to hot seat
Before Basavaraj Bommai, there have been at least 12 instances where the offsprings of former chief ministers, have gone on to become chief ministers themselves. The list spans almost all parts of the country, with this combination occurring in states like Maharashtra in the west, Odisha in the East, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh to the north.
At a time of democratic recession, its vital that US, India stand together: Antony Blinken
On the first day of his visit to India, Blinken while addressing civil society representatives said, "Here in India, that includes the free media, independent courts, a vibrant and free and fair electoral system -- the largest expression of free political will by citizens anywhere in the world." "We also know that successful democracies include thriving civil societies. That's how citizens become more fully engaged in the life of their communities." Blinken said
PM Modi showers praise on BS Yediyurappa, congratulates Basavaraj Bommai
"No words will ever do justice to the monumental contribution of Yediyurappa Ji towards our Party and for Karnataka's growth. For decades, he toiled hard, travelled across all parts of Karnataka and struck a chord with people. He is admired for his commitment to social welfare," his tweet read.
Government curtailing voice of opposition in Parliament over Pegasus: Rahul Gandhi
His remarks came after a meeting of 14 opposition parties earlier in the day to chalk out a strategy to take on the government over the Pegasus tapping issue, which has snowballed into a massive political row. The Pegasus issue has forced repeated adjournments during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Addressing the media, Rahul Gandhi said, "The entire opposition is here... our voice is being curtailed in Parliament."
Antony Blinken plans to raise India's human rights record: Report
India is proud of its pluralistic traditions and happy to discuss the issue with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit beginning on Tuesday, foreign ministry sources said after Washington said Blinken plans to raise New Delhi's human rights record. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has faced allegations that it has suppressed dissent.
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