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'PAC Head Venugopal Working Unconstitutionally to Defame the Government', Nishikant Dubey to LS Speaker
Incidentally, the PAC decided on October 4 to summon Buch for deposition on October 24. Dubey charged Venugopal with "unconstitutional and contemptible" conduct. He claimed that political considerations were dictating the course of action of the chairperson of the committee after the Congress was "forced" by voters to sit in the opposition benches following the Lok Sabha polls. There was no immediate reaction from the senior Congress leader.
Aim for 220 plus tally for NDA in assembly polls. Says Nitish tells JD(U)
The chief minister exhorted the party workers to reach out to the people and highlight good works done by the government. He reminded them that the NDA had won 206 seats out of 243 in 2010 and gave them a target of 2020 for the year 2025, said Jha. Notably, the JD(U) had emerged victorious with 115 seats in the 2010 assembly polls, while the BJP, which remained under the shadow of Kumar until Narendra Modi's arrival on the national stage, had notched up 91, marking the best-ever performances by both parties.
PM accuses Cong of keeping Dalits, poor, tribals away from mainstream
The Congress wants to keep Dalits as Dalits, the poor as poor. So beware of the Congress. Urban Naxals are running the Congress. The party wants to divide the country. So it is trying to divide us. So be one and united to foil the Congress party's plot. This is the time to be together, he said at the public rally.
Cabinet to Discuss Caste Census Report, K'taka CM Siddaramaiah
The Kannada Daily: Speaking to media persons here while clarifying the publication of the report of the Kantharaju Commission on caste census, Siddaramaiah said that the report has already been received and would be discussed in the Cabinet itself before a decision is taken.
'I Will Not Resign Under Any Circumstances', K'taka CM Siddaramaiah Declares
"I do not fear either the BJP or the JD (S)," he underlined.
'Congress Engages in State Plundering Through Deceit', Haryana CM Nayab
Congress does the politics of 'jhooth and loot' and the people of Haryana have understood this. They have made up their minds to bring back the BJP in Haryana for a third time,'' Saini said while talking to reporters on the voting day.
'India is Already a Hindu Nation; It Needs to Become More Advanced, Capable, and Strong', RSS Chief
Bhagwat went to the ancient 'Piyare Ramji Ka Mandir' located on Mangrol Road of Baran city on Friday morning for the darshan of the deity. Very soon after offering prayers here, he got detailed information regarding the history of the temple three centuries old.
'I Have Always Opposed Violence', Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Addressing the congregation in his Friday sermon at the Jamia Masjid in the Nowhatta area of Srinagar after returning from a four-week absence, the Mirwaiz stated he had always opposed arms and violence. He clarified that though the Hurriyat did not oppose elections, they rejected the thinking that this would solve the long-standing Kashmir issue.
Outgoing CM Saini Aims for Hat-Trick; Hooda Optimistic About Making a Comeback
Nevertheless, Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Hooda is just as self-assured about ousting the 10-year government mainly due to "existing resentment" among farmers, government employees, unemployed youth, and wrestlers—all important vote banks.
'Indian era' is here despite huge global uncertainty, Says PM Modi
These are important areas in terms of energy security for the global economy, the Prime Minister said addressing the gathering, adding that geo-political conditions notwithstanding, the Indian economy is undergoing a great transformation at present with strong fundamentals. Urging the business community to engage in accepting digital payments, PM Modi reminded them that India is the world's fastest-growing major economy and is today the fifth largest economy in terms of GDP. "We are number one in the world in terms of global fintech adoption rates, number one in smartphone data consumption, and the second largest internet user base globally," PM Modi said on Sunday.
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