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Karnataka HC dismisses CBI plea against state''s withdrawal of consent in DA case against Shivakumar
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a CBI petition challenging the Congress government's withdrawal of consent for investigating a disproportionate assets case against Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The court ruled that issues raised should be addressed by the Supreme Court. The case has been referred to the Lokayukta for further investigation.
Mamata defends '...Delhi, Assam too shall burn' remark; calls out 'malicious disinformation campaign'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the controversy regarding her comments on BJP's protests, clarifying her statements as directed towards the opposition party, not students. She accused BJP of a disinformation campaign and linked the Centre to attempts at destabilizing democracy in West Bengal through support for anarchic activities.
Even expecting justice a crime under BJP govt: Rahul Gandhi after girls' bodies found hanging from tree in UP
Rahul Gandhi criticised the Uttar Pradesh government after two Dalit teenage girls were found hanging from a tree in Fatehgarh. He questioned the administration's priorities, pointing out that expecting justice under the BJP was a crime. The incident drew condemnation from other political leaders, who demanded an impartial investigation into the matter.
BJP fires fresh salvo at Congress over Karnataka land allotment row
BJP leader Lahar Singh Siroya, also a Rajya Sabha member, had on Sunday questioned the allocation of Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) land to the trust run by Kharge's family and asked when did they become aerospace entrepreneurs to be eligible for the land. He had also sought to know whether the case was about misuse of power, nepotism and conflict of interest.
Opposition will get buried under load of our govt's welfare schemes: J'Khand CM Hemant Soren
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren criticised the BJP, stating that his government’s extensive welfare schemes would overshadow the opposition in upcoming elections. He highlighted pension distribution and loan waivers as major achievements and accused the BJP of dividing society for political gain. Soren also pledged increased pension amounts and insisted that Jharkhand would continue to fight for its rights.
Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over Kangana Ranaut's remarks, calls it grave insult to farmers of India
Kangana Ranaut had posted a clip of her interview with Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar in which she suggested that a "Bangladesh-like situation" could have erupted in India but for the country's strong leadership. She then alleged that bodies were hanging and rapes were taking place during the farmers' protest against the now-repealed three farm laws.
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Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP over Kangana Ranaut's comment, says 'proof of anti-farmer policy'
In response to Kangana Ranaut's controversial remarks on the farmer protests, Rahul Gandhi claimed the BJP's propaganda machinery disrespects farmers. He mentioned the sacrifice of 700 farmers during the 378-day protest and noted that labeling them as rapists and foreign agents underscores the BJP's anti-farmer stance and intentions.
Plot to Kharge family in aerospace park: MB Patil defends Govt action as BJP MP raises eyebrows
Industries Minister MB Patil defended the State Government's decision to allot a five-acre civic amenity plot to AICC President Mallikarjuna Kharge’s family trust at the aerospace park near Bengaluru's airport. BJP objected, questioning the family's qualifications for an aerospace plot. Patil stated that Kharge's son, an IIT graduate, planned to set up an R&D center, which aligned with KIADB regulations for civic amenity plots. The matter has also been raised with the Governor's office.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan favours caste census
Chirag Paswan, Union minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) president, voiced support for a caste census, joining several Opposition leaders' demand. He highlighted the importance of this data for fair resource distribution and integrating diverse castes. Paswan also confirmed his party's stance and stated they would contest the forthcoming Jharkhand assembly elections.
BJP attempting 'Operation Kamala' to destabilise Karnataka govt, MLAs offered Rs 100 cr: Congress MLA
Congress MLA Ravikumar Gowda accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize the Karnataka government, led by Siddaramaiah, through a scheme dubbed 'Operation Kamala'. He claimed that the BJP is offering Rs 100 crore to entice Congress legislators to defect. Despite these efforts, Gowda asserted that the government remains stable and strong, and no Congress MLA would succumb to the bribes.
BJP govt reverses course on lateral hiring as opposition plays quota card again
The Modi government swiftly cancelled an advertisement for lateral recruitment of mid-tier bureaucrats after facing opposition criticism regarding caste quotas. Initially defending the policy, the BJP reconsidered due to potential electoral impacts. The decision reflects a strategic move aimed at managing political capital amid forthcoming state elections and concerns over reservation rights.
"BJP brought Haryana to the top in unemployment, drug addiction, crime, corruption": Congress MP Deepender Hooda
With the political lashing heating up following the announcement of the dates for the assembly polls in Haryana, Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda said that the BJP had derailed the state from the track of development and "brought Haryana to the top in the country in unemployment, drug addiction, crime, and corruption."
BJP trying to gain political mileage from incident of rape-murder of trainee doctor: Congress MP Tariq Anwar
Tariq Anwar criticized BJP for politicizing the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, calling it exploitative. Concurrently, JP Nadda from BJP labeled the TMC-led West Bengal government as failing its people, describing it as anti-women, anti-youth, and anti-democracy, with CM Mamata Banerjee at the helm.
Kolkata Doctor Rape Case: BJP unleashing 'sinister toolkit' to topple govt, TMC's Gokhale says
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saket Gokhale has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of deploying a "sinister toolkit" in West Bengal aimed at toppling the state government. His accusations were made on Monday through a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he highlighted an organized campaign run by the BJP, trending slogans such as "Mamata Must Resign."
SP, BSP say govt's lateral entry move violates Constitution
The Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party criticized the government's lateral entry initiative into the bureaucracy as a strategy by the BJP to install its ideological allies in high positions. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP chief Mayawati argued that this approach could undermine reservations and violate the Constitution, with Yadav warning of upcoming protests.
Maharashtra govt formally launches 'Ladki Bahin' scheme; CM seeks women's support
The Shiv Sena-BJP-NCP government, facing a tough assembly polls battle against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi in coming months, came up with the "Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin" scheme, months after a debacle in Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.
Digvijaya joins 'Nyay Yatra' in Gujarat, slams BJP govt over Morbi, Rajkot tragedies
Digvijaya Singh accused the BJP government in Gujarat of neglecting safety procedures, resulting in incidents like the Morbi bridge collapse and Rajkot game zone fire. He participated in the 'Nyay Yatra' to seek justice for victims and to question if the poor are getting their rights under BJP governance.
BJP making recruitments in manner keeping SCs, STs, OBCs away from reservation: Congress chief Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP of intentionally undermining reservation policies by conducting recruitments in a way that excludes SC, ST, and OBC communities. He claimed that recent job advertisements for high-level positions in the central government lack provisions for these reserved categories. Kharge criticized the Modi government for allegedly attacking reservation rights and demanded a caste census to ensure social justice.
Congress' Venugopal to head PAC, 4 newly formed panels go to BJP
Senior Congress leader K C Venugopal has been appointed as the head of the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which monitors government expenditure, according to the Lok Sabha Secretariat. The announcement also included the formation of four other parliamentary panels, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituting the Estimates and Public Undertakings committees to be chaired by BJP leaders.
Lok Sabha speaker constitutes six new parliamentary committees for 2024-25
The Lok Sabha speaker named leaders for six new Parliamentary Committees, including Ganesh Singh, Dr. Faggan Singh Kulaste, Baijyant Panda, KC Venugopal, and Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal. These heads will oversee committees such as Welfare of OBCs, SCs and STs, Public Undertakings, Public Accounts, and Estimates, examining government expenditure and performance of public sector undertakings.
Ladki Bahin scheme: Over one crore women in Maharashtra to benefit from new scheme: Fadnavis
Ladki Bahin Scheme: Devendra Fadnavis announced that Maharashtra would launch the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme, offering Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to over one crore eligible women from August 17. The initiative, costing the state Rs 46,000 crore annually, was trialled with some women already receiving Rs 3,000. This scheme aligns with the 'Ladli Behna Yojana' in Madhya Pradesh.
"Our government will empower women," says Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh emphasized the empowerment of women through BJP-led initiatives like the Ladli Behna Yojana. He inaugurated projects worth Rs 344 crore and announced a new medical college for Tikamgarh. Additionally, over Rs 52 crore were transferred to women for LPG subsidies, and more funds were distributed under the Social Security Pension Scheme.
Govt should have nullified SC order on 'creamy layer' via bill: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government for rejecting the Supreme Court's suggestion to exclude the "creamy layer" among Dalits from reservation quotas. He questioned why the Centre did not introduce a bill to overturn the court's decision if it was serious about the issue. Kharge accused the BJP of intending to end reservation policies and announced that Congress would form a consultative committee to address the matter and develop a stance on the Supreme Court's ruling.
BJP-JD(S) 'Mysuru Chalo' march demanding CM's resignation continues on day 7
The seventh day of the 'Mysuru Chalo' protest march began at Srirangapatna in Mandya district, and is scheduled to cover a distance of 10 km. This even as the Congress is hosting a mega "Janandolana" convention at Maharaja's College Grounds in Mysuru today in support of Siddaramaiah and to counter the opposition's allegations and their foot march.
"Opposition while being in power for 70 years misused Waqf property," says BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatan
BJP MP Gulam Ali Khan accused the opposition of misusing Waqf property for 70 years, supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for transparency. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and NCP-SCP MPs criticized the bill, claiming it was unjust for the Muslim community and lacked stakeholder consultation. Opposition awaits further discussion before final judgement.
Congress may speed up probe into ‘scams’ of BJP era to blunt BJP-JDS padayatra
To counter the BJP-JDS padayatra criticizing alleged scandals under Congress rule, the ruling Congress in Karnataka may accelerate investigations into charges against former BJP Chief Ministers. The BJP-JDS are focusing on issues such as alleged illegal allotment of housing plots to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's family and misuse of tribal welfare funds.
Kerala govt should make plan for Eco-sensitive zone: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
The rescue and relief operations in landslide-hit areas of Kerala's Wayanad entered its seventh consecutive day on Monday. As per the State Health Ministry, the death toll stands at 308 as of August 2. The massive landslides hit Chooralmala and Mundakkai in Wayanad on July 30, wreaking mass devastation and causing the causing the loss of lives and property.
JDS-Congress coalition government in Karnataka distorted by BJP's conspiracy: KC Venugopal
K.C. Venugopal, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary, stated that the previous Congress-led coalition government in Karnataka was undermined by a conspiracy orchestrated by the BJP's Central leadership. This assertion was made following a significant meeting with Karnataka Congress leaders on Sunday.
Nazul Land Bill: Why this controversial legislation is causing a political stir in UP with BJP, NDA allies and opposition in conflict
Nazul land is defined as state-owned land often not directly managed as state properties. These lands are prevalent in many cities across Uttar Pradesh, where numerous people have settled after obtaining lease renewals. While the ordinance targets reclaiming land unlawfully occupied by the land mafia, its impact extends to broader populations.
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