Rahul Gandhi insulted Bihar, people will respond appropriately: BJP’s Rohan Gupta

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Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Rohan Gupta launched a scathing verbal attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Gupta said that Tejashwi Yadav must have been deeply disappointed when Rahul Gandhi was asked whether he would accept Tejashwi as the Chief Minister of Bihar. Rahul Gandhi’s evasive response, according to Gupta, indicates that there is a “game” being played with Tejashwi, and he has become a victi…

All-party meeting at Bengal CEO's office over booth rearrangement; Trinamool unhappy with outcome

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Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) An all-party meeting at the office of West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) was held on Friday to discuss election preparations and increasing the number of booths in the state through voter reshuffle. The state-led Trinamool Congress and opposition parties attended the meeting and made their stand clear on such issues.However, no discussion was held on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.In view of the change in the voting pattern, the…

India, Japan join hands in push for critical minerals

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New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy said on Friday that India and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation on mineral resources that includes efforts to establish and diversify critical minerals supply chains, which is essential not only to achieve our energy security, national security and food security objectives but also achieve the net zero emission goals.The minister said that the Ministry of Mines and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (MET…

India’s GDP growing at a robust pace despite global uncertainties: Economist

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Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Despite global uncertainties and tariff concerns, the Indian economy is growing at a robust pace and the latest GDP growth figures are a shining example of that, an economist said on Friday.India’s GDP growth accelerated to a robust 7.8 per cent in the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year compared to the growth of 6.5 per cent during same quarter of FY 2024-25, official figures released by the Ministry of Statistics showed.“Comparing it to the last q…

‘Urban Naxal mindset’: BJP slams Mahua Moitra, Rahul Gandhi over controversial remarks

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New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP from West Bengal, Mahua Moitra, is once again in the spotlight for her controversial remarks. Her latest statement has triggered political uproar, prompting a sharp attack from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on both TMC and the Congress.When questioned by journalists in Nadia district about the issue of illegal infiltration, Moitra on Friday made objectionable comments against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.BJP national spokesperson Pradeep B…

Owaisi disapproves use of abusive language against PM Modi

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Hyderabad, Aug 29 (IANS) AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday disapproved the abusive language allegedly used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother.Reacting to a viral video of the abusive language used by a man during the INDIA bloc’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar’s Darbhanga, the Hyderabad MP termed it inappropriate and called for maintaining decency in the political discourse.Owaisi said that decent words should be used while criticising anyone. Emphasising the imp…

Was Rahul, Tejashwi present there: Manoj Jha questions BJP amid PM Modi abuse row

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Gopalganj (Bihar), Aug 29 (IANS) Amid the growing controversy over a viral video allegedly showing Congress workers using derogatory language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a public dais, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Friday questioned the BJP’s narrative, asking whether any senior INDIA bloc leaders were even present on the stage at the time of the incident. Speaking to IANS, Jha said, “Violence, indecency, and anarchy have no place in democracy. This so-called incident is now being …

Telangana CM for introducing facial recognition in schools, colleges

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Hyderabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday directed the Education Department to introduce facial recognition for students, teaching staff and other professionals in all schools and colleges. Facial recognition will improve attendance and remove shortcomings in professional educational institutions, the Chief Minister said.At a high-level review of the Education Department at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) here, he called for improving the quali…

CM Sarma showcases BJP’s governance record, vows to defend Assam’s identity

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Guwahati, Aug 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday showcased his government’s achievements and rolled out new welfare measures while launching a sharp political attack on the Congress and its allies at a massive Panchayat Representatives’ Conclave here. Addressing over 21,000 elected panchayat members at Khanapara, Sarma described the BJP’s recent sweep in local body elections as a resounding endorsement of the party’s policies. “Out of 397 panchayat seats, we s…

Oppn-ruled states back rationalisation of GST rates, ease compliance: Karnataka CM

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Bengaluru, Aug 29 (IANS) Commenting on the deliberation by Opposition-ruled states in Delhi regarding Union government’s announcement regarding rationalisation of GST rates, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that “We (Opposition-ruled states) are for rationalisation of GST rates, ease compliance and reducing burden on the people”. He made the statement to the media.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, “Today, representatives from eight Opposition-ruled states met in Delhi to deli…