Patna, June 6 (IANS) In a strong protest against the withdrawal of the Z+ security cover, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday returned all security personnel deployed at their official residence, escalating a political row over the issue. The move drew a sharp reaction from the RJD, which accused the government of engaging in “revenge-driven politics” and attempting to weaken the opposition through administrative measures….
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Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) Amid the backdrop of turmoil within the Trinamool Congress, the party’s Rajya Sabha MP Babul Supriyo on Thursday clarified his position in a post on social media.The singer-turned-politician made it clear that despite the ongoing storm, he stands firmly by Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee. At the same time, he vented his anger against those who, according to him, were once willing to “lick the leader’s sandals” to get their work done but are now breaking the part…
Patna, June 4 (IANS) Amid controversy over the attachment of the Deputy Chief Minister’s house to the Chief Minister’s residence, the Bihar Building Construction Department has withdrawn its earlier notification on Thursday. The government residence at 5 Deshratna Marg, which is dedicated to the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, had temporarily been attached to the Chief Minister’s official residence at 1 Anne Marg.According to the department, the arrangement had been made because repair and…
Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Thursday alleged that party leader and former MLA Balka Suman was imprisoned on fabricated charges solely to divert public attention away from the failures of the Congress government and the multi-crore coal scams unfolding within the public sector Singareni Collieries.Accompanied by some BRS leaders, Rama Rao met Balka Suman in Chanchalguda Jail, where he is currently lodged after being arrested last week f…
Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi, a close associate of Congress Working Committee (CWC) Member and former CM Siddaramaiah, denied Chief Minister ambitions behind his bid for the state Congress Committee chief post. He clarified that he was not positioning himself for the Chief Minister’s race. He made the statement while addressing a press conference in Bengaluru. “I am not someone who was trying to prove myself as a contender for the Chief Minister’s post by …
Prayagraj/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over inadequate forensic infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, observing that shortcomings in DNA analysis facilities are affecting the investigation and prosecution of heinous crimes, including rape and murder cases.Granting bail to an accused in an alleged rape and murder case registered in Etah district, a single-judge Bench of Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal said the court was compelled to enlarge the applicant on …
Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has indicated that ministerial allocations in the state government may be finalised by Thursday evening, while cautioning that media reports on the issue are speculative. Priyank Kharge, son of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, while speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, said no final decision has been made so far regarding the distribution of portfolios.“Ministerial allocations have not been made yet. Media reports are only speculation…
Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the Chief Minister’s chair belongs to the people and that he would dedicate the authority entrusted to him for public service. Addressing a press conference at Vidhana Soudha after formally assuming office and chairing his first Cabinet meeting, Shivakumar said he had accepted the responsibility with a commitment to serving the people of Karnataka, setting aside personal considerations.“Th…
Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday at a grand ceremony held at the Glass House within the Lok Bhavan premises in Bengaluru. Amid loud slogans from supporters, Shivakumar walked to the dais and first paid floral tributes to the portrait of Sri Veera Gangadhara Swamiji, popularly known as Ajjayya, Nonavinakere Ajja, or Veera Gangadhara Ajja. After offering his respects, he proceeded to the podium t…
Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Senior Congress leader G. Parameshwara, who will be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister in the D.K. Shivakumar-led government, on Wednesday acknowledged that he had aspired to become CM but said he fully accepted the party high command’s decision and was happy to serve in his new role.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Parameshwara said he would abide by the party’s decision as a disciplined worker of Congress.”It is true that I wante…