New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday urged political parties not to politicise the issue of examination paper leaks, accusing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of attempting to derive political mileage from students’ concerns while asserting that the government was ready for an extensive discussion on the matter in Parliament. Addressing a press conference on the ongoing protests over the NEET paper leak issue, Nadda described paper leaks as a “serious problem”…
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Thoothukudi, July 22 (IANS) A court in Thoothukudi on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of DMK MLA G.V. Markandeyan, who was arrested for allegedly making defamatory and provocative remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Kovilpatti. The ruling means the Vilathikulam legislator will continue to remain in judicial custody at the Palayamkottai Central Prison.The case was registered by the Thoothukudi District Crime Branch after a complaint alleged that M…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) After multiple adjournments, the Rajya Sabha failed to transact any significant listed business on Wednesday, apart from the laying of a few papers on the table. The Upper House remained paralysed throughout the day amid heated exchanges over the NEET paper leak issue, ultimately leading to adjournment for the day.When the House reassembled at 3 p.m. following repeated breaks, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva emphasised that the prevailing situation in the country was a “rare occa…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was once again thrown into turmoil on Wednesday as the Opposition continued to press for a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saying his exit was necessary for any meaningful and fair discussion to take place in Parliament. The trouble escalated when Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh took up notices submitted under Rule 267.He caut…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India’s Opposition unity has constantly been defined by a paradox of convenience where on the one hand, political parties are desperately trying to project a united front against the ruling NDA while on the other, the foundational fault lines and competing ambitions at the state level continue to expose the fragility of these alliances.The ongoing political demonstrations over NEET paper leaks in the national Capital, largely spearheaded by the Congress, reflect the i…
Thoothukudi, July 22 (IANS) The bail plea of DMK legislator G.V. Markandayan, who was arrested in connection with a defamation case over his alleged remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, is scheduled to come up for hearing before a court in Thoothukudi on Wednesday. Markandeyan, the MLA representing the Vilathikulam Assembly constituency, was arrested by the Thoothukudi District Crime Branch on Tuesday after a case was registered against him for allegedly making defamatory a…
Chennai, July 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Assembly Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday criticised the arrest and brief detention of rapper and activist Arivarasu Kalainesan, popularly known as Therukkural Arivu, during his protest against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), accusing the ruling TVK government of attempting to silence voices opposing the controversial medical entrance examination. Kalainesan staged a protest outside the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai, urging…
Thoothukudi, July 21 (IANS) The political row over the arrest of DMK MLA, G.V. Markandeyan, intensified on Tuesday after his son, Akshay, accused the police of subjecting the legislator to a prolonged interrogation and alleged that he was intimidated during questioning. Addressing reporters, Akshay said the Vilathikulam MLA, who was arrested on Monday in connection with a defamation case over his “we will crush your bones” remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, was questioned for ne…
Chennai, July 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday urged the TVK-led coalition government to ensure that the law is enforced uniformly by taking similar action on complaints previously filed against several DMK leaders for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.The party welcomed the arrest of DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan for his alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.In a statement…
Chennai, July 20 (IANS) The DMK’s Youth Wing entered its 47th year on Monday, marking another milestone in the history of one of the party’s most influential organisational arms.To commemorate the occasion, Youth Wing Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin shared a message on social media, urging party volunteers to prepare for a new phase of political and public engagement.In a post on X, Udhayanidhi reflected on the journey of the Youth Wing, describing it as an organisa…