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Sharad Pawar steps down as NCP President, says 'it's time for a new generation to guide the party'

Sharad Pawar steps down as NCP President, says 'it's time for a new generation to guide the party'

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Sharad Pawar said that he has three years left of Rajya Sabha membership, during which he wants to focus on issues related to Maharashtra and India

#Here2Help: Online resources and numbers for Mumbai

#Here2Help: Online resources and numbers for Mumbai

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Important numbers/online resources from Mumbai.

Karnataka Elections 2023 Updates: BJP manifesto for Karnataka 'development-centric', says PM Modi

Karnataka Elections 2023 Updates: BJP manifesto for Karnataka 'development-centric', says PM Modi

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Karnataka Elections 2023: In Bengaluru, BJP President J P Nadda unveiled the party's platform, dubbed 'BJP Praja Pranalike', promising to create a developed and wealthy Karnataka if the party is elected to power

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's son calls PM Modi 'nalayak'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's son calls PM Modi 'nalayak'

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Priyank is seeking re-election from Chittapur in Kalaburagi district in the May 10 Assembly polls

Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP releases poll manifesto, promises Uniform Civil Code and NRC

Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP releases poll manifesto, promises Uniform Civil Code and NRC

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The party has also promised to improve the “ease of living” of apartment dwellers in Bengaluru by constituting the Karnataka Residents’ Welfare Consultative Committee to reform the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972 and to modernise the grievance redressal mechanism

Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP President JP Nadda to release election manifesto today

Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP President JP Nadda to release election manifesto today

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The manifesto will be centred around welfare measures for the youth, infrastructure development and women empowerment

Mann Ki Baat: Denmark ambassador praises PM Modi for "connection with people"

Mann Ki Baat: Denmark ambassador praises PM Modi for "connection with people"

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A nation cannot develop without engaging with its citizens, according to Denmark's envoy, and Mann Ki Baat is the best step in that direction

EAM Jaishankar joins Indian diaspora in US during PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'

EAM Jaishankar joins Indian diaspora in US during PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'

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External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday joined the Indian diaspora in New Jersey, US to listen to the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'

Japan PM Kishida to visit South Korea amid tension with North Korea, China

Japan PM Kishida to visit South Korea amid tension with North Korea, China

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A Japanese government official and another official from a Group of Seven government said the meeting was expected before Kishida hosts a G7 summit from May 19

Karnataka Elections 2023: 'PM not just a person but an institution', Rajnath Singh on Kharge's 'poisonous snake' remark

Karnataka Elections 2023: 'PM not just a person but an institution', Rajnath Singh on Kharge's 'poisonous snake' remark

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge later clarified that what he wanted to say is BJP's ideology is as dangerous as a snake and didn't mean to make a personal attack against PM Modi

US warns China, calls for end to "provocative and unsafe" acts in South China Sea

US warns China, calls for end to "provocative and unsafe" acts in South China Sea

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Ramping up rhetoric two days ahead of a visit by Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos Jr to the White House, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said on Saturday that the incident was a reminder of China's "harassment and intimidation" of Philippine vessels in the contested maritime region

Mafias who demanded 'goonda tax' earlier now begging for their lives in UP

Mafias who demanded 'goonda tax' earlier now begging for their lives in UP

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Yogi Adityanath asserted that security was now guaranteed in the state. "Earlier, the mafia used to demand goonda tax, but today, they are begging for their lives," he said

Congress owns 'corruption kaal' while BJP owns 'amrit kaal', says PM Modi in poll-bound Karnataka

Congress owns 'corruption kaal' while BJP owns 'amrit kaal', says PM Modi in poll-bound Karnataka

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Addressing a poll rally in Belagavi, the PM accused Congress of abusing him "as he has shut all its sources of corruption"

Karnataka Polls 2023: Congress is 'full of negativity' that harbours 'hate' for farmers, says PM Modi in Bidar

Karnataka Polls 2023: Congress is 'full of negativity' that harbours 'hate' for farmers, says PM Modi in Bidar

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Citing the examples of Congress-ruled states like Rajasthan and Chattisgarh, Modi said that the party has failed to waive off loans for farmers and has therefore not worked up to their promises

Karnataka Elections 2023: PM Modi to hold mega roadshow, 3 back-to-back public meetings today

Karnataka Elections 2023: PM Modi to hold mega roadshow, 3 back-to-back public meetings today

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Karnataka Assembly Elections: PM Modi will be addressing 19 public rallies in different districts besides participating in four roadshows till May 7 as part of the campaign for the elections scheduled to be held on May 10

Karnataka Elections 2023: Amit Shah hits out at Congress, says its win would take state in 'reverse gear'

Karnataka Elections 2023: Amit Shah hits out at Congress, says its win would take state in 'reverse gear'

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Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Amit Shah addressed a rally in Shirahatti where he said each vote to the BJP will go to protecting the state from the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI)

PM Modi to visit poll bound Karnataka on 2-day visit; Congress attacks BJP over 'Vish Kanya Sonia Gandhi' row

PM Modi to visit poll bound Karnataka on 2-day visit; Congress attacks BJP over 'Vish Kanya Sonia Gandhi' row

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The Congress attacked the BJP on Friday, asking that its leader, Basangouda Patil Yatnal, be expelled for referring to Sonia Gandhi as a 'vishkanya'

Karnataka Election 2023: Congress reacts sharply, says BJP 'stooped to the lowest'

Karnataka Election 2023: Congress reacts sharply, says BJP 'stooped to the lowest'

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Karnataka Election 2023: After a BJP MLA called former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, a 'Vish Kanya' (venomous girl), Congress lashed out at the party, saying that the BJP has 'stooped to the lowest'

Karnataka Assembly Election LIVE Updates: 'Will express special regret,' says Cong chief Kharge after his remark on PM

Karnataka Assembly Election LIVE Updates: 'Will express special regret,' says Cong chief Kharge after his remark on PM

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Karnataka Election 2023: "It wasn't meant for PM Modi, what I meant was BJP's ideology is 'like a snake'. I never said this personally for PM Modi, what I said was their ideology is like a snake and if you try to touch it, your death is certain," Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said

Delhi Liquor Scam: Court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till May 12

Delhi Liquor Scam: Court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till May 12

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The CBI informed the court that even though the probe in the case is on, the investigation against Sisodia is complete. Court has directed CBI to provide a copy of the charge sheet to Sisodia

'If you lick it, you’re dead...': Congress chief Kharge calls PM Modi 'poisonous snake', then eats words

'If you lick it, you’re dead...': Congress chief Kharge calls PM Modi 'poisonous snake', then eats words

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"PM Modi is like a 'poisonous snake', you might think it’s poison or not. If you lick it, you are dead," Kharge said during a rally

Winning Formula: BJP’s approach in Karnataka is to transfer leadership to ‘young team’, says PM Modi

Winning Formula: BJP’s approach in Karnataka is to transfer leadership to ‘young team’, says PM Modi

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For the fight on 224-seat Karnataka assembly, BJP is fielding over 50 new faces

Karnataka Election 2023: Complaint against Amit Shah for his 'riots if Congress comes to power' remark

Karnataka Election 2023: Complaint against Amit Shah for his 'riots if Congress comes to power' remark

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"Home Minister Amit Shah is obligated to uphold the law. Sadly, he himself is violating the law committing serious offences under the IPC and Representation of People’s Act by making false and misleading statements against the Congress and creating division and enmity," a Congress leader said

Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE Updates: Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in Hiriyur, urges people to vote for Congress

Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE Updates: Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in Hiriyur, urges people to vote for Congress

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Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticised Congress for enacting a 4 per cent religiously-based reservation in Karnataka during its previous tenure, claiming it was done just to satisfy Muslims

BJP, Congress lambast Arvind Kejriwal for Rs 45 crore renovation on residence

BJP, Congress lambast Arvind Kejriwal for Rs 45 crore renovation on residence

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While BJP stated that such a big sum was a pointer to the ideological "renovation" of the AAP founder who claimed to promote honesty and simplicity when he entered politics, the Congress party raised questions on Arvind Kejriwal's right to remain in his position

Karnataka Election 2023: 'We banned PFI but Siddarahmaiah released them all', says Amit Shah

Karnataka Election 2023: 'We banned PFI but Siddarahmaiah released them all', says Amit Shah

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, general secretary of the Congress, said on Tuesday that the state of Karnataka had been 'looted' of Rs 1.5 lakh crore due to the BJP government's allegedly widespread corruption

Expelled after accusing Srinivas BV of harassment, ex-IYC Assam chief dares Congress to conduct internal inquiry

Expelled after accusing Srinivas BV of harassment, ex-IYC Assam chief dares Congress to conduct internal inquiry

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Former IYC Assam President Angkita Dutta said if Congress investigates, it will find that many working women have been dropped from the party's youth wing because of Srinivas BV

China's defence minister General Li Shangfu to visit India for SCO summit

China's defence minister General Li Shangfu to visit India for SCO summit

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The defence ministry of China said in a statement that Li Shangfu will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting to be held in India from April 27-28

'Had Tejashwi Yadav not been Lalu's son, wouldn't have got job in India': Prashant Kishor lampoons anti-BJP effort

'Had Tejashwi Yadav not been Lalu's son, wouldn't have got job in India': Prashant Kishor lampoons anti-BJP effort

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Prashant Kishor's comments came after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Tejashwi Yadav met on Monday to forge Opposition unity against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming elections

Karnataka Elections 2023: Hijab not a major issue in coastal region poll campaign

Karnataka Elections 2023: Hijab not a major issue in coastal region poll campaign

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Last year, the BJP-led government in Karnataka, in an order, banned wearing of hijab inside campuses after the controversy broke out, saying 'any clothing that would disturb equality, integrity and public law and order' will not be allowed