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New Parliament Building Inauguration: BJP guns for treason charge to be slapped on RJD over coffin tweet
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New Parliament Building Inauguration: BJP guns for treason charge to be slapped on RJD over coffin tweet

A bunch of opposition parties has boycotted the grand opening ceremony of the new Parliament building

Right Word | Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijayadashami address tells us why Bharat needs to be an unapologetic Hindu Rashtra
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Right Word | Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijayadashami address tells us why Bharat needs to be an unapologetic Hindu Rashtra

This year, the sixth Sarsanghchalak of the RSS, Dr Mohan Bhagwat, has once again outlined the all-inclusive worldview of the RSS that goes beyond the headlines and brings to the fore several significant civilisational issues

'Strongly encourage respect and tolerance for all': UN spokesperson amid row over BJP leaders' Prophet remarks
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'Strongly encourage respect and tolerance for all': UN spokesperson amid row over BJP leaders' Prophet remarks

The spokesperson was responding to a question on the condemnation by several Muslim nations over remarks by BJP's Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal against the Prophet and the Secretary General's response to it

Kanpur violence: Hoardings with pictures of suspects to be put up; nine arrested so far
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Kanpur violence: Hoardings with pictures of suspects to be put up; nine arrested so far

The police would put up these hoardings carrying pictures of key suspects involved in the Kanpur violence at prominent places in and around the affected areas

BSP chief Mayawati slams BJP over UP Cabinet expansion, says move aimed at mobilising caste votes
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BSP chief Mayawati slams BJP over UP Cabinet expansion, says move aimed at mobilising caste votes

Taking to Twitter, the BSP chief cautioned the voters of the poll-bound state about the "dual character" of the Uttar Pradesh government and alleged that the BJP-led government has not taken any concrete steps for the development of the sections.

From putting AGP on back foot to stoking indigenous fears, Citizenship Act is shaping Assam's political dynamics ahead of 2021 polls
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From putting AGP on back foot to stoking indigenous fears, Citizenship Act is shaping Assam's political dynamics ahead of 2021 polls

Given the nature of the protests to the Citizenship Amendment Act, the issue is shaping the political dynamics of the Assam in various ways ahead of the 2021 polls.

Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC are two sides of same coin; both seek to alienate India’s Muslims
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Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC are two sides of same coin; both seek to alienate India’s Muslims

If the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is the graveyard of Indian citizenship, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 is the graveyard of Indian democracy

'Phone battery lasts longer': Twitter users express bewilderment at Ajit Pawar's oscillating act, Devendra Fadnavis' resignation
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'Phone battery lasts longer': Twitter users express bewilderment at Ajit Pawar's oscillating act, Devendra Fadnavis' resignation

In the past few days, Maharashtra's politics witnessed numerous somersaults, beginning with the swearing in of Devendra Fadnavis on 23 November.

Maharashtra government formation: Political imbroglio in state leaves Twitter users shocked, amused; prompts memes on social media
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Maharashtra government formation: Political imbroglio in state leaves Twitter users shocked, amused; prompts memes on social media

Just a few moments after Bharatiya Janata Party's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Maharashtra Chief Minister with Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar as his deputy, Twitter expressed shock over the unforeseen twist in the tale with memes

Tamil Nadu Assembly bypolls on 21 Oct: Congress fields Ruby Manoharan from Nanguneri seat after Sonia Gandhi approves candidature
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Tamil Nadu Assembly bypolls on 21 Oct: Congress fields Ruby Manoharan from Nanguneri seat after Sonia Gandhi approves candidature

Apart from Nanguneri, Vikravandi constituency will also go to polls bypolls in October. The Assembly election for both the two seats — Vikravandi and Nanguneri – are scheduled to be conducted on 21 October. The counting of votes will be on 24 October.

BJP-JD(U) spreading lies, making false promises to people of Bihar, alleges former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi
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BJP-JD(U) spreading lies, making false promises to people of Bihar, alleges former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi

Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader and former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) of spreading lies and making false promises to the people of the state

BJP increased its strength by over 4.55 crore members during recent membership drive, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
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BJP increased its strength by over 4.55 crore members during recent membership drive, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

BJP, during its recent membership drive, has increased its strength by over 4.55 crore members, taking the number of its members to 15.55 crore, said the convenor of BJP membership drive Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Lok Sabha Election 2019: Will take responsibility and quit If Congress is wiped out in Punjab, says Amarinder Singh
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Lok Sabha Election 2019: Will take responsibility and quit If Congress is wiped out in Punjab, says Amarinder Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said that he will accept responsibility and resign if the Congress party does not perform well in the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab

NDA releases list of candidates for all 40 seats in Bihar; Shatrughan Sinha replaced by Ravi Shankar Prasad in Patna Sahib
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NDA releases list of candidates for all 40 seats in Bihar; Shatrughan Sinha replaced by Ravi Shankar Prasad in Patna Sahib

The NDA alliance in Bihar on Saturday released the first list of candidates for 40 constituencies for the Lok Sabha election.

After 11-hr strike, Assamese protesters to launch economic blockade today, close export of petroleum and coal
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After 11-hr strike, Assamese protesters to launch economic blockade today, close export of petroleum and coal

Civil society organisations in Assam have announced indefinite economic blockade from Wednesday restricting movement of commodities from Assam to other parts of India to protest against the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which is likely to be tabled in Rajya Sabha on 9 January

Goa Chief Secretary submits affidavit on Manohar Parrikar's health, calls petition seeking details of CM's ailment 'fishing' enquiry
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Goa Chief Secretary submits affidavit on Manohar Parrikar's health, calls petition seeking details of CM's ailment 'fishing' enquiry

Dubbing a public interest litigation seeking to know the health status of ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar as a "roving and fishing" enquiry, Goa Chief Secretary Dharmendra Sharma on Friday told the Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court that disclosing Parrikar's health records will set a "dangerous precedent"

Telangana Elections 2018 updates: Polling ends in Naxal-hit constituencies; exit polls barred till 5.30 pm
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Telangana Elections 2018 updates: Polling ends in Naxal-hit constituencies; exit polls barred till 5.30 pm

Polling in all constituencies in Telangana has ended. The Election Commission has barred exit polls till 5.30 pm.

Mizoram Assembly Election 2018: Congress announces list of 40 candidates for state polls on 28 November
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Mizoram Assembly Election 2018: Congress announces list of 40 candidates for state polls on 28 November

Mizoram is the only north-eastern state and among the few states in the country currently under the Congress rule.

Pandalam royal family claims Sabarimala belongs to devotees and not TDB, says it will not compromise on customs
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Pandalam royal family claims Sabarimala belongs to devotees and not TDB, says it will not compromise on customs

Speaking to reporters at Pandalam, royal family representative Sasikumar Varma rejected the Kerala governments' contention that the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) was the custodian of Sabarimala temple and said it was "wrong".

National Herald case: Subramanian Swamy defends 'right to tweet' as Congress asks court to ban BJP MP's defamatory statements
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National Herald case: Subramanian Swamy defends 'right to tweet' as Congress asks court to ban BJP MP's defamatory statements

Refuting allegations that he was trying to influence the proceedings in the National Herald case with his tweets, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday told a Delhi court that he does not remember the social media posts cited by the Congress.