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27 Mar

With Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification, the opposition intensifies its criticism of the government

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Three days after Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, was barred from the Lok Sabha, opposition parties intensified their campaign against the ruling party and commemorated a "black day for democracy" on Monday.Gandhi was barred from serving in the House of Representatives on March 24, one day after a Surat court found him guilty of defamation and sentenced him to two years in prison.Opposition Lawmakers disrupted both Houses of Parliament by raising a commotion while wearing all-black attire.

27 Mar

Congress refuses to meet Election Commission team

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Due the ongoing delimitation exercise of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies, Assam Congress was asked to meet the Election Commission (EC) team for their rising question. As, the Election Commission team arrived in Guwahati on Sunday evening to meet all stakeholders regarding the delimitation. But now according to the reports, Assam Congress has refused to meet the team. Bhupen Borah, the president of Assam Pradesh Congress said eleven political parties were allowed a cumulative time of 3 hours to meet the EC team, which means each one of us had hardly more than 15-20 minutes to express our views. Due to…

27 Mar

31st March, Student Day in Assam

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Assam declares 31st March to be observed as ‘Student Day’ in the state. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said from this year onwards year every year ‘student Day’ will be observed. First, ‘Student Day’ celebration will take place in Guwahati, Shankardev Kalakshetra. According to the sources, the day has been marked in honour of Upendra Nath Brahma, a Bodo Social Activist and a prominent students' leader. Brahma was also the former president of the All Bodo Students Union. Along with it, the minister has also announced about scholarship schemes and fee waivers for female students. Also other schemes will be launched during…

26 Mar

Congress’ Satyagraha brazen display of arrogance, insult to Mahatma Gandhi: BJP

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On Sunday, the BJP attacked the Congress for their "Sankalp Satyagraha," claiming that it was an attempt to defend Rahul Gandhi's comments on the "entire backward community" of the nation by protesting the Constitution of the nation and the court's decision against him.In a statement to the media, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi also referred to the Congress agitation as a "insult" to Mahatma Gandhi, claiming that although the Father of the Nation had organised Satyagraha for social causes, the Congress was organising "so-called Satyagraha" for personal purposes.Gandhi's conviction in a defamation case in Gujarat and his "automatic" disqualification as a…

26 Mar

High-level Indian delegation discusses energy cooperation with Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe

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On Sunday, a high-level Indian delegation paid a visit to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the country and gave him an update on the status of priorities designated by both countries for bilateral cooperation in the vital energy sector.The delegation, led by Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry Secretary Pankaj Jain, met President Wickremesinghe, who shared his thoughts on speedy implementation of the effort, according to the Indian High Commission in the country.It said that India will provide Sri Lanka with 500 indoor cooking devices powered by solar energy.

26 Mar

Indian journalist being harassed, intimidated, and physically assaulted by Khalistan demonstrator in Washington DC

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Khalistan supporters were protesting outside the Indian Embassy when a journalist was verbally and physically attacked. The Indian mission responded strongly, stating that such actions highlight the aggressive and anti-social inclinations of these separatists.Lalit K. Jha, the India correspondent, was attacked while reporting a pro-Khalistan demonstration. But, the US Secret Service and the local police saved him in time.The Indian Embassy in this country confirms that a senior Indian journalist from India being harassed, intimidated, and physically assaulted while covering the so-called "Khalistan demonstration" in Washington DC earlier today.

25 Mar

Mumbai: ED arrests 2 for ‘leaking sensitive info’ in PMLA case

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On Saturday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced that it had detained two contractual employees at its Mumbai office as well as a "close associate" of a detained former cooperative bank chairman for allegedly giving "important" inquiry material in exchange for a bribe.The inquiry focuses on Amar Mulchandani, a former chairman of the Seva Vikas Cooperative Bank, who is being investigated for money laundering.Mulchandani and five members of his family were detained by the Maharashtra Police on January 27 for allegedly "obstructing" an ED raid against the former and destroying evidence.

25 Mar

PM inaugurates new Metro line in Bengaluru

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The 13.71 km, Rs 4,249 crore Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapura Metro Line, which has 12 stations, was officially opened here on Friday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The operational East-West Corridor (Purple Line), which runs from Baiyappanahalli to Whitefield Station, is said to be extended to the east by this stretch, according to officials. They added that this will shorten travel time on this route by 40% and ease traffic congestion.

25 Mar

AAP MLA married IPS officer

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At a gurudwara in the Rupnagar district on Saturday, AAP MLA Harjot Singh Bains married IPS officer Jyoti Yadav.According to party sources, the marriage was performed in accordance with Sikh rites at the Bibhor Sahib gurudwara close to Nangal.The couple recently got engaged.

24 Mar

Central Government Employee DA increases by 4%

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Central Employee DA: Agitation continues in the state to demand arrears, Center increases DA more. Another 4 percent DA announced for Central Government Employees. 42% DA for central government employees, up from 38%. Expensive allowance at an increased rate from January 1, the Center informed. Center's differences with the state increased over DA. Apart from central government employees, pensioners will also benefit. State government workers on prolonged hunger strike demanding DA dues. In 57 days, the hunger strike of government workers fell to 43 days.