politics

02 Sep

‘Wanted to target us, but ended up targeting EC’: Congress’ Pawan Khera on BJP’s attack over having 2 voter ID cards

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‘Wanted to target us, but ended up targeting EC’: Congress’ Pawan Khera on BJP’s attack over having 2 voter ID cards BJP leader Amit Malviya took to X to level allegations against Pawan Khera on Tuesday . The Congress spokesperson slammed the ruling party and blamed the poll body for the discrepancy . The fresh exchange of attacks comes amid the Congress' allegation that the BJP has colluded with the poll authority to manipulate elections . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

When Anna University banned American beverages Pepsi, Coca-Cola from its canteen 22 years ago

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When Anna University banned American beverages Pepsi, Coca-Cola from its canteen 22 years ago In the wake of the additional 25% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on India taking effect on August 27, 2025, a private university in Punjab recently ‘banned’ American beverages on its campus. Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP and founder-Chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU), Ashok Kumar Mittal, in a post on X, said: “Today, in direct response to Trump’s 50% tariffs, LPU has banned American beverages on campus, giving a clarion call for Swadeshi 2.0. The message is clear. India will not bow…
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02 Sep

‘Would have been better to be born in UP or Haryana’: Paralympic athletes who earned India medals say they’ll return Arjuna awards over broken promise of Madhya Pradesh govt job

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‘Would have been better to be born in UP or Haryana’: Paralympic athletes who earned India medals say they’ll return Arjuna awards over broken promise of Madhya Pradesh govt job Paralympic athletes from Madhya Pradesh say they plan to return their Arjuna Award . They say they were promised a government job and Rs 1 crore when Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the chief minister . Paracanoe athlete Prachi Yadav won the bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

PM Modi’s visit to Manipur ‘almost confirmed’

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PM Modi’s visit to Manipur ‘almost confirmed’ Minutes of a preparatory meeting for a proposed VVIP visit in September strengthened the possibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tour of Manipur for the first time since the Kuki-Meitei conflict broke out in May 2023 . The official note outlines the proceedings of the meeting on August 30, headed by Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Government working on next phase of India Semicon Mission, DLI scheme: PM Modi

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Government working on next phase of India Semicon Mission, DLI scheme: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Indian economy grew 7.8% in the first quarter, surpassing all expectations despite global uncertainties and challenges driven by economic self-interest . Modi said his government will unleash a new phase of next generation reforms soon . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

LoP Suvendu Adhikari asks West Bengal government to reinstate ‘untainted’ teachers’ jobs

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LoP Suvendu Adhikari asks West Bengal government to reinstate ‘untainted’ teachers’ jobs Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) MLA Suvendu Adhikari wrote to the Chief Secretary of West Bengal Manoj Pant asking the government to reinstate the jobs of the ‘untainted’ teachers . The School Service Commission published an official list of ‘tainted’ candidates on August 30 and 31 . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

China, Russia pledge new global order at Shanghai Cooperation summit

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China, Russia pledge new global order at Shanghai Cooperation summit Chinese President Xi Jinping outlines plans for new development bank and financing options for SCO members . China and Russia presented their vision of a new international order at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit . Beijing offered new financial incentives to countries aligned with the Beijing-led economic and security group . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Putin who lauds ‘unprecedented’ ties in Beijing

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Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Putin who lauds ‘unprecedented’ ties in Beijing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping begin talks in Beijing . Putin addressed Xi as a “dear friend” on Tuesday and lauded Moscow’s deepening ties with Beijing . The two allies have sharp differences with the United States amid disputes over the Ukraine war and tariffs . Putin and Xi attended a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin on Monday . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Trial of Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase

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Trial of Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase Trial of Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase Jair Bolsonaro, who governed Brazil from January 2019 to December 2022, could face decades in jail if found guilty Bolsonaro has always denied any wrongdoing and said the charges were politically motivated. A panel of five Supreme Court judges is expected to reach a verdict by 12 September. He is accused of masterminding an attempt to stay in power after losing his bid for re-election in 2022, which culminated in his supporters breaking into and vandalising government buildings in the capital, Brasília. Read full…
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