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Former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik Passes Away at 79

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New Delhi: Satya Pal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir and a prominent figure in Indian politics for over five decades, passed away…

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Guruji No More: Jharkhand Icon Shibu Soren Dies at 81, State Plunges into Mourning

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Shibu Soren, known as “Dishom Guru,” died at 81 due to illness. He founded the JMM, was a three-time Jharkhand CM, and served in the Lok Sabha. His death triggered condolences from many leaders and a three-day state mourning in Jharkhand.

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Kalyan Banerjee Resigns as TMC Chief Whip in Lok Sabha Amid Internal Discord

By Khushboo Kumari August 4, 2025 advocate altercation Arrest bottle throwing Chief Whip clashes controversies criticism election commission elevation objection four-time MP impulsive action inappropriate language internal cohesion internal discord internal factionalism internal rift intra-party conflict jyotiraditya scindia Kalyan Banerjee KIRTI AZAD lack of coordination lady killer remark leadership concerns lok sabha lying accusation Mahua Moitra MAMATA BANERJEE memorandum offended MPs outbursts party MPs political crisis press conference procedural disagreement public image rebuttal removal demand resignation Saugata Roy security personnel Serampore sexist remarks state elections tears TGMC TMC uncivilised behaviour unfit Waqf Bill hearings women MPs

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee (AITMC) stepped down as the party’s Chief Whip today, following a virtual meeting chaired by Mamata Banerjee, amid…

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Could Modi possibly decide to move up as the new vice-president?

By David Devadas July 22, 2025 AMIT SHAH BJP Cabinet Chairman Defence Minister Deputy Chairman electoral college farm laws Hamid Ansari Harivansh Narayan Singh Home mInister Home minister amit shah JAMMU AND KASHMIR janata dal united Jat vote lok sabha Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Manoj Sinha Margdarshak Mandal Mohan Bhagwat mps Murli Manohar Joshi NDA bloc President Draupadi Murmu Prime Minister Modi Rajya Sabha regional satraps RSS state legislative assemblies Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari TRIBAL UN secretary-general UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath VENKAIAH NAIDU Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Women Yogi Adityanath

NEW DELHI: First, there was a series of pow-wows between Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Several social…

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The Price of Pretence: Pahalgam and Beyond

By TNI Team June 22, 2025 1972 2025 Accountability all-party consultation AMIT SHAH April 22 Armed forces Article 370 Asian Development Bank Bangladesh bilateral issue BJP ceasefire agreement Chenab Bridge Chief Ministers China civilians constitutional right demonization diaspora diplomatic clout diplomatic influence environmental sensitivities ethnic violence federal democracy foreign interference Foreign Policy Foreign Secretary Gagangir global standing gulmarg IMF Indian National Congress Indian public intelligence failure JAMMU AND KASHMIR justice KASHMIR law and order LG Administration lok sabha Maldives manipur MANMOHAN SINGH media reports MHA military-to-military dialogue mistrust narendra modi national interest National Security nda Nepal normalcy nuclear powers Omar Abdullah Operation Sindoor Pahalgam Attack Pakistan Parliament partisan governance pathankot perception pm modi posture PR campaign president trump Pulwama rahul gandhi retaliatory strike Russia S jaishankar Security Simla Accord socio-cultural sensitivities Sri Lanka taxpayer money terrorist network tourism Tourists trade threats tragedy transparency Union Ministry of Home Affairs United States uri UT of J&K Vikram Misri vilification world bank

Governments desperate to save face often declare “normalcy” before it exists. But no decree, no press release, and no tourism ad can overwrite reality. Kashmir…

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What might lurk behind the caste census move? Nitish? Rahul? US?

By David Devadas May 1, 2025 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections]backward castes BIHAR ELECTIONS BJP caste census caste enumeration Chandrababu Naidu Coalition politics Congress de-escalation electoral strategy extremism government survival Indo-Pak tensions international pressure ISRAEL jaishankar Leader of the Opposition Left lok sabha Madhubani Marco Rubio modi government Modi strategy nitish kumar Pahalgam Attack Pahalgam bloodbath Pakistan political alliance Political Speculation political stability Prime Minister Modi public anger rahul gandhi Rahul Gandhi campaign Rahul gandhi US visit Regional Politics RJD Samata Party subcontinental geopolitics support withdrawal Telugu Desam Party treasury benches US US state department

A range of BJP leaders have welcomed the announcement that the government has decided to include caste enumeration in the census, which is to take…

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Naveen Jindal Advocates for Food Testing Lab in Kurukshetra; Govt Assures Consideration

By Atul Krishan April 5, 2025 Central government chirag paswan Consumer Protection Food Labeling Food Quality Monitoring food safety Food Testing Lab FSSAI Haryana News Kurukshetra lok sabha naveen jindal One District One Lab Public Health Ultra-Refined Oils

Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal urged the Centre to set up a Food Testing Lab in his constituency under the “One District, One Lab” scheme. Union Minister Chirag Paswan assured that the proposal will be considered.

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Amit Shah Slams Opposition for ‘Fear-Mongering’ Among Muslims

By TNI Team April 4, 2025 abrogation administration amendments AMIT SHAH Article 370 CAA citizenship communal tensions Congress party corruption decision-making development district collector falsehoods Fear-Mongering Governance Government KASHMIR legislative decisions lok sabha minority rights misleading mismanagement modi government Mosques Muslim organizations Muslims narendra modi New Delhi objections Omar Abdullah Opposition Opposition parties Parliament properties Public Reaction Ram Janmabhoomi temple religious activities rivers of blood terrorism tourism transparency triple talaq Union Home minister unrest vote bank Waqf (Amendment) Bill Waqf Boards Waqf councils

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his address in Parliament, accused the opposition of misleading Muslims by spreading falsehoods about key legislative decisions…

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Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi Slams Waqf Bill, Alleges Govt Distraction Tactics

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NEW DELHI: Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Imran Pratapgarhi has voiced strong opposition to the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, alleging that the government…

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PM Modi Hails Waqf Amendment Bill as ‘Watershed Moment’ for Social Justice; Opposition Criticizes Move”

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New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill early Friday after a marathon 13-hour debate, marking its approval by both Houses of Parliament.…

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Govt Expands Pension, Job Benefits for Ex-Servicemen Under OROP

By Khushboo Kumari March 28, 2025 Agnipath Scheme Atmanirbhar Bharat Central Public Sector Undertakings CPSUs Dependents of Killed Soldiers Devesh Shakya Disabled Ex-Servicemen discipline employment Ex-gratia ex-servicemen financial benefits Financial Security Government jobs Govt Expands Pension Gratuity Group ‘C’ Positions Group ‘D’ Positions growth haryana Indian Army Job Benefits Job Reservations Leadership Liberalized Family Pension lok sabha maharashtra National Security Officer Selection one rank one pension OROP pension scheme Private Enterprises PSUs public sector banks Public Sector Undertakings punjab RAJASTHAN Raksha Rajya Mantri Re-settlement Programs Regimental Centres Regular Cadre Recruitment Sanjay Seth self-reliance Short Service Commission skill development Special Family Pension State-wise Distribution Technical Expertise Uttar Pradesh Veteran Workforce Wards of Battle Casualties Widows of Defence Personnel women reservation

NEW DELHI: The government has reinforced pension benefits under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme and expanded job opportunities for ex-servicemen in PSUs, government…

Hanuman Beniwal urges mining leases for farmers and rural residents, advocating for inclusive policies to empower local communities.

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Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal demands mining leases for farmers in Lok Sabha

By Aman Kumar Himanshu March 12, 2025 farmers' rights Hanuman Beniwal lok sabha Member of Parliament mining leases Policy Reforms RAJASTHAN Rashtriya Loktantrik Party RLP rural empowerment

Hanuman Beniwal, RLP leader, calls for policy reforms to grant mining leases to farmers and villagers, aiming to curb unemployment, reduce migration, and boost rural livelihoods.

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Former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik Passes Away at 79

Guruji No More: Jharkhand Icon Shibu Soren Dies at 81, State Plunges into Mourning

Kalyan Banerjee Resigns as TMC Chief Whip in Lok Sabha Amid Internal Discord

Could Modi possibly decide to move up as the new vice-president?

The Price of Pretence: Pahalgam and Beyond

What might lurk behind the caste census move? Nitish? Rahul? US?

Naveen Jindal Advocates for Food Testing Lab in Kurukshetra; Govt Assures Consideration

Amit Shah Slams Opposition for ‘Fear-Mongering’ Among Muslims

Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi Slams Waqf Bill, Alleges Govt Distraction Tactics

Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal demands mining leases for farmers in Lok Sabha

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