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UP CEO probes bizarre voter list names, says action will be taken over forged slips
Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer has acknowledged unusual names appearing in the state's voter list. Issues arose during the recent MLC elections, prompting scrutiny over the reasons behind these bizarre entries. Allegations of caste discrimination emerged, particularly from Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh. In response, the CEO clarified that the names do not reflect any caste bias.
Congress launches scathing attack on BJP over Puri-Epstein photo
Congress has launched a strong attack on the Indian government regarding an alleged photograph of Union minister Hardeep Puri with Jeffrey Epstein. Leaders from Congress claim that Puri's connections with Epstein demonstrate the government's negligence. They assert that Puri's past statements about his interactions with Epstein are misleading. The party demands accountability and an investigation into Puri's associations with the convicted sex offender.
Ankita Bhandari's parents, Congress leaders detained during India Gate protest
Delhi Police detained several opposition leaders and Ankita Bhandari's parents during a protest at India Gate. Congress leaders criticized the police action as an attack on democratic freedoms and justice. The protestors demanded the cancellation of Dushyant Gautam's recent appointment as Sikkim Governor. Family members of Ankita Bhandari expressed their discontent over political appointments amidst ongoing investigations. The situation reflects ongoing tensions surrounding the quest for justice in Ankita's case.
Rahul Gandhi slams EC over TMC name, symbol ban, says ‘vote chori, govt chori, now party chori’
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Election Commission's decision to bar rival Trinamool Congress factions from using the party name and symbol in West Bengal bypolls, alleging a pattern of BJP and EC collusion to split parties and snatch symbols. He stated this undermines democratic decline, comparing it to vote and government theft. The Congress condemned the EC's move as an abdication of responsibility, calling it a "birthday gift" to PM Modi.
UP assembly speaker draws ire for leaving dais during National Anthem at Unnao event
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has sparked outrage after footage emerged of him leaving the dais during the National Anthem. Opposition leaders have called for his apology, questioning his respect for national sentiments. In his defense, Mahana clarified that the anthem was not played at the location where he received his guard of honor. This incident unfolded during a principals' council event on Saturday.
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"Those who can't respect women, can they work for our welfare?" Kangana Ranaut attacks Congress in Mandi
Ranaut criticizes Congress, praises Modi at Mandi rally. Slams derogatory remarks, calls out disrespect towards women. ECI issues notice over controversy. Himachal Pradesh voting on June 1.
BJP demands action against Supriya Shrinate over "disgusting comment" on Kangana Ranaut; Congress leader clarifies
Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Shehzad Poonawalla and Amit Malviya on Monday slammed Supriya Shrinate over a "disgusting comment" about actor Kangana Ranaut from her account - which she later said had not made - and demanded that the Congress leader should be immediately sacked
Congress appoints Supriya Shrinate as new social media head
The Congress during the Udaipur 'Chintan Shivir' had decided to strengthen its communications wing to help improve its connect with people. The communications department will have the social media and digital platforms under its ambit, as well as communication wings of the party across all states to ensure better coordination.
It is time to be bullish on India, leverage on reforms: Anand Mahindra, Mahindra Group
In the next few months, we are going to see a strong revival in consumption, says Mahindra.
The time of India has come and nobody can stop it: Sajjan Jindal, JSW Group
In the last five years, we have not seen any real big bad news, says chairman of JSW Group.
India needs to have a decisive government that is also inclusive: Sanjiv Bajaj
This year the focus is again on what is called the fourth industrial revolution, says Bajaj.
Economy growing at 7.5-8% will create jobs on its own: Jaitley
Jobs will be created and continue to remain created both in formal and informal sectors, says FM.
Profit taking, Asian selloff and confusion over grandfathering led Friday's market fall: FM
"Let us not forget that there was a crash going on in global markets, which emanated from all Asian markets."
GST an elephant in the room; expect higher collections on rising tax base: FM
Lower receipts from the spectrum auction and lower-than-expected dividends from CPSEs and the RBI were some of the reasons why India may fail to meet fiscal deficit target for FY18, says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
No need for Uma Bharti to resign in the light of criminal conspiracy charges, says Venkaiah Naidu
Venkaiah Naidu said no minister will resign because of the new chargesheet and BJP is committed to Ram Mandir.
Rupee is market determined, why should government interfere, asks Nirmala Sitharaman
The minister says that overpriced rupee will not help exporters but that is something which needs to be watched carefully.
Rupee fluctuation: India unlike China not just dependent on exports, says Nirmala Sitharaman
You cannot ignore rupee fluctuation and today the exporters are fairly keeping their antennas alert on it. So, I do not want to over play on the currency woes only.
Additional few lakh crore can only add to economic growth: Piyush Goyal
“RBI was leading on the front, the RBI board took the final decision on the timing and what needs to be done and to my mind, it was very critical for the success of this entire action that it be kept within the close confines of a small group.”
Maybe what I did with NPAs made me a lot of enemies: Raghuram Rajan
“The problem with forbearance is that it always looks like a good thing to do until it stops working” says the outgoing governor of Reserve Bank of India.
Rupee is fairly valued; it’s often used as a scapegoat for other issues: Raghuram Rajan
Rajan said that if rupee was overvalued we would not make any headway in export, but we are able to export significant amount.
I have never been an inflation nutter, opted for medium term inflation forecast targeting: Raghuram Rajan
A committee determined policy takes pressure off the Governor but if one has enough credibility within the RBI, one can still drive policy
Theoretically GST can be introduced by October: Arun Jaitley, Finance Minister
I India is to continue to be a global leader, at least in growth rates, the pace and desire of reforms is essential and in passing GST, India exhibites that
Want India to increasingly become a pensioned and an insured society: Arun Jaitley
"With every step we are moving in the right direction. We are maintaining reasonable growth levels"
Fed has enough reasons to hike rates: Lawrence Summers, former US treasury secretary
"We have seen strong growth in US jobs and the Fed feels the evidence is fairly clear that we are going to get back to 2% inflation."
Budget 2015 needs to give a free hand to private sector: Jagdish Bhagwati
"Involving the private sector closely is a step in the right direction. They compete in international markets, and they compete well," says Bhagwati.
Need to get results out of government action: Chanda Kochhar, ICICI Bank
Looking at the signals we have, I expect policy rate should fall further around 75 basis points. A lot would depend on how the inflation moves, Kochhar said.
See substantial scope for reducing government expenditure: Bimal Jalan
We can take measures which can increase the import of essential products, for which there is demand and gold is one of them, said Bimal Jalan.
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