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Sanjay Nirupam vows 'strong action' against Kunal Kamra after his remarks

Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel has also filed an FIR against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his comments on Shinde

4% quota for minority contractors to protect backward classes: K'taka dy CM

The Karnataka state cabinet approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act, which aims to provide 4 per cent reservation in tenders to Minority contractors

100K shakhas, 10 million volunteers: RSS sets goal for centenary year

The organisation resolves to promote goodwill meetings, address inter-caste conflicts, and focus on women's empowerment. Archis Mohan reports

Sikkim's Rs 50 tourism toll sparks debate over cost, sustainability

State argues the "entry fee" for travellers will boost infrastructure and instil ownership of sustainable tourism, but critics call it unjust and a burden on the sector. ADITI PHADNIS weighs in

Southern states reject population formula, seek GDP-based representation

Stalin said Tamil Nadu, which had effectively controlled its population through social welfare programmes, could lose at least eight LS seats if the current population-based formula were implemented

UP BJP issues showcause notice to MLA Nand Kishore Gurjar over remarks

Gurjar attended the press conference in a torn kurta claiming that the police had torn my clothes. He alleged that the chief secretary was controlling Maharaj Ji

Rajeev Chandrasekhar likely to become Kerala BJP president unopposed

He served as Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka for three terms and as the BJP's national spokesperson. He is the vice-chairman of the NDA's Kerala unit

Religion-based reservation unconstitutional, goes against Ambedkar: RSS

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday asserted that the Constitution does not allow religion-based quota

INDIA must appear to be 'bloc', not un-bloc itself in public domain: Sibal

Sibal said INDIA parties need to have a cohesive policy, ideological framework and a programme for the future

Waqf Bill assault on Constitution, BJP damaging social harmony: Congress

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is deeply flawed

Only PM, HM's words matter, not Annamalai, says Shivakumar on delimitation

Karnataka Congress chief also took a jibe at Annamalai, saying he was being loyal to the party and not to Tamil Nadu

Aaditya Thackeray demands probe into road concretisation in Mumbai

In a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Thackeray said MLAs of several parties raised the issue of the poor quality of the concretization work in the state assembly this week

DMK-backed JAC tells Centre to extend delimitation freeze by 25 more years

The DMK described the meeting as a "historic first," in the annals of independent India, involving 7 states including Tamil Nadu and 14 political parties

Disha Salian case: Rane seeks Aaditya's arrest, says Uddhav called twice

BJP leader Narayan Rane on Saturday claimed the then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray had called him twice and "requested" not to drag his son Aaditya Thackeray in the Disha Salian death case.

Federal democracy under threat due to delimitation: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar termed the delimitation exercise a political assault on southern states for controlling population growth, improving literacy and empowering women

Congress alleges ₹304.24 cr scam in Goa, calls BJP 'cabal of Mini-Adanis'

Congress leader Pawan Khera also slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's anti-corruption stance, stating that his government in Goa contradicts his claims of fighting corruption

Parvesh Verma inspects drainage projects in Delhi, launches new helpline

Verma, in a post on X, said that during his first departmental meeting, senior officials struggled to recall the existing 10-digit helpline number

'North will make us secondary citizens': Revanth Reddy on delimitation row

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin held a meeting on delimitation in Chennai on Saturday, opposing a population-based approach; next meeting to take place in Hyderabad

Will fight until delimitation is conducted fairly: Stalin at first JAC meet

The JAC expressed deep concern over the lack of transparency and clarity in the impending delimitation exercise without any consultation with various stakeholders

Kerala Governor warns against politicisation of educational institutions

Arlekar said he saw a banner which said 'We need a Chancellor and not a Savarkar' and asked, "I don't know what thinking is this? What sort of thinking is this? Was Savarkar an enemy of this country"