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Ajit Jogi-founded party releases fifth list of 27 candidates for second phase of Chhattisgarh polls

JCC (J) releases 5th list of 27 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls. List includes former Mayor Madhu Bai Kinnar, transgender, and ex-Congress leader Gorelal Barman. Party has announced candidates for 60 of 90 seats. BSP-GGP alliance, JCC (J) struggling to remain politically relevant. JCC (J) won 5 seats in 2018 polls,…

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Haryana CM Manohar Lal’s close confidante Nayab Saini takes over as new BJP chief

BJP appoints OBC leader Nayab Saini as Haryana president, replacing Jat leader Om Prakash Dhankar. Move seen as attempt to consolidate non-Jat vote bank ahead of elections. Chief Minister Manohar Lal's confidante Saini has close ties to RSS, was Minister of State Labour and Employment in 2015. Dhankar credited for…

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More women voters in Bastar, but meagre representation

In Chhattisgarh's Bastar, 10.4 lakh women outnumber 9.97 lakh men eligible to vote, yet only one woman candidate each from Congress and BJP are contesting. Despite initiatives to empower women, their representation in electoral politics is low. Women are active socially and politically, but winnability is a factor. With Parliament…

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Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs withholds draft report on Bills replacing criminal laws

Parliamentary panel postpones adoption of draft report on criminal law Bills after Opposition seeks more time to examine it. Panel's draft report accepts several suggestions on Bharatiya Sakshya, 2023, rejects Hindi nomenclature of Bills. Next meeting scheduled for Nov 6, giving members another week to review draft report.

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Will end drug menace, provide 33% job quota for women in Mizoram, says BJP

BJP promises drug-free Mizoram, empowering women & upgrading border checkpoints. Will launch 'Operation Drug-Free Mizoram', constitute anti-drug task force, provide free education & jobs, revamp schools & colleges, introduce sports talent fund & seal borders to combat infiltration.

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Countdown for Narendra Modi has begun, says Ashok Gehlot

CM Gehlot hits out at BJP for ED raids on Congress leaders in Rajasthan. Gehlot says ED is being used as a "political weapon" and the countdown for PM Modi has begun. Chhattisgarh CM Baghel also commented on ED's "prowl" in the country. Congress protests outside ED office, BJP spokesperson…

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Kanimozhi, Annamalai seek Jaishankar’s intervention for release of T.N. fishermen detained at the Maldives

MP K. Kanimozhi and TN BJP president K. Annamalai wrote to Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar to secure release of 12 TN fishermen arrested by Maldivian authorities. Kanimozhi requested Jaishankar to release fishermen and boat at earliest. Annamalai highlighted arrest and requested swift repatriation. He thanked Jaishankar for support…

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Congress announces 45 names in second list with no major surprises

Congress announces second list for Telangana polls; 45 names incl. 8 BCs, 22 Reddys, 3 Kammars, 1 Brahmin, rest SC/STs.

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Rajyotsava spirit dimmed under Centre’s ‘shadow of neglect’, says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Central govt. of neglecting State, denying funds for infrastructure projects & drought relief. He questions why no love for Karnataka & demands recognition, respect & fair share of nation's growth. #AnswerMadiModi.

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BJP leaders accuse Kalyan Zone Police of bias, raise concerns with Maharashtra dy CM Devendra Fadnavis

KALYAN: Once again, an internal dispute has surfaced between the Shiv Sena (Shinde) faction and the BJP, this time at the local level in the twin cities of Kalyan-Dombivli.

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'Concocted story': Rajasthan temple priest rejects Priyanka Gandhi's 'envelope' remark on PM Narendra Modi

JAIPUR: The priest of the Devnarayan temple in Rajasthan's Bhilwara has accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of fabricating a story about an envelope of donation dropped by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, containing only Rs 21.

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Lalu Prasad running Congress, should be sent back to jail, claims BJP-led Opposition

Opposition BJP attacks Lalu Prasad for running Congress in Bihar from jail. RJD, JDU defend him, citing age. BJP says fight is against RJD. Leaders urge court to take suo motu cognisance of Prasad's remarks

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Maratha reservation stir: Jarange Patil casts aspersions on Modi’s intent in granting quota

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil criticizes PM Modi and Maharashtra govt. over reservation issue. He claims PM's silence indicates he no longer needs the poorer sections of the Maratha community. Activists in Maharashtra are intensifying their agitation, with several villages banning entry of politicians and effigy burning. All parties…

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Row over RJD MLA’s statement that Goddess Durga is imaginary

RJD MLA's comment on Goddess Durga triggers controversy in Bihar. Opposition BJP condemns statement, calling it minority appeasement. Union Minister Giriraj Singh says CM Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad testing Hindus' tolerance. Nityanand Rai slams Bihar government, alleging those against Sanatan Dharma have blessings of Nitish and Tejashwi.

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PM Modi, Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath among BJP's 40 star campaigners in M.P.; ex-CM Uma Bharti's name missing

BJP releases list of 40 star campaigners for Madhya Pradesh elections, including PM Modi, Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath, J.P. Nadda, Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Uma Bharti’s name missing

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Cliffhanger in Telangana, India’s youngest State

Telangana heads to polls for its third Assembly election, with the ruling BRS looking for a hat-trick, the Congress dreaming of ruling, and the BJP testing its inroads. 3 lakh voters will decide the fate of 119 constituencies in a single phase poll. BRS banking on CM KCR's charisma, Congress…

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Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy and host of leaders join Congress

Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy joins Congress in presence of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge. Other leaders from BJP like Enugu Ravinder Reddy, Kapilvai Dileep Kumar, Motkupalli Narsimhlu, Akula Lalitha and Nethi Vidyasagar also join.

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BJP will make backward class person as CM if elected to power, says Amit Shah in Telangana

BJP to have backward class Chief Minister if elected in Telangana; KCR's BRS and Congress only interested in dynastic rule. PM Modi has provided funds for toilets, piped water, free foodgrains & 'Kisan Nidhi'. BJP promises industrial corridor, corruption-free governance and free health & education.

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We are the real Janata Dal (S), claims Kerala unit of party

JD(S) Kerala unit claims H D Deve Gowda lost national president post by joining BJP; mulls options to stake claim to being "real JD(S"; UDF criticizes dual positions; unit to remain anti-BJP, non-Congress force.

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'Ration scam': ED arrests Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in money laundering case

KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested West Bengal Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in connection with a money laundering case related to an alleged multi-crore ration distribution scam in the state.

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R.N. Ravi’s continuance as Tamil Nadu Governor is advantageous to the DMK: CM Stalin

M.K. Stalin requests PM Modi & HM Amit Shah to not shift TN Governor R.N. Ravi till 2024 LS polls. DMK has advantages with Ravi in post; people of TN won't take him seriously. Opinion poll analysis predicts massive victory for I.N.D.I.A. bloc in upcoming Assembly polls. Political atmosphere will…

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In MP, a ‘futile survey’, 7 changed tickets, and Congress against Congress

The Congress in Madhya Pradesh seems to be in disarray, with disgruntled ticket aspirants, intra-party fighting, and accusations about a botched up poll campaign. The party has changed seven candidates in the poll-bound state, and there is speculation about more changes on the way.

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From ‘love jihad’ to killing Muslims, YouTube autogenerates videos for ‘Hindutva pop’

This story was originally published on Bellingcat and is republished here with permission. It has been lightly edited for style and clarity.

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Shashi Tharoor’s Hamas reference at IUML pro-Palestine rally triggers political row in Kerala

At IUML rally, Shashi Tharoor's reference to Hamas in speech sparks row. He denies imputation, IUML welcomes clarification. CPI(M) critical, BJP leader Suresh Gopi supports Tharoor. IUML rally seen as support for Hamas. Tharoor's speech puts Congress in awkward spot, CPI(M) & BJP differ on stance.

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Assam CM Himanta’s ‘Akbar’ remark | Congress, BJP engage in war of words

The Congress and the BJP have engaged in a war of words over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Akbar’ remark made during a public speech in poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s Kawardha. T

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