Author: Ria Tirkey

Murugha Sharanaru back in judicial custody - Asiana Times

Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, prime accused in a sexual harassment case, whose police custody ended on Monday, has now been remanded in judicial custody till 14 September. o Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, the prime accused in a sexual harassment case, whose police custody had ended on Monday, has now been remanded in judicial custody till 14 September. o   Prior to producing him before court, a medical examination of the seer was conducted again. Murugha Sharanaru Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, the prime accused in a sexual harassment case, whose police custody had ended on Monday, has now been remanded in judicial custody till…

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Sheikh Hasina Says She Doesn't Want to Interfere in India-China Issues - Asiana Times

Sheikh Hasina says she will not “put her nose” in the middle of India China relations, calling Bangladesh’s relationship with the former as cordial and healthy. Sheikh Hasina says she will not “put her nose” in the middle of India China relations and calls Bangladesh’s relationship with the former as cordial and healthy. She added that the main focus should be people and that their common enemy is poverty.She is scheduled to visit India between September 5 and 8, during which she will meet President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar while holding bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.…

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Rahul Gandhi slams BJP for weakening economy at Congress rally - Asiana Times

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that BJP is ‘dragging India backward, spreading hatred and fear among people’. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that the BJP government is ‘dragging India backward, spreading hatred and fear among people’. He added that this would only serve to benefit India’s enemies such as China and Pakistan. Rahul Gandhi said that the grand old party along with other parties will defeat the ideological stronghold of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that the BJP government is ‘dragging India backward, spreading hatred and fear among people’. He added…

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Nitish Kumar calls for Opposition unity after BJP's Manipur stunt - Asiana Times

After 5 Janata Dal United MLAs from Manipur merged with Bharatiya Janata Party, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reckoned if it was “constitutional” assuring that the opposition will unite for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. After 5 Janata Dal United MLAs from Manipur merged with Bharatiya Janata Party, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reckoned if it was “constitutional” assuring that the opposition will unite for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. As per the statement issued by the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly is ready to accept the merger of five JDU MLAs with the BJP under the tenth schedule…

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Nirmala Sitharaman questions district collector over price of rice in Telangana's Kamareddy: TH Rao, KTR hit back - Asiana Times

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday slammed Kamareddy District Collector Jitesh Patil in Telangana when he failed to answer to the Centre about the State’s share of rice supplied through fair price shops. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday slammed Kamareddy District Collector Jitesh Patil in Telangana over the State’s share of rice supplied through fair price shops, demanding that PM Modi’s poster be put on ration shops immediately.In response, Telangana Minister T Harish Rao slammed her remarks saying that it is unbecoming of her to demand the state government to keep the Prime Minister’s picture in a…

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Arvind Kejriwal pokes BJP, remarks on educational qualifications - Asiana Times

Arvind Kejriwal attacked BJP as the “corrupt party” compared to his hardcore honest Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal attacked BJP as a “corrupt party” compared to his hardcore honest Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)He talked about his Indian Institute of Technology education and that of his children from the same institution, saying he wants to afford the same to every Indian child. Projecting Aam Aadmi Party as the alternative to the Bharatiya Janata Party, Arvind Kejriwal said that there are currently only two parties at the national level, calling one the ‘Kattar Imandar’ (hardcore honest) party and the other the…

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Jharkhand Alliance Leaders Say Governor's Office Leaks Creating Chaos - Asiana Times

The Jharkhand state is in crisis after the Election Commission recommended disqualification of Chief Minister Soren in an office-of-profit case The state has plunged into political crisis after the Election Commission recommended the disqualification of Soren in an office-of-profit caseCongress working president Bandhu Tirkey went on to tell reporters that the Governor has denied that the leaks are from office and has assured that he will provide clarity on the situation within two days.  Leaders of the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha JMM-Congress coalition in Jharkhand met the Governor, Ramesh Bais, on Thursday as uncertainty looms over the Chief Minister, Hemant…

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Sonia Gandhi's mother, Paola Maino, passes away in Italy, PM offers condolence - Asiana Times

Sonia Gandhi’s mother Paola Maino passes away at her Italy residence on Saturday. Her funeral took place on Sunday, Congress said. Sonia Gandhi had departed from India on August 23 to visit her ailing mother, who was in her 90s. Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s mother Paola Maino passed away at her residence in Italy on Saturday. Her funeral took place on Sunday, Congress said. Sonia Gandhi had departed from India on August 23 to visit her ailing mother, who was in her 90s. Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s mother Paola Maino passed away at her residence in Italy on Saturday. Her funeral…

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Mamata Banerjee refutes land encroachment allegations - Asiana Times

The Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says BJP claims that money from the coal scam goes to Kalighat, her residence but hasn’t named anyone yet. o Banerjee said BJP claims that the money from the coal scam goes to Kalighat, her house but fails to name anyone. o She said that if her family members get a notice from central agencies, she will fight it legally. The Bengal Chief Minister said BJP claims that the money from the coal scam goes to Kalighat, the area in Kolkata where Mamata Banerjee’s house is, but failed to name anyone “Is the money…

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Ex-president, Pranab Mukherjee, paid tributes on death anniversary - Asiana Times

The Nation pays tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his death anniversary on Wednesday o The Nation pays tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his death anniversary on Wednesday o Along with several citizens, political leaders also joined in remembering the Congress leader and former Union Minister who took up India’s highest office in 2012.  Pranab Mukherjee The Nation pays tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his death anniversary on Wednesday. Along with several citizens online, political leaders also joined in remembering the Congress leader and former Union Minister who took up India’s highest office in 2012. …

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