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Tussle Between BJP and JDU Over Speaker’s Post Ahead of NDA Government Formation in Bihar; Will Delhi Meeting Break the Deadlock
18Nov By sd newsNo Comments
Bihar, Politics, State

Tussle Between BJP and JDU Over Speaker’s Post Ahead of NDA Government Formation in Bihar; Will Delhi Meeting Break the Deadlock

Patna:As Bihar prepares for the formation of the new NDA government, intense deliberations are underway between alliance partners. According to sources, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United) have staked their claim to the prestigious post of Speaker in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, leading to friction ahead of cabinet finalisation. BJP and JDU in Direct Contest for Speaker’s Chair The Speaker’s post has emerged as the first major point of contention between the two largest NDA allies. Both parties are reportedly pushing for control of the position, but BJP is said to be particularly firm about retaining the chair.In the previous Assembly, BJP’s Nand Kishore Yadav served as Speaker, while JDU’s Narendra Narayan Yadav held the Deputy Speaker’s position. ...
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Mother Appeals for Infant’s Life at Yogi Adityanath’s Janta Darshan; CM Takes Immediate Action, Sends Message to Soldiers
17Nov By sd newsNo Comments
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Mother Appeals for Infant’s Life at Yogi Adityanath’s Janta Darshan; CM Takes Immediate Action, Sends Message to Soldiers

Lucknow: A touching scene unfolded at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Janta Darshan in Lucknow on Monday. A mother approached the CM seeking urgent financial assistance for her seven-month-old infant, who is suffering from a heart-related illness. During the morning session, the mother, hailing from Rajendra Nagar, Aishbagh, explained her difficult financial condition, living in a rented house with limited resources. She appealed to the CM for help to ensure her child’s treatment. Moved by her plea, CM Yogi Adityanath immediately arranged for an ambulance to take the baby to King George’s Medical University (KGMU), instructing the university’s Vice-Chancellor to commence treatment without delay. The child’s treatment began promptly following the CM’s directions. The CM al...
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Bhupendra Patel Cabinet Reshuffle, Two PM Modi Visits in a Month: Is Gujarat Set for BJP vs AAP Battle?
17Nov By sd newsNo Comments
Gujarat, Politics, State

Bhupendra Patel Cabinet Reshuffle, Two PM Modi Visits in a Month: Is Gujarat Set for BJP vs AAP Battle?

Ahmedabad: After NDA's resounding victory in the Bihar elections, the BJP has set its sights on West Bengal, while the grand alliance faces setbacks and Congress remains largely inactive. Rahul Gandhi had vowed to challenge BJP in its stronghold Gujarat, but the party is already engaged in course correction. With the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gaining traction, questions arise: Will the next political battle in Gujarat be BJP versus AAP? Congress Missing from the SceneDespite organizational revamps in Gujarat, Congress is not showing the level of activity required. In the 2022 assembly elections, AAP had captured 13% of Congress votes. While BJP remains ahead and AAP gains ground, Congress is mired in internal disputes, with leaders hesitant to step out of their comfort zones. Of the eight a...
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Factional Tensions Rise in BJP: Singhvi’s Letter Sparks Controversy After Anta Bypoll Defeat
17Nov By sd newsNo Comments
Politics, Rajasthan, State

Factional Tensions Rise in BJP: Singhvi’s Letter Sparks Controversy After Anta Bypoll Defeat

Baran, Rajasthan: Just three days after the BJP suffered a crushing defeat in the Anta assembly bypoll—the only constituency in Rajasthan to go for a by-election—internal party tensions have surfaced dramatically. Pratap Singh Singhvi, the second-most senior legislator in the state assembly, has written a letter to BJP National President JP Nadda, raising concerns over neglect and humiliation during the campaign. Singhvi’s letter, which has gone viral on social media, details how he was excluded from the list of 40 party leaders assigned to campaign for the Anta bypoll. “I am the second-most senior MLA in the assembly, yet I was completely ignored. Even the Chief Minister’s roadshow, named ‘Vijay Sankalp Yatra’, included photos of junior MLAs on the posters, but my name wasn’t mentioned...
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Sharad Pawar Refutes Claims of Congress’s Collapse After Bihar Polls
17Nov By sd newsNo Comments
Maharashtra, Politics, State

Sharad Pawar Refutes Claims of Congress’s Collapse After Bihar Polls

Mumbai: Following the Bihar Assembly election results, where the JD(U)-BJP-led NDA registered a landslide victory, speculation about the future of Congress has intensified. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had predicted that Congress would soon break apart, calling it a “Muslim League-Maoist party.” In response, NCP chief and Maharashtra veteran leader Sharad Pawar issued a strong rebuttal, asserting that Congress is far from finished and will rise again. Pawar’s Take on Congress’s Resilience Speaking in Solapur amid the local body election atmosphere, Pawar said, “The Congress I understand is not the Congress that will vanish; it will re-emerge. Since it is a party that adheres to the ideals of the Gandhi-Nehru legacy, it will reach new heights once again.” He drew historical paralle...
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J&K to Soon Regain Full Statehood, Says Deputy CM Surendra Choudhary During Bagpat Visit
17Nov By sd newsNo Comments
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

J&K to Soon Regain Full Statehood, Says Deputy CM Surendra Choudhary During Bagpat Visit

Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surendra Choudhary visited Bagpat on Monday and made a significant statement regarding the region’s political future, asserting that Kashmir will soon be restored to full statehood. During his address, Choudhary also responded to remarks made by PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti, suggesting that she appears indecisive about her political stance. “Mehbooba Mufti is confused. She needs to decide clearly what path she wants to take in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. Response to Mehbooba Mufti Choudhary criticized the PDP chief for her changing positions over the years. “There were times in 2019 when she contested elections in alliance with the BJP, and at other times she has made contradictory statements. Mehbooba Mufti herself must...
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Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina to Death Over Student Protests; Former Home Minister Also Penalized
17Nov By sd newsNo Comments
Opinion, Politics, world

Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina to Death Over Student Protests; Former Home Minister Also Penalized

Dhaka: In a historic and unprecedented verdict, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, along with former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, for alleged crimes against humanity linked to the anti-reservation student protests of July–August 2024. Former Police Chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun was also found culpable, receiving varying sentences in related cases. Court Findings The ICT, presided over by Justice Ghulam Mortuza Mojumdar, concluded that Sheikh Hasina, Kamal, and Al-Mamun were responsible for orchestrating violent crackdowns against student demonstrators. According to the court, Hasina issued orders for lethal force, including the use of helicopters and drones, resulting in the deaths of approxim...
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Sheikh Hasina Reacts to Death Sentence, Labels Bangladeshi Court Decision ‘Biased and Politically Motivated’
17Nov By sd newsNo Comments
Politics, world

Sheikh Hasina Reacts to Death Sentence, Labels Bangladeshi Court Decision ‘Biased and Politically Motivated’

Dhaka/New Delhi: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued her first official response after being sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). She described the verdict as the product of a “rigged, partisan, and undemocratic tribunal” operating under an interim government without any democratic mandate. According to Hasina, the death sentence recommendation reflects an attempt by extremist elements within the interim administration to eliminate her as the country’s last elected Prime Minister and weaken the Awami League as a political force. Criticism of Interim Government Sheikh Hasina criticized the government led by Dr. Mohammad Yunus, accusing it of chaotic, violent, and socially regressive governance. She stated that millions of Bangladeshi...
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Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Telangana Speaker over Delay in BRS MLAs Disqualification
17Nov By sd newsNo Comments
Politics, State, Telangana

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Telangana Speaker over Delay in BRS MLAs Disqualification

Hyderabad / New Delhi: The Supreme Court has taken a strict stance against the Telangana Assembly Speaker for ignoring its earlier orders regarding the disqualification of BRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) legislators. A bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai described the Speaker’s conduct as “blatant contempt” and issued a contempt notice. During the hearing on a contempt petition filed by BRS leader KTR, CJI Gavai remarked pointedly that the Speaker should decide for himself “where he wants to celebrate the New Year” while emphasizing that a decision on the disqualification of the MLAs must be taken within the next week, failing which the Speaker should be ready to face contempt proceedings. Background of the Case The case concerns 10 BRS legislators who joined the Congress,...
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Sanjay Yadav: The “Eyes and Ears” of Tejashwi, and the Second Haryanvi Who Has Held a Strong Grip in RJD for 30 Years
17Nov By sd newsNo Comments
Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Sanjay Yadav: The “Eyes and Ears” of Tejashwi, and the Second Haryanvi Who Has Held a Strong Grip in RJD for 30 Years

In the ongoing power struggle within the Lalu Prasad Yadav family, one name from Haryana has emerged at the center of the storm—Sanjay Yadav. He is the second Haryanvi after Premchand Gupta to secure a powerful and enduring position inside the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). While Gupta remained a trusted confidant of Lalu Prasad for nearly three decades, the political spotlight is now firmly on Sanjay Yadav, a close friend and key advisor to Tejashwi Yadav. A Haryanvi Strategist Who Rose to Rajya Sabha Sanjay Yadav, who hails from Mahendragarh, Haryana, was nominated to the Rajya Sabha from Bihar in 2024. His elevation came as Tejashwi sidelined several senior party leaders and even family members to push his childhood friend into the Upper House. Sanjay’s term will continue until 2030....
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