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New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday blamed the Congress for the long spell of Naxal violence, saying it did "nothing" during its rule to end the menace despite acknowledging the gravity of the problem, and declared that Maoists are almost eradicated now from their den Bastar in Chhattisgarh. Replying to the debate in the Lok Sabha on 'Efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism (LWE)', Shah said that 12 states had turned into the Red Corridor with no rule of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that Naxalism has almost ended in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. He was speaking in the Lok Sabha on "Discussion Under Rule 193: Discussion on efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism." The Centre has announced multiple times that Naxalism would be wiped out of the country by March 31, 2026. Before Shah, several MPs, including Anurag Thakur, took part in the extensive debate. He thanked the Speaker for holding a debate in t ...Read More >
Kolkata, Mar 30 (PTI) Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday accused the BJP of creating rift between communities in the name of religion and caste and never talking about development. Addressing an election meeting in support of the party candidate at Jhalda in West Bengal's Purulia district, the TMC national general secretary said the BJP MP from Purulia, Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato, and party MLAs from Jhalda, Purulia, Kashipur, and Para (SC) should explain to voters what they have done fo ...Read More >
Patna: Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) national president Nitish Kumar's resignation as an MLC (Member of Legislative Council) on Monday made it clear that Bihar was in for a tectonic shift in governance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the path to have its first chief minister in the state. The resignation was due as Article 101(2) of the Constitution of India mandates that no person can simultaneously remain a member of the Parliament and a House of the state legislature. Besid ...Read More >
JORHAT: For Assam BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi (48), his true strength lies in his ability to stand by his people, rain or shine. How much he could achieve to develop his Mariani constituency on the Nagaland border in Jorhat district may be a matter of debate, but people love him because he is accessible. Invite him to a wedding or call him in times of loss - he will make it nine out of ten times. People often find him at crematorium grounds, standing with grieving families, or working alongside vil ...Read More >
The political slugfest over President Droupadi Murmu's West Bengal visit escalated on Sunday, with the Union home ministry seeking a report from the state government over the alleged protocol breach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpening his attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), and chief minister Mamata Banerjee hitting back. In a letter to West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty, Union home secretary Govind Mohan sought a response by 5pm on Sunday regarding alleged violations of t ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Assam Government, in a significant expansion of affirmative action, on Tuesday approved a three per cent reservation for Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities in Class I and Class II state government jobs. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting held at the Assam Assembly complex under his chairmanship. Two of the most marginalised communities in the State, the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities, will now get reservation benefits in higher- ...Read More >
Guwahati, Feb 17 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state cabinet has approved the vote-on-account placed in the legislative Assembly for the initial months of the financial year 2026-27. The Cabinet also approved the release of entrepreneurship fund (seed capital) to an additional 1,07,532 eligible beneficiaries (SHG members) under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan scheme, implemented by the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society, Sarma told repor ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Union government on Tuesday (December 16, 2025) extended the deadline for the Commission of Inquiry probing the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence until May 20, 2026, according to an official notification. The violence, which erupted on May 3, 2023, claimed 260 lives and displaced thousands of residents. The three-member commission, led by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai Lamba, was constituted on June 4, 2023, following a recommendation from the Manipur government. The pan ...Read More >
Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha announced a strategic shift in BJP's approach to electoral seat calculations, stating that the party will now include all 20 assembly seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes in its electoral strategy.Speaking at a joining rally in the city, Saha emphasized BJP's growing confidence in its increasing support among indigenous communities, marking a significant change in the region's political landscape.During the event, a large number of tribal leaders and their supporte ...Read More >
Latur: Latur police have arrested a man within 24 hours for allegedly murdering another person and setting his body on fire inside a car to fake his own death, with the motive of claiming a Rs 1 crore insurance payout and escaping a debt of Rs 57 lakh, SP Amol Tambe told reporters in a press conference on Monday evening. The incident came to light in the early hours of Saturday (Dec 14), when Dial 112 received a call around 12.30 am reporting a car on fire on the Vanavada Pati-Vanavada road in ...Read More >
Guwahati: Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder Pradyot Kishore Maniya Debbarma on Sunday strongly defended the right of the Tiprasa community to decide the script used for the Kokborok language, stating that the matter falls entirely within the community's domain and is not open to external interference. His remarks followed Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha's recent call for the development of an indigenous script for Kokborok, rather than the Roman script currently advocated by several tribal lead ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday, defended the Group of Ministers' (GoM) report on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities, asserting that the document contains nothing that could "offend" any section of people. He said those protesting against it were doing so without fully reading or understanding the recommendations. The GoM report on the demand for ST status by the Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes (Adivasis) was ...Read More >
Ranchi: State unit of BJP organised Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas across the state on Saturday to mark the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda. In 2023, the Centre had announced November 15 as Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas.Saffron party leaders converged in Ulihati, Birsa's birthplace, in Khunti district to pay tributes to the tribal revolutionary. Union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram also met the descendants of Birsa and honoured them. Later, the BJP leaders addressed a rally which was hel ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch development projects worth Rs 9,700 crore during his visit to Gujarat on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on Saturday. According to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office, PM Modi will attend the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Bhagwan Birsa Munda in Dediapada wherein he will inaugurate and lay foundation stone of multiple development projects aimed at uplifting tribal communities and improving infrastructure in rural and remote areas o ...Read More >
Jaipur, Nov 13 (PTI) Counting of votes for the bypoll in Rajasthan's Anta assembly constituency will be held on Friday amid tight security arrangements, officials said on Thursday. Voting was held in Anta on Tuesday. "Counting will be held at the seminar hall of the government PG college in Baran district under CCTV surveillance on Friday. All preparations for the counting have been completed," an official of the election commission said. A high voter turnout of 80.21 per cent was recorded in ...Read More >
Patna: In what is shaping up to be a bipolar contest between the ruling NDA and the opposition Grand Alliance during the second phase of polling on Tuesday, the fortunes of the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM are at stake in the Seemanchal region. Spread across 24 assembly constituencies in four districts, the region was a surprise success for the AIMIM in 2020 when it won five seats.Also on the line are the prospects of several veteran candidates who have dominated their constituencies for decades. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) A day before polling for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly polls, the Congress on Monday said this time the Mahagathbandhan government is certain in the state as the INDIA bloc has a clear roadmap for the state's development, while the NDA leaders have only "foul language and false promises" to offer. The opposition party also asserted that the Mahagathbandhan's guarantees will be implemented as soon as it comes to power. Congress president Mallikarjun Kh ...Read More >
Officials told this newspaper that preparations are on to create helipads as well as formalise the venue where the Prime Minister will address a gathering of about one lakh participants from tribal communities of South Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on November 15 to participate in a ceremony in Dediapada of Narmada district to mark the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. The PM will arrive in Surat, where he will preside over an event before proce ...Read More >
Maoists must leave the armed movement and work within the law, said Bhupathi. (File) Top Maoist Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi, who surrendered to Gadchiroli police on October 14, urged his active comrades to lay down arms and join the mainstream to work among the masses. His video appeal was part of a press release issued on Saturday by Gadchiroli police. In the video message, Bhupathi gave out his and his surrendered comrade Rupesh's mobile phone numbers for ultras to contact if they ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): After a successful theatrical run, Rishab Shetty-starrer 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is all set to be released on OTT. Produced by Hombale Films, the movie will be out on Prime Video in Kannada, with Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam dubbed versions, on October 31, 2025. Also Read | 'Mastiii 4': Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani Return with Chaos, Comedy and Madness; New Poster Promises a Rollercoaster of Fun! (View Pic). Excited about the ...Read More >
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated a new BJP office in Takarjala, welcoming 200 families into the party. He emphasized unity and development under Prime Minister Modi and denounced divisive politics. The event saw active participation from local residents and leaders. Saha also honored police personnel for national security. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha marked a milestone for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday by unveiling a newly established party office in Takarjala ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 26 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the Karyakarta Conference organised by the Mandwai Mandal on Saturday. On this occasion, Dr. Saha welcomed 339 voters from 109 families into the BJP. During the conference, he remarked that politics cannot be done by the force of muscle and communal provocation. He stated that the current government is trying to work for the welfare of the people in the janajati areas, and the Bharatiya Janata Party is work ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 25: A group of around 20 cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) entered India from their Myanmar camp to indulge in acts of violence and stayed in Arunachal Pradesh. Meanwhile, it is believed that the blast on the railway track in Kokrajhar district was a lone wolf attack. Police sources told The Assam Tribune that the group of ULFA(I) cadres, which entered India, was divided into two, and one was involved in the attack on an army camp in Kakopathar. While ret ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 25 (ANI): Aloke Kumar Chakraborty, Inspector General, BSF Tripura Frontier, called on Governor of Tripura, Indrasena Reddy Nallu, at Raj Bhavan, Agartala, on Friday. During the meeting, the Governor was apprised of the prevailing security and operational scenario along the Indo-Bangladesh border, and of the various measures being undertaken by the BSF to ensure effective border management. The Hon'ble Governor deeply appreciated the commitment of the BSF in ...Read More >
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has bagged a Rs 445 crore tender from NREDCAP to install 2KW solar rooftop systems for over 40,000 households under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna in Andhra Pradesh. Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals (CGCEL) on Friday said it has received a tender of Rs 445.03 crore from NREDCAP for providing solar rooftop system under PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. In a regulatory filing, CGCEL said the Rs 445-crore tender has been awarded by New & Renewable Ener ...Read More >
Agartala, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday asserted that the BJP government is committed to ensuring the all-round socio-economic development of the Janajati (tribal) communities and will take every necessary step for their progress without any compromise. Saha, a former president of the Tripura unit of the BJP, on Friday welcomed 6,400 voters, mostly belonging to tribal communities, who joined the BJP at a function in Krishnapur, Khowai district. The latest ...Read More >
PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Bihar Assembly election campaign on Friday from the ancestral village of socialist icon and former chief minister Karpoori Thakur near Samastipur. As the Prime Minister addressed the rally, the Congress took a dig at him, alleging that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Jan Sangh had toppled Thakur's government in 1979 over his reservation policy. Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh raised three questio ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR/NUAPADA : The BJD on Thursday officially launched its campaign for the Nuapada bypoll, scheduled on November 11, alleging that the double engine government has led to "double destruction" of the district in the last 16 months. Sources said party president and leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik will visit the constituency in the first week of November for a two-day campaign in support of candidate Snehangini Chhuria. Senior BJD leaders, accompanied by Chhuria, offered prayers a ...Read More >
Nuapada (Odisha), Oct 24 (PTI) The BJP, BJD and Congress are trying to woo the tribal voters in the Nuapada assembly byelection, as they constitute more than 33 per cent of the total electorate of the constituency. The Congress has fielded Ghasiram Majhi, a local tribal man from Nuapada, while the BJD candidate Snehangini Chhuria hails from the SC community. The BJP nominee Dholakia is from the general category. In the 2024 Assembly elections, BJD candidate Rajendra Dholakia had won the seat, ...Read More >
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