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Why Ritu Tawde is more than just BJP’s Mayoral face in Mumbai
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (413+ words) Mumbai, Feb 7 The BJP's nomination of Ritu Tawde for the mayoral post of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is not just a routine civic decision -- it is a carefully calibrated political move aimed at reshaping Mumbai's power structure. Coming after decades…...
Sonia Gandhi opposes revision plea in electoral roll case, calls allegations misleading
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (374+ words) Sonia Gandhi opposes revision plea in electoral roll case, calls allegations misleading'lokmattimes.com New Delhi [India], February 7 : A reply has been filed on behalf of Sonia Gandhi before the Rouse Avenue Court opposing the revision petition that alleges her name…...
Uproar in West Bengal Assembly over privilege motion against BJP legislator
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (301+ words) Kolkata, Feb 7 Pandemonium broke out at the West Bengal Assembly on the last day of the Budget Session of the House on Saturday after the Treasury Bench moved a breach of privilege motion against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator and…...
Deeply touched by warm welcome extended by 'friend' Anwar Ibrahim: PM Modi
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (397+ words) Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 Highlighting the strong relationship between both countries which remains deeply rooted in history and civilization, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim travelled together to a community programme in Kuala Lumpur as the Indian PM…...
WUC flags China's transnational repression, surveillance risks and Uyghur rights crisis in global push for accountability
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (334+ words) Washington DC [US], February 7 : The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has raised fresh concerns over China's expanding campaign of transnational repression, surveillance practices, and ongoing human rights violations, according to a detailed press release issued by the organisation. As noted by…...
China tightens curbs on Tibetan religious life, bars children under 18 from monasteries
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (216+ words) Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 7 : The Chinese authorities have reportedly stepped up curbs on Tibetan religious practices by strictly enforcing a ban that bars children below the age of 18 from entering monasteries, according to a report by Phayul. The issue…...
Karnataka Cong infighting: Will follow party line, time will give answers, says Shivakumar - www.lokmattimes.com
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (397+ words) Mangaluru (Karnataka), Feb 7 Amid renewed speculation over a leadership tussle within the Karnataka Congress, Deputy Chief Minister and state party president D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday said he would abide by the party's decision, adding that clarity would emerge with time. Responding…...
Mizoram Governor highlights state's tradition of peace, civil-military harmony
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (454+ words) Aizawl, Feb 7 Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.) on Saturday highlighted the state's proud tradition of peace, harmony and mutual respect between civilians and personnel in uniform. The Governor, along with the First Lady Bharti Singh, graced the…...
Trump signs order threatening tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (294+ words) Washington DC [US], February 7 : US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order reaffirming the national emergency with respect to Iran and establishing a mechanism to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to do business with Tehran, the…...
'SIT report clearly mentions adulteration was done, opposition hiding facts': Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tirupati Ladoo row
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (408+ words) Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 7 : Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Tirupati laddu adulteration case found evidence of adulteration through the mixing of chemicals, and claimed that animal fat was…...