Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren marked his birthday by sharing an image of a prisoner’s stamp on his hand, symbolizing democracy’s struggles. The stamp, placed during his release from prison, reflects his 150-day detention without proof. Soren remains committed to advocating for marginalized communities and upholding justice and equality.
Read MoreFollowing his release from jail, AAP leader Manish Sisodia criticized the Modi government and BJP for allegedly targeting opposition members through central agencies. He termed Arvind Kejriwal, who remains in jail, as a symbol of honesty. Sisodia praised the Supreme Court’s verdict and urged party workers to fight against what he called dictatorship.
Read MoreDuring an event in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu minister R S Rajakannappan accidentally referred to Udhayanidhi Stalin as “deputy chief minister” before correcting himself to say he is the sports minister. The minister hinted Udhayanidhi could be called deputy CM after August 19. Speculation about Udhayanidhi’s elevation gained traction despite official denials from DMK leadership.
Read MoreJoe Biden discussed his decision to withdraw from the presidential race in his first interview post-quitting. He emphasized the importance of defeating Donald Trump and unifying the Democratic Party. Biden’s withdrawal followed a lackluster debate performance. He expressed concerns about Trump’s potential reaction to losing, showing support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s campaign.
Read MoreWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee stated that the government would seek the death penalty for those accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a postgraduate trainee doctor. She supported junior doctors’ protests and mentioned that the state is open to a CBI investigation. She requested healthcare services to continue during the protests and assured...
Read MoreThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decided by 6 p.m. local time on Saturday on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her Olympic disqualification for being overweight. The Indian Olympic Association expected a positive resolution. Vinesh sought joint silver alongside her opponent, represented by senior counsel Vidushpat Singhania and Harish Salve.
Read MoreA dispute emerged in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) regarding the chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming assembly elections. Congress’ Prithviraj Chavan emphasized the tradition of the winning party selecting the CM, while Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut argued the need for a visible candidate. Raut suggested Uddhav Thackeray’s eligibility, but Congress and NCP prefer...
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kerala to interact with Wayanad landslide survivors and inspect relief efforts. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. The death toll rose above 400 with 150 missing. The state requested Rs 2,000 crore from the Centre for reconstruction and rehabilitation assistance.
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