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Assault by cracker goons, molest plaints mar Kolkata’s festive weekend
Kolkata witnessed multiple incidents of violence and harassment during Kali Puja and Diwali celebrations. Clashes erupted over firecracker bursting and allegations of molestation surfaced. A security supervisor and his elderly father were attacked for requesting revelers to refrain from bursting crackers near their home due to health concerns.
Read MoreBJP rebel Shetty quits race, Sena’s Sarvankar stays in fray
The BJP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi faced rebel candidates in the Maharashtra assembly polls, despite attempts to consolidate support. Several high-profile candidates withdrew, leading to a final count of 4,140 candidates vying for 288 seats. Key constituencies like Mumbai and Pune witnessed intense competition, with rebel candidates adding to the complexity of the...
Read MorePradhan, Kharge spar over vacant SC/ST teaching posts in varsities
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refuted Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s allegations of neglecting reserved teaching positions in central universities. Pradhan called the claims lies, stating that the Modi government has significantly reduced vacancies since 2014. He highlighted that while sanctioned posts increased, the overall vacancy rate dropped to 26.
Read MoreBJP ‘politicising’ Wayanad landslide disaster: Priyanka
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed a gathering in Wayanad. She accused the BJP of playing politics over the recent landslides in the region. Gandhi stated that the BJP government failed to provide adequate funds for affected families. She criticized the party for diverting attention from real issues like unemployment and rising prices.
Read MoreJarange opts out of election, says won’t back any party, nominee
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange announced he will not support any candidate or party in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Jarange, who previously planned to back specific candidates, urged his supporters who filed nominations to withdraw by Monday’s deadline. He emphasized the Maratha community’s autonomy in deciding their electoral choices.
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