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MLAs Of Kerala Opposition Ride Bicycles To Assembly In Protest

Divya SinghNovember 11, 20210

On Thursday, November 11 in Kerala, legislators from the opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) rode their bicycles into the Assembly to express their displeasure with the Pinarayi Vijayan government's refusal to reduce taxes on petroleum goods. Kerala Opposition MLAs ride bicycles to Assembly in protest Following the Centre's reduction, the price of petrol per litre fell by Rs 12.27, while the price of diesel fell by Rs 6.30, bringing the average price of one-litre petrol in the state to Rs 103.80 and diesel to Rs 91.59, while the state's portion in the tax component was reduced in neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Also read: ‘I Was Invited To The Alleged Drug-On-Cruise Party’ Says Congress Minister The 'Diwali present' from the centre arrived on No...

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Is India’s Congress Party In A State Of Self-Destruct?

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 11, 20210

In Punjab, where innocent Indians were massacred by British colonial control at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar has just undergone a major refurbishment. Jallianwala Bagh has been "Disneyified" by the BJP administration, according to Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi, and only a person who does not understand the meaning of sacrifice can inflict such an insult on the victims. These states, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, have been in the headlines recently because of infighting among their ranks. Bhupesh Baghel, the vibrant chief minister of Chhattisgarh, led his followers to New Delhi in a show of strength to wipe out any threat to his position from his party opponent T.S. Deo last month, much to the displeasure of the Congress Party high command. It was anticipated that the party...

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The Missing Voice Of Youth In Politics

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 11, 20210

India is home to over 1.3 billion people. One-fifth of the population, or 19.1 percent, is under the age of 25, the highest proportion in the world. But still the voice of youth is missing. However, just 6 percent of India's leaders and ministers are under 35, making them ineligible to be referred to as "young leaders." This is even though 65 percent of its population is under the age of 35. Only 12 percent of the current Lok Sabha is comprised of persons under the age of 35. The lack of excitement, vigor, and energy in the political arena is causing an alarming number of people to abandon their political positions. One could question why our country's youthful population has such a low representation in politics, given that they are doing amazing things in other aspects of their life ...

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Red Alert Issued For Chennai As More Rainfall Is Expected On November 10 And 11

Divya SinghNovember 10, 20210

Tamil Nadu has received 46% of excess rainfall so far. It has been reported that 5 people have died, more than 500 houses and huts have been damaged. Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Chennai Corporation Commissioner, stated that 41 areas have been marked as flood prone. The people residing there have been alerted. As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) heavy rainfalls are a result of formation of low-pressure belts above the southeast region of Bay of Bengal. Due to the incessant rains on November 6, Chennai is facing floods. In the coming days, more rains are expected in the region. Tamil Nadu sees heaviest rainfall since 2015. Red alert has been issued by IMD for the areas including Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram and Tiruvalur. Other areas like N...

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Punjab Cabinet Meeting Today: Channi Government Can Give A Big Gift, Hints On Twitter

Gunjan ChaudharyNovember 9, 20210

The meeting of the Punjab Cabinet, chaired by new Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, will be held on Tuesday at 3 pm. Although the agenda has not been yet announced by the Punjab government for this meeting, but it is expected that the government can take a big decision for the public sake in this meeting. CM Charanjit Singh Channi himself has indicated this. He has written on his Twitter account, 'Solution of another big problem' will be discussed. On Monday itself, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu had attacked the government on many matters. After this a meeting was also held between CM Channi and Sidhu. Although the meeting was inconclusive, but there are rumours that the matters raised by Sidhu may be considered in the Punjab cabinet meeting. Even its been said that Cha...

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Imran Khan Lifts Ban from Pakistan Radical Group TLP

SinshaNovember 9, 20210

Strained by the pressure of radical Islamists, Imran Khan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan gave his consent to lift the ban on the extremist group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). As a result, the organization has been withdrawn from the fourth schedule which is the official terrorist watchlist of Pakistan. The Imran Khan government had declared the TLP as a banned organization in the month of April after the violent protests held by them against the publication of caricatures of Prophet Muhammed by a French satirical magazine. The TLP called the cartoons blasphemous and also opposed French President Emmanuel Macron's public backing for them. They have been demanding the expulsion of France ambassador from Pakistan and a ban on the import of French products. Another demand put forward by...

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Afghans Suffer As Food Crisis Deepens Under Taliban: Report

Divya SinghNovember 9, 20210

As per the reports from International Forum for Rights and Security (IFFRAS), a Canada-based think tank, Afghanistan is facing food crisis. The reports said that 95% of Afghans do not have enough food. Ever since the Taliban rule, the condition of Afghanistan has been worsening, as they do not have enough funds to procure food and provide other essentials. 95% of Afghans do not have enough food- IFFRAS reports "There are reports that 95 percent of Afghans do not have enough food to eat while half of the population is expected to face acute levels of hunger as winter sets in early November," IFFRAS said. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has released a report stating that the lives and livelihoods of people have been severely affected due to a number of reasons including drought, Co...

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Deputy CM Randhawa’s Son-In-Law Became Additional Advocate General, Attacked By Opposition

Gunjan ChaudharyNovember 8, 20210

The foundation of a new controversy has been laid in the politics of Punjab. Tarunveer Singh Lehal, the son-in-law of Deputy CM Randhawa, has been appointed as Additional Advocate General drawing sharp criticism from the opposition Aam Aadmi Party, amidst the tussle over the appointment of DGP and Advocate General. The Home Department is also with Deputy CM Randhawa. According to the notification issued on Monday in this regard, this appointment of Advocate Lehal has been done on a contract basis till March 31. However, there is also an option to extend this appointment on an annual basis. Since then the opposition parties have become attackers on the Channi government. Advocates Tarun Vir Singh Lehal and Mukesh Chander Berry have been appointed as additional advocate general i...

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K Chandrashekar Rao Hit Out At BJP For Immoral Advice

Aayushi KumariNovember 8, 20210

The first Chief Minister of Telangana, K Chandrashekar Rao, hit out at the BJP government for asking the states to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel. Recently, the states ruled under Bharatiya Janata Party commonly deducted the prices of the fuels effectively, and the Union Territories and States that were left out, ruled by other parties were also asked to do the same. On the contrary, the CM asked the center to get rid of the cess on the petroleum products. In a speech, he informed that internationally the prices of crude are still priced low, the Central Government, ruled by BJP is increasing the prices in the name of cess inflation and burdening the common man. According to the CM, the last time when the international prices have never crossed the 105 USD mark per barrel since the year ...

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Rahul Gandhi Wrote A Letter To SRK When Aryan Was In Jail

Aayushi KumariNovember 8, 20210

It is noted that a letter was written by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to popular Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. It is estimated that he offered his support and condolences to the family when Aryan, the eldest son of the family was arrested on charges of the drugs-on-cruise case. He served more than 20 days in the Arthur Road Jail, Mumbai. According to the people aware of the development, the letter constitutes of paragraphs such as "I know that you are compassionate and created goodwill in the community. That's why I can see widespread support for your family.” The letter was dated October 13 and the arrest was made on 3rd October by Narcotics Control Bureau.  Rahul Gandhi has been really active on social media for the past few days and also extended his support to Virat Kohli wh...

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Food Crisis In North Korea Followed By ‘Kimjongunism’

SinshaNovember 8, 20210

The North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un wants to promote the ideology of 'Kimjongunism'. Kim has already removed portraits of his father and grandfather. According to reports, portraits of Kim II-Sung and Kim Jong-il have been taken down from Pyongyang's (the capital of North Korea) official buildings. According to a South Korean spy agency, the term 'Kimjongunism' is being used in governmental circles. Experts see Kim's effort as a tactic to break away from the shadows of his predecessors. Reports claim that Kim Jong-un is being referred to as the 'Great Leader' by North Korea's state media. However, the title was previously only used to describe Kim II-Sung, Kim Jong-un's grandfather. This attempt by Kim Jong-un expose Kim himself wants to establish his own credentials as a heroic leader...

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The Worried Congress Wants An Investigation Into The ISI Ties Of A Friend Of Captain Singh

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 6, 20210

Lieutenant General Aroosa Alam, a Pakistani journalist and close friend of Captain Amarinder Singh, has been asked to investigate Punjab's Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa for his possible links to the ISI. This is a frightening new low in the politics of the United States Congress. Aroosa Alam and Captain Amarinder Singh Captain Amarinder Singh reacted angrily to Sukhjinder, inquiring why he had never heard Sukhjinder express dissatisfaction with Aroosa Alam throughout the 16 years that he had served as a minister in his government. He was taken by surprise. Having formal Government of India authorisations when Aroosa landed in Punjab was not a happy happenstance. Capt Singh was intrigued to learn that the Punjab Government was accusing the NDA and the Congress-led U...

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