BJP & Congress have fallen short of the 33% target envisioned in women’s reservation law, with varying performance across states. Neither party nominated a single woman candidate in Bihar.
Before filing nomination from hometown Pulivendula, the CM also accused Congress of discrediting father YSR’s reputation. Andhra Pradesh votes for LS & assembly polls on 13 May.
Syro-Malabar Church screened the film in several dioceses a week ago. While Kerala's ruling Left govt & opposition Congress criticised the move, IUML has kept its reactions low-key.
Modi had attacked Ali at a rally in Amroha earlier this month asking why a 'person who does not like to express gratitude towards his motherland' should be allowed to enter Parliament.
Union home minister held Odisha CM responsible for depriving the state of development and benefits of central schemes, accused him of lowering the dignity of Puri in the name of tourism.
Aspirants get restless waiting. There is also little consensus on candidates between Bhupinder Hooda camp and that of Kumari Selja, Randeep Surjewala Kiran Choudhury (SRK), it is learnt.
Speaker denies speculation, says he needs to meet Ranjit Singh Chautala — who resigned as Independent MLA to join BJP & contest LS polls — to ascertain he did not do so under pressure.
Pappu, who merged his Jan Adhikar Party with Congress but couldn’t get the Purnia ticket which went to RJD, is now contesting as an Independent and giving his rivals a tough time.
Congress campaign also focuses on Venugopal's closeness to Gandhi family. CPI(M) counters with sitting MP AM Ariff's work, criticises Congress for fielding national leader against ally.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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