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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicRandeep Surjewala

Topic: Randeep Surjewala

In firefighting mode, Surjewala draws party line—no discussion on change of guard in Karnataka

Surjewala tries to placate warring factions, saying ‘head of family’ in party is PCC chief Shivakumar & ‘head of family’ in government is CM Siddaramaiah.

Who holds the power baton in Odisha, and Nayab Saini govt’s clampdown on ‘anti-social’ music

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Congress demands discussion on Adani indictment in Parliament, urges CBI probe into bribery claims

Congress MPs Manickam Tagore, Randeep Singh Surjewala and Manish Tewari moved adjournment notices in this regard before the commencement of today's session.

‘England-like taxes, Somalia-like services’ — Opposition slams Modi govt’s budget in Rajya Sabha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha holds the govt responsible for high taxes & distress in rural economy, while Congress MP Randeep Surjewala says MSP is causing ‘maximum suffering’ for farmers.

Surjewala sparks row with ‘demon’ jibe at BJP supporters in Haryana, Khattar & others hit back

Congress RS MP made the comment while criticising BJP & JJP over unemployment at a rally Sunday. Shivraj Singh Chouhan & Hardeep Singh Puri among those to condemn it.

Haryana CM Khattar’s remark on HC judge sparks political row. Opposition calls him ‘arrogant’, demands apology

Speaking in Bhiwani, Manohar Lal Khattar reportedly said a judge needed to be 'fixed'. Congress's Randeep Surjewala has said a 'contempt of court' notice should be issued against CM.

Jairam replaces Surjewala as Congress communications in-charge as party eyes ‘outreach reform’

The former Union minister was one of the masterminds behind the Congress’ comeback in 2004. He is known to be tech savvy & have a good rapport with politicians across the spectrum.

Congress expels Bishnoi from party posts, ensures his comrade Surjewala’s free pass to Rajya Sabha

Party functionaries claim Randeep Surjewala, a known Hooda detractor, didn't want to risk contesting from Haryana, and was hence given a safe seat to contest from in Rajasthan.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.