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TopicRandeep Surjewala

Topic: Randeep Surjewala

10 months since shock Haryana defeat, Congress to walk into its 3rd assembly session without an LoP

Monsoon session of assembly begins Friday without an LoP, underscoring Congress's inability to make organisational decisions amid factional differences.  

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

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‘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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India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.