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Topic: Vikramaditya Singh

IAS, IPS bodies slam minister Vikramaditya’s ‘non-Himachalis’ remark, say it will ‘create distrust’

Himachal IPS body said Vikramaditya Singh’s remarks could ‘weaken institutional cohesion’; IAS body joins issue, says minister’s statement could ‘erode public confidence’.

As Vikramaditya Singh slams ‘outsider’ civil servants, debate over Sukhu govt’s control on bureaucracy

Himachal PWD minister accuses IAS, IPS officers from UP & Bihar of ignoring state's interests, urges CM to act as Rajya Sabha polls loom. Party leaders raise concerns over leadership.

Amid mosque row, ‘Sanatan subzi wala’ placards new flashpoint in Shimla. ‘Locals over outsiders’

In Himachal's Sanjauli, a right-wing group distributed the signs. This follows state govt's denial of any order to display vendor names, identities. Muslim vendors allege discrimination.

Despite rap from high command for IDs diktat, Vikramaditya finds support within Himachal Congress

This has put Congress on a sticky wicket while it’s already facing flak—from outside and within—for Vikramaditya’s remarks amid comparisons drawn to similar orders issued by UP govt.

Cops use force as protest over Shimla mosque turns violent, minister backs ‘demolition if illegal’

Earlier in the day, CM's media advisor told media that protest was staged by opposition party. BJP state chief accuses Congress govt of lathi-charging those unarmed people.

Row over ‘illegal mosque’ has shattered Shimla’s peace & brought BJP, Congress leaders on same side

Appearing before Shimla civic body Saturday, Waqf Board claimed ownership of mosque in Sanjauli. Congress minister earlier termed structure illegal during discussion in assembly.

Battle for Mandi gets uglier as Kangana, Vikramaditya slug it out — ‘beef eater’, ‘khooni panja’

After Vikramaditya Singh said temples she visited should be ‘cleaned’, Kangana Ranaut referred to him as ‘maha chor’ (big-time thief) and Congress party as ‘khooni panja’ (bloody hand).

Kangana Ranaut’s poll affidavit reveals Rs 92 cr in assets, 50 LIC policies & 8 criminal cases

BJP's Mandi candidate, the actor will face Congress' Vikramaditya Singh. Criminal cases against her include defamation cases, for offending religious sentiments & copyright infringement.

Disgruntled MLAs & a reticent CM — storm in Himachal Congress has been brewing for a long time

CM Sukhu’s alleged inability to keep his flock together has led to current situation in state — 6 Congress MLAs cross-voting in RS polls & PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh resigning.

In Himachal, crisis for Congress deepens as party leader Vikramaditya Singh resigns from Cabinet

Son of late ex-CM Virbhadra Singh, Vikramaditya says he & other MLAs have been sidelined over past yr. This comes amid BJP's demand for division of votes in Assembly to pass state budget.

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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. 

The rebirth of YES BANK, a financial thriller: How captains of industry brought it back from the brink

In March 2020, Prashant Kumar took over as CEO & MD overseeing YES Bank reconstruction. He was ably supported by veteran banker Sunil Mehta, CA Atul Bheda & consultant Mahesh Krishnamurti.

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.