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Maligning Samajwadi Party Is BJP's Core Agenda, Says Akhilesh Yadav

Maligning Samajwadi Party Is BJP's Core Agenda, Says Akhilesh Yadav

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 12, 2021, Lucknow

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday alleged that maligning his party through misinformation was the core agenda of the ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP Sold Everything That Congress Built In 70 Years: Rahul Gandhi

BJP Sold Everything That Congress Built In 70 Years: Rahul Gandhi

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 12, 2021, New Delhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the BJP-led Centre, saying they "sold" everything in seven years that the Congress-led governments set up in 70 years.

Shiv Sena To Contest All 403 Seats In Uttar Pradesh Polls 2022

Shiv Sena To Contest All 403 Seats In Uttar Pradesh Polls 2022

Asian News International | Sunday September 12, 2021, Lucknow

The Shiv Sena on Saturday announced that it will contest all 403 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2022. The decision was taken at the party's regional executive body meeting in Lucknow.

Centre Clears Appointments To Tribunals After Supreme Court's Ultimatum

Centre Clears Appointments To Tribunals After Supreme Court's Ultimatum

Asian News International | Sunday September 12, 2021, New Delhi

Five days after Supreme Court expressed its displeasure over the way the Centre had enacted Tribunals Reforms Act, Centre cleared the appointment of judicial and technical members to National Company Law Tribunal and Income Tax Appellate Tribunals.

Chirag Paswan On Inviting Nitish Kumar To His Father's Death Anniversary Event

Chirag Paswan On Inviting Nitish Kumar To His Father's Death Anniversary Event

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 12, 2021, Patna

LJP leader Chirag Paswan on Saturday said that he was desperately seeking an appointment with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar whom he wanted to invite for the "barsi" (event marking the first death anniversary) of his late father Ram Vilas Paswan.

India, Australia Decide To Expand Military Engagements At 2+2 Dialogue

India, Australia Decide To Expand Military Engagements At 2+2 Dialogue

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 12, 2021, New Delhi

India and Australia on Saturday decided to expand military engagements across services and facilitate greater sharing of critical information in line with their resolve to significantly expand strategic ties.

Farmer Leader Rakesh Tikait Stages Protest On Waterlogged Road At Delhi Border

Farmer Leader Rakesh Tikait Stages Protest On Waterlogged Road At Delhi Border

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 12, 2021, Ghaziabad

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait along with supporters staged a sit-in on the waterlogged flyway stretch at Ghazipur on Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border where heavy rains also damaged tents and other structures set up by farmer unions.

Not In Race To Become Chief Minister, Says Gujarat BJP Chief

Not In Race To Become Chief Minister, Says Gujarat BJP Chief

Asian News International | Saturday September 11, 2021, Gandhinagar

After Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani stepped down from his post, state BJP chief C R Patil today said he is not in the race for the Chief Minister's post.

"Office Not Kept In Loop While Initiating Action Against MLAs": Bengal Speaker

"Office Not Kept In Loop While Initiating Action Against MLAs": Bengal Speaker

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 11, 2021, Kolkata

West Bengal Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay Saturday said he has asked CBI and ED to explain why no permission had been taken from the speaker's office before submitting chargesheets to members of the legislature in recent times.

Assam Extends "Disturbed Area" Status Of State For Another Six Months

Assam Extends "Disturbed Area" Status Of State For Another Six Months

Edited by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday September 11, 2021, Guwahati

Assam has further extended the existing "disturbed area" status of the state for another six months from August 28 under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).

Weather Office's Move To Predict Impact Of Extreme Weather Events In Delhi-NCR

Weather Office's Move To Predict Impact Of Extreme Weather Events In Delhi-NCR

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 11, 2021, New Delhi

The India Meteorological Department is collecting high-resolution exposure data, including information about roads, topography and social-economic condition of people, for Delhi-NCR to be able to predict the impact of extreme weather events precisely

Unprescribed Medicines May Have Affected Pilot: Kerala Air Crash Report

Unprescribed Medicines May Have Affected Pilot: Kerala Air Crash Report

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday September 11, 2021, New Delhi

The report into the crash of an Air India Express aircraft in Kerala last August has indicated the possibility of a medical factor regarding the pilot in charge, which could have had a role in the aviation disaster.

The Real Reason Why Nitish Kumar Won't Attend Chautalas' Event In Haryana

The Real Reason Why Nitish Kumar Won't Attend Chautalas' Event In Haryana

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Saturday September 11, 2021, Patna

When Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar skips an event later this month hosted by former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala to commemorate his father Chaudhary Devi Lal's birth centenary, his absent note may read one thing but the real reason

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Marathon Meetings With UP Congress Leaders Over Polls

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Marathon Meetings With UP Congress Leaders Over Polls

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 11, 2021, Lucknow

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday held marathon meetings with party office-bearers in Lucknow and said their views will be crucial in the distribution of tickets for next year's Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

Pilot Error Led To Air India Express Crash In Kerala Last Year: Report

Pilot Error Led To Air India Express Crash In Kerala Last Year: Report

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Saturday September 11, 2021, New Delhi

The probable cause of the Air India plane crash at Kozhikode airport last year, which left 21 people dead, was non-adherence to standard operating procedure by the pilot flying the aircraft, a government report released today stated.