Census 2027: 12 lakh households complete self-enumeration across 11 states

With conclusion of the 15-day self-enumeration window on Wednesday across Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Karnataka, Odisha, NDMC and cantonment areas of Delhi NCR, Mizoram, Sikkim and Lakshadweep, the census field operations, involving house-to-house visits by the enumerators, in the eight states/UTs will begin on Thursday. The HLO phase of…

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New ‘Choudhary’ of Magadh: Samarat’s ‘muretha’ vow comes full circle with Nitish’s exit

Samrat Choudhary’s journey to the top has hardly followed a conventional BJP path. Unlike many leaders nurtured within the Sangh ecosystem, he comes from outside that fold. His father, veteran politician Shakuni Choudhary, was a founding member of the Samata Party and a contemporary of both Nitish Kumar and Lalu…

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Women’s Reservation Bill, a historic step towards Women’s empowerment: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta described the Women’s Reservation Bill as a landmark and far-reaching initiative that will significantly strengthen women’s empowerment in the country. She said the legislation is poised to open new avenues for women and elevate their role in governance in the years ahead. …

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‘Women’s reservation bill already passed’: Congress accuses Centre of ‘hissa chori’ using delimitation

Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of a power grab through a delimitation bill, stating the women’s reservation bill was already passed in 2023. He asserted the Congress party unequivocally supports women’s reservation and condemned the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats as ‘hissa chori’ from marginalized communities and certain regions….

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Z security, ED raids row: AAP-Raghav Chadha faceoff turns ugly; BJP piles on

The Aam Aadmi Party’s rift with MP Raghav Chadha has widened, with leaders accusing him of betrayal and linking ED raids on Ashok Mittal to his alleged collusion with the BJP. Chadha’s removal as deputy leader and subsequent Z-category security have fueled internal dissent and public accusations. …

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Give befitting reply to Delhi’s zamindars: Mamata in her Bengali new year message

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended Bengali New Year greetings, urging voters to democratically counter attempts by “Delhi’s zamindars” to undermine voting rights. She emphasized Bengal’s cultural legacy of communal harmony and called for unity against divisive forces, appealing for votes for the Trinamool Congress in upcoming elections. …

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Stalin vs Centre: Why is Tamil Nadu protesting the delimitation bill

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a state-wide black flag protest against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise. He warned of severe political consequences if concerns about reducing southern states’ political weight are ignored. Stalin described the move as a ‘grave danger’ and a ‘historic injustice’ that could widen the…

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Curbs on nicotine gums, lozenges may make quitting harder, say experts

India’s top drug advisory body recommends restricting over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement therapies, sparking concerns that it will hinder smokers’ efforts to quit. While tobacco products remain widely available, this move could create more hurdles for those seeking quitting aids, potentially impacting public health initiatives. …

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‘Preparation for Punjab polls has begun’: Arvind Kejriwal reacts to ED action against AAP MP Ashok Mittal who replaced Raghav Chadha

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the Enforcement Directorate’s raid on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal as election preparation for Punjab. The ED action occurred shortly after Mittal was appointed deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha,…

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Bihar’s first BJP CM: Samrat Choudhary takes oath

Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as Bihar’s new Chief Minister, marking the BJP’s first leader to hold the state’s top post. This transition follows Nitish Kumar’s departure after over two decades of leadership. Choudhary, a prominent OBC face and former deputy CM, previously served in various parties before joining…

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Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay’s Tiruppur rally called off after 15 faint in scorching heat

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay’s rally in Tiruppur was cancelled after at least 15 supporters collapsed due to severe heat and overcrowding. The decision was made following police advice to prevent a repeat of the Karur stampede, with Vijay departing for Coimbatore. …

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