‘Will the non-biological PM call her?’: Opposition attacks Modi government after Vinesh Phogat’s historic win | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress leaders lauded Vinesh Phogat’s historic achievement at the Olympics, noting that her victory provided a resounding response to those who questioned her struggles and intentions.Phogat’s journey has been nothing short of a fairy tale, culminating in a destiny-altering triumph as she conquered three top wrestlers in a single day, becoming the first…

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Jharkhand assembly: 17 BJP MLAs suspended for ‘disrespecting dignity’ of House | Ranchi News – Times of India

RANCHI: Seventeen MLAs of the BJP, including former ministers and a speaker, were suspended from the ongoing monsoon session of the Jharkhand assembly on Thursday for ‘disrespecting the dignity’ of the House. Speaker Rabindranath Mahto suspended the BJP lawmakers after they sat on an overnight Dharna in the well of the House demanding chief minister…

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Mahayuti rallies behind ‘ladki bahin yojana’, opposition scoffs at freebies gambit | India News – Times of India

NAGPUR: Maharashtra’s deputy CM and finance minister, Ajit Pawar, on Saturday defended Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana that will provide Rs 1,500 to eligible women aged 21-60, rejecting the opposition‘s criticism of it as a populist move.“These schemes are designed to empower citizens and provide support in these challenging times,” Ajit said.In a departure from…

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More BJP-ruled states announce reservation to Agniveers in state jobs | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the BJP-led government faces heat from the opposition over the Agnipath scheme, several BJP-governed states have come to its rescue announcing reservation to Agniveers after retirement in state jobs. BJP’s allies, Nitish Kumar’s JDU and Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (RV), also requested to review the scheme.Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh announce reservation The…

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Union minister Savitri Thakur incorrectly writes ‘Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao’ slogan; opposition questions her qualifications | India News – Times of India

Controversy erupted after a video showing Union minister Savitri Thakur incorrectly writing the Hindi slogan ‘Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao‘ during a ‘School Chalo Abhiyan’ event held at a government school in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh surfaced on social media. The opposition Congress questioned Thakur’s qualifications in light of the video and suggested amending the Constitution to…

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‘Not someone who runs away’: In a U-turn, now Fadnavis says not resigning from post | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a U-turn, Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, on Saturday announced his decision not to quit the post despite the BJP‘s lackluster performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections in the state. His announcement came after a party meeting where state BJP legislators passed a resolution expressing their confidence in…

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Congress missed chance to behave as responsible Opposition: BJP | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: BJP on Monday said that Congress and its allies have not only lost people’s confidence but also missed the opportunity to behave as a responsible opposition as they have consistently tried to demean democratic institutions by casting aspersions on them.At a press conference, party’s spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said that the opposition parties had…

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