Rebel TMC MPs to merge with Nationalist Citizen Party; claim on Trinamool name, symbol likely in July
The rebel lawmakers of the Mamata Banerjee-led party are set to merge with a little known Tripura-based Nationalist Citizen Party of India
The rebel lawmakers of the Mamata Banerjee-led party are set to merge with a little known Tripura-based Nationalist Citizen Party of India
Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the BJP government in Odisha over the alleged manhandling and arrest of Tikiri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Chameli Ojha, accusing it of employing "repressive tactics" to silence elected representatives who raise public issues.
Odisha's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll has entered its final phase, with enumeration forms reaching a record 98.65 per cent of the state's electorate, reflecting significant progress in the drive to ensure an accurate and updated voter database.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday dedicated and laid the foundation stone for 341 development projects worth over Rs 295 crore in Janjgir-Champa district, aiming to strengthen infrastructure and improve public services across the region.
The fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon have further complicated the situation, with Iran accusing the US of lacking the will to fulfill its commitments.
The central government has decided to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel amid rising tensions in West Asia due to the prolonged Iran war, which has raised fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
The ongoing war in Ukraine is also believed to have figured prominently during the meeting.
According to police, the incident occurred in the Shiv Vatika Township in Lasudiya area.
The Centre on Friday slashed excise duty by Rs 10 per litre on both petrol and diesel with immediate effect.
Cracking the whip too late, the Congress on Friday suspended from the party six of its candidates who had refused to withdraw their nominations for the election to the Puducherry Territorial Assembly, leaving the INDIA bloc, comprising the DMK, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the CPI, in total disarray.
