Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) A banner was put up in Kolkata's Salt Lake area on Sunday, cautioning leaders joining the BJP from other parties. The banner said that if anyone joins the BJP and indulges in extortion, then that person will have to face "egg therapy".
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha, speaking on the ongoing students' protest in Jharkhand on Sunday, said the deadlock between the government and protesting students must be brought to an end, stressing that any decision regarding their demands should be based on a clear blueprint rather than "empty assurances".
Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav over Rahul Gandhi’s recent programme in Prayagraj, accusing him of failing to support his “elder brother” and claiming that the Congress leader’s rally drew far fewer people than expected.
Ranchi, Aug 9 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Jharkhand government over the ongoing students' protest in Ranchi and also criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for "not extending support" to the protesting students.
Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 9 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, who is currently on a two-day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on Sunday hoisted the Tricolour at Flag Point in Sri Vijaya Puram, kicking off the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Ranchi, Aug 9 (IANS) The students' protest in Jharkhand's Ranchi entered its 16th day on Sunday with no signs of retreat, as the second round of talks between the protesting students and the state government once again failed to produce any breakthrough or agreement on their key demands.
Puducherry, Aug 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Puducherry Police, marking a major recognition for the union territory’s uniformed force for its service, discipline and professional achievements.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to the freedom fighters who participated in the historic Quit India Movement, saying their courage and sacrifice will continue to inspire generations of Indians.
Ambedkar Nagar, Aug 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Saturday slammed the Congress over party leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron’ Ki Goonj’ programme in Prayagraj, questioning the turnout at the event and the party’s political influence in Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow, Aug 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ interaction with students in Prayagraj, dismissing the programme as a “flop show” and asserting that the Congress has no political future in the state.
