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15 Jul

Modi’s X handle-followers cross 10 crores, Shahrukh-Kohli is not even close

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed 10 crore followers on his X handle (formerly Twitter). Apparently, he is the first among all contemporary heads of state in this regard. American President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, or Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—nnone come close to him in terms of followers. After crossing the 10 crore mark on Sunday, Modi wrote on his X handle, "I'm happy to be a part of this sparkling connection. Where discussions, debates, original thinking, constructive criticism, and more can be found and enjoyed together. I look forward to…

12 Jul

Chief Minister praises Kuki Inpi Manipur’s positive stance on NRC at city convention”

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Chief Minister N Biren Singh praised the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) for their recent decision to support the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur, viewing it as a potential catalyst for long-term peace in the state. He expressed these sentiments during an event at the City Convention Centre where benefits under various schemes were distributed and new programs launched. Addressing the gathering as chief guest, CM Biren highlighted KIM's statement accepting the NRC under certain conditions. He emphasized the importance of dialogue to resolve existing issues and achieve lasting peace, urging the Kuki community to engage…

12 Jul

Meghalaya faces climate crisis: 32,000 residents impacted by recent flooding

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has highlighted the pressing climate change issues confronting Meghalaya, particularly in the aftermath of his inspection tour of flood-affected areas in Garo Hills. Witnessing firsthand the devastation caused by recent flooding, he expressed concern over the impact on low-lying plain belt areas, affecting approximately 32,000 residents in recent weeks. The flooding in Garo Hills has been exacerbated by increased Brahmaputra River levels due to heavy rains in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and neighboring regions. Chief Minister Sangma attributed these challenges to the alternating El Nino and La Nina weather patterns observed in 2024, causing global fluctuations…

08 Jul

Union Minister JM Scindia joins Nagaland’s Tulini festival celebrations

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Union Minister JM Scindia has conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of the Tulini Festival. Celebrated today, July 8th, the festival holds significant cultural importance in Nagaland, promoting traditional festivities that strengthen community bonds and honor the region's rich heritage.In his message, Minister Scindia expressed his hopes for prosperity, happiness, and harmony among all citizens participating in the vibrant celebrations. He emphasized the festival's role in fostering warmth and stronger family relations across the state."I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to everyone in Nagaland on the occasion of the Tulini festival. May…

05 Jul

Amritpal Singh to take oath in Delhi after Assam detention

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Amritpal Singh, the leader of 'Waris Punjab De' and newly elected MP from Khadoor Sahib, Punjab, is poised to take oath as a Member of Parliament today. Emerging victorious in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate, Singh triumphed over Congress contender Kulbir Singh Zira by a resounding margin of 1,97,120 votes. Singh, formerly detained as a radical Sikh preacher at Dibrugarh jail in Assam, has been relocated to Delhi for his parliamentary swearing-in ceremony. His electoral success underscores a significant shift in Punjab's political landscape, highlighting widespread grassroots support for independent voices.

14 Jun

Post-LS victory, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi shares his future plans for Assam

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Three-time Lok Sabha member, Gaurav Gogoi has won unbeatable battle during this Lok Sabha election, 2024 at Jorhat, Assam. The Congress leader on his win said, "We want the people of India to live freely, follow any religion, support any party and political ideology of their choice and create a sense of freedom. I have already made up my mind that irrespective of the results in Jorhat, even if it is a victory, there are many people in Assam feel that there is an atmosphere of fear and my job is to make them free from fear." He also mentioned…

08 Jun

Congress won due to Muslims majority vote not BJP supporters says Assam CM

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma analyses number of votes post-Lok Sabha election results. The Assam CM claimed that now Congress is completely Muslim party, the vote share didn't increase at the cost of BJP, their was a shift of Muslims from AIUDF party to Congress party. Assam CM said, "The results make it clear that the Muslims, who account for 40% of the State’s electorate, have adopted the Congress in Assam. I do not know whether they will remain with the Congress or return to the AIUDF in the 2026 Assembly election." Analysing the NDA's route, he shared, "Our…

06 Jun

Mouni Roy stands by Smriti Irani as she accepts defeat

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In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, BJP's Smriti Irani lost her seat to ' Kishori Lal Sharma by 1,67,196 votes. And amid her defeat from Amethi, bollywood actress Mouni Roy extended her support to the politician as she penned a message that read- Always with you. The politician wrote a long message on X and said her Josh was still high despite the election results. She wrote- " Such is life... A decade of my life going from one village to another, building lives, nurturing hope & aspirations, working on infrastructure - roads, naali, khadanja, bypass, medical college and more."…

05 Jun

Actress Swara Bhasker Responds To BJP’s Surprising Defeat In Faizabaad (Ayodhya): ‘Ram Ke Naam Par Paap Karne Waalon Ko…’

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Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker responded to Bharatiya Janata Party's shocking defeat in Faizabad (Ayodhya), the land of newly-built Ram Mandir. For unversed, the BJP suffered a heartbreaking defeat in Faizabad constituency as Samajwadi Party's Awadhesh Prasad won the seat, defeating sitting BJP MP Lallu Singh by over 54,500 votes. The defeat has come as a shocked to many. Reacting to the same, Swara, who is quite vocal about the political scenario in India, took to her official X account and wrote, "Shree Ram ka naam badnaam karney waalon ko, unke naam par paap karney waalon ko Jai Siya Ram." In…

05 Jun

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Party Congress comes back stronger

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Lok Sabha election 2024 results are out, BJP won maximum number of 272 seats but opponent Congress has made a strongest come back by doubling number of seats to 232 seats this year. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi hailing from Assam, snatches Jorhat seat from the ruling BJP by defeating Topon Kumar Gogoi with a margin of 1,44,393 votes. BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia who is to join the saffron party taking a dig at his party congratulated Gaurav Gogoi through a social media post, "Special congratulations to @GauravGogoiAsm for your amazing win. This result is very significant in Jorhat in many…