Amit Shah denies Congress’ allegations, says party twisted facts about his comments on Ambedkar

New Delhi, 18/12: Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments in the Rajya Sabha related to B R Ambedkar after BJP leaders “exposed” the opposition party’s repeated “insults” to the architect of the Constitution. Addressing a press conference here, Shah alleged that the Congress in the…

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TMC submits privilege notice against Amit Shah for insulting B R Ambedkar

New Delhi, 18/12: Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha floor leader Derek O’Brien on Wednesday submitted a privilege notice against Home Minister Amit Shah for his alleged “insulting” remarks against B R Ambedkar with his party chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying the BJP leader’s statement displays “casteist and anti-Dalit” mindset. Like it…

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Kejriwal announces free healthcare scheme for senior citizens ahead of polls

New Delhi, 18/12: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced healthcare scheme for senior citizens in Delhi, news agency PTI reported. Kejriwal said, “Today, I am announcing Sanjeevani Yojana for the senior citizens. In this, people above the age of 60 years will get free healthcare. We will introduce this scheme after Delhi Assembly…

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Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket

Gabab, 18/12: Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday announced retirement from international cricket. The news comes following the third Test match against Australia. Reacting to the news, Indian team skipper Rohit Sharma said “He was very, very sure of his decision. We should stand by what he wants,” as per PTI. Ashwin, known for…

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Goa CM Pramod Sawant’s wife files Rs 100 crore defamation suit against AAP leader Sanjay Singh; court issues notice

Panaji,17/12: A court in Goa on Tuesday issued a notice to Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on a defamation suit filed by CM Pramod Sawant’s wife who sought Rs 100 crore in damages from the AAP politician for allegedly naming her in the cash-for-jobs scam. The court has sought Singh’s reply by January 10,…

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IAS Bishnupada Sethi transferred by the Odisha Government

Bhubaneswar, 17/12: In a major development, IAS Bishnupada Sethi, who has been summoned by the CBI,has been transferred by the Odisha government and appointed as Officer on Special Duty, General Administration & Public Grievance Department.   Sethi was the Principal Secretary of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department with additional charge of…

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Odisha Government Advances Passenger Safety through Sahid Baji Rout Noujatra Suraksha Yojana

Bhubaneswar, 17/12:The Commerce & Transport Department of Odisha, under the visionary leadership of Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, conducted a virtual meeting with all District Collectors and District Magistrates. The meeting focused on sensitizing district administrations about the flagship initiative, Sahid Baji Rout Noujatra Suraksha Yojana, aimed at enhancing passenger safety in inland water transport…

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