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11 Jul

Doctored Video Row: FIR Filed Against Punjab Ministers Harpal Cheema, Aman Arora on Bajwa’s Complaint

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAman Arora, Harpal Cheema

Chandigarh (National Times): Political tensions in Punjab escalated sharply after an FIR was registered against state ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Aman Arora under BNS sections 336(4), 356, and 61(2). The complaint, filed by Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, accuses the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of circulating a doctored video that misrepresented his statements in the Punjab Assembly. According to Bajwa, the edited video twisted his remarks — which were a criticism of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau’s handling of a case involving a female Congress MLA — to make it appear as if he was defending Shiromani Akali Dal…

10 Jul

Over 57% Voter Enumeration Forms Collected in First 15 Days of Special Intensive Revision in Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar voters, BLO, Election Commission of India, Special Intensive Revision, voter enumeration forms

Patna, July 10 – The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar has seen remarkable public participation, with 57.48% of voter enumeration forms collected within the first 15 days of the drive. This impressive progress is credited to the coordinated efforts of election officials, volunteers, and a committed network of 1.56 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by all recognized political parties.As of 6 PM yesterday, a total of 4,53,89,881 forms were collected, accounting for 57.48% of the total 7,89,69,844 (approximately 7.90 crore) registered voters in Bihar. These figures reflect a significant push following the Election Commission’s instructions issued on…

10 Jul

SC Asks Election Commission to Consider Aadhaar, Voter ID, Ration Card for Bihar Voter List Update, Flags Tight Timelines

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar

New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court on Thursday advised the Election Commission of India (ECI) to include Aadhaar cards, Voter ID cards, and ration cards as valid documents for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls currently underway in Bihar. The directive comes amid rising concerns over the accessibility and fairness of the voter verification process ahead of the state’s upcoming assembly elections. The bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi acknowledged the ECI’s statement that the earlier list of 11 accepted documents (issued on June 24) was not exhaustive but illustrative. The Court said it…

10 Jul

Two-Day Special Session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Begins: Law & Order, Land Pooling, and Sacrilege Bill on Agenda

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab, Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha is set to witness high political drama as a two-day special session kicks off today. With both the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Congress bracing for heated debates, the session is expected to be charged with confrontation over critical state issues. Congress Gears Up to Corner Govt on Law & Order, Land Pooling Led by Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, the Congress party has conducted a legislative party meeting ahead of the session, devising a strong strategy to take on the Bhagwant Mann-led government. The opposition has raised serious…

09 Jul

Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra Declines to Contest Elections, Reaffirms Commitment to Justice Mission

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra

Tarn Taran (National Times): In a significant announcement, the Khalra Mission Organisation declared that Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra, wife of legendary human rights activist Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra, will not contest any elections in the future, including from the Tarn Taran assembly seat. In a statement issued after a key internal meeting, the organization emphasized that Bibi Khalra’s earlier decision to contest from Khadoor Sahib was never rooted in political ambition but was a symbolic stand against injustice, made during extraordinary circumstances. “It was an act of conscience, not a profession,” the statement underlined. Speaking on the decision, Bibi Paramjit…

07 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hails Ludhiana West Victory, Credits People’s Support and AAP’s Vision

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Ludhiana (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a vibrant gathering in Ludhiana West on Sunday, expressing profound gratitude to the residents for their unwavering support in the recent by-elections, which propelled the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to a decisive victory. The event underscored AAP’s growing influence in Punjab and its ambitious national aspirations under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal. In an emotionally charged speech, Mann said, “People have been showering so much love on us that even the words ‘Thank You’ cannot do justice to it.” He emphasized the public’s satisfaction with the AAP government, noting, “People are…

05 Jul

Lalu Prasad Re-Elected RJD President, Backs Tejashwi for Bihar Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsBihar elections, Lalu Prasad, RJD, Tejashwi Yadav

Patna, July 5 — Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad was re-elected national president of the party he founded nearly three decades ago, reaffirming his support for son Tejashwi Yadav as the party’s face in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.The 78-year-old leader, visibly frail but determined, addressed RJD’s national council after his re-election on the party’s 28th anniversary on Saturday.“A survey is under way to pick up the candidates from among you people. I will take a final decision in consultation with Tejashwi,” Lalu told party workers gathered from across the country.Passing the mantle formally to his 36-year-old son,…

05 Jul

Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray Reunite After Two Decades, Critique Hindi Language Push in Maharashtra

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsDevendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra politics, Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, July 5 — In a significant moment for Maharashtra politics, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray shared the stage and a warm embrace at a joint rally in Mumbai, marking their first public appearance together in 20 years.Speaking at the Worli Dome rally, Raj Thackeray took a veiled swipe at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, crediting him with achieving what even the late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray could not: reuniting the estranged Thackeray cousins.“I had said in one of my interviews that my Maharashtra is bigger than any politics and fight.…

04 Jul

Fadnavis Defends Shinde’s ‘Jai Gujarat’ Remark Amid Congress Outrage in Maharashtra

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsDevendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Jai Gujarat, Maharashtra politics

Mumbai, July 4 — Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday defended Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after the latter sparked controversy by chanting “Jai Gujarat” alongside “Jai Hind” and “Jai Maharashtra” during an event in Pune attended by Union Minister Amit Shah.“Just because Shinde said ‘Jai Gujarat’, it doesn’t mean that Shinde loves Gujarat more than Maharashtra,” Fadnavis told reporters, dismissing the criticism as narrow-minded. He recalled similar instances in the past, pointing out that former Union Minister Sharad Pawar had said “Jai Maharashtra, Jai Karnataka” during a statue unveiling in Karnataka. “Does this mean that Sharad Pawar loves…

04 Jul

No Relief for Bikram Singh Majithia: Punjab-Haryana High Court Defers Hearing Till July 8

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBikram Majithia

Chandigarh (National Times): In a setback to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has deferred the hearing on his petition challenging his arrest and remand. The matter will now be heard on July 8, 2025, with no interim relief being offered to the senior Akali leader. Majithia had approached the High Court challenging the June 26 remand order issued by the Mohali District Court, terming his arrest and subsequent police remand as illegal. However, during the hearing, the Advocate General (AG) of Punjab argued that the petition…