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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy

Lokayukta seeks K'taka Guv's nod to prosecute Kumaraswamy in mining lease case

The Karnataka Lokayukta on Wednesday made a submission to Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot seeking his consent for prosecution against Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy in a case related to granting of mining lease in violation of law, allegedly to the Sri Sai Venkateswara Minerals company. Feb 27, 2025
Congress comes out in support of Asha workers stir in Kerala

Congress comes out in support of Asha workers stir in Kerala

Congress's Kerala unit President K. Sudhakaran and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday said that the party will have no hesitation in lending its support to the ongoing indefinite strike of the Asha workers which entered its 17th day. Feb 27, 2025
Omar Abdullah says had Vajpayee been alive, J&K wouldn't be a UT

Omar Abdullah's Statement on Security Sparks Political Row in J&K

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's recent statement on the security situation in the Union Territory has triggered a political storm. During a televised discussion, Abdullah acknowledged a decline in separatist activity since the abrogation of Article 370 but faced strong criticism from opposition parties. Feb 26, 2025
Surinder Choudhary

Liquor ban row: J&K's Dy CM slams Mehbooba Mufti for "publicity stunts"

A day after the PDP sought support for banning the consumption and sale of liquor in J&K, NC leader and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary lashed out at PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, accusing her of hypocrisy and political gimmickry. Choudhary also blamed Mehbooba for the political downgrading of J&K and the loss of its special status. Feb 25, 2025
NC chooses Abdul Rahim Rather as J&K Assembly Speaker

War of Words Escalates Between J&K Speaker and Mehbooba Mufti Over Parliamentary Rules

A political row erupted after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti accused J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather of imposing a form of "martial law" by restricting the publicity of legislative notices. Mufti argued that transparency in legislative matters fosters accountability, while the Speaker defended his stance by citing parliamentary rules that prohibit premature disclosure of legislative proceedings. Feb 25, 2025
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