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'Not machines, but machinery': Tharoor differs from Kharge on EVMs, highlights systemic issues

IndiaTimes Thursday, 28 November 2024
Shashi Tharoor disagreed with his party's view on electronic voting machines. He defended the machines but worried about potential misuse in elections. Tharoor suggested the Election Commission should address these concerns. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wants paper ballots. The BJP won big in Maharashtra, while the opposition struggled.
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Shashi Tharoor Shashi Tharoor Indian politician, diplomat, and author (born 1956)

'Unwarranted attacks': Parliamentary panel condemns trolling of FS Vikram Misri after India-Pakistan ceasefire

The Parliamentary panel has strongly condemned the online abuse targeting Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri following the ceasefire with Pakistan. Chaired by Shashi..
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'Shashi Tharoor is looking for berth in BJP's sleeping cells inside Congress': CPI Kerala slams Lok Sabha MP

CPI Kerala Secretary Binoy Viswam criticized Shashi Tharoor for leading a delegation to brief partner countries on terrorism, suggesting Tharoor seeks a place..
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Congress has tough call to take as rift with Shashi Tharoor widens

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Cong livid as govt ignores its list for foreign outreach, picks Tharoor

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Mallikarjun Kharge Mallikarjun Kharge Indian lawyer and politician (born 1942)

'Irresponsible, insulting': Row over Mallikarjun Kharge's 'small war' remark on Operation Sindoor

Mallikarjun Kharge's description of India's Operation Sindoor as a "small war" has ignited a political controversy, drawing strong criticism from the BJP and its..
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Mallikarjun Kharge again claims PM Modi had intel on Pahalgam attack: 'Why didn't you tell tourists not to go?'

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the Modi government for alleged security lapses in Pahalgam, claiming negligence led to the deaths of 26..
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Veteran nuclear scientist, Padma Vibhushan awardee MR Srinivasan passes away at 95

MR Srinivasan, a veteran nuclear scientist and former atomic energy commission chairman, has died. He was 95. Srinivasan played a key role in India's nuclear..
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Didn’t ask Congress for names for foreign outreach: Govt

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju refuted Congress's claims that the government rejected their MP nominations for anti-terror outreach delegations...
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BJP Minister’s Vulgar Remark On Col. Sofiya Qureshi Triggers FIR | MP High Court Slams Vijay Shah [Video]

BJP Minister’s Vulgar Remark On Col. Sofiya Qureshi Triggers FIR | MP High Court Slams Vijay Shah

A political storm erupted in Madhya Pradesh after Minister Vijay Shah made a controversial remark about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who led Operation Sindoor following the India-Pakistan ceasefire. Shah’s comment—“We sent a sister of their own to teach them a lesson”—sparked backlash across party lines. Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge slammed it as “shameful and vulgar.” An FIR was ordered by the Jabalpur High Court, and BJP’s Hitanand Sharma reportedly reprimanded Shah. Amid growing criticism, Shah apologized and called Colonel Qureshi “a pride of the nation.” #ColonelQureshi #VijayShah #OperationSindoor #IndiaPakistan #PoliticalControversy #MadhyaPradeshPolitics #WomenInUniform #IndianArmy #SofiyaQureshi #Kharge #Congress #BJP #VulgarRemarks #FIROrdered #HighCourt #NationalSecurity #GenderRemarks #IndiaStrikes #Ceasefire #IndianPolitics #MilitaryPride #MinisterControversy #VijayShahFIR #ClosedDoorRebuke #JabalpurCourt #BJPBacklash #ApologyIssued #ViralRemark #IndianArmyWomen #NationalOutrage ~GR.122~HT.408~

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Bharatiya Janata Party Bharatiya Janata Party Indian political party

Karnataka govt to provide ownership rights to one lakh families in State: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi announced in Vijayanagara that the Karnataka government will grant ownership rights to one lakh families, addressing the issue of land ownership..
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BJP takes 'nishan-e-Pakistan' jibe at Rahul Gandhi; Congress hits back

Bharatiya Janata Party criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The criticism is regarding Gandhi's remarks on Operation Sindoor. BJP accused Gandhi of echoing..
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Maharashtra Maharashtra State in Western India

Investors duped of over Rs 48 lakh via fake trading app, know modus operandi

A 29-year-old man was tracked down and held in Maharashtra for allegedly defrauding multiple investors of over Rs 48 lakh in Outer North Delhi, police said..
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India reports 164 fresh COVID-19 cases in a week, Health Ministry reviews situation, here's what we know so far

India has reported 164 fresh cases of Covid 19, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi and Rajasthan. Maharashtra has 56 active cases. Two Covid-19 related deaths..
DNA

Maharashtra chief secretary, DGP apologise for protocol lapse at CJI event

The Chief Justice of India's inaugural visit to Mumbai encountered unexpected protocol issues. The CJI noted the absence of key state officials upon his arrival...
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Factory owner, 87, toddler grandson among 8 killed in Maha factory blaze

A devastating fire at a textile factory in Maharashtra's Solapur district claimed eight lives, including a toddler and the factory's owner. The blaze, suspected..
IndiaTimes
LMOTY 2025: Sanjiv Bajaj & Rishi Darda on Business Strategy, Work Culture and India's Startup Boom [Video]

LMOTY 2025: Sanjiv Bajaj & Rishi Darda on Business Strategy, Work Culture and India's Startup Boom

The Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year 2025 Awards witnessed an insightful conversation between Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman & MD of Bajaj Finserv, and Rishi Darda, Joint MD & Editorial Director of Lokmat Media. In this exclusive session, they discussed India’s evolving work culture, business strategies, and the booming startup ecosystem. Bajaj shared his thoughts on employee productivity, Bajaj Finserv’s strategic expansion, and the importance of building a strong entrepreneurial foundation. He also addressed the recent Bajaj Allianz stake acquisition and debunked rumors regarding Allianz’s future in India. With Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in attendance, the event was a grand celebration of Maharashtra’s most influential personalities. Watch the full discussion to gain valuable insights from two of India’s leading business minds. #LokmatMaharashtrianOfTheYear #SanjivBajaj #RishiDarda #BajajFinserv #StartupIndia #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #IndianEconomy #WorkCulture #Leadership ~PR.274~ED.103~GR.125~HT.410~

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Indian National Congress Indian National Congress Indian political party

'His mistake is his name': Congress slams 'BJP’s manufactured rage' after arrest of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of double standards following the arrest of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad for a social media..
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