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Karnataka: Lingayat & SC/ST MLAs hold meetings to exert pressure on AICC to consider them for leadership, Cabinet berths
Lingayat and SC/ST MLAs are holding meetings in Bengaluru. They aim to pressure the AICC leadership for a Chief Minister post. They also seek more cabinet berths and important portfolios. These meetings signal renewed political activity. Observers see this as a counter to pressure from the Deputy CM's camp. The community leaders want fair representation in the government.
New Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh: Veteran politician, administrator and Taekwondo black belt
Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a seasoned BJP leader and former RSS functionary, has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Manipur. Singh, a two-time legislator, previously served as the Speaker of the Assembly and a Cabinet Minister. His political journey began in 2013 when he joined the BJP. He also has a background in Taekwondo.
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Karnataka: Lingayat & SC/ST MLAs hold meetings to exert pressure on AICC to consider them for leadership, Cabinet berths
Lingayat and SC/ST MLAs are holding meetings in Bengaluru. They aim to pressure the AICC leadership for a Chief Minister post. They also seek more cabinet berths and important portfolios. These meetings signal renewed political activity. Observers see this as a counter to pressure from the Deputy CM's camp. The community leaders want fair representation in the government.
'No govt can and should aim for permanency': Kamal Haasan’s thunderous RS speech
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan today expressed his concern about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. During a debate in the Uppoer House, the actor turned politician accused the commissions of denying voters of their right. "I consider this moment an honour... I was introduced to my language by my Tamil teachers. One of them was a political leader, C.N. Annadurai... He taught us to confront any invasion on our language, our culture, and our rights... You may say I'm not qualified to speak on economics with my high school dropout status. Let it be so. Nevertheless. As an extramural student of whatever university you all hail from, I have an opinion as a Tamilian. MK Gandhi helped me write this speech without anger. Periyar helped me add logic. Anna helped me understand this building... My imminent concern is the forthcoming elections. I wrote it down thinking only of the impending present. I call it the spell-checked story of the living dead. We want to cast a vote, sir, and commissions are checking our right to vote. They are checking the spellings and addresses and that too erroneously. We just want to cast our vote," he said.
'If we don't invest in AI, China will win': Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, in conversation with Mukesh Ambani
Mumbai, Maharashtra: On AI in the Jio-BlackRock event, CEO of BlackRock, Larry Fink, says, "I believe the greatest risk we have is if we don't invest and continue to invest, China will win. I believe the need to rapidly expand the AI opportunities is necessary... The opportunity that companies have in utilising AI is going to be present in everything we do... AI is among the most topical conversations we are having now, because it is disruptive. It is going to be disruptive for some industries, but it is also going to be very advancing... AI is going to allow more discovery, more opportunities..."
Gen Naravane’s Book: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah throws his weight behind Rahul Gandhi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Rahul Gandhi are demanding answers from the Centre regarding excerpts from former army chief Gen MM Naravane's unpublished book. The book, reportedly withheld by the government, allegedly reveals the Modi government's failure to make decisive strategic calls during the 2020 China border standoff, leaving the armed forces to manage the crisis.
New Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh: Veteran politician, administrator and Taekwondo black belt
Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a seasoned BJP leader and former RSS functionary, has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Manipur. Singh, a two-time legislator, previously served as the Speaker of the Assembly and a Cabinet Minister. His political journey began in 2013 when he joined the BJP. He also has a background in Taekwondo.
'Aiyyashi Kar Rahe The…' | Nishikant Dubey's comments on Nehru sparks uproar in LS; Chair intervenes
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned Wednesday until 5 pm after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey made a series of sharp remarks targeting the Congress and members of the Nehru-Gandhi family during the debate on the President’s Address, prompting repeated interventions from the Chair.Participating in the debate at around 2 pm, Dubey accused the Congress and the Gandhi family of “aiyyashi, makkari and bhrashtachar (debauchery, trickery, and corruption)”, and sought to refer to a series of books that he claimed contained damaging accounts about them.“There is a discussion on books going on here, on a book that has never been published. I want to tell the house about books which are full of Congress family’s ‘gaddari, makkari, bhrashtachar and aiyyashi’. And these are all published books,” Dubey said. He went on to name Lady Edwina Mountbatten and India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, saying the book describes how, at the time of Independence and Partition, “Nehru ji aiyyashi kar rahe the.” “I wish to quote from the book,” he added.
PM Modi's Lok Sabha address cancelled as Lower House adjourned amid Oppn uproar
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Wednesday due to vociferous protests by Opposition members. The House met for the day with Opposition members raising various issues and shouting slogans. Speaker Om Birla urged members to respect proceedings and maintain decorum. The adjournment occurred as the House was scheduled to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address.
Revanth Reddy-led regime is indulging in 'appeasement politics': BJP president Nitin Nabin
BJP leader Nitin Nabin alleged the Telangana government practices appeasement politics. He stated the government suppresses Telugu people and traditions. Nabin claimed temples faced attacks under Congress rule. He pointed to the Wakf Board's land holdings as evidence of government favoritism. Both BRS and Congress governments failed to deliver on promises. Nabin highlighted NDA's commitment to Telangana's development.
Kamal Haasan in Rajya Sabha, 'We want to cast a vote and commissions are checking our right'
Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan has voiced concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, accusing commissions of potentially denying voters their right. He highlighted voter confusion and distress caused by the process, which aims to identify illegal migrants by checking place of birth.
Manipur President’s rule withdrawn, Y Khemchand Singh to be sworn in as CM at 6 pm
Manipur is set for a new beginning. Y Khemchand Singh will be sworn in as Chief Minister today, February 4, 2026. This follows the revocation of President's Rule. Preparations are underway for the ceremony at Lok Bhavan. The NDA government aims to bring peace and development to the state. This marks a significant shift after a period of President's Rule.
