Leaders
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Raj Thackeray bars MNS leaders from speaking to media as Hindi-Marathi row rages in Maharashtra
Maharashtra | Jul 08, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTRaj Thackeray has imposed a media directive on MNS leaders amid rising Hindi-Marathi tensions to maintain message control and avoid further controversy.
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Odisha: BJP leaders killed after dumper hits car, alleged intentional collision under probe
India | Jan 05, 2025, 02:42 PM ISTTwo BJP leaders were killed in Odisha after a dumper collided with their car, with authorities investigating the possibility of a deliberate attack based on eyewitness claims.
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Israel PM Netanyahu orders Mossad to target Hamas chiefs abroad ahead of hostage release
World | Nov 23, 2023, 02:11 PM ISTNetanyahu has warned to completely eliminate Hamas, with most of its leadership living in countries like Qatar, Lebanon and Iran. The Israeli spy agency Mossad has been involved in several high-profile operations and accused in a series of assassinations overseas.
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Bidri vases to Nagaland shawl: PM Modi's exquisite gifts to leaders as BRICS Summit nears conclusion
World | Aug 24, 2023, 11:36 PM ISTPM Modi gifted a pair of Bidri vases to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and a Nagaland shawl to his wife Tshepo Motsepe.
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West African leaders to convene in Nigeria on Thursday after Niger coup leaders defy deadline
World | Aug 07, 2023, 11:51 PM ISTThe 15-member regional bloc in West Africa, known as ECOWAS, had set a week's deadline for the Niger military junta to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
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China replaces two leaders of nuclear force unit in possible purge, whereabouts of generals unknown
World | Aug 01, 2023, 09:26 PM ISTThe removal and disappearance of General Li Yuchao and his deputy General Liu Guangbin comes after the high-profile ouster of Qin Gang as China's foreign minister after the latter disappeared for nearly a month.
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BJP suspends two local body leaders for anti-CAA stand
India | Mar 04, 2020, 11:01 AM ISTThe Maharashtra BJP has suspended the chairperson of a party-ruled municipal council and deputy head of another local body which recently passed resolutions against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
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BSP losing its leaders to Samajwadi Party in UP
National | Jan 20, 2020, 03:40 PM ISTSamajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav welcomed the BSP leaders and said that this was an indication of changing weather in politics.
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Misconception over NRC, lack of campaign on CAB led to bypoll defeat, say BJP leaders
India | Dec 01, 2019, 09:28 AM ISTSeveral senior BJP leaders, including its state vice-president Chandra Kumar Bose, have blamed the campaign over NRC for the party's defeat in the bypolls and called for a separate Bengal-specific strategy.
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Over 100 Congress workers detained in Tripura for taking out rally without permission
India | Nov 27, 2019, 11:56 AM IST"We organised a rally to spread the ideals and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. It was Gandhi Vichar Sandesh Padyatra, not a protest against anyone. But police thrashed the activists with lathis and tortured them," Youth Congress national secretary Dr Smruti Ranjan Lenka told reporters.
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Muslim community leaders accept Ayodhya verdict, call for peace
India | Nov 09, 2019, 02:06 PM ISTIn an unanimous verdict, the Supreme Court on Saturday paved the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya, and directed the Centre to allot an alternative 5-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a new mosque at a "prominent" place in the holy town in Uttar Pradesh.
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No justice if such leaders are in power: Geetika's brother
Oct 26, 2019, 12:07 PM IST"It is very disappointing for a family that has lost two members to somebody's power and stature. I just want to ask, are we really asking for support to form a government from a criminal? I have lost my sister and my mother seven years back and that suffering is continuing yet. What kind of a nation are we? Please do not ask for support from someone who is involved in criminal activities," he said.
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J&K Governor hits out at separatists and mainstream leaders
India | Oct 22, 2019, 07:50 PM ISTAlleging that "affluent and powerful" sections have crushed the dreams of the youths in Kashmir and destroyed their lives, he appealed to the people to understand the truth and join the Centre's efforts to usher peace and progress in the state.
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Rahul Gandhi discusses political, security situation with Jammu and Kashmir leaders in Delhi
India | Jul 01, 2019, 07:06 PM ISTRahul Gandhi chaired a meeting of top leaders of J&K in Delhi and discussed the overall political and security situation of the state, a Congress spokesman said.
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Uttar Pradesh: 2 Samajwadi Party leaders shot dead in one day
Jun 01, 2019, 07:05 AM ISTFIRs have been registered in both the shooting incidents under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code, the officers said.
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Punjab: AAP suspends rebel leaders Khaira, Sandhu for 'indulging' in anti-party activities
India | Nov 03, 2018, 11:32 PM IST"Both Sukhpal Singh Khaira and Kanwar Sandhu have been suspended for indulging in anti-party activities," AAP legislator and leader of opposition in Punjab Assembly Harpal Singh Cheema said.
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Delhi: RSS to begin 3-day lecture series in New Delhi from today
News | Sep 17, 2018, 09:05 AM ISTThe Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is all geared up to hold a three-day lecture series in New Delhi from Monday, which is unlikely to be graced by top opposition leaders.
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Men more likely to be perceived as leaders than women, says study
Lifestyle | Aug 10, 2018, 07:20 PM ISTAs per the research, although the gender gap has narrowed in recent decades, it still persists.
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Animal Diplomacy: These pets were exchanged between world leaders for a ‘warm” relationship
Life | Jan 04, 2017, 03:04 PM ISTWe bring to you some interesting furry tales of diplomatic gifts involving dogs, koala bears, pandas and what not. Read on to know more.
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Rahul Gandhi not alone, these 7 leaders also faced shoe-attacks
India | Sep 26, 2016, 05:32 PM ISTA man identified as Hari Om Mishra was today held for hurling a shoe at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi during a road show in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur. The shocking incident took place during Rahul Gandhi's