Politicians
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Yearender 2024: From Yechury to Baba Siddique, Indian politicians who died this year
India | Dec 17, 2024, 07:18 AM ISTThe year 2024 marked significant losses of political stalwarts in India. These leaders contributed to various aspects of India's politics and thus will always be remembered. As the year ends here are some of the prominent names who bid adieu in 2024.
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'Sportspersons should take charge of sports associations instead of politicians': Rahul Gandhi
India | Oct 02, 2024, 09:19 PM ISTThe Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition in a video was seen listening to the problems of sportspersons from Haryana. He also took a dig at politicians holding positions in sports bodies, including that of cricket and judo.
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Raghav Chadha wants 21 to be minimum age for contesting polls, says, 'We're young country with...'
India | Aug 01, 2024, 06:24 PM ISTRaghav Chadha asserted that India is one of the youngest countries in the world in terms of the average age of its population and deserves representation to reflect that. Citing the reasons behind less participation by youths.
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'One who does good work never gets respect,' says Nitin Gadkari
India | Feb 07, 2024, 11:59 AM ISTNitin Gadkari praised former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, who was recently conferred the Bharat Ratna posthumously, and said such people have made the country's democracy strong.
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Top 10 politicians who ruled the year
India | Dec 19, 2022, 12:55 PM ISTYearender 2022: The year 2022 has been a blessing for some politicians as they achieved unprecedented success in the year. Arguably, PM Modi's glory continued to grow in 2022 as well. 2022 also brought fortune for PM Modi's rivals like- Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal.
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UK politicians demand probe into Liz Truss phone hack claim
World | Oct 30, 2022, 05:13 PM ISTThe UK government spokesperson declined to comment on security arrangements but said it had 'robust systems in place to protect against cyber threats,' including regular security briefings for ministers.
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Delhi HC hears plea for CBI probe into politicians procuring and distributing Remdesivir
India | May 01, 2021, 01:04 PM ISTPIL demanding FIR and CBI probe against politicians for procuring and distributing Remdesivir was heard in Delhi HC today
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Candidates, their parties must publicise criminal background thrice in Newspapers, TV: EC
Elections | Sep 11, 2020, 08:33 PM ISTThe Election Commission (EC) on Friday decided that candidates as well as political parties will publish details of criminal antecedents, if any, in newspapers and television thrice, regarding candidates nominated by them.
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International women's day: 5 most powerful women who ruled the world
National | Mar 08, 2020, 12:11 PM ISTThe brilliance of women in the field of politics need no introduction and their contribution to the development of the country can never be overlooked. The number of women in politics and policy has always been relatively small, but even so their power now feels more tenuous than ever. On the occasion of International Women's Day, it is important to give shoutout these powerful ladies for their consistent efforts and strength.
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Honeytrap has many leaders and bureaucrats in trouble
India | Sep 21, 2019, 09:10 AM ISTThe police failed to secure remand for three women involved in the case of demanding a sum of Rs 3 crore by implicating the Municipal Corporation engineer in a honeytrap in the district court on Friday.
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Top 8 politicians who will be missed in 17th Lok Sabha
India | May 29, 2019, 04:31 PM ISTIn last three decades of India's electoral history they were the strong voices of their party, states and respective constituencies in Lok Sabha but their voices will not be heard in the 17th Lok Sabha, which gave a decisive mandate to Narendra Modi government.
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MJ Akbar dismisses sexual harassment allegations against him, calls for legal action
News | Oct 14, 2018, 10:58 PM ISTMJ Akbar dismisses sexual harassment allegations against him, calls for legal action.
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Politicians are scared to fly over Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, which is Lord Shiva's 'Bermuda Triangle'
Special Report | Oct 14, 2018, 11:21 PM ISTPoliticians are scared to fly over Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, which is Lord Shiva's 'Bermuda Triangle'.
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SC terms criminalisation of politics unsettling, says informed choice is corner stone of democracy
India | Sep 25, 2018, 11:43 AM ISTA five-judge constitution bench had earlier, during the course of hearing, had clarified that a law could not be laid down to bar such politicians from contesting elections.
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People will lose trust in politicians if disruptions continue in Parliament: Venkaiah Naidu
India | Mar 11, 2018, 06:26 PM ISTHe also expressed concern over lack of quorum in the House and said that he had to press the quorum bell on several occasions.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Congress MP Navjot Singh Sidhu celebrate Holi
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35% chief ministers in India hold criminal record, 81% millionaire: ADR
India | Feb 12, 2018, 10:59 PM ISTIn India, around 35 per cent chief ministers have criminal cases against them and 81 per cent of the total are possessing millions of rupees, according to an ADR report released today.
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According to Miss World Manushi Chillar, everyone has social responsibility, not just politicians
Fashion | Feb 06, 2018, 11:42 PM ISTManushi said while there's a lot that can happen if all political parties prioritise menstrual hygiene in their manifestos, but it's not about "just politicians".
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Aaj Ka Viral: Politicians' lies during Gujarat Polls exposed
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Politicians and the 'air syndrome': Devendra Fadnavis escaped unhurt, here are those who didn't
National | May 25, 2017, 07:11 PM ISTA look at the politicians who survived air crashes and those who didn't