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Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them
5 hours, 43 minutes ago

Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader. Scott has compared Chinese drones to spy balloons that could “gather data or carry harmful payloads” across America, posing risks to military bases, critical infrastructure …

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Sudhakaran endorses Ramesh Chennithala as potential CM candidate
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Sudhakaran endorses Ramesh Chennithala as potential CM candidate

New Indian Express  

KANNUR: Congress state president K Sudhakaran has endorsed senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala as a potential chief ministerial candidate, with the next assembly elections scheduled for 2026. Addressing a press meet in Kannur, Sudhakaran said that Chennithala, given his experience, deserves a claim to the chief minister’s post. The comments came in response to SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan’s …

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Congress questions Centre over US court verdict in Pegasus surveillance case
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Congress questions Centre over US court verdict in Pegasus surveillance case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Responding to the US court verdict in the Pegasus spyware case involving an illegal surveillance racket, Congress leaders have expressed concern over the privacy of the citizens who were targeted. Congress leader and Karnataka general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said, “The verdict in the Pegasus case has blown the lid off a nefarious operation where 300 WhatsApp numbers of …

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BJP wants to disregard backward classes: Karnataka Congress MLC slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

BJP wants to disregard backward classes: Karnataka Congress MLC slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Senior Congress MLC BK Hariprasad on Sunday hit out at the BJP and RSS saying that it was “ridiculous” for them to preach about patriotism when in the past they have opposed the country’s national flag and the Constitution. Addressing the media in Bengaluru, Hariprasad said that the Congress will launch a series of protests against Union Minister Amit …

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Opinion: Who can claim Ambedkar as their own?
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Opinion: Who can claim Ambedkar as their own?

India Today  

Various kinds of people could claim Dr BR Ambedkar as their own. Comparing the enormous difference between the monetary contributions made by white Americans for the betterment of blacks with the money collected by Gandhi for his Harijan Sevak Sangh, Ambedkar concluded in an unfinished work, “A People at Bay”, that “Americans have a social conscience while the Hindus have …

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Like industry, BJP, BRS failed to console victim’s kin: TPCC
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Like industry, BJP, BRS failed to console victim’s kin: TPCC

New Indian Express  

NIZAMABAD: Alleging that the BRS and BJP were criticising the state government over the Sandhya Theatre stampede issue with political motives, TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Sunday said that the Congress government and its leaders did a lot to bring Telugu film industry to Hyderabad from Madras. Speaking to the media here, Mahesh Goud said: “It was the …

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Revanth targeting film industry: Bandi Sanjay
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10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Revanth targeting film industry: Bandi Sanjay

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday came out in support of actor Allu Arjun and accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of speaking about the Sandhya Theatre stampede in the Assembly with a malicious intent to defame Allu Arjun. In a press statement issued here, the former state BJP president alleged that the …

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Congress MP counters Narayana Murthy's 70-hour week: Working longer meaningless
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Congress MP counters Narayana Murthy's 70-hour week: Working longer meaningless

India Today  

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has criticised Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy's proposal to work for 70 hours per week, stressing on the focus of efficiency instead of "meaninglessly" working for long hours. Last month, Murthy stood firm on his stance of working 70 hours a week that had earlier snowballed into a topic of debate. The Infosys co-founder further said …

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Congress government committed to making education accessible to all: Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Congress government committed to making education accessible to all: Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday reiterated that the Congress government is committed to making quality education accessible to all sections of society. Addressing the alumni meeting of Dr BR Ambedkar Educational Institutions in Baghlingampally, he said there is a need for government-driven initiatives to uplift disadvantaged groups and address long-standing gaps in the education system. Lauding …

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Rajasthan Congress demands Nitin Gadkari's resignation over Jaipur highway fire
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Rajasthan Congress demands Nitin Gadkari's resignation over Jaipur highway fire

India Today  

Days after a devastating accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway that claimed 13 lives, Rajasthan Congress on Sunday demanded the resignation of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, accusing his ministry and toll companies of corruption and negligence. Former minister and Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas blamed the Centre, National Highways Authority of India, and toll operators for the accident at Bhankrota in …

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AAP wins Patiala in Punjab civic polls, emerges largest party in Ludhiana, Jalandhar
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

AAP wins Patiala in Punjab civic polls, emerges largest party in Ludhiana, Jalandhar

India Today  

Punjab's ruling party AAP won the municipal elections in Patiala but fell short of a majority in the Ludhiana and Jalandhar municipal corporations even though it emerged as the largest party in the two civic bodies. In Jalandhar, the AAP emerged as the largest party and won 38 wards out of total 85 wards while the Congress, the BJP, the …

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Why Modi govt doesn't want you to see CCTV footage from a poll booth
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Why Modi govt doesn't want you to see CCTV footage from a poll booth

India Today  

Sparking controversy and divided opinions, the Union Government, on the Election Commission’s recommendation, has amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. The change restricts public access to specific electronic records, including CCTV camera footage, webcasting material and video recordings of candidates during elections. Electronic records like CCTV footage, webcasting data and video recordings—essential tools in modern electoral …

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BJP targets me with chargesheets, but lacks Chief Minister face: Arvind Kejriwal
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

BJP targets me with chargesheets, but lacks Chief Minister face: Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

Hours after the BJP released a ‘chargesheet’ accusing the Aam Aadmi Party of corruption and false promises, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal hit back, saying that the saffron party lacks a clear agenda for the upcoming assembly elections and does not have a Chief Minister face. Highlighting AAP's work in electricity, water, women's travel, and infrastructure, Kejriwal criticised the BJP for …

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Opinion: The fight for Ambedkar's legacy signifies a big churn in Dalit politics
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Opinion: The fight for Ambedkar's legacy signifies a big churn in Dalit politics

India Today  

The treasury benches and the Opposition have been engaged in a war of words over Dr BR Ambedkar’s legacy in Parliament and outside. Setback and recovery In the 2024 general elections, the BJP lost three per cent support of Dalits and its allies lost two per cent. On the other hand, the Congress lost one per cent support but its …

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IUML, Congress slam Kerala CPI(M) leader's remark extremist support Gandhis
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

IUML, Congress slam Kerala CPI(M) leader's remark extremist support Gandhis

India Today  

The Indian Union Muslim League hit out at Communist Party of India and its politburo member A Vijayaraghavan for his statements on Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi’s win in Wayanad parliamentary seat. At the CPI party conference in Bathery, Wayanad, last week, politburo member A Vijayaraghavan stated that extremist elements were present at Priyanka Gandhi’s rallies. WHAT CPI LEADER A …

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KTR Slams Congress on Rythu Bandhu Scheme
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15 hours, 19 minutes ago

KTR Slams Congress on Rythu Bandhu Scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BRS working president K.T. He claimed, in an open letter on Sunday, that the Congress had spread lies on the Rythu Bandhu scheme in the Assembly. Rama Rao claimed that the government had avoided answering critical questions on Rythu Bandhu. “The Congress government’s plans to align the Rythu Bharosa with the central PM-Kisan guidelines will deny benefits to half …

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DC Edit | The battle over Ambedkar’s legacy mainly for dalit votes
15 hours, 42 minutes ago

DC Edit | The battle over Ambedkar’s legacy mainly for dalit votes

Deccan Chronicle  

The political slugfest that is on nationally and which led to a day in the Winter Session becoming its worst in India’s parliamentary history may be owed to the facetious comments the home minister Amit Shah made on the floor. Ambedkar is no less than a god to his followers who constitute about 17 per cent of India’s 968 million …

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BJP Activates Social Media Team to Counter Oppn Attack on Shah
15 hours, 47 minutes ago

BJP Activates Social Media Team to Counter Oppn Attack on Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Opposition parties prepare to protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly disrespecting Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the BJP has activated its social media strategy to counter the allegations and target Opposition groups, particularly the Congress. Utilising memes, short videos, and video clips, BJP’s social media team of influencers has launched a vigorous campaign aimed at discrediting …

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Uttam Kumar Reddy Promises Quality Education for All
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16 hours, 4 minutes ago

Uttam Kumar Reddy Promises Quality Education for All

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Irrigation and civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy reaffirmed the Congress government’s commitment to making quality education accessible to all sections of society. Uttam Kumar Reddy was addressing the alumni meet of Dr BR Ambedkar Educational Institutions in Baghlingampally on Sunday, organised as part of the institution’s golden jubilee celebrations. Uttam Kumar Reddy spoke about the launch of …

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'We're not serious about passing a budget': GOP lawmaker trashes own party on CNN
16 hours, 51 minutes ago

'We're not serious about passing a budget': GOP lawmaker trashes own party on CNN

Raw Story  

One of the 38 Republican House members who voted no on the budget bill passed in the wee hours of Saturday with the help of Democrats expressed his displeasure with his own party on CNN Sunday morning. Appearing on "State of the Union" with host Dana Bash, Rep. Tim Burchett, a frequent guest on cable networks lately, claimed he came …

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Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos
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19 hours, 5 minutes ago

Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union government’s recent amendment restricting public access to electronic election materials, such as CCTV footage and webcasting at polling booths, strong rooms, and counting tables, has drawn sharp criticism from Opposition parties. Based on the Election Commission of India’s recommendation, the law ministry on Friday altered Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, limiting the …

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Congress targets Centre over Pegasus case
Trending News
19 hours, 19 minutes ago

Congress targets Centre over Pegasus case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday criticised the government over the recent US court ruling on Pegasus spyware, which revealed that 300 out of 1,400 targeted WhatsApp numbers belonged to Indians. Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala called for the Supreme Court of India to reopen the Pegasus case and conduct a fresh inquiry based on the US judgment. In 2022, …

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Congress slams govt over different tax slabs for popcorn, asks if PM will show courage for GST overhaul
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22 hours, 23 minutes ago

Congress slams govt over different tax slabs for popcorn, asks if PM will show courage for GST overhaul

The Hindu  

Exhorting the Narendra Modi government to show the courage to overhaul the Goods and Services Tax regime citing the “absurdity” of three different tax slabs for popcorn under the present system, the Congress on Sunday said the current complexities in the system had thrown open several loopholes leading to tax evasion. In a long post on X, Congress General Secretary …

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Kerala Congress to march to District Collectorates over Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar, election rule change
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1 day, 2 hours ago

Kerala Congress to march to District Collectorates over Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar, election rule change

The Hindu  

The Congress will stage marches to District Collectorates in Kerala on December 24 to highlight Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s allegedly disparaging comments about the late Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the iconic chairperson of the committee that drafted the Indian Constitution. All India Congress Committee general secretary, K. C. Venugopal, MP, told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram that Congress activists would meet …

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