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'Now we know why Naxalism prospered under Chidambaram'

 Mon, 17 August 2026
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'Now we know why Naxalism prospered under Chidambaram'

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Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has lashed out at Congress leader P Chidambaram for his swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dimagi Naxal remark, saying this showed why Naxalism prospered during Chidambaram's tenure as Union home minister.Addressing the nation on the 80th...
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I have hope: J'khand student leader Mahato ahead of talks

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Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahato on Monday expressed hope and faith ahead of the fresh round of talks with the state government, saying that if the government fails to meet the students' expectations, the struggle will continue.The student protest at Jaipal Singh Stadium in Ranchi...
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3 In 4 Spacetech Startups Yet To Raise Equity Capital

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 India may have joined a club of three nations with private orbital launch capability following Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 milestone, but three among four of the country's space startups are still waiting on their first funding round.Data from market research firm Tracxn shows that out of...
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Will PM respond, youth demands answers: Cong on NTA retest

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The Congress on Monday attacked the government after the National Testing Agency announced the retest for three papers of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination, asking whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will say anything about his own responsibility.The opposition party also questioned why...
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Actor Ananya Raj dies at 27

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Ananya Raj on Instagram
Actress Ananya Raj, who has worked in films like 7 hours to go, The Final Exit  and Ghost, has passed away at the age of 27 years.The family of Ananya Raj confirmed the demise of the actress through her Instagram handle on Sunday. The actress passed away after battling physical and...
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Under what law does RSS exist, asks Priyank Kharge

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Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday asked under what law does RSS exist and under what legal identity does it function.Existence is not the issue, accountability is, he said.The question is why an organisation that claims to shape the destiny of Bharath is so reluctant to clearly...
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I support Article 370. I'm a dimaagi Naxal: Mehbooba Mufti

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Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Sunday that she is a dimaagi Naxal as she supports Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.I support Article 370. I'm a dimaagi Naxal, Mehbooba posted on her X handle.The PDP president was reacting to a post...
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Only those...: Rijiju clarifies PM's 'dimagi Naxals' remark

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dimagi Naxal remark sparked a war of words between the opposition and the BJP, Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the PM was not referring to opposition leaders but only to those who support Maoists and separatists and reject the Indian...
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CISF official confronted in Delhi Metro for photographing woman

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An ASI-rank CISF official was allegedly involved in a scuffle with passengers inside a Delhi Metro coach after a woman accused him of photographing her, police sources said on Sunday.A video of the incident, which took place around 1 pm, has surfaced online. In the video, the woman can be...
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7 killed in stampede at Bihar's Ashokdham Temple

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At least seven people have died and several others were injured in a stampede at Ashokdham Temple in Lakhisarai. Seven casualties have been reported. It is being said that an electric pole fell there and people were electrocuted, which led to a stampede-like situation. We can tell you the...
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Trump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence pact 'big, bold' step

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US President Donald Trump has termed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement a big, bold and important first step towards defending themselves in a more meaningful way.Trump's remarks on Sunday came days after the three nations signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement -- holding any...
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States Protest Centre's Mining 'Turf Grab'

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The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, passed by Parliament, is applicable only to major minerals and will not affect states' existing powers over minor minerals, Union Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday in a bid to calm states' concerns.Reddy said the...