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Gulam Jeelani

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Jeelani writes on politics, government and national affairs. A journalist for twelve years, he has worked for different print and digital publications in Lucknow and Srinagar, before moving to New Delhi in 2015.

Bihar elections | Will back Chirag’s decision on alliance: says 'unwell' Paswan

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Bihar elections | Will back Chirag’s decision on alliance: says 'unwell' Paswan

Led by Chirag Paswan, the LJP has been at odds with Bihar Chief Minister and JDU Chief Nitish Kumar over several issues including Kumar’s recent decision to join hands with former chief minister of the state Jitan Ram Manjhi

RJD MP Manoj Jha to file nomination as Opposition candidate for Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman’s post today

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RJD MP Manoj Jha to file nomination as Opposition candidate for Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman’s post today

The election will be held on Sept 14. Though Jha enjoys the support of 12 Opposition parties, they have only 91 members. NDA’s Harivansh has the support of 116. For a victory, 123 votes are required. Both candidates are from Bihar.

Congress launches online attack on Govt through #SpeakUpForJobs

BUSINESS

Congress launches online attack on Govt through #SpeakUpForJobs

Of late, Opposition parties, including the Congress, have stepped up their attack against the government over the economic crisis, rise of unemployment and dismal GDP figures.

Bihar elections: Setback for RJD as party veteran Raghuvansh Prasad Singh quits

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Bihar elections: Setback for RJD as party veteran Raghuvansh Prasad Singh quits

Sources said Singh was unhappy over the talk of rival Rajput leader and former LJP MP Rama Kishore Singh's entry into the RJD. He is likely to join Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United).

Ambala's tryst with the India's military aviation history

BUSINESS

Ambala's tryst with the India's military aviation history

The history of airbase goes back to September 1919, soon after World War 1, when the 99 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF) was stationed at the camp, then known as ‘Camp Umballa’

#9Baje9Minute — Opposition takes a leaf out of PM Modi’s book to put spotlight on unemployment

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#9Baje9Minute — Opposition takes a leaf out of PM Modi’s book to put spotlight on unemployment

The exercise is similar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal in April when he asked people to light candles, lamps and turn mobile phone torches as a token of respect for the workers from healthcare and other sectors at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19.

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy steps up attack on party's IT cell chief Amit Malviya

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BJP leader Subramanian Swamy steps up attack on party's IT cell chief Amit Malviya

Subramanian Swamy had started targeting Amit Malviya two days ago saying that the BJP IT cell had “gone rogue”.

Congress decides to field a joint opposition candidate for Rajya Sabha deputy speaker

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Congress decides to field a joint opposition candidate for Rajya Sabha deputy speaker

In the meeting, chaired through a video conference by the party’s interim president Sonia Gandhi, leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad was asked to rope in opposition leaders to select a joint candidate for a post

Chirag Paswan to take final call on Bihar poll alliance, says Lok Janshakti Party

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Chirag Paswan to take final call on Bihar poll alliance, says Lok Janshakti Party

Led by Chirag Paswan, who is the son of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, the LJP has been at odds with Nitish Kumar over several issues including Kumar’s recent decision to join hands with former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.

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