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Congress slams Centre over move to expand LG's powers in J-K, says stateho
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has hit out at the BJP-led government over its notification expanding powers of Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor by inserting new sections in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, saying that the Centre's move means that full-fledged statehood for J-K do
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Kerala leader triggers controversy, calls for "separate Malabar" state; BJ
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Speaking at the protest organised on the issue of lack of seats in class 11 in the Malabar region on Monday, he said that Southern Kerala and Malabar people are paying the same taxes and should get the same facilities.
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Preparations have started for assembly polls in J-K, says PM Modi; indicat
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said "time is not far" when the people of Jammu and Kashmir will elect a new government in assembly polls and indicated that statehood will be resorted soon to the union territory.
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"Thank people of Sikkim for giving us thumping majority": CM Prem Singh Ta
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
"I thank the people of Sikkim for giving us a thumping majority. The reason behind our victory is that we fulfilled the promises made in 2019 and did development work in the state. National security is our top priority. We are completing 50 years of statehood in 2025, I will speak to the PM
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Goa's Statehood Day: President Murmu, other leaders extend greetings to pe
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
"On Goa's statehood day, I convey my greetings to all the residents of Goa. Goa is a land of great natural beauty and vibrant culture. The people of Goa are known for their progressive values and hospitality," President Murmu posted on X.
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BRS announces 3-day celebrations for Telangana Formation Day
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has announced a grand three-day celebration to commemorate the 10th Telangana State Formation Day.
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Spain, Norway, Ireland formally recognise Palestinian statehood; Israel de
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The recognition, which is not expected to have an impact on the conflict, was quickly denounced by the Israeli government.
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Israel prohibits Spanish Consulate services in Jerusalem for supporting Pa
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In a post on X, Katz said, "In response to Spain's recognition of a Palestinian state and the antisemitic call by Spain's Deputy Prime Minister to not just recognize a Palestinian state but to 'liberate Palestine from the river to the sea,' I have decided to sever the connection between S
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There will be "severe consequences": Israeli FM warns after Ireland, Norwa
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
As several countries recognized Palestinian statehood on Wednesday, Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz sent a clear and unequivocal message to Ireland and Norway stressing, "Israel will not remain silent."
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Kejriwal vows to give full statehood to Delhi once INDIA bloc forms govt
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal asserted to provide full statehood to the national capital once the opposition alliance, INDIA bloc assumes power in the Centre.
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"INDIA bloc to gain power at Centre, Delhi will be accorded full statehood
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Saturday that an INDIA bloc government will be formed at the Centre and the Aam Aadmi Party will be a part of it, following which Delhi will be accorded full statehood.
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Arabs pushing for roadmap leading to Palestinian state within 3 yrs
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
On April 19, the US vetoed a Security Resolution unilaterally recognizing Palestinian statehood. State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said at the time that the Palestinians do not meet the criteria for statehood and that the Palestinian Authority needed to undergo significant re
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