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Bengal Polls: Battle over 'Bangaliana'

UNI ELECTION SPECIAL Jayanta Roy Chowdhury Kolkata, April 14 (UNI) As Bengal celebrates 'Poila Baisakh', the first day of the Bengali calendar, a vibrant expression of the culture of this riverine land, electoral battle lines are hardening over that very sense of 'Bangaliana' (Bengali-ness) that its people, regardless of their mother tongue, hold dear.

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Trump deletes his 'Papal robe' picture from social media account after backlash

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) After massive backlash, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday deleted his picture from his social media account which showed him in Papal robe blessing a sick man. The AI generated picture showed Trump in a white Papal robe as if coming from heavens, blessing a sick man lying on bed. The background of the image included the Statue of Liberty, a large US flag fluttering, fighter jets and an eagle, as well as a nurse.

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Cong Rebellion: Zameer under scanner as Siddaramaiah escalates issue to high command

Bengaluru, Apr 14 (UNI) A political storm is brewing within the Karnataka Congress after allegations of "internal rebellion" during the Davanagere South bypoll management triggered a sharp exchange between senior leaders and Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, even as he strongly rejected the charge and described himself as a common "party worker" rather than a political leader.

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CBI raids 77 locations across 8 States in builder-financial institution nexus cases

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out extensive searches at 77 locations across eight States/UTs in connection with 22 newly registered FIRs related to an alleged nexus between certain builders and officials of financial institutions, resulting in the cheating and defrauding of innocent homebuyers.

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China criticizes US' Iran blockade amid rising energy pressures

Beijing, April 14 (UNI) China, being the largest buyer of Iranian crude, on Tuesday criticised the US blockade as “dangerous” and “irresponsible,” according to its foreign ministry.

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Xi Jinping proposes four-point plan for West Asia amid rising tensions

Beijing, Apr 14 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping has stepped forward to play the role of a mediator in the West Asia war as he has presented a four-point proposal to promote peace and stability in the region during a meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Beijing.

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Delhi Police arrest 2 members of Narender gang near Bhalswa lake

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Delhi Police have arrested two members of the Narender gang near Bhalswa Lake in outer Delhi, with cops recovering illegal firearms from their possession, including a semi-automatic pistol and a country-made weapon, an official said on Tuesday.

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Jharkhand issues directive on court order compliance

Ranchi, April 14 (UNI) The Jharkhand government has directed all departments to ensure strict and timely compliance of court orders, following recent observations by the Supreme Court of India.

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Bengal Polls: Battle over 'Bangaliana'

Bengal Polls: Battle over 'Bangaliana'

UNI ELECTION SPECIAL Jayanta Roy Chowdhury Kolkata, April 14 (UNI) As Bengal celebrates 'Poila Baisakh', the first day of the Bengali calendar, a vibrant expression of the culture of this riverine land, electoral battle lines are hardening over that very sense of 'Bangaliana' (Bengali-ness) that its people, regardless of their mother tongue, hold dear.

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Nari Shakti Vandan Act 2023 will strengthen Indian democracy: Sinha

Patna, Apr 14 (UNI) Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President, Kiran Ghai Sinha, said on Monday that the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, 2023 will go down as a golden chapter in the history of Indian democracy.

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