Election Commission censures BJP's Dilip Ghosh, Congress' Supriya Shrinate for derogatory comments against
The Election Commission censured BJP's Dilip Ghosh and Congress' Supriya Shrinate for making derogatory remarks against women, violating the Model Code of Conduct. Their election communications will be closely monitored. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia summons US diplomat over state dept remarks on Kejriwal's arrest
Arvind Kejriwal Excise Policy Case: India has summoned US diplomat to protest against a US state department official's remarks on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest. US official's comments on fair trial for Kejriwal raised concerns. Key Points
Economic TimesRow erupts over ‘offensive’ remarks made by classical dancer in Kerala
Kerala dancer faces backlash for saying male Mohiniyattam dancers must be handsome. Allegations of caste discrimination. Apology demanded. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesTrinamool leader faces flak for remark on Christians, calls it BJP's 'propaganda'
Ananya Banerjee made the remarks in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation on Monday. Her remarks drew criticism from her party members, with Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim seeking an explanation from her. Key Points
India TodayGovernment, Congress spar over DK Suresh's remarks on regional divide
The Treasury and Opposition benches sparred in the Rajya Sabha over the controversial remarks made by DK Suresh, Bengaluru Rural MP. Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge insisted his party does not concur with such views, and then led a walkout by Congress and other parties. Key Points
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'I regret it': DMK MP on controversial 'Gaumutra' remark in Parliament Winter session
He said that he would not use the term again if these remarks have hurt anyone's feelings. The remarks made by the DMK MP were, however, later expunged by Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla. Key Points
Business TodayRahul’s remarks in U.K. | No question of apology, says Kharge on BJP’s demand
BJP and several senior Ministers have been demanding an apology from Rahul Gandhi over his “democracy under attack” remarks in the U.K. Key Points
The HinduU.P. BJP chief seeks SP leader’s apology for remarks on Hindu temples
Repeatedly insulting Sanatan Dharma has now become a habit with the Samajwadi Party and its leaders, said U.P. BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary Key Points
Hindustan TimesBonds enjoy Fed rate cuts talk
By Tom Wilson and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Treasury yields and the dollar hit multi-month lows on Wednesday after a U.S. Federal Reserve official made fresh hints of interest rate Key Points
ThePrint'Nitish Kumar, resign': Chaos in Bihar assembly over population control remarks
Chaos broke out in Bihar assembly over Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's controversial remarks on the role of women's education in population control. The BJP MLAs demanded his resignation although he apologised for his remarks. Key Points
India Today
Nitish Kumar runs afoul of BJP, NCW after 'vulgar' speech in Assembly; Dy CM says it is 'sex education'
The Bihar BJP criticised Nitish Kumar for his 'double-meaning' remarks and called for a ban on such language. The National Commission for Women also demanded an apology from the CM. Key Points
mintBJP MPs spar with Rahul Gandhi at Parliamentary panel meeting on G-20
The meeting degenerated into a shouting match after BJP MPs G.V.L. Narasimha Rao and Anil Firojiya, sources said, flagged Gandhi’s remarks on the ‘state of Indian democracy’ made earlier this month in London Key Points
The HinduMallikarjun Kharge reminds BJP of PM Modi’s remarks abroad; some in Oppn silent on Rahul
“In China, Modi had said that ‘earlier you felt ashamed of being born in India, but now you feel proud to represent the country’... Who said this? The Prime Minister had said it,” Congress president says. Key Points
The Indian ExpressRecent remarks by US State Dept 'unwarranted', says MEA on Washington's remarks on Arvind Kejriwal's arres
The Ministry of External Affairs criticized the US State Department's comments on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as 'unwarranted.' India had summoned a senior US diplomat on Wednesday to express strong objection to Washington's remarks. Key Points
Economic Times'How low will you stoop': PM attacks Nitish Kumar over population control remarks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his controversial remarks on the role of women's education in population control. He also took a dig at the Opposition for not breaking its silence on the issue. Key Points
India TodayBonds bask in talk of Fed interest rate cuts
By Tom Wilson LONDON (Reuters) - Treasury yields and the dollar hit multi-month lows on Wednesday after a U.S. Federal Reserve official made fresh hints of interest rate cuts, while stocks gained Key Points
ThePrintDon't punish Vasundhara Raje because of me: Ashok Gehlot to BJP
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday took a swipe at the BJP, saying it should not "punish" his predecessor Vasundhara Raje because of him. He recalled his remarks highlighting her positive role of not supporting the bid to topple his government in 2020. Key Points
India TodayBJP MPs spar with Rahul Gandhi at Parliament panel meeting on India’s G20 Presidency
The meeting degenerated into a shouting match, after BJP MPs GVL Narasimha Rao and Anil Firojiya, according to sources, flagged Mr. Gandhi’s remarks on the “state of Indian democracy” made in earlier this month in London. Key Points
The HinduIndia Today Conclave 2023: BJP is brilliant at politics: Shashi Tharoor on Rahul Gandhi's UK remarks
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said Rahul Gandhi is not going to apologise for his remarks he made on foreign soil. The former Union minister said the BJP is brilliant at politics. Key Points
India TodayNitish's 'birth control tips' in Bihar assembly spark row, NCW says 'apologise to all of India's women'
CM was talking about his efforts towards improving girls’ education & linking it with population control. Deputy CM Tejashwi says Nitish was talking about sex education. Key Points
ThePrint
Susan Sarandon apologises for antisemitic remarks at pro-Palestinian rally
Actress Susan Sarandon has finally apologised for her anti-semitic remarks at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York last month. Read more below. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesCongress demands Lok Sabha Speaker expunge remarks on Rahul’s speech
Congress’s Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and DMK’s T.R. Balu walk out of Business Advisory Committee meeting chaired by LS Speaker Key Points
The HinduRahul Gandhi rally in Karnataka's Kolar on April 5 amid ghosts of 2019
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is going to address a rally in Kolar on April 5. He was recently convicted in a criminal defamation case over his remarks he made at an election rally in Kolar in 2019. The Election Commission is set to announce on Wednesday the dates for voting for Karnataka Assembly polls. Key Points
India TodayDemocracy in India is in danger, Rahul Gandhi hasn’t said anything he should apologise for, says Shashi Tharoor
"Democracy, in our country, is in danger and everyone should know about it. I didn't hear anything wrong in it," Shashi Tharoor said. Key Points
Financialexpress‘Undermining our judiciary’: India protests Germany's remarks on Kejriwal arrest, summons envoy
A German Foreign Ministry spokesperson had said Delhi CM is ‘entitled to fair & impartial trial’. MEA says 'biased assumptions most unwarranted'. Key Points
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Kerala's Muslim league (IUML) chief Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal justifies Ayodhya temple, accused of defending RSS agenda
Read about the controversy surrounding Kerala IUML Chief's remarks on the Ram Temple and Babri Masjid. Find out the reactions and accusations against him. Key Points
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