At least 20 TMC MPs have written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressing their support for the BJP-led NDA, following Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Shekhar Ray's resignation. Rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee cited disillusionment with the party's leadership and parliamentary treatment as reasons for the growing dissent.
Twenty-four Indian seafarers are urgently seeking help after their vessel was reportedly attacked off Oman's coast, near the Strait of Hormuz. The Forward Seamen's Union of India has appealed to the Indian Navy and authorities for intervention amidst rising regional tensions. Details regarding the attack and the vessel remain unconfirmed by official sources.
Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project has ignited a major interstate dispute with Tamil Nadu, creating a political dilemma for the Congress party. Both states, now under Congress rule, are at odds over water sharing, exposing deep regional tensions and challenging the party's unity.
India's massive entrance exam system faces a digital dilemma. While online tests promise cost savings, speed, and reduced environmental impact, significant digital divides in infrastructure and familiarity pose major hurdles. Ensuring equitable access and preparation for all students remains paramount before a widespread shift can be considered successful.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran urged party workers to stay put following K. Annamalai's exit and new movement launch. He asserted the BJP's strength, citing PM Modi, and dismissed concerns about a dent in the party's support base. Despite several resignations, Nagendran maintained the BJP's robust future, emphasizing its ideology-driven nature.
Sourav Ganguly has vehemently denied reports claiming he acted as an intermediary for Mamata Banerjee, conveying a message to Yusuf Pathan to resign from his elected post. Ganguly stated these allegations are untrue and made in reckless disregard of the truth, emphasizing his non-involvement in political matters.
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