Constable Who "Slapped" Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh Airport Suspended, Faces Police Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:37am on 07 Jun 2024,Friday Politics

CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur has been suspended and faces a police case for allegedly slapping actor and Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport. Kaur claimed she was provoked by Ranaut's past remarks about farmers, particularly during the 2020 protests against farm laws. Ranaut was en route to Delhi when the incident occurred. The altercation, partially caught on video, shows an argument but not the slap. Ranaut addressed the incident on social media, expressing concern over rising tensions in Punjab. The incident has drawn attention to Ranaut's controversial statements about the farmer protests.

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Modi’s 3rd Term: Allies TDP and JD(U) Push for Key Cabinet Positions; Shiv Sena's Jadhav Considered for Ministerial Role

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:33am on 07 Jun 2024,Friday Politics

With Narendra Modi's swearing-in for a third term as Prime Minister imminent, speculation grows over cabinet allocations in the BJP-led NDA. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal (United) are lobbying for multiple key positions, including MoS Finance. TDP’s Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar met with Modi, pushing for significant representation. Naidu emphasized unity and vigilance among TDP MPs. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena is likely to propose Pratap Rao Jadhav for a central ministerial post, bypassing Shrikant Shinde. Modi’s formal election as NDA leader and the subsequent oath-taking are scheduled for the upcoming weekend.

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Chandrababu Naidu Advises TDP MPs Ahead of NDA Government Formation

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20am on 07 Jun 2024,Friday Politics

As the NDA prepares to elect Narendra Modi as its leader for a third term, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu has called a meeting with his newly elected MPs. Scheduled before the NDA assembly, this meeting aims to unify the TDP's stance and discuss parliamentary strategy. Naidu emphasized the importance of cohesion and vigilance on Andhra Pradesh issues, urging MPs to present a united front. Following this, TDP MPs will join other NDA members to endorse Modi’s leadership and support his claim to form the government. Modi’s swearing-in is expected on June 9, with senior leaders expediting the formation process.

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Rahul Gandhi Heads to Bengaluru Court for Defamation Allegations

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:07am on 07 Jun 2024,Friday Politics

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is heading to Bengaluru to appear before a special court on June 7. He's responding to defamation allegations filed by the Karnataka BJP over purportedly derogatory ads in newspapers prior to the 2023 state assembly election. Rahul Gandhi was seen at Delhi airport, en route to Bengaluru for the hearing. The Karnataka Congress has confirmed his attendance at the City Civil Court at 10:30 am. This legal confrontation highlights the continuing political rivalry between the Congress and BJP in Karnataka.

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JD-U's Nitish Kumar Might Seek Five Cabinet Slots at NDA Meet

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:27am on 07 Jun 2024,Friday Politics

 In anticipation of Narendra Modi's third term, discussions are underway within the BJP-led NDA. Today, the newly elected MPs will meet to elect Modi as their leader. Following this, Modi, along with senior NDA members like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, is expected to meet the President to stake claim to form the government. Nitish Kumar of JD-U may demand five Cabinet berths, adding complexity to the allocation of ministerial portfolios. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and J P Nadda are engaging in talks with allies to devise a fair distribution of power within the new government.

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Sanitation Workers and Transgender Individuals to be Invited to PM Modi's Oath Ceremony

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:46am on 07 Jun 2024,Friday Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in on Sunday evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Special guests include sanitation workers, transgender individuals, laborers from the Central Vista Project, and beneficiaries of government schemes. Railway employees from Vande Bharat and Metro services, as well as "Viksit Bharat" ambassadors, will also attend. Over 8,000 guests are expected. Modi's allies confirmed his leadership at a key meeting in Delhi. South Asian leaders, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, will be present at the ceremony.

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Narendra Modi Likely to Take Oath as Prime Minister on June 9

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:27am on 07 Jun 2024,Friday Politics

Newly elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will meet on June 7 to elect Narendra Modi as their leader, setting the stage for his third term as Prime Minister. The swearing-in ceremony is likely on June 9. After Modi's election as NDA leader, senior alliance members like TDP's N. Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar will accompany him to meet President Droupadi Murmu, presenting her with the list of supporting parliamentarians, according to alliance sources.

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Constable Who 'Slapped' Kangana Ranaut Says Her Mother Was at Farmers Protest

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:06am on 07 Jun 2024,Friday Politics

Kulwinder Kaur, a security officer at Chandigarh airport, allegedly slapped BJP MP Kangana Ranaut. Kaur reacted to Ranaut’s past comment that farmers were protesting for Rs 100, a remark that offended Kaur, whose mother was among the protesters. This incident occurred while Ranaut, who recently won the Mandi seat in Himachal Pradesh, was traveling to Delhi. Kaur, from a family of farmers, felt Ranaut disrespected farmers with her statement. Following the altercation, Kaur has been suspended and is facing a police case.

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Kangana Ranaut Slapped by CISF Personnel at Chandigarh Airport

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:47pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics

Bollywood actor and MP-elect Kangana Ranaut accused a CISF constable, Kulwinder Kaur, of slapping her at Chandigarh Airport. Ranaut claimed the constable argued with her, allegedly provoked by her comments during the farmers' protest. The constable, Kulwinder Kaur, has been suspended, and an FIR filed against her. A probe panel is investigating Ranaut's claim. Ranaut expressed concerns over rising extremism in Punjab. The incident sparked political controversy, with leaders condemning the assault. Ranaut, who won the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, met CISF officials in Delhi to discuss the incident.

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All Set for Hat-trick at Centre, PM Modi Achieves Numerous Political and Administrative Records

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:15pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to form the government for a third consecutive term. He will be the first non-Congress leader to achieve this feat, joining Jawaharlal Nehru in forming a government after winning three consecutive Lok Sabha elections. Modi’s leadership has seen the BJP secure major victories, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat before becoming Prime Minister. Allies like Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu have shown strong support. Modi aims to make India the third-largest economy, continuing his focus on economic reforms and fighting corruption.

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