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Taiwan proposes outlawing political party devoted to unification with mainland China

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Taiwan proposes outlawing political party devoted to unification with mainland China

Taiwanese authorities have proposed outlawing a small political party dedicated to unification with mainland China, citing concerns about infiltration and organised crime. Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior announced on Thursday that it would formally request that the constitutional court dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party (CUPP), marking the first attempt to disband a Taiwanese political … Read more

Prasath Kishor launches Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar, aims at 2025 polls

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Prasath Kishor launches Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar, aims at 2025 polls

Patna: Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Wednesday, October 2, announced the launch of his political outfit Jan Suraaj Party, a much-anticipated move by which he hopes to take the political landscape in Bihar by storm. Kishor also named Manoj Bharti, a Madhubani-born former Indian Foreign Service Officer, as working president of the party, saying the … Read more

SC dismisses plea against anti-defection law

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SC dismisses plea against anti-defection law

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea against the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule) of the Constitution. The law brought in 1985 by the 52nd constitutional amendment deals with situations of defection in Parliament or state legislatures by members of a political party, independent members and nominated members, and lays the grounds for disqualification of … Read more

‘Will Not Seek Any Post’: Prashant Kishor Pens Note Ahead Of Launching ‘Jan Suraaj’ On October 2

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‘Will Not Seek Any Post’: Prashant Kishor Pens Note Ahead Of Launching ‘Jan Suraaj’ On October 2

Jan Suraaj convenor and poll strategist Prashant Kishor. (Image: PTI) On Sunday, the process began with the first of the eight office bearers’ convention before the official launch of the party on Oct 2, Kishor said Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Monday made it clear that he “will not be seeking any post” once his … Read more

Market has no connection with political party, a crash is common: Sanjay Nirupam

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Market has no connection with political party, a crash is common: Sanjay Nirupam

Amid the recent political brawl between the INDI bloc and the NDA over the drop in the share market after the Lok Sabha election results, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam told ANI, “The share market has no religion, caste, leader, or political party. Market crashes are common, and politics has nothing to do with the … Read more

After Rs 1,823-crore notice, Congress cries ‘bias, tax terrorism’

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After Rs 1,823-crore notice, Congress cries ‘bias, tax terrorism’

The Congress accused the income tax department of indulging in double standards by slapping it with income tax demand notice of Rs 1,823.08 crore while “overlooking bigger violations” by the ruling BJP which, it said, required the ruling party to pay Rs 4,600 crore. The opposition party accused the ruling establishment of indulging in “tax … Read more