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Kiren Rijiju warns Lok Sabha choas could have escalated over February 4 ruckus

Kiren Rijiju warns Lok Sabha choas could have escalated over February 4 ruckus

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Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over the disruption in Lok Sabha proceedings on February 4, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to deliver his reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President`s Address, alleging that Congress women MPs created chaos inside the House.  Earlier in the day, Rijiju also shared a video that he claimed captured the sequence of events that unfolded during the proceedings. Addressing reporters while referring to the video, Rijiju said, “BJP and NDA MPs are very angry and agitated because of the actions of Congress MPs after climbing the tables, and because women MPs of Congress crossed over to the Treasury benches, where we sit, even crossing past the seat of the Prime Minister, and went up to the second row.” “So, the women BJP MPs were trying to come forward in anger, but we asked them to show restraint. We told all the women MPs that this behaviour of Congress is not right, but we should act with …

FIDE President on Magnus Carlsen jeans controversy: ‘I sincerely regret that this situation escalated’ | Chess News

FIDE President on Magnus Carlsen jeans controversy: ‘I sincerely regret that this situation escalated’ | Chess News

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FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has given clarification regarding the dress code controversy surrounded by Magnus Carlsen. The Fide president regretted that the way situation escalated and called the withdrawal of Magnus Carlsen “extremely unfortunate.” However, Magnus Carlsen on Sunday has confirmed that he will be playing in the World Blitz Championship a couple of days after he pulled out because he was fined by FIDE for violating the dress code rules by wearing jeans on day 2 of the event. “It is unfortunate that the implementation of dress-code rules, while being legally sound and consistent, has left some feeling this is disproportionate and caused the situation everyone would have preferred to avoid, including some of the words being said at the peak of emotions that one would most probably regret afterwards,” said Dvorkovich in a statement released by FIDE. Magnus Carlsen gives his acceptance speech at the FIDE 100 Gala with Arkady Dvorkovich, former Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and current president of FIDE, standing in the background. (FIDE/Michal Walusza) “The withdrawal of Magnus Carlsen, …

Manipur CM demands handover of unified command amid escalated violence | Latest News India

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Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh, along with the ruling party MLAs, including his Cabinet colleagues and the Assembly Speaker, submitted a memorandum to Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya on Sunday, demanding that the unified command of the state government be handed over to the chief minister. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh during an interview(PTI) Biren and his MLAs took this step following escalated violence in Manipur over the past few days. A press statement issued from the Raj Bhavan Secretariat mentioned that CM N. Biren Singh, along with the Speaker, council of ministers, and ruling MLAs, submitted a memorandum to Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya. A person familiar with the matter, who did not wish to disclose their identity, said that besides requesting the handover of the Unified Command of Manipur to CM N. Biren Singh, the memorandum also demanded the abrogation of the Suspension of Operations with Kuki militants. The memorandum, which has not yet been made public, reportedly includes several other demands from the state government and civil society organisations (CSOs) of Manipur …

Ankita Lokhande says husband Vicky Jain and Mannara Chopra’s friendship was ‘triggering’ for her: ‘Things escalated and played in my head’ | Television News

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One of the biggest rivalries on Bigg Boss 17 was between Ankita Lokhande and Mannara Chopra. The tension between the two was quite evident throughout the season and the rivalry intensified even more after the friendship between Mannara and Ankita’s husband Vicky Jain strengthened, which bothered the Pavitra Rishta actor. But after the show ended, Mannara wanted to extend an olive branch to Ankita. Right after the finale, in an exclusive interview with indianexpress.com, Mannara said that she respected Ankita and hoped they could be friends. Now, Ankita, in a chat with us, said that she may have taken the rivalry a little too far. Also Read: Bigg Boss 17 second runner-up Mannara Chopra on her rivalry with Ankita Lokhande: ‘I hope we are friends outside’ Talking about keeping in touch with Mannara, Ankita told indianexpress.com, “I am here. Anyone who wants to be my friend is more than welcome. I am not going to approach anyone for that matter. I am done.” Explaining what was the issue between them, Ankita shared, “After coming out, I …