Statehood Movements
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Why take away the power of elected leaders in Delhi? BJP leaders offer conflicting answers
A BJP spokesperson blamed Arvind Kejriwal’s tenure for his party concluding that Delhi ‘has to be a Union Territory whatever the cost may be.’
Vijayta Lalwani
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Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal announces indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood
Though the public votes for a government, it has no power, the chief minister said.
Scroll Staff
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Bodoland: Home Minister Rajnath Singh assures Bodo delegation of dialogue on statehood demand
The minister assured them during a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday that he would take charge of the dialogue process.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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In Varanasi, worried Muslims flock to Gyanvapi mosque in greater numbers after part of it is sealed
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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Petrol prices to come down by Rs 9.5 a litre, diesel by Rs 7 as Centre cuts excise duty
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DU professor gets bail after being held for post on shivling claimed to be found in Gyanvapi mosque
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Delhi statehood: Arvind Kejriwal launches AAP’s campaign, will submit 10 lakh letters to Modi
The chief minister said the government should be consulted before the appointment of a lieutenant governor.
Scroll Staff
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Delhi Assembly accepts resolution demanding full statehood for the national Capital
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also launching a campaign on June 17 to press the demand.
Scroll Staff
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A year after the Gorkhaland stir, the hills are gripped by a sense of betrayal – and football fever
June 8 marks the first anniversary of clashes with the police that resulted in a 104-day shutdown in the Darjeeling hills.
Anuradha Sharma
Video
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‘A topic that should be discussed freely’: Singer Selena Gomez advocates for mental health support
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Eco India Episode 183: How young eco warriors are saying yes to a sustainable, plastic-free world
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‘William Bowery’: Actor Joe Alwyn reveals why he used a pseudonym to write songs with Taylor Swift
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Watch: Dog cannot contain her excitement on meeting her favourite character at Disneyland
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‘How may I help you?’: This robot is assisting commuters at Bengaluru airport
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Cracks in Tripura ruling coalition as BJP’s partners protest inaction on statehood demand by tribals
The central government had reportedly promised to form a committee to examine tribal groups’ demand for Twipraland ahead of the Assembly election in February.
Arunabh Saikia
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In Nagaland, old demand for a new state in the east resurfaces in time for Assembly election
Leaders of the statehood movement threaten to boycott the election if the central government does not engage with them.
Arunabh Saikia
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A tale of two valleys: What’s behind the demand for a separate Union Territory in southern Assam?
The Barak Valley, which wants to separate from the state, has always had a strained relationship with the Brahmaputra Valley.
Arunabh Saikia
The Reel
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Watch: ‘Mad Max’ director George Miller returns with fantasy film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
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‘12th Man’ review: Oversharing between friends is overrated (it can lead to murder)
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A revival of the decades-old Bodoland movement in Assam spells trouble for the BJP
Bodo groups blocked rail tracks on Tuesday and threatened to escalate stir if BJP did not come up with a solution, as promised in 2014.
Arunabh Saikia
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An outspoken, social media-savvy lawyer has emerged as the face of the Gorkhaland stir in Delhi
Bandana Rai, 35, has been at the forefront of every pro-statehood rally in the Capital since June.
Anuradha Sharma
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For a month now, India’s only Nepali satellite news channel has been facing an unofficial ban
ABN Network, which is owned by the son of Sikkim’s chief minister, was raided by West Bengal police, following its coverage of the Gorkhaland protests.
Anuradha Sharma
The Field
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French Open: From Djokovic, Nadal to Swiatek, Osaka – who's saying what ahead of Roland Garros 2022
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Hockey: Rajani Etimarpu to lead Indian women’s team in inaugural edition of FIH Hockey 5s
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Savita Punia to lead India, Rani Rampal set for a comeback in Europe leg
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: PV Sindhu loses to Chen Yufei in semis, India’s campaign ends
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Chess: India’s Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Magnus Carlsen for the second time in 2022