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58 rebel MLAs elect Ritabrata as LoP; Speaker accepts claim, formalising split in TMC

Kolkata, Jun 3 (PTI) The TMC split for the first time in its 28-year history on Wednesday as 58 rebel MLAs seized control of the party’s legislature wing, elected expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as its leader and secured recognition from the West Bengal Assembly Speaker. Banerjee, however, sought to temper the rebellion by urging the former chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee to serve as chief adviser to the newly constituted legislature team, even as the dissidents declared themselves the “real” Trinamool Congress in the Assembly. The dramatic development marked the culmination of a revolt that began with allegations

At least 18 foreign nationals among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire

NEW DELHI, June 3 (Reuters) – At least 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals, were killed ‌in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police and broadcaster CNN-News18 said, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital since 2022. The dead included people from Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Liberia, the broadcaster said. Reuters ​could not immediately confirm the nationalities of the victims. Several people had jumped out of the burning building in ​South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar to escape the flames, witnesses said, with residents dragging ⁠mattresses from a nearby store to try to break their

Rise of D K Shivakumar — from student leader to Chief Minister of Karnataka

Bengaluru, June 3 (PTI) From a student activist in Kanakapura in Bengaluru South district to becoming Karnataka’s 25th Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar’s four-decade-long journey is marked by turbulence, triumphs and unflinching loyalty to the Congress party. From the dusty lanes of Dodda Alahalli village, the 64-year-old leader survived electoral setbacks, imprisonment and endured a protracted struggle to reach the top post, he had long coveted. The diehard Congressman had spent years building his image as an efficient organiser capable of delivering victories and protecting the party during its most difficult moments. After the Congress swept the 2023 Assembly elections

D K Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka Chief Minister

Bengaluru, Jun 3 (PTI) State Congress President D K Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Lok Bhavan here. Shivakumar took the oath in the name of revered seer “Gangadhar Ajja”, while holding a copy of the Constitution. Thirteen ministers, including a Deputy CM will take the oath along with Shivakumar. Shivakumar, a 64-year-old Vokkaliga strongman, was elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka on May 30, following Siddaramaiah’s resignation as CM on May 28. Shivakumar had served as Deputy

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