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Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Nana Patole Resigns From Post
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Nana Patole resigns from his post, hands over his resignation to Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal. The development comes ahead of 58-year-old Patole's likely appointment as the new President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, according to party sources.
(Source: IANS)
Meeting of Leaders From Various Parties Underway at Congress Office
A meeting of leaders from DMK, Shiv Sena, AIUDF, CPI(M), CPI, IUML, Kerala Congress (M), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is underway at the Congress Parliamentary party office.
(Source: ANI)
Assam Jatiya Parishad Joins Hands With Akhil Gogoi's Raijor Dal
Assam Jatiya Parishad chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi on Thursday said his outfit has joined hands with the Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal for the upcoming Assembly polls.
(Source: PTI)
Army Soldier Killed in Pakistani Firing Along LoC in J&K
An army personnel was killed in Pakistani firing along Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday.
The soldier has been identified as Laxman, who was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries in the ceasefire violation incident.
(Source: PTI, ANI)