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NDTV has reported a new India-focused politics development: “5 Years On The Run, Gujarat BJP Worker Arrested In Liquor Case.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Gujarat police arrest Mukesh alias Tina Pargi after 5 years on the run in illegal liquor case Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourcing and any subsequent updates.

Hindustan Times has reported a new India-focused politics development: “3 arrested for abducting, gangraping minor girl in Assam: Police.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The matter came to light two days ago after one of the accused shared the video on social media, and the victim’s mother lodged a complaint at Runikhata Police Station on August 15 Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original p

Hindustan Times has reported a new India-focused politics development: “New website lets Indians anonymously report how much bribe they paid.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: According to the website, it is India’s first crowdsourced bribe registry that is completely anonymous and permanently public. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourci

The Hindu has reported a new India-focused politics development: “Opposition BJP demands judicial probe, resignation of Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy for killing of three suspected poachers in Hanur.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Leader of Opposition R. Ashok demanded compensation of ₹1 crore each for the families of the three deceased, whom he described as having been ‘murdered’ by Forest Department personnel Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-af