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  "id": 1498819,
  "title": "The Daily Catch-Up: BJP reshuffle, Vijay’s 100 days, CJP protests and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/the-daily-catch-up-bjp-reshuffle-vijays-100-days-cjp-protests-and-more",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T14:47:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/daily-catchup-smriti-irani-bjp-return-vijay-tn-loan-waiver-sitharaman-education-10837488/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Express brings you a daily recap of the latest developments in Indian politics and news. Smriti Irani has returned to the BJP's leadership team after a reshuffle, taking on a prominent national role alongside other party leaders. Vijay, as the newly elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has delivered on his promises during his first 100 days in office, while also facing challenges in governance. The state government has waived farm loans worth Rs 75,000, while CJP's protest movement in Ranchi has taken a different approach compared to its initial activities in Delhi. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the need to improve India's education system, particularly in making degrees more market-relevant. In Maharashtra, food-safety authorities have intensified inspections, with Pune's sweet shops showing high compliance rates. West Bengal's voter roll revision has become a contentious political issue, with accusations over excluded voters and the Election Commission's procedures. Veteran actor Sunny Deol, despite carrying substantial debt, remains positive about life and his career. Yash, another popular actor, discussed the scale of his upcoming project Ramayana, aiming for both domestic and international audiences. Actress Ananya Raj passed away at the age of 35, leaving behind a determined spirit. Finally, several entertainment-related stories featured Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, and actor Ravi Mohan's fitness routine.",
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        "title": "The Daily Catch-Up: BJP reshuffle, Vijay’s 100 days, CJP protests and more",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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