The Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal was surveyed on November 19 after claims that it was built over the Harihar temple. The court-ordered survey was conducted swiftly, but tensions erupted as protestors clashed with police, throwing stones and causing violence. Several people, including police officers, were injured, and four people died. Authorities imposed curfews, restricted internet, and deployed forces to control the situation. Petitioners argue that the mosque unlawfully occupies a historical Hindu site, while Muslims in Sambhal defend the mosque's significance as a centuries-old place of worship. The conflict has led to serious law and order issues in the region.
Mumbai’s first underground metro’s phase-1 is ready to roll. The 12.69 km stretch of phase-1 from Aarey JVLR to Bandra-Kurla Complex will have ten station. Nine trains comprising eight cars will be pressed into service on this route to run a total of 96 daily trips. One Metro train can ferry 2,500 passengers while the headway between two Metro trains is expected to be 6.40 minutes.The fares will range from Rs 10 to Rs 50 and the commuters will be able to purchase tickets through an app as well as from physical counters.
The CBI has sought a polygraph test on former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the hospital, officials said. The CBI took Ghosh and four other doctors, who were on duty on the date of the incident, to a special court for seeking permission to conduct the lie detection test on them #rgkarhospitalnews #RapeandMurderCase #kolkataprotest #doctorsdeath #polygraphtest #cbi
Govt Focused On Narrative, Lost Track Of Ground Reality: Ruchir Sharma, Author | Ruchir Sharma News There was no anti-Modi feeling but people needed change. We are a naturally democratic nation. There was a feeling that the other side needs to come up. Govt focused on narrative, lost track of ground reality: Ruchir Sharma, Author #ruchirsharma #rockefeller #investmentbanking #elections2024 #pmmodi
The Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has criticised the Kangana Ranaut directed and produced film 'Emergency', in which the BJP MP plays Indira Gandhi, saying it depicts Sikhs in a bad light. The movie's trailer was released on August 14 and it is to hit theaters on September 6. Sikh groups have opposed the depiction of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale , the leading figure of the Khalistan movement, who was killed during the Blue Star operation at Golden Temple . #sgpc #kanganaranaut #emergencymovie #kanganaranautmovies #kanganaranautlatestnews
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on August 19 accused BJP of attempting to delay assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He alleged that BJP wants to remove Hemant Soren from the CM post, break his party and bring instability in Jharkhand
Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday held 'Padyatra' in New Delhi's Deoli area.Sisodia was seen greeting and interacting with locals and addressed the public before his yatra. During his address, he attacked the BJP and said "BJP couldn't work in places where they have their party's CM since last 20 years”. Deoli was the third location in Sisodia's series of padyatra, after Greater Kailash and Patparganj.
Asha Devi, mother of Nirbhaya, the victim of the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, expressed that it still feels like 2012 and questioned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's handling of doctor’s rape and murder case. She criticized Banerjee, saying, “Mamata Banerjee is protesting to divert people's attention from this issue. She herself is a woman. She should have taken strict action against the culprits while discharging her responsibility as the head of the state.”
Who is West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee protesting against, the mother of Nirbhaya, the victim of the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, asked, after the TMC supremo took out a protest rally demanding justice for the Kolkata rape and murder victim.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stopped presiding over the House for a brief while and walked to his chamber saying that he did not “get the support he should have received.” He lashed out at TMC’s Derek O’Brien in particular, “How dare you shout at the chair and senior leaders are not taking note of it. Your conduct is the ugliest in the House. Next time I will show you the door.”
The landslide in Kerala’s Wayanad district will go down in history as one of the biggest catastrophes of the decade, as over 350 people are reported dead and about 200 still missing. Scientists at Cochin University of Science and Technology says that early warning systems, despite many advancements over recent years, still remain unpredictable for events like this.
An All-Party meet was held in Bengaluru on July 14 where discussion regarding the issues related to the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee were put forth by members of the opposition as well as legal teams. Karnataka CM Siddramaiah said that they would appeal before CWMA and also release only 8000 cusecs of water. BJP leader CT Ravi said that Karnataka would only be able to release more water depending on the rainfall situation. Listen in to what the leaders had to say
A video of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is doing rounds on social media. In the video, Nitish Kumar is seen shaking the engineer's hand and sarcastically asking him whether he should touch his feet in order to hurry up the construction of the JP Ganga Path. Watch the video for more details
The flood situation in Assam, which had been improving over the past few days, has deteriorated again, with an increase in both the affected population and the number of impacted districts, according to an official bulletin released on Saturday. Dibrugarh is the worst-hit with 5,667 people reeling under the floodwater. Three relief camps have been set up, sheltering 75 displaced people
During the Lok Sabha session on July 1, Speaker Om Birla addressed the ongoing controversy regarding the alleged switching off of microphones for MPs. He lambasted the Opposition and said that the speaker has no control over the mic. Birla was reacting to Rahul Gandhi who had raised the issue on the floor of the house.
Union Ministers Ram Mohan Naidu and Kiren Rijiju criticized the Opposition for failing to agree on the appointment of a Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha. “Democracy does not work on conditions," stated TDP's Ram Mohan Naidu, while Kiren Rijiju highlighted that the Congress's nomination for the Speaker's post was a mistake.
After 20 years of longing, waiting, and yearning, Priyanka Gandhi's wish has finally been fulfilled, says Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader Malook Nagar. He added that “I think a Mahabharat within the party is set to begin” Meanwhile, BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh took a jibe at Congress for fielding Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Wayanad seat in Kerala for by-polls and said that the grand old party's mantra is 'parivarvaad'
Days after formation of Modi 3.0 government, Union home minister Amit Shah swung into action and held a high-level review meeting on Manipur violence. The high-level meet was held at the ministry of home affairs on June 17 to review the security situation in Manipur.
At least 9 people are reported dead and over 25 injured when the Kanchanjunga Express collides with goods train in Bengal on June 17. Kanchanjunga Express derailed between Neechbari and Rangapani stations under the Indian Railways’ Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone due to the impact of the goods train and fell to the side. Due to the accident long-distance trains on that route have been impacted. Watch drone camera footage that shows the extent of the damage caused by due to the mishap
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 13 arrived in Italy’s Brindisi to attend the G7 Summit. Prime Minister Modi was invited by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. India is among the special invitees to the Group of Seven (G-7) summit in Apulia.
Former Union Minister Smriti Irani suffered a massive defeat in her constituency. Competing against Congress’ KL Sharma. Smriti Irani lost by a margin of 1,67,196 votes. The people of her constituency highlighted various factors that led to the actor-turned-politician’s election debacle
As more and more cities in North India come under the scorching heatwave, this time even the hill state of Uttarakhand has not been spared. Residents of Kath Bangla Basti area in Dehradun are grappling with water shortage. It’s becoming difficult to take water tankers in the hilly terrain, forcing residents to climb uphill with cans of water
Election roundup: Catch up on today's top political news with Moneycontrol's Election Wrap. Pema Khandu takes oath for the third term as Arunachal Pradesh CM, while a Bengaluru court issues a non-bailable warrant against former CM BS Yediyurappa. Also, find out about the wealth status of MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's wife filing papers for Rajya Sabha elections. Plus, an RSS opinion piece critiques the BJP-Shiv Sena government's alliance with Ajit Pawar-led NCP.
In the Modi 3.0 government, seven women were sworn in as ministers. Nirmala Sitharaman retained the Finance Ministry for the second time. Apart from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Annapurna Devi is the only other women member of the Union Cabinet. She will be the Women and Child Development minister. Who are the other five members of the council of ministers? Watch this video to know more.
The Modi 3.0 government has officially taken office following the swearing-in ceremony! The new government includes a total of 71 ministers: 30 Cabinet rank ministers, five Ministers of State (Independent Charge), and 36 Ministers of State. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on what this means for India!
The swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA leaders was held on Sunday at 7:15 pm. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan where along with the Prime Minister, the newly inducted ministers also took oath.
Narendra Modi on Sunday took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third term at a swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 9 at 7:15 pm.
Chandra Shekhar Aazad, MP-elect from Nagina and national president of Aazad Samaj Party - Kanshi Ram, while talking to ANI said he will do hard work for the people. "...If basic facilities are still not reaching the people, then the governments till now have been responsible. We have to work for the more than 80 crore people who are hand-to-mouth in the country.
Election Wrap: Here are the top developments of the day -- PM Narendra Modi outlined his vision for the "next 10 years" of the NDA government during a large gathering of BJP and its allies. Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a scathing attack on BJP-led NDA on Friday, dubbing it the "Naidu Dependent Alliance or Nitish Dependent Alliance". Watch for more!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a humorous piece of advice during the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting on June 7, addressing the ongoing speculations about his new Cabinet. He joked about people claiming they could secure Cabinet berths and highlighted the advancements in technology, mentioning that even a list with his signatures could be fabricated. PM Modi urged MPs to disregard such attempts, cautioning them against falling prey to conspiracies and fake news.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauds the NDA's victory in the Lok Sabha Elections during his address at Samvidhan Sadan. He announces his full support for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's proposal to appoint Narendra Modi as the leader of Lok Sabha, BJP, and NDA Parliamentary Party. Delve into the latest developments in Indian politics with this update.
JD(U) leader KC Tyagi voices concerns over the Agnipath scheme, demanding a review amid growing criticism. Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and other political figures join the debate, questioning the scheme's fairness. Explore the heated debate and differing opinions on the scheme's impact on soldiers and national security.
Top National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders meet to decide on cabinet portfolio allocation
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, speaking to reporters in Delhi on Thursday, claimed that the NDA won't be able to form the government under the leadership of Narendra Modi. "I am saying again and again that Modi Ji's government won't get formed, and if it's formed it won't last. That's all," he said. Watch!
Election Roundup: Catch up on the highlights of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where Rahul Gandhi secured dual wins for the Congress, but faces a tough decision ahead. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party's slogan fails to resonate with voters, and former IAS officer Sasikanth Senthil emerges as Tamil Nadu's top winner. Stay tuned for the latest updates on voter turnout and more.
In an unprecedented turn, candidates imprisoned on terrorism charges have clinched victories in India's recent parliamentary election. Despite their inability to participate in Lok Sabha proceedings, they retain the constitutional right to take oath as MPs. Discover the legal complexities and implications of this situation as we delve into the aftermath of the Supreme Court's 2013 ruling and the subsequent disqualification criteria.
Seeking a probe into June 4 stock market crash, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the timing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah’s advice to Indian investors ahead of the Lok Sabha election verdict. Addressing a press conference, the Congress leader said that for the first time during elections, PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commented on stock markets.
Although the BJP-led NDA came to power for a third term, the INDIA bloc registered a staggering lead in several Lok Sabha seats across the nation, forming a strong opposition. Clearly, the Opposition improved its performance and belied all exit poll predictions. So, what worked in their favour & what didn't. Find out.
After the key NDA meeting, PM Narendra Modi had a candid conversation with the alliance partners. But, PM Modi's 'candid chat' with CM Nitish Kumar was doing rounds on social media. However, ahead of the meeting speculations were made over whether Nitish Kumar switch sides to INDIA bloc.
India has spoken, and the result is both historic and surprising. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will return for a third term, albeit with less dominance than anticipated. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Narendra Modi, has secured 240 seats, falling short of the 272 needed for a majority in the 543-member Lok Sabha. Consequently, the BJP will rely heavily on its alliance partners. How Coalition govt became a new path for BJP? Watch to find out
Former Union Minister Ramdas Athawale asserted that NDA government will be formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He even recited a sarcastic poem attacking INDIA alliance.
At a June 6 press conference in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut dismissed Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's resignation proposal as mere drama. Raut labeled Fadnavis the "villain of Maharashtra politics" and blamed him for BJP's downfall in the state. He also remarked that they are all students of Prime Minister Modi, who uses emotions like crying and smiling to advance his political career. Additionally, Raut stated that the people of Maharashtra have rejected Fadnavis' politics.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav shared insights into his viral picture with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar while traveling to Delhi on the same flight. Yadav explains that they exchanged greetings and reveals how Kumar invited him to sit together despite being assigned different seats. Watch the video to know more!
Post the Lok Sabha election results, Leaders of NDA and the INDIA bloc are giving their respective views on the formation of government at the centre. Watch to know more
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday thanked all the partners of the INDIA bloc for contesting the Lok Sabha elections unitedly against BJP and said that the opposition coalition welcomes all parties that share a fundamental commitment to the values enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution. The Congress President also said INDIA block will continue to fight against the fascist rule of the BJP, led by Modi.
Election Wrap: Here are the top developments of the day -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged his party to allow him to step down from his post. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi penned a heartfelt note for her brother Rahul Gandhi after the announcement of Lok Sabha polls result. Watch for more!
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, Devendra Fadnavis, addressed a press conference following a review meeting on the Lok Sabha results. Fadnavis has offered to resign after taking responsibility for the BJP's poor performance in the state's Lok Sabha elections
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In a historic electoral upset in Jammu and Kashmir, former MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, defeated former chief minister Omar Abdullah in the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency by over 200,000 votes. Despite being jailed under the UAPA, Rashid emerged victorious against prominent opponents, including People's Conference president Sajad Gani Lone. Hear from his son Abrar, who led the campaign, and watch Omar Abdullah and Sajad Gani Lone concede defeat.