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<![CDATA[ bharatinews.in ]]> en 2026-04-15 20:29:44 <![CDATA[Mamata Banerjee’s Last Call: Doctors Confirm Meeting After 'Fifth and Final' Invitation]]> mamata-banerjee-s-last-call-doctors-confirm-meeting-after-fifth-and-final-invitation-887 Mamata Banerjee sent out her sixth invitation to the juniordoctors who were protesting two days after earlier talks broke down over who should broadcast the conference live.   The "fifth and final" invitation from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to a meeting at her Kalighat home has been accepted by the young doctors who are protesting against the RG Kar rape and murder case. A meeting with the doctors has been scheduled for 5 p.m. Mamata Banerjee sent out her fifth invitation to the junior doctors who were protesting two days after the first one was called off over streaming disagreements. We are contacting you one last time to arrange a meeting between your representatives and the Honourable Chief Minister. This is the sixth time we have done so. In keeping with our conversation from the previous day, Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant wrote to the doctors, "We are once again inviting you to a meeting with the Honourable Chief Minister at her Kalighat residence for a discussion with an open mind." The doctors' team that saw the Chief Minister on September 14 at her home in Kalighat has been invited by the government. They are expected to show up about 4:45 p.m. On September 14, a group of doctors demanding justice for the horrific rape-murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the RG Kar hospital met Mamata Banerjee for a brief meeting at her home. It happened after she gave the physicians her word that their demands would be met during an unexpected visit to the protest site that day near Swasthya Bhavan. The main cause of the two sides' month-long standoff has been live-streaming the meeting. The state government has refused the doctors' demands for live streaming or video recording of the meeting, stating that the issue is under appeal and that they are prepared to record and distribute the meeting minutes in its place. MAMATA BANERJEE IS ATTACKED BY THE BJP Amit Malviya, the chairman of the BJP's IT unit, took aim at the Bengal government led by Banerjee, referring to the most recent letter to doctors in protest as being "laced with overtones of intimidation". In addition, he labeled the chief minister of Bengal "evil" and threatened the doctors staging the protests, saying she would "use the meeting to her political advantage". This outreach initiative is only an additional attempt to look good in front of the Supreme Court, which is considering the case. It is complete garbage and reeks of conspiracy to deny a request for live-streaming or videography on the grounds of "sub judice," the user tweeted. 887 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Arvind Kejriwal is granted bail in the CBI case, subjected to certain conditions: Dos and don'ts]]> arvind-kejriwal-is-granted-bail-in-the-cbi-case-subjected-to-certain-conditions-dos-and-don-ts-877 In the liquor policy case, the Supreme Court granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal bail, subject to certain restrictions. His incarceration began on April 1. In the liquor policy case, the Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Due to his suspected involvement in the Delhi excise policy issue, the AAP supremo has been detained since April 1. After receiving a similar remedy in a case brought by the Enforcement Directorate, which is also looking into the alleged Delhi liquor policy fraud, Kejriwal was granted bail in a CBI case. The Delhi Chief Minister must abide by a number of requirements specified by the Supreme Court when it granted Kejriwal bail, including those imposed upon him upon receiving relief in the ED case. Among them are: <img src="/media_images_files/large/arvind_kejriwal_1974.jfif" alt="" width="738" height="415" /> Release contingent upon a Rs. 10 lakh bail bond It is not possible for Kejriwal to comment on the Delhi liquor policy case. Unless the judges exempt him, the Chief Minister of Delhi must be present for the trial. While on bail, Kejriwal is not permitted to enter the Delhi secretariat or the Chief Minister's office. He is unable to sign formal documents. The allegations of irregularities in the creation of the now-canceled Delhi excise policy for 2021–2022 are at the heart of the Arvind Kejriwal case. Kejriwal and other AAP leaders are accused of purposely making exceptions in the policy so they could accept bribes from lobbyists for alcohol. According to investigative authorities, money from this plan was used to support the AAP's Goa election campaign. Kejriwal was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21, and the CBI and ED are working together to investigate the matter. 877 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised 'Tarang Shakti' multinational Exercise Boosts Global Defence Ties]]> defence-minister-rajnath-singh-praised-tarang-shakti-multinational-exercise-boosts-global-defence-ties-881 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized during his speech at the Distinguished Visitors' Day event that the exercise demonstrates India's dedication to fortifying defence ties and promoting a culture of collective security. On Thursday, Rajnath Singh, the minister of defence, hailed the global exercise 'Tarang Shakti' as an important attempt to improve coordination, cooperation, and trust among partner nations. Singh emphasized during his speech at the Distinguished Visitors' Day ceremony that the exercise is a reflection of India's dedication to fortifying defense ties and promoting a culture of common security. Through Tarang Shakti, India has not only strengthened its military ties with its allies but also shown the world that we can rely on one another in times of need, Singh said. This practice demonstrates our commitment to cooperation and peaceful coexistence. He talked about the important lessons that may be learned when soldiers with different experiences and backgrounds work together on such intricate and extensive exercises. "There is a rich exchange of knowledge and skills resulting from different work cultures, air combat experiences, and war-fighting principles," he continued.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/defence_minister_rajnath_singh_1984.jpg" alt="" width="734" height="457" /> The minister of defense emphasized how the Indian Air Force has changed since gaining independence, going from having only six squadrons and little equipment to having some of the most cutting-edge aircraft and cutting-edge equipment in the world. He declared, "The Indian Air Force is outfitted with the greatest and most advanced aircraft today, demonstrating our progress and capability." Singh also cited recent developments in India's defense industry, such as the cooperation between Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. He emphasized that India has changed from being a net importer of weapons to a major exporter, with defense equipment currently being exported to about 90 nations. The indigenization of our domestic defense sector has advanced significantly, according to Singh, especially in the manufacturing of sensors, radars, electronic warfare systems, and light combat aircraft. Attendees included senior military commanders from ally nations, as well as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi, and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Adm Dinesh K Tripathi. Highlights included performances by the LCA Tejas, LCH Prachand, Sarang, and SKAT teams, as well as exhibitions by the Agniveer Vayu Women Air Warrior Drill Team (AWDT). Additionally, 68 industry participants presenting state-of-the-art defense technologies participated in the event. The second phase of the exercise, IDAX-24, with contributions from seven participating countries and twenty-one observer countries, highlighted the significance of international collaboration, dialogue, and expertise exchange, further strengthening India's position in the global aerospace and defense sectors. 881 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Rahul Gandhi faces backlash from BJP over Sikh comment: ''Remember 1984?"]]> rahul-gandhi-faces-backlash-from-bjp-over-sikh-comment-remember-1984-858 At a gathering in Herndon, Virginia, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi provoked controversy with comments about religious freedom in India, particularly addressing the Sikh community. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition and a Congress MP, caused a political whirlwind when he spoke at a US event on the situation of religious freedom in India, giving the Sikh community as an example. The debate in India centers on whether or not Sikhs are permitted to wear turbans, don kada, or visit Gurudwaras, Rahul Gandhi stated on Monday while speaking at an event in Herndon, Virginia. That is the subject of the conflict, which affects all religions, not just Sikhs. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly objected to Gandhi's comments toward Sikhs. <img src="/media_images_files/large/1984_anti-sikh_violence_1933.jpg" alt="" width="620" height="349" /> 3,000 Sikhs were slaughtered in Delhi in 1984; they had their beards cut, their hair chopped off, and their turbans removed. Gandhi, according to BJP national spokesperson RP Singh, ignores the Congress party's own history with the Sikh minority by failing to highlight that this occurred during the party's rule. Singh threatened legal action if Gandhi repeated his comments on Indian territory. Singh vowed to bring a lawsuit against him and drag him to court. In response to Rahul Gandhi's remarks, Union Minister Giriraj Singh remarked, "The Congress is trying to lecture us. It has long engaged in appeasement politics and was responsible for the Sikh massacre." Though those who failed to secure more than 99 seats are now boasting about securing 400, Rahul Gandhi boldly declared in writing that he will provide 400 seats. Such assertions will require a vigorous response from us. Meanwhile, with more votes than even his grandmother, PM Modi is back in power for a third term. Anti-Sikhriots in 1984 Following Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984, there were several violent attacks on the Sikh community in India, especially in Delhi, which resulted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Thousands of Sikhs were slain over several days, along with the destruction of their houses and businesses and the rape of numerous women.     RAHUL GANDHI’S US VISIT   <img src="/media_images_files/large/1984_anti-sikh_violence_1932.jpg" alt="" width="527" height="296" /> It is Rahul Gandhi's second day of a three-day tour to the United States. Speaking at many US events, the Congress MP leveled a barrage of sharp criticisms against the BJP. Rahul Gandhi charged the BJP of fomenting an atmosphere of fear and exclusion at one of the gatherings on Monday in the United States. Gandhi's journey to the US is a part of a larger outreach initiative that also included interactions with US lawmakers and University of Texas students. His three-day visit coincides with important elections for assembly in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana as well as the US presidential contest in November.   858 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Mamata Banerjee's 'insensitive' faces criticism from Kolkata doctor's mother over Durga Puja call]]> mamata-banerjee-s-insensitive-faces-criticism-from-kolkata-doctor-s-mother-over-durga-puja-call-859 Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, has incited anger, especially from the bereaved mother of the victim, by urging people to concentrate on Durga Puja celebrations rather than denouncing the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. In response to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's call for people to refocus their attention from protests to Durga Puja celebrations, the mother of the trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered in Kolkata responded sharply. Still in mourning over her daughter, the mother criticized Banerjee for her "insensitive" comments. We used to celebrate Durga Puja and other festivals with our daughter, however going forward, we won't be celebrating any festivals or Durga Puja. She said that her comments were insensitive. Permit her to bring our daughter back. If this had occurred to her family, would she have said the same thing? She further charged that the leader of the Trinamool Congress was trying to put an end to the demonstrations calling for her daughter's justice. She said, "My lamp at home has gone out forever." They killed my kid by choking her. Right now, they're attempting to stifle calls for justice.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/mamata_banerjee_1936.jpg" alt="" width="711" height="400" /> Banerjee's appeal for a "return to festivities" coincided with a month-long wave of protests in West Bengal and abroad. The public has supported the junior physicians leading the rallies, which want for immediate justice for the 31-year-old doctor who was found brutally slain at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 while partially naked. Banerjee demanded calm and a return to normalcy, claiming that the protesters were causing disturbances. She made this appeal during a meeting at the state secretariat on Monday: "I ask you to get back to celebrating and let the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) finish the investigation as soon as possible."   Banerjee refuted reports that she had made financial offers to the victim's relatives, referring to them as "slanderous lies" that were a part of a larger plot. I never mentioned making a financial offer. The Left and the Center are conspiring on this. I defy anyone to provide evidence for such statements. She claimed that it is an attempt to discredit our government. The Chief Minister further disclosed that Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal had been urged to stay on because of the approaching Durga Puja celebration, despite his repeated offers to step down over the rape-murder case. Suvendu Adhikari, a Bengal BJP politician, criticized Mamata Banerjee for her demand for a "return to festivities". He asked on X, "Do you consider the public your puppets?" He also charged her of lying in another X post, presenting films side by side that contradicted her assertions that she had not paid the doctor's family. 859 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA["Manipur curfew": Three districts locked down after drone and rocket attacks]]> manipur-curfew-three-districts-locked-down-after-drone-and-rocket-attacks-860 Three districts in Manipur were placed under curfew due to rocket and drone attack. In light of the ongoing unrest in the state, three districts of Manipur were placed under curfew on Tuesday. <img src="/media_images_files/large/manipur_1939.jpg" alt="" width="528" height="297" /> With new violent occurrences and protests adding to the unrest, the war in Manipur has flared up once more. A curfew has been implemented in the districts of Thoubal, Imphal East, and Imphal West due to the increase in violence in the state. The Imphal East and Imphal West district magistrates had already issued an order easing the curfew in their respective districts from 5 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The DMs stated in a release that the curfew was reinstated in both districts and that the relaxation order was canceled effective at 11 a.m. due to the districts' "developing law and order situation" on Tuesday.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/manipur_1942.jfif" alt="" width="399" height="225" /><img src="/media_images_files/large/manipur_1940.jpg" alt="" width="394" height="221" /> In the last few days, Manipur has seen an increase in violence. On September 6, an RPG attack occurred in Moirang, in the state's Bishnupur district, killing a person who was doing a pooja at Mairembam Koireng Singh, the first chief minister of Manipur. The explosion was so powerful that it broke through the house's walls. 860 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Anant Ambani donates Lalbaugcha Raja a 20 kg gold crown worth Rs 15 crore]]> ganesh-chaturthi-2024-anant-ambani-donates-lalbaugcha-raja-a-20-kg-gold-crown-worth-rs-15-crore-848 Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Mumbai's most well-known Ganesh idol, Lalbaugcha Raja, was unveiled on Thursday. Over the course of the 10-day Ganesh festival, devotees go to see the Lalbaugcha Raja for darshan.   Lalbaugcha Raja received a 20 kg gold crown worth Rs 15 crore from Anant Ambani and the Reliance Foundation.   Lalbaugcha Raja's eagerly anticipated first appearance took place yesterday evening on Thursday. The 20 kg gold crown that Anant Ambani and the Reliance Foundation gave to Lalbaug Cha Raja was the focal point. About Rs 15 crore is the value of the gold crown. The 20 kg gold crown Lalbaugcha Raja wore was given, and it was revealed yesterday together with the idol of Lalbaug Cha Raja.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/anant_ambani_1908.jpg" alt="" width="630" height="354" /> Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Mumbai's most well-known Ganesh idol, Lalbaugcha Raja, was unveiled on Thursday. Over the course of the 10-day Ganesh festival, devotees go to see the Lalbaugcha Raja for darshan. Commencing on September 7, Maharashtra witnesses the consecration of idols in homes and public spaces as part of the Ganesh celebration. For the past few years, Anant Ambani and the entire Ambani family have been involved with the Lalbaugcha Raja mandal. They also participate in the Lalbaugcha Raja immersion yatra. "The 20kg gold crown was donated and brought yesterday," stated Balasaheb Kamble, President of Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal. Raja wore it after the initial appearance. Given their dedication to Ganpati Bappa, we are happy to have the Ambani family involved with mandal for a considerable amount of time." The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, which was founded in 1934 at Putlabai Chawl, is responsible for the famous Ganesh idol that is the pride of the Lalbaugcha Raja. The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati idol has been under the Kambli family's care for more than eight decades. 848 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA["IC 814 Kandahar Hijack: Who Was the Wanted Terrorist?" Know Here!]]> ic-814-kandahar-hijack-who-was-the-wanted-terrorist-know-here-842 The five IC 814 hijackers' first demands were the body of a terrorist buried six months prior. Sajjad Afghani, the terrorist whose body they demanded, was slain in Jammu in June 1999. Afghani, who was she?   "Really respond to our inquiries. Try to read the paper that was thrown out of the plane while keeping your sentences brief. This flight, Indian Airlines IC 814, was taken over and headed for Kandahar. Requests from the hijackers had reached the Indian negotiators. Only then, they declared, would they release the prisoners. Originally, they wanted the release of 36 terrorists, $200 million (about Rs. 860 crore), and "the coffin of martyr" Sajjad Afghani. 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack', a Netflix series directed by Anubhav Sinha, has brought the 1999 hostage crisis back into prominence, bringing the hijacking of IC 814 back into the spotlight. Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, and Pankaj Kapur are in the lead roles. The show is an adaptation of the 2000 book "Flight into Fear" by Captain Devi Sharan. <img src="/media_images_files/large/ic_814_1894.jpg" alt="" width="587" height="330" /> The hijackers utilized the aircraft's VHS set and walkie-talkies, which were provided by Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Kandahar, to communicate with the Indian authorities. The coffin demand elevated the status of Taliban hardliners, who began to put pressure on the hijackers to renounce their demands. Shura, the Supreme Council of the Taliban, stepped in and convened a meeting. It concluded that the hijackers' demand for money was improper and should be turned down in the end. The Taliban leaders threatened to have the hijackers evacuate Kandahar if they didn't comply.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/ic_814_1891.jpg" alt="" width="548" height="308" /> Most of the original demands were dropped, and in the end, India exchanged three terrorists for every passenger on IC 814. All of this comes after tense conversations at the Kandahar airport. In 1999, the Taliban ruled Afghanistan, just as they do today. According to Anil K.'s book "IC 814 Hijacked: The Inside Story,"Jaggia and Saurabh Shukla, Taliban head Mullah Omar requested that his foreign minister, Wakil Ahmed Muttawakil, continue the negotiations and communicate with the chief hijacker for half an hour. The terrorist was who? WHAT MADE HIM DESIRABLE?     <img src="/media_images_files/large/ic_814_1892.png" alt="" width="542" height="305" /> Sajjad Afghani rose to the position of Commander in Chief within the terrorist group Harkat-ul-Ansar in Srinagar in 1991. He was taken into custody by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in June 1994 together with terrorist Masood Azhar, who was the general secretary of the terror group Harkat-ul-Ansar at the time. Afghani was tough and fragile-looking; he had even fought the Russians. He was dubbed the "biggest catch" by Brigadier General Staff (BGS) at the time, Lt Gen Arjun Ray. The Harkat-ul-Mujahideen joined forces with the terrorist organization Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) in 1993 to become the Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA). This was Pakistan's cunning plan to stir up more instability and bloodshed in Jammu and Kashmir. Three of the leaders were taken into custody by Indian security services after they foiled that plan. The leader of the former Harkat-ul Mujahideen, Nasrullah Mansur Langrayal, was first arrested in November 1993. Azhar of Harkat-ul-Ansar and Sajjad Afghani, the head of the group's J&K unit, were taken into custody in Srinagar in March 1994. Chief commander of Harkat-ul-Ansar Sajjad Afghani was detained at Jammu's Kotbalwal Jail, a maximum-security facility. On July 15, 1999, he was shot and killed in an attempt to escape out of jail. IN A PRISON CELL, SAJJAD AFGHANI DUG A 23-FOOT-LONG TUNNEL   <img src="/media_images_files/large/ic_814_1893.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /> Inside his jail cell, Sajjad Afghani constructed a 23-foot-long tunnel. Maybe he could have escaped with the other terrorists if he had dug a little bit deeper. However, the guards apprehended them, and 11 inmates—including an Afghani—were murdered. That was July 1999. Five months later, in December 1999, IC 814, scheduled to depart from Kathmandu for Delhi, was hijacked by five terrorists. The pilot was requested to reroute the aircraft to Kandahar, Afghanistan, by the hijackers, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen. The aircraft, carrying 175 passengers, was denied permission to land at Lahore, therefore it was forced to land at Amritsar. Then, because there was no night-landing facility in Kabul, the hijackers attempted to land it there but were unsuccessful. Then, IC 814 was flown to Dubai, where it was refueled, 26 passengers were freed, and the body of the pilot killed by a hijacker, Rupin Katyal, was also released. The passengers were held captive for a week in Kandahar, Afghanistan, once it was finally transported there. Jaish-e-Mohammed, which Masood Azhar established, was responsible for the assaults on the Indian Parliament in 2001, the Mumbai attacks in 2008, and the Pulwama incident in 2019 that claimed the lives of forty security personnel. American journalist Daniel Pearl was abducted and killed, and Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh was taken into custody for both crimes. The three terrorists were apprehended by the hijackers, but their goal of obtaining Sajjad Afghani's coffin was not accomplished. 842 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA['Beginning of the End:' Bengal Governor announces arrest of ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh]]> beginning-of-the-end-bengal-governor-announces-arrest-of-ex-rg-kar-principal-sandip-ghosh-808 Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was arrested, and West Bengal Governor Dr. CV Ananda Bose called it the "beginning of the end." The parents of a deceased woman medic filed a plea with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which led to the arrest. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was arrested on Monday night, and West Bengal Governor Dr. CV Ananda Bose called it the beginning of the end. Ghosh and three other people were detained by the CBI on Monday in relation to the suspected financial misbehavior at the establishment. Bose said to, "This is the beginning of the end," without providing any details. Notably, Ghosh's arrest transpired a few days following Bose's meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, whereby the parents of the murdered woman medic at the RG Kar Hospital presented their appeal. An officer at Raj Bhavan stated that the parents had written to Shah, via Bose, imploring him to look into their daughter's death as soon as possible. On August 9, the body of a murdered and sexually assaulted lady medic was discovered in the seminar room of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. 808 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA["Zero tolerance" approach declared by the Supreme Court: "Lawyer strikes are unacceptable"]]> zero-tolerance-approach-declared-by-the-supreme-court-lawyer-strikes-are-unacceptable-809  According to the Supreme Court's long-standing rulings, the legal profession's right to access the courts is violated and justice is obstructed when lawyers go on strike.   The Supreme Court vehemently denounced lawyer strikes on Monday, saying that the justice delivery system is compromised by lawyers' absences from work and that those who engage in them should not be allowed to practice law. The Supreme Court vehemently denounced lawyer strikes on Monday, saying that the justice delivery system is compromised by lawyers' absences from work and that those who engage in them should not be allowed to practice law. <img src="/media_images_files/large/‘strikes_by_lawyers_unacceptable’_1808.jpg" alt="" width="558" height="343" />   The court made its scathing comments when reviewing the Faizabad Bar Association's behavior, which included 66 days of absence from work out of 134 between November 2023 and April 2024. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan's bench had serious concerns about the Faizabad lawyers' conduct during the hearing. Out of 134 days, they missed 66 days of work due to their absence. Do they possess any legal authority to hold the bar association's license? Always keep in mind that they are a component of the system. They're attempting to intimidate the district judge and the supreme court... We are alerting all bar councils across the nation, including them. The bench underlined the seriousness of the matter by saying, "We are putting them on notice."   The bar association's senior advocate, Rakesh Khanna, made an effort to make it clear that the attorneys weren't on strike. The bench, however, was unmoved and insisted on strict sanctions. Khanna was informed by the bench, "We want personal affidavits of all your office bearers." The court order required the bar association to get an assurance from each and every one of its members, promising not to use strike action ever again. Each office bearer must submit an affidavit to the district judge, high court, and supreme court promising never to pass a resolution authorizing a member to refrain from work after receiving this commitment from every member. The order further stated that they should file a grievance with the district judge or the high court's administrative judge.   Khanna requested a stay of the high court's judgment, which established a panel of attorneys to take over the bar association's business and hold elections for its governing council by December 2024, but the bench refused to give relief. The high court further declared that the association would be charged with suo motu contempt in the event that the then-bar body called for a strike.   The top court's order won't be overturned. There is a committee that the high court setup. You will not be permitted to work in the interim. What you have been doing is pitiful and really unsettling. Since granting a stay would undermine the confidence of both the district judiciary and the high court, we will not grant one. The bench emphasized that despite the bar association's actions, the high court has behaved with great poise. The bench highlighted the effects of these strikes on the larger legal system, stressing that even when witnesses and litigants have overcome major financial and administrative obstacles, they frequently discover that attorneys are preventing courts from operating. Noting that the Supreme Court Bar Association has never used strikes, the judges praised the organization as a model of professionalism and questioned how attorneys who participate in such disruptive practices can be allowed to practice law. On September 13, the court will take up the case once more.   The Supreme Court has routinely concluded that lawyer strikes are unlawful and unethical because they impede the administration of justice and infringe litigants' rights to access the courts, beginning with its ruling in the Harish Uppal case in 2002. 809 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[2 lakh government employees in Uttar Pradesh receive relief, and the "declare assets" deadline is extended]]> 2-lakh-government-employees-in-uttar-pradesh-receive-relief-and-the-declare-assets-deadline-is-extended-813 The government of Uttar Pradesh has adopted a strong approach against public employees who fail to declare their assets. A deadline has been set for more than 2.44 lakh state government workers who neglected to submit their asset information.   For the more than 2.44 lakh state employees who still haven't turned in their asset declarations, the Uttar Pradesh government has extended the deadline. At first, the state had stated that it would withhold employees' salaries if they did not submit their asset declarations by August. However, the government has chosen to grant an extension and give departments alternatives in response to demands for more time from a variety of personnel. Previously, Manoj Singh, the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, had directed all state workers to register their properties, both immovable and moveable, on the "Manav Sampada" website by August 31. Just 71 percent of the state's 846,640 government workers had followed this instruction by the deadline, meaning that 602,075 workers had successfully reported their asset information. Now, more time has been given to the remaining staff members who missed the deadline to finish their declarations. A number of departments have filed their asset data and demonstrated compliance, including Textiles, Energy, Sports, Women's Welfare, and Sainik Kalyan (Welfare of Soldiers). Some important departments, such Revenue, Industrial Development, Medical Health, Basic Education, and Higher Education, have not yet complied with the directive in its entirety. Manoj Singh, the chief secretary, stated that paychecks had not been withheld as was first anticipated. Rather, a more lax approach has been taken, permitting different departments to send in their asset declarations in accordance with the recently supplied deadlines. The government of Uttar Pradesh has emphasized that providing asset details is a must in order to maintain accountability and guard against corruption in the state's administration. 813 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[West Bengal Assembly tabled anti-rape bill over protests, BJP says 'happy, but...']]> west-bengal-assembly-tabled-anti-rape-bill-over-protests-bjp-says-happy-but-815 Entitled the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024,' the legislation endeavors to enhance safeguards for women and children by the revision and addition of new laws concerning sexual offenses and rape. The West Bengal administration, led by Mamata Banerjee, presented an anti-rape law to the state Assembly on Tuesday. This comes after a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was raped and killed. With new and revised laws pertaining to sexual offenses including rape, the "Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024" seeks to enhance protections for women and children.   Additionally, it stipulates that those found guilty of rape may be executed if their actions cause the victim to pass away or enter a vegetative state. West Bengal Law Minister Moloy Ghatak introduced the measure in the state Assembly. The Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) also contains all the strict requirements to deal with crime against women and children, the BJP stated, while applauding the bill. Suvendu Adhikari, a BJP leader and the state Assembly's Leader of Opposition (LoP), has introduced a resolution to alter the measure up to seven times. We'll wait for this bill to become law and be put into effect. This bill was introduced in a hurry, and one could have wondered if it had been sent to the law committee. We desire that this bill be put into effect right now. We're looking for outcomes. He said, "We fully support." I'm not sure if the bill's introduction procedure was followed. I don't wish to argue, but the government that introduced the legislation is responsible for seeing to it that it is implemented and that rules are changed. Votes are not what we seek. We are willing to hear the Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, speak, but we need a guarantee that the bill would be carried out. He continued, saying that while this measure contains nothing new, the goal of government is to divert the public's attention. Amidst the ongoing demonstrations over the rape and death of a trainee doctor in Kolkata in August of this year, the Assembly called a two-day special session on Monday. The government's representatives, Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, the minister of parliamentary affairs, and state chief minister Mamata Banerjee, are slated to speak during the anticipated two-hour discussion of the bill. Sikha Chatterjee and Agnimitra Paul, both BJP MLAs, will also discuss the bill. 815 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Mamata Banerjee points out rapes in BJP states; chaos after the passing of a Bengal anti-rape bill]]> mamata-banerjee-points-out-rapes-in-bjp-states-chaos-after-the-passing-of-a-bengal-anti-rape-bill-820 Entitled the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024,' the legislation endeavors to enhance safeguards for women and children by the revision and addition of new laws concerning sexual offenses and rape.   On Tuesday, the West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, introduced a bill in the state Assembly that prohibits rape. The measure aims to reform key statutes pertaining to sexual assault, gang rape, and rape offenses.   The proposed reforms, the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024, contain the death penalty or life in prison for rape and gang-rape offenses. The bill further stipulates that anyone found guilty of rape may be executed if their actions cause the victim to pass away or enter a vegetative state.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/bill_1831.jfif" alt="" width="617" height="347" /> In the midst of continuous protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Mamata Banerjee administration introduced the bill. During her bill speech, Mamata Banerjee urged Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari to persuade state Governor CV Ananda Bose to sign the legislation.   We have attempted to close the gaps in the central legislation with this bill. The chief minister of West Bengal stated that rape is a crime against humanity and that social changes are necessary to put an end to it. It is our duty to enact the bill once the opposition has asked the governor to sign it. She continued, "We want the CBI to deliver justice and to hang the guilty." The Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) also contains all the strict requirements to deal with crime against women and children, the BJP stated, while applauding the bill. Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the party and the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the state Assembly, has made a proposal to alter the measure up to seven times.   It is your duty as the state government to put this anti-rape law into effect right now. It is the government's duty to deliver the results we desire. Adhikari stated, "We do not want division; we fully support you; we will listen to the Chief Minister's statement in a comfortable manner; she is free to say whatever she wants, but you must ensure that this bill is implemented immediately." In the midst of continuous protests over the rape and death of a trainee doctor in Kolkata in August of this year, the assembly called a two-day special session on Monday. It is anticipated that the measure will be discussed for about two hours, during which time BJP MLAs Agnimitra Paul and Sikha Chatterjee will also speak. 820 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[9 Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh]]> 9-naxalites-killed-in-encounter-with-security-personnel-in-chhattisgarh-821 There is still ongoing activity there, including sporadic gunfire. Thus far, the incident has resulted in no injuries to security officers.   In a Tuesday encounter in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada, at least nine Naxalites lost their lives. A police party carried out a search operation in the region after receiving information regarding the existence of Naxalites near the boundary between the districts of Dantewada and Bijapur.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/naxals_1833.jpg" alt="" width="567" height="425" /> Around 10.30 am, during the search operation, a confrontation occurred between the security officers and the Naxalites belonging to People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) company No 2. Numerous firearms, including a 12 bore gun and a self-loading rifle (303), were found near their victims. There is still ongoing activity there, including sporadic gunfire. Thus far, the incident has resulted in no injuries to security officers. In two different incidences last week, Naxalites in the Bijapur region of Chhattisgarh killed three peasants on the pretext that they were "police informers." During a recent visit to Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the directors general of police from seven states about anti-Naxal methods. 821 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Drone Attack in Manipur Village: 2 Dead, Militants Target Civilians, "Homes are still burning"]]> drone-attack-in-manipur-village-2-dead-militants-target-civilians-homes-are-still-burning-781 In the Imphal West region of Manipur, militants opened fire on Sunday near Koutruk, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to several others.   A local in the Manipur village, which terrorists attacked on Sunday, killing one and injuring several more, described the terrifying event by claiming to have seen two drones flying over the region just before explosives were thrown. The eyewitness claimed that some of the houses were still on fire. Two drones were flying over our town when the bomb was dropped, I noticed.As a general secretary of the local peace committee and a village resident who is linked to one of the victims, Sunil Ningthoujam told HT that some of the community's houses are still burning as a result of the bombings.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/drone_attack_in_manipur_1745.jpg" alt="" width="615" height="461" />   In the Kangchup area of the Imphal West district of Manipur, on Sunday, militants used drones to drop grenades and open fire near Koutruk. The result was the death of one woman and the injuries of numerous others, including her daughter. Officials said that the attack happened at 2:00 pm during a shootout between terrorists and security guards that lasted until late at night.   Ngangbam Ongbi Surbala, the victim, was shot in her right arm while visiting her mother's house with her 11-year-old daughter. According to the police, among the injured were two police officers, a local journalist, and other village residents. The event occurred in the districts of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur the day after Kuki-Zo organizations staged protest marches against Chief Minister N Biren Singh. The Manipur police attribute the attack to "Kuki militants."     In a statement, the Manipur police accused the Kuki insurgents of a "significant escalation" and "commonly used in general warfare" techniques. Although drone bombs are frequently employed in large-scale conflicts, the recent usage of drones to drop explosives on people and security personnel represents a dramatic increase. It is impossible to rule out the engagement of highly qualified experts, perhaps with technical know-how and assistance. The police said on X that they are keeping a close eye on the situation and are ready to handle any emergencies that may come up. The people was also urged to exercise restraint by the police. Statement from the Manipur Home Department   <img src="/media_images_files/large/drone_attack_in_manipur_1746.jpg" alt="" width="551" height="310" /> In a statement, the Manipur Home Department denounced the incident and described it as "unfortunate." The government has been informed of the regrettable occurrence in which unarmed Koutruk villagers were attacked by Kuki terrorists allegedly employing drones, bombs, and sophisticated weapons. The state government stated that it takes the act of terrorizing defenseless locals extremely seriously and is making every effort to restore calm and normalcy to the area. Such acts of wreaking devastation among defenseless villagers are viewed by the state home department as a "attempt to derail the the state government's efforts to establish peace in the state." It further stated that the state administration had already moved swiftly to contain the crisis and punish those responsible for the attack on Koutruk Village, Imphal West. 781 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Paralympics 2024: PM congratulates Nishad Kumar on winning silver medal: "Every Indian Is Happy"]]> paralympics-2024-pm-congratulates-nishad-kumar-on-winning-silver-medal-every-indian-is-happy-784 At the competition, Nishad jumped the highest—2.04 meters—which was also a season best. He came in behind Roderick Townsend of the USA, whose greatest leap was 2.12 meters.     Nishad Kumar received congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silver medal in the men's T47 high jump competition at the Paralympics in Paris. <img src="/media_images_files/large/paralympics_1753.jpg" alt="" width="589" height="332" />   At the competition, Nishad jumped the highest—2.04 meters—which was also a season best. He came in behind Roderick Townsend of the USA, whose greatest leap was 2.12 meters. Greetings and congratulations to @nishad_hj for his incredible feat in the Men's High Jump T47 event at the 2024 Paralympics! He won a Silver medal! In an article on X, the prime minister wrote. He has shown to us all that everything is possible if one is passionate and determined. He continued in the message, "India is overjoyed."   <img src="/media_images_files/large/paralympics_1754.jpg" alt="" width="514" height="448" /> Three years prior, in the same event, the 24-year-old para-athlete had taken home a silver medal from the Tokyo Paralympics. India now has three medals in the Paralympic athletics competition after Nishad's win. With a personal best of 1.95 meters, Ram Pal, another Indian athlete, placed seventh in the competition. When Nishad was six years old, a grass-cutting equipment on his family farm severely injured his right hand. 784 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Reports claims: India bans visas to 6 Bangladeshi student leaders are Fake]]> reports-claims-india-bans-visas-to-6-bangladeshi-student-leaders-are-fake-785 The "action" against the students was allegedly taken for inciting "anti-India" sentiments, according to reports in Bangladeshi media.   Six student leaders from Bangladesh are the subject of reports in the Bangladeshi media that India had banned their visas, but government officials called this "fake news" on Sunday. Additionally, according to the reports, they were the target of "action" since they incited "anti-India" sentiments. <img src="/media_images_files/large/fake_1755.jpg" alt="" width="546" height="307" /> A story published on September 1 by a Bengali-language Bangladeshi media site included the headline, "Indian visa ban on six student leaders," along with the names of the six leaders. Nonetheless, these allegations were derided as "fake news" by representatives in New Delhi. Starting in July, a nationwide movement spearheaded by students in Bangladesh brought down Sheikh Hasina's administration and forced her to flee to India on August 5. 785 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi calls to Andhra and Telangana CMs about floods and heavy rains; assures Centre's aid]]> pm-modi-calls-to-andhra-and-telangana-cms-about-floods-and-heavy-rains-assures-centre-s-aid-789 Speaking with the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised them all of the Center's assistance in dealing with the floods brought on by the severe rainfall in both states.   After their states experienced intense rains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday that the Centre would provide them with all the assistance they needed to handle the situation. According to officials, PM Modi spoke over the phone with the two chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, N Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy, following significant rains and flooding.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/telangana__flood_1768.jpg" alt="" width="559" height="314" />   They said he promised to use the Center's full support to help them overcome the obstacle. As severe rain continued to batter numerous regions of Telangana, including Hyderabad, on Sunday, nine individuals lost their lives in various weather-related events.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/telangana__flood_1767.jpg" alt="" width="542" height="305" /> According to an official announcement, Reddy discussed phone calls with ministers regarding rescue efforts in areas that were submerged and conducted an emergency review due to the state's unceasing downpour. In Andhra Pradesh, the last two days have seen unprecedented levels of rainfall that have rendered living impossible in many areas, particularly in Vijayawada and its environs. As a result, 17,000 people in the state have been evacuated due to the rain. 789 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Bengali Actors Seek Justice for Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder in Mahamichhil Rally Held Overnight Protests]]> bengali-actors-seek-justice-for-kolkata-doctor-s-rape-murder-in-mahamichhil-rally-held-overnight-protests-793 Renowned Bengali actresses and other celebrities from the film industry participated in the nighttime demonstrations, calling for justice for a trainee physician who was sexually assaulted and killed at RG Kar hospital, a crime that shocked the entire country.   Thousands of people participated in midnight protests on Sunday in support of justice for the trainee doctor who was raped and killed at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month. Several actresses and other well-known figures from the Bengali film industry also joined the demonstrations. Actors and well-known individuals, such as Aparna Sen, Swastika Mukherjee, Sudipta Chakraborty, Chaiti Ghosal, Sohini Sarkar, and others, marched along Central Avenue during a massive demonstration that began in the city's College Square, seeking justice for the trainee doctor. Actors among the participants staged sit-ins, chanted "Justice" and "Halla Bol," and declared their intention to stay at the protest locations until early on Monday morning.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/kolkata_doctor's_rape-murder_1776.jfif" alt="" width="621" height="382" /> They insisted on meeting with someone from the administration or a representative of the ruling Trinamool Congress to discuss their demands for a prompt investigation and the arrest of those responsible for the tragedy. In several locations throughout Kolkata, such as the Esplanade and the intersection of Jawaharlal Nehru Road and SN Banerjee Road, the participants conducted sit-ins and marches. They declared that they would stay here until Monday at four in the morning. Actors and performers from the Bengali film industry participated in the "Maha Michhil" (mega rally) protests, squatting in the crowded Esplanade area and yelling slogans demanding justice for the victim.   Director Birsa Dasgupta responded to a question from reporters by saying, "We have sent a mail to the administration." We would like someone to come speak with us. Actor Swastika Mukherjee stated, "We are aware that the CBI is looking into the matter, but there may have been attempts to obstruct certain information after the doctor passed away." We require responses. We'll be here till four in the morning, she continued. Although the authorities may believe that the movement will slow down in the run-up to the holidays, it will pick up again and become more widespread following the Durga Puja. We recognize that this campaign may have an impact on small company owners, yet they support us. Aparna Sen stated that people from all walks of life were strolling together on the route and demanding justice before taking part in the nocturnal demonstration. "I'll get back on the road if necessary. "Common people have the right to know the truth and to demand answers," she informed reporters. Actors and celebrities from the Bengali film industry joined the junior physicians' forum, which has been denouncing the trainee doctor's rape and murder, in the nighttime demonstrations. 'Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya' (Lead me from darkness to light) was the banner carried by former students of Ramakrishna Mission schools and other educational institutions as they marched from Golpark to Rabindra Sadan Exide Crossing in south Kolkata. They demanded an impartial and fair investigation as well as the arrest of everyone involved in the crime. In another demonstration, over 300 former students and guardians of St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School marched from Minto Park to the school's grounds and formed a human chain along AJC Bose Road near Exide Crossing. "Our spines are not up for sale" was written on a symbolic picture of a spine that they also carried to the demonstration.   Similar rallies against the rape and death of the trainee doctor were staged the night before on August 14 and 15, and they took place in Kolkata. On August 9, the victim's partially nude body was discovered in the seminar hall of RG Kar hospital, sparking outrage across the country. However, during the protests that took place last month, anarchy reigned as anonymous miscreants attacked and damaged hospital property, sparking a political firestorm. In relation to the matter, which is under investigation by the CBI, Sanjoy Roy, a civil volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was taken into custody on August 10.   In the midst of Sunday's riots, female Trinamool Congress members—who were outraged by the graphic incident—staged protests throughout the city. They demanded that laws be changed to guarantee the death penalty for rapists. In contrast, the opposition BJP has been holding a sit-in in the Esplanade area since August 29, calling for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to quit due to the way her administration has handled the case. 793 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Jammu & Kashmir: Terrorists attack Sunjwan army base, soldier injured]]> jammu-kashmir-terrorists-attack-sunjwan-army-base-soldier-injured-795 The 36 Infantry Brigade's sentry station, which is located close to the camp, was the site of the attack. An operation to find the terrorists has been started in the region.   Terrorists attacked the Sunjwan army base on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir, close to Jammu Darbar, injuring one soldier. The 36 Infantry Brigade was stationed at the camp's sentry post, which was the target of the attack on Monday at around 10.50 am, according to the Army. According to sources, there is a search underway in the region for the terrorists. The Army stated in a statement that more information is being gathered.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/terrorist_attack_1781.jpg" alt="" width="562" height="316" /> An attempt at infiltration along the Line of Control (LOC) in the Gurez sector of Jammu & Kashmir's Bandipora district was thwarted last week by security forces on August 31. Terrorist movement was noticed close to the LoC line, and an encounter between infiltrating militants and the Indian Army resulted in gunfire. In two different confrontations that took place last week in the Kupwara area of Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC), at least three terrorists were also slain. As per the Indian Army's Chinar Corps, two terrorists were shot dead in Kupwara's Tangdhar area, while two more were killed in an encounter with the security forces.   In the run-up to the September 18 Assembly elections in the Union Territory, hostilities between militants and security personnel have intensified. Three stages of the Assembly elections are set for September 18, September 25, and October 1. The results will be made public on October 4. Security personnel have been carrying out anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir with great rigor over the past three months. Prior to the assembly elections, security personnel are extremely vigilant. According to news agency PTI, some 300 paramilitary companies have been stationed in J&K for election-related tasks. 795 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[TMC decided to boycotts 3 TV channels for 'anti-Bengal agenda driven propaganda']]> tmc-decided-to-boycotts-3-tv-channels-for-anti-bengal-agenda-driven-propaganda-796 In response to criticism of the state government's handling of the Kolkata rape-murder case, Mamata Banerjee's party has chosen to boycott three news stations due to purported anti-Bengal propaganda.   As protests over the rape and killing of a trainee doctor at a state-run medical college in Kolkata persisted, the Trinamool Congress declared on Monday that it will boycott three news stations, accusing them of spreading "anti-Bengal, agenda-driven propaganda." In a statement, Mamata Banerjee's party stated that they would not be sending representatives to these channels to have conversations. The party claimed that because of the continuing enforcement proceedings and investigations their promoters and corporations are facing, the channels are forced to "appease the Zamindars of Delhi." <img src="/media_images_files/large/trinamool_1783.jpg" alt="" width="587" height="330" /> Additionally, during the debates, it cautioned viewers "not to be misled by individuals portrayed as party supporters or sympathizers" on television. According to the statement, these individuals do not officially represent the party or have authorization from it. The statement said, "The people of Bengal have always chosen truth over propaganda and have consistently rejected this unholy Bangla Birodhi Nexus." On August 9, at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, a second-year postgraduate medical student was sexually assaulted and killed. The Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, has drawn criticism for how it handled the murder and the doctors' subsequent examples. The Chief Minister's resignation was sought by the BJP, which has been demonstrating against the state administration. The BJP claimed that because the Chief Minister had neglected to protect women's safety and security, West Bengal was now the most dangerous state in the nation. The Trinamool Congress, meantime, denied the BJP's allegations and charged them with trying to topple the democratically elected Mamata Banerjee government by taking advantage of public outrage over the rape and murder. 796 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[200 days of farmer protests: Vinesh Phogat to join protests at Shambhu and Khanauri borders]]> 200-days-of-farmer-protests-vinesh-phogat-to-join-protests-at-shambhu-and-khanauri-borders-768 Olympian Vinesh Phogat received garlands of honor as he participated in today's farmers' protest at the border of Sambhu.   Farmers have scheduled a large-scale gathering to commemorate the 200-day mark of the farmers' protest at the Shambhu border this Saturday. They anticipate having Olympian Vinesh Phogat join them. The boundaries of Khanauri, Shambhu, and Ratanpura are the sites of the scheduled protests. Since February 13, farmers have been positioned at the border with Shambhu after the police stopped them from marching to Delhi. Among other important demands, the demonstrators want a legislative guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops. <img src="/media_images_files/large/farmer_protest_1707.jpg" alt="" width="569" height="354" />   During the day's activities, the farmers will honor Phogat, a well-known athlete and advocate for the farmers' cause. Sarwan Singh Pandher, a farmer leader, said that the protest is being carried out intensely but peacefully. He stated that their demands are still unfulfilled and that the Center is trying their resolve. Pandher told India Today TV, "We will present our demands to the government once again and make new announcements as well." He emphasized that 200 days of protesting is a noteworthy accomplishment. <img src="/media_images_files/large/farmer_protest_1706.jpg" alt="" width="599" height="399" />   Farmers have demanded punitive measures be taken against Bollywood star and MP Kangana Ranaut. They have called on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to condemn Ranaut firmly, as his comments have caused controversy and anger in the farming community in the past. The farmers have also made suggestions about disclosing their plan for the next elections in Haryana. They want to make an announcement about their next moves in the near future, reiterating their desire to be actively involved in state politics. 768 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi on crimes against women in the wake of Kolkata rape and murder: "Need faster verdicts"]]> pm-modi-on-crimes-against-women-in-the-wake-of-kolkata-rape-and-murder-need-faster-verdicts-773  Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that the nation needs quicker decisions in cases of crimes against women to protect their safety, amid the fury surrounding the rape-murder in Kolkata. In order to protect women's safety, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that the nation needed to hear cases involving crimes against women more quickly. He said that society is really concerned about crimes against women and children's protection. The PM made these remarks in the midst of the fury surrounding the rape and murder of a female physician at a government hospital in Kolkata. The issue of women's safety is covered by a number of national legislation. 2019 saw the passage of the Fast-Track Courts Law, which led to the establishment of Witness Deposition Centers. Committees for monitoring the districts are crucial. According to PM Modi, we have to make sure that these committees are further reinforced and that decisions about the protection of women are made more quickly. Speaking during a 75th anniversary celebration of the Supreme Court in Delhi, he stated, "Atrocities against women and the safety of children are serious concerns of society today." Although the nation has passed several strict laws to protect women, we still need to take more proactive measures. He emphasized that the faster decisions are made in situations involving crimes against women, the more confidence of safety half of the population will have. The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had written to the Prime Minister the day before, repeating her demand for strict federal legislation and model punishment for horrible crimes like rape and murder. The leader of the Trinamool Congress also stated that she had contacted the Prime Minister before, but that she had not heard back from him regarding the "sensitive issue". In response to Banerjee's letter, the central government also said that the laws already in place are sufficient to deal with these kinds of crimes and encouraged the state to follow the word and the spirit of the law.   Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi stated that if the state government complies with the federal legislation in letter and spirit, it will undoubtedly have a lasting effect on bolstering the criminal justice system, holding offenders accountable for their actions, and providing justice to victims or survivors. During the Supreme Court event, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that over the last ten years, a number of measures have been taken to enhance the judicial system and remove delays in the administration of justice. 773 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Mamata Banerjee's 2nd letter to PM on rape case, attempt to cover up delays]]> mamata-banerjee-s-2nd-letter-to-pm-on-rape-case-attempt-to-cover-up-delays-775 Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of Bengal, was chastised by the government on Friday for trying to "cover up delays" in response to her second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which demanded strict rules on rape cases. In response to Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Center on Friday demanded stricter national legislation and model punishment for horrible crimes like rape and murder. The Trinamool Congress leader was chastised by the administration, which claimed that the material in her letter seemed to be an attempt to "cover up delays". Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi wrote to Mamata Banerjee to inform her that the Bengal government has not yet operationalized an additional 11 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSC) to handle child sexual assault and rape cases. <img src="/media_images_files/large/mamata_banerjee's_2nd_letter_to_pm_1732.jpg" alt="" width="635" height="403" /> The Center further notified the Bengali government of the existence of strong legal frameworks and precedent-setting penalties for crimes against women, including rape, and asked them to be followed "in letter and spirit". In the letter, Devi stated, It is evident that the information you provided in your letter on this issue is factually incorrect and appears to be an attempt to hide the reasons behind the state's operationalization of the FTSCs' delays. As can be observed, Devi added in the letter, the material in your letter about this matter is factually false and seems to be an attempt to hide the state's delays in operationalizing the FTSCs. Banerjee wrote to PM Modi earlier on Friday, repeating her demands for strict national legislation and model punishment for egregious crimes like rape and murder. This was her second correspondence with PM Modi. <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_1735.jpg" alt="" width="573" height="537" /> In response to public outrage over the August 9 rape and murder of a trainee physician at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the chief minister of West Bengal also wrote to the prime minister on the same subject. Banerjee has demanded that laws requiring the prompt resolution of rape and murder cases be put into place. Devi claimed in her letter that the 88 Fast Track Courts (FTCs) that the West Bengal government had established were not the same as the FTSCs that were funded by the federal government. The Union Minister informed Banerjee in the letter that 81,141 cases were pending in FTCs as of June 30 of this year. The FTCs are established and funded by the state governments in consultation with the relevant High Courts to handle a broad spectrum of cases such as civil cases involving senior citizens, women, children, disabled persons, litigants affected by HIV-AIDS and other terminal illnesses, and civil disputes related to land acquisition and property/rent disputes pending for over five years including cases of heinous crimes. In response to Banerjee's demand that judicial officers be assigned on a permanent basis to FTSCs, the Union Minister stated that one judge and seven employees will handle rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (Pocso) Act cases in accordance with the rules. Therefore, no permanent judge or court employee may be assigned an additional FTSC charge. This position was previously explained to the West Bengal government in a letter from the Department of Justice dated December 12, 2023. It said that states and UTs could use the FTSC scheme to hire court staff and judicial officers on a contract basis if they don't have enough workers. According to her, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) already has strict penalties in place for rape and rape with murder. These include a minimum of 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for rape, which is extendable to life imprisonment for the rest of the convict's natural life or death, depending on the severity of the crime. Regarding the trial authorities' mandatory requirement that cases be resolved within a certain amount of time, Devi stated that the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has a provision requiring the completion of the investigation—which in rape cases also includes forensic examination—within two months of the date of the First Information Report and the completion of the trial within two months of the chargesheet's filing. I stress that the Central Government's laws are thorough and strict enough to address crimes and violence against women. Devi wrote Banerjee that if the state government adheres to the federal laws in letter and spirit, it will undoubtedly have a long-lasting effect on bolstering the criminal justice system, holding offenders accountable for their actions, and guaranteeing justice for victims or survivors. <img src="/media_images_files/large/letter_1736.jpg" alt="" width="573" height="430" />   To ensure effective treatment of cases with due care and attention to bring about closure as per the dates set under the statutes, I once again request that you ensure due sensitization and positive approach of all duty holders at appropriate levels, the letter continued. Devi's correspondence with Banerjee was sent amid widespread indignation at the rape and killing of the resident physician, whose partially nude corpse was found in the lecture on August 9, in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital room. Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was detained the following day and held in judicial custody till September 6. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is looking into the case, and the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal has drawn criticism for how it has handled it. Demands for strict punishment against the offenders and justice for the victim have been met by protests in Kolkata and other areas of the nation. 775 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Human Rights body's notice to Kolkata police over "barbaric" and "brutal" action on Nabanna protesters]]> human-rights-body-s-notice-to-kolkata-police-over-barbaric-and-brutal-action-on-nabanna-protesters-763 Regarding the "barbaric" and "brutal" use of force against protesting students during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' protests, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested a report from Kolkata Police.   At the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rallies, protesters were subjected to a "barbaric" and "brutal" attack. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sent Kolkata Police a notice on Friday requesting an investigation into this incident. The human rights organization has asked for a 14-day "action taken" report from the Kolkata Police Commissioner in a notice that was sent to them. The 'Nabanna Abhijan' march was organized for August 27 and demanded that Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, resign and that justice be served for the 31-year-old trainee doctor.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/nabanna_1693.jpeg" alt="" width="606" height="404" />   During the 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest march, protesters fought fierce confrontations with the police at several stoppage locations with the intention of reaching the West Bengal state secretariat, Nabanna. As a result, there were reports of widespread violence in Kolkata and the nearby Howrah. Senior police officers and female protestors were among those injured during the nearly four hours of violence that left many people injured on both sides. Following the demonstration, the police detained around 200 persons from all over the state. Large-scale lathi charges, water cannons, and tear gas shells were used by the police to scatter the irate mob that had gathered in Nabanna from several places of convergence.   The unregistered student organization Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj and the dissident state government employees' platform Sangrami Joutha Mancha issued the "Nabanna Abhijan" call, demanding that state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee resign in response to the reported rape and murder of a medic at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. 763 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Kolkata Cops arrested 5 people on allegations of planning to attack Mamata Banerjee's residence]]> kolkata-cops-arrested-5-people-on-allegations-of-planning-to-attack-mamata-banerjee-s-residence-734 Along with two other people, the creator and administrator of the WhatsApp group, and the maker of the audio clip that threatened to vandalise Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence were all taken into custody.   Five people were detained by Kolkata Police on Thursday in relation to a suspected plot to vandalize West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's home.   The plan is said to have originated in the "We want justice" WhatsApp group, where an audio clip encouraging participants to meet at Kalighat, a neighborhood in south Kolkata, and carry out the act, was shared.   Among those detained was the person who produced the audio recording, Subham Sen Sharma. In the video, there were explicit threats to deface the Chief Minister's house in Kalighat and to make her step down.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/mamta_1621.jpg" alt="" width="643" height="485" />   We can go to Kalighat as a group and vandalise instead of going to Nabanna (the Secretariat). Mamata Banerjee will then be automatically sided after this. She is going to step down. According to police sources, Sharma is purportedly heard saying in the audio clip, "She has fear in mind."   How long will Kalighat be under police protection? An hour, what? Two hours? How many police cars are coming? Barely in the 20–30 range? There are a lot more men here. He reportedly said, "Don't take pressure; come to Kalighat; we're going there too."   Four more people, including the admin and originator of the WhatsApp group, were detained on suspicion of participating in the plot. The decision was made following consultation with relevant parties.     A leader of the recently established Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj student organization, Prabir, was also detained by Kolkata Police in relation to the violence that broke out during the "Nabanna Abhijan" demonstration on Tuesday.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/mamta_1619.jpg" alt="" width="566" height="318" />   The arrest came after a sizable demonstration called by the Chhatra Samaj to march on the Secretariat and call for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to resign in response to the recent rape and killing of a female trainee doctor. The demonstration descended into violence, with demonstrators and police fighting that resulted in arrests and injuries.     Throughout the course of the several-hour-long protests, over 200 people were taken into custody. Authorities reported that the altercations had harmed fifteen of their employees and fourteen state police officers. 734 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[76 government schools closed in Patna due to an increase in Ganga water level; check here!]]> 76-government-schools-closed-in-patna-due-to-an-increase-in-ganga-water-level-check-here-744 Given that the Ganga's water level is above the danger mark in the state capital, the Patna district administration has ordered the closure of 76 government schools located in rural areas until August 31. The Ganga's water level in the state capital of Patna has crossed the danger mark, prompting the district administration to order the closure of 76 government schools located in rural regions till August 31.   It stated that the choice was made with the safety of the teachers and pupils in mind.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/flood_1645.jpg" alt="" width="575" height="323" /> "Total 76 government schools in eight blocks of Patna district will remain closed until August 31 in view of the rising trend of water level in the Ganga river," reads a circular released by District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh on Tuesday.   Recently, the Bihar government gave District Magistrates the authority to decide whether to close schools in their respective jurisdictions in the event of a flood-like emergency. The order was also issued not too long after a government school teacher near Patna fell into the Ganga and was carried away by powerful currents. 744 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Smriti Irani reacts on Amethi's defeat: "Elections will come and go, but my real win is...]]> smriti-irani-reacts-on-amethi-s-defeat-elections-will-come-and-go-but-my-real-win-is-750 Smriti Irani, the head of the BJP, stated that she was not discouraged by her loss in the Lok Sabha elections because Amethi was a "emotive and ideological issue" for her.   Smriti Irani, the head of the Bharatiya Janata Party, stated that Amethi was a "emotive and ideological issue" for her and that she was not discouraged by her loss in the prominent Uttar Pradesh seat in the Lok Sabha elections. Irani was acclaimed as a "giant slayer" for defeating Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 elections, but she was soundly defeated by Gandhi family supporter Kishori Lal Sharma in 2024. Elections are unavoidable. My loss to Amethi doesn't worry me. Irani stated in a podcast, "My real win is that 80,000 homes now have electricity, 1 lakh families are living in their own homes, and 2 lakh families received gas cylinders for the first time." The former Union Minister claimed that although there had previously been claims that the MP was never seen in Amethi, she had made sure that the constituency was always taken care of and had even purchased a house there. <img src="/media_images_files/large/smriti_irani_on_amethi_1661.jpg" alt="" width="551" height="320" /> The comments are perceived as an oblique jab at Rahul Gandhi, who was elected to the seat three times in a row.   I got a call at 11 p.m. on March 22, 2014, from Rajnath Singh, telling me that I had to travel to Amethi to contest. She said, "I accepted the challenge head-on and didn't complain about it." When I visited, I discovered that forty villages had not had any roads built since Independence. I have built 3.5 lakh toilets, houses for one lakh households, and connected 4 lakh people to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi program in the last five years. According to Irani, over two lakh families got gas cylinders for the first time. KL Sharma defeated Irani in Amethi with a margin of nearly 1.6 lakh votes, which is three times the amount of votes she obtained to defeat Rahul Gandhi in 2019.   BJP'S DELHI CHIEF MINISTER FACE: SMRITI IRANI? Irani sidestepped the topic and stated that it was always a privilege to serve the people when she was questioned about rumors that she would be appointed the BJP's chief ministerial face for the Delhi polls. Serving the public has always been a privilege. I have led 56 departments while serving as an MP three times. In a cryptic reply, Irani stated, "I have also served as the national secretary of the party and president of the BJP Mahila Morcha. 750 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi is likely visit to New York in September to attend the UN Summit]]> pm-modi-is-likely-visit-to-new-york-in-september-to-attend-the-un-summit-751 The Prime Minister's visit also includes an address to the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, which starts with the "Summit of the Future."   Next month, on September 22–23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to New York to attend the United Nations Summit of the Future, which will be attended by a number of world leaders. During his visit, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to speak at the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, which kicks off with the "Summit of the Future." Following PM Modi's recent trips to Russia and Ukraine, this will be a significant visit. Prior to this, the White House applauded PM Modi's trip to Ukraine and expressed confidence that it will aid in efforts to resolve the crisis between Russia and Ukraine.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_1663.jpg" alt="" width="626" height="352" />   Additionally, on September 22, PM Modi is expected to attend a sizable Indian community gathering in New York. According to news agency PTI, more than 24,000 Indian diasporans have already registered to attend the event. The event, which has a 15,000 capacity at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, will take place on September 22 under the subject "Modi & US' Progress Together." President Joe Biden called PM Modi on Monday, and they talked about a number of topics, including the situation between Russia and Ukraine. Following the phone call, Biden committed to advancing Indo-Pacific relations and commended PM Modi for his "message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support" for Ukraine.   The 79th session of the UN General Assembly's high-level general debate is scheduled to take place this year from September 24–30. The UN has released a provisional schedule of speakers, and India's "Head of Government," Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is scheduled to speak on September 26. According to the UN, which was cited by news agency PTI in its article, the Summit is a high-level gathering that brings world leaders together to create a new worldwide consensus on how we can protect the future and give a better present. 751 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Shivaji statue collapse: Maharashtra opposition held a protest march]]> shivaji-statue-collapse-maharashtra-opposition-held-a-protest-march-752 The MVA organizers said that on Sunday at 11 a.m., a protest march will take place in Mumbai from Hutatma Chowk to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue close to the Gateway of India.   In response to the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurga, leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance have scheduled a protest march for September 1. The leaders will march on Sunday at 11 a.m. from Mumbai's Hutatma Chowk to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj close to the Gateway of India. They include Uddhav Thackeray, the chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), Sharad Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), and Nana Patole, the president of the Maharashtra Congress. On Monday afternoon, the 35-foot monument of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unveiled at the Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg on Navy Day in December of last year, fell. Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, Nana Patole, and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut convened earlier on Wednesday at Uddhav's house. Uddhav said that there had been errors and corruption in the statue's construction and blamed the tragedy on the Navy as well as the administration of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. According to Sharad Pawar, since state officials were consulted for all licenses, the state government is unable to dispute its obligations. President of the BJP's Mumbai unit Ashish Shelar took aim at Uddhav Thackeray, comparing him to a "vulture, who looks for food when someone dies". He went on to say that Uddhav doesn't talk about other unlawful incursions by "certain communities" and that he is a member of the "Aurangzeb fan club". Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, announced that an investigation into the statue collapse incident is in progress. He declared, "We are determined to erect a larger statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the same location." "The opposition parties' stand on it is distasteful," Fadnavis remarked, taking a jab at the MVA alliance. Painful is the statue's collapse." It would be perceived as superficial, therefore there is no need to politicize the issue. 752 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[West Bengal bandh: BJP members protest against the police block roads and train tracks across the state]]> west-bengal-bandh-bjp-members-protest-against-the-police-block-roads-and-train-tracks-across-the-state-722 The BJP called for a 12-hour statewide bandh to express its disapproval of the police response to demonstrators who marched toward the state headquarters on Tuesday. Leaders and supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took to the streets early on Wednesday, closing down highways and railroad tracks throughout West Bengal in order to carry out the party's 12-hour state bandh.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/r_1589.jpg" alt="" width="588" height="340" /> This occurs on the day that the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is meant to honor the day the party's student wing was founded with a rally. Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, who is expected to speak at the rally, dedicated the day of founding to the victim of a rape murder in Kolkata.   The Trinamool Chhatra Parishad Foundation Day is dedicated to our sister, whose untimely death at RG Kar Hospital a few days ago left us all in mourning. We send our sincere sympathies to the family of the sister who was killed by severe torture; we look forward to swift justice. My sympathies also extend to all the Indian ladies, regardless of age, who have endured such heinous treatment. Apologies, Banerjee wrote on Wednesday on X. <img src="/media_images_files/large/g_1592.jpg" alt="" width="517" height="300" /> At least 28 locations in the state, including Murshidabad, Berhampore, Bongaon, Konnagar, Singur, Katwa, Rampurhat, Barrackpore, and Shantipur, had their trains blocked by BJP activists. There were typically between thirty and fifty protestors in each location.   The BJP organized a 12-hour statewide bandh to express disapproval of the police response to demonstrators who marched toward the state secretariat on Tuesday, calling for the chief minister's resignation and justice for the trainee physician who was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital earlier this month. BJP lawmaker Agnimitra Pail was observed asking people to support the bandh by going back home in Bhowanipore, south Kolkata, which is thought to be TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's hometown. As police attempted to disperse protestors, roads in a number of locations, including Birbhum, Malda, Belda in West Midnapore, and Nandigram, were blocked. There were instances where protesters and police got into physical altercations.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/r_1590.jpg" alt="" width="599" height="399" /> Workers from the BJP and TMC clashed over the bandh at Bhatpara in North 24 Parganas. There were also reports of a few rounds of gunfire being fired by unknown assailants. A public interest litigation (PIL) opposing the BJP's 12-hour strike has been filed with the Calcutta High Court in the meantime. On Wednesday, the court is probably going to hear this case. The TMC administration declared the bandh to be "illegal" and mandated that all government buildings and educational institutions stay open. "If the bandh is illegal, was it legal for police to use a lathi attack on demonstrators on Tuesday when they were calmly making their way to the state secretariat? Our voices cannot be silenced by the government. Paul told the media that the Supreme Court had permitted peaceful protests. 722 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Trinamool event is dedicated to a doctor by Mamata Banerjee; Suvendu Adhikari responds]]> trinamool-event-is-dedicated-to-a-doctor-by-mamata-banerjee-suvendu-adhikari-responds-727 Mamata Banerjee dedicated the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad's founding day to the trainee physician who was murdered at RG Kar Hospital after being sexually assaulted.   The trainee doctor who was raped and killed at the state-run RG Kar Hospital was honored on Wednesday, the founding day of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (student wing), by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Banerjee, whose administration has faced harsh criticism for how it has handled the matter, also pushed for the victim's swift justice. On this day of Trinamool Chhatra Parishad's founding, I dedicate it to our sister, whose untimely death we lamented at RG Kar Hospital a few days ago. wishing her a fast trial and sending our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the women who have suffered from inhumane situations. The TMC chief expressed his profound sadness in a Bengali post on X. The chief minister of West Bengal also emphasized the increased social role of youth and students.   Mamata Banerjee went on to say that the student society's job is to spread the hope of a new day by keeping society and culture alive and motivating everyone in the vicinity with the hopeful promises of a fresh start. 727 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[What is Chhatra Samaj, the student organisation that leads the 'Nabanna Abhijan' in Kolkata?]]> what-is-chhatra-samaj-the-student-organisation-that-leads-the-nabanna-abhijan-in-kolkata-697 Although the Bengal administration has declared the 'Nabanna Abhijaan' to be unlawful, the student group intends to march in protest to the state secretariat, which has been transformed into a stronghold.   Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj, a recently formed student organization, will spearhead the 'Nabanna Abhijan' march in Kolkata on Tuesday, calling for the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee due to the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case. The organization intends to march in protest to the state secretariat, which has been fortified and heavily fortified by police, even though the administration has declared the event illegal.     <img src="/media_images_files/large/nabanna_abhijan'_1527.jpg" alt="" width="593" height="334" />   The student organization Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj is not registered. Sayan Lahiri of Rabindra Mukta University, Subhankar Halder of Kalyani University, and Prabir Das, a master's student at Rabindra Bharati University, are coordinating the demonstration. According to the pupils, their attire was non-political. Sayan Lahiri, a student protestor, claimed that the Chief Minister was shown to be "incompetent" by the way the government handled the rape-murder case. Lahiri told the media, "We want justice for Abhaya, we want the capital punishment for the offender, and we want Mamata Banerjee to resign because she oversees the state police in addition to being the health minister."   Amazingly, the junior doctors who are spearheading the drive to secure justice for the trainee physician, aged 31, have disassociated themselves from the 'March to Nabanna' or 'Nabanna Abhijan' demonstration. Rather, they have demanded that a different gathering be held in Central Kolkata on Wednesday. The Left has made the decision not to attend the rally as well. Youth leader for the CPI(M), Minakshi Mukherjee, declared that the Left student organizations, SFI and DYFI, would not be attending the demonstration because it was being planned by an organization supported by the RSS.     BJP AND TMC MUDDLING NABANNA ABHIJAN   The ruling Trinamool Congress released films the night before the march, claiming that the BJP was behind the "Nabanna Abhijan" and intended to incite violence. TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Chandrima Bhattacharya displayed films during a press conference, allegedly stating that BJP officials intended to provoke police officers to shoot demonstrators. According to Chandrima Bhattacharya, the student group marched to the West Bengal state secretariat, a high-security area that houses the chief minister's office as well as the offices of other important ministries and officials, without obtaining police clearance.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/bjp_and_tmc_muddling_nabanna_abhijan_1529.jpg" alt="" width="567" height="318" /> Any type of rally or dharna requires police approval, but nobody has gone to the police about it thus far. Who is behind it is obvious. They are using a student forum's name. Nabanna and its environs are always subject to Section 163 of the BNSS. Bullets would be fired on August 27, according to statements made by the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, Bhattacharya stated. The Calcutta High Court declined to order the 'Nabanna Abhijan' demonstration to be cancelled last week. The TMC's accusations have been sharply disputed by the BJP, which has declared that while they were not connected to the event, they will still support the cause.   The BJP has not called for it. We back everyone raising their voice in opposition to these crimes and this case. Mamata Banerjee's intention to politicize this matter is well known. It is a widespread problem. Although she opposes the demonstration, why did she organize the one in 1993 that resulted in so many fatalities? Rahul Sinha, a prominent BJP leader, stated. On July 21, 1993, Mamata Banerjee, who was then a member of the Congress, organized a large-scale demonstration outside the Writers' Building, the Bengal headquarters, demanding that photo voter ID cards be made required in order to guarantee fair elections. Bengal celebrates the day as Martyr's Day since it was on that day when thirteen Congress workers were slain by police shooting. 697 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Rajnath Singh claims the Indian diaspora in the US is a "living bridge" between the two nations]]> rajnath-singh-claims-the-indian-diaspora-in-the-us-is-a-living-bridge-between-the-two-nations-699 Singh is on a four-day official visit to the US with the goal of advancing the US-India comprehensive global strategic partnership. On Sunday, the final day of his visit, Obama engaged with the Indian community at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis.     During a meeting with the Indian community in Tennessee, US, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh referred to them as a "living bridge" between the two nations and acknowledged their contributions to the economy, science, and society. Singh is on a four-day official visit to the US with the goal of advancing the US-India comprehensive global strategic partnership.   On Sunday, the final day of his visit, Obama engaged with the Indian community at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. According to a news statement from the Ministry of Defence, Singh referred to the Indian community as a "living bridge" that fosters goodwill and tight ties between India and the US. He emphasized India's remarkable progress over the past ten years and the country's enormous prospects for the future. He also acknowledged the Indian community's efforts to put up an exhibit about Mahatma Gandhi and install two honorary "Gandhi Way" street signals at the National Civil Rights Museum in honor of the leader of the movement's 150th birthday celebration in 2019. According to the press release, the museum has a bust of Gandhi as a tribute to his role as an inspiration for nonviolent resistance. Had a great conversation with Memphis' Indian community. Following his encounter, Singh wrote on X, praising their "exemplary" contributions to science, society, and the economy. Singh also went to the William B. Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) at the Naval Surface Warfare Centre (NSWC) in Memphis earlier in the day. This is one of the biggest and most technologically sophisticated water tunnel facilities in the world for testing US naval weaponry, including submarines. A suggestion to construct a similar facility for indigenous design and development in India coincided with his visit to the water tunnel facility. Singh also claimed to have seen "pathbreaking" experiments at the Naval Surface Warfare Centre in Carderock, Maryland. Singh had earlier in the visit visited Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. 699 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Ratnagiri: A nursing student was sexually assaulted in an autorickshaw on her way back from college]]> ratnagiri-a-nursing-student-was-sexually-assaulted-in-an-autorickshaw-on-her-way-back-from-college-702 Maharashtra: The driver of the car is being sought for by the police. In Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, a 20-year-old nursing student was allegedly raped amid wild protests following the rape and killing of a doctor in Kolkata. After being discovered hurt, the survivor is receiving medical attention. <img src="/media_images_files/large/ratnagiri_1538.jpg" alt="" width="531" height="299" /> According to India Today, the incident has sparked protests among the city's nursing community, with residents and hospital employees obstructing traffic in several Ratnagiri neighborhoods. The demonstrators are asked to remain calm, and the authorities have promised to take action against the offender. The autorickshaw driver provided the nursing student, who was returning from college, water that had been tainted with sedatives. The man reportedly assaulted her after taking her to a remote location after she passed out, according to News18. When she was conscious again, she called her family. The driver of the car is wanted by the police, and the victim has been admitted to a nearby hospital to receive medical attention. This occurs in the midst of widespread indignation over the doctor's rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The physician had retired to the hospital's seminar hall for a nap. Regular visitor to the hospital, Sanjay Roy, the primary culprit, is said to have entered the room, raped and killed the woman. During a recent lie-detector test, Sanjay Roy is said to have admitted to the crime. As to the records, the accused consumed alcohol with his companion a few hours before to arriving at the hospital around 4.03 am. It is also said that he harassed another woman on the street. Additionally, Sanjay Roy and his companion had gone to two red-light districts in Kolkata. He also asked to see pictures of him in his underwear. After a CBI psychoanalysis, it was discovered that the man was a pervert and had a pornography addiction. He was also characterized by an officer as a man with wild tendencies. 702 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi amid horrors in Kolkata: "Crime Against Women Is Unforgivable, Should Not Be Spared"]]> pm-modi-amid-horrors-in-kolkata-crime-against-women-is-unforgivable-should-not-be-spared-678 In response to the outcry across the country over the rise in crimes against women, Prime Minister Modi pledged that the government was enforcing stricter laws to make sure offenders would face consequences.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a stern message on Sunday, as worries about crimes against women continue to rise. He promised that those who commit these atrocities "will not be spared." PM Modi addressed the recent national outcry over crimes like the Assam gangrape, the Badlapur school sex abuse case, and the Kolkata doctor's rape and murder during his speech at the Lakhpati Didi event in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Crimes against women, in his words, are a "unforgivable sin".   <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_1475.jpg" alt="" width="668" height="359" />   Upholding women's safety and dignity is the responsibility of both society and the government. The Prime Minister declared that we are fortifying and tightening the rules against criminals who transgress against women. Prime Minister Modi outlined the government's initiatives to improve legal frameworks and enforcement methods, including the introduction of new legislation and the development of new tools to increase victims' access to justice. There have been complaints in the past about the lack of FIR filings. We made numerous changes and introduced the BNS [Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita], he stated. "A lady can submit an e-FIR if she prefers not to visit the police station. An e-FIR cannot be altered or manipulated by anyone.   Regarding crimes against women after marriage, Prime Minister Modi stated that his government has specifically amended the BNS to address these issues. He gave the assurance that when it comes to combating crimes against women, the federal government stands solidly with state governments.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_1473.jpg" alt="" width="544" height="306" /> I'm going to give you a challenge today: place the ten years of the Modi administration on one scale and the seven decades of prior regimes on the other. No government since independence has accomplished the amount of effort that the Modi administration has done for the nation's sisters and daughters, he claimed. The Prime Minister visited Jalgaon to engage with women who belong to self-help groups and are known as "Lakhpati Didis," as they have reached an annual income of Rs 1 lakh. In addition to awarding 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis during the function, Prime Minister Modi disbursed bank loans totaling Rs 5,000 crore, helping 25.8 lakh members of 2.35 lakh SHGs. One crore women have participated in the Lakhpati Didi plan since its launch, and the government has set the lofty goal of making three crore women Lakhpati Didis, according to news agency PTI. PM Modi praised the Eknath Shinde dispensation's emphasis on promoting economic growth and women's empowerment, saying, "Mahayuti government means a government for development." 678 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA['Mann Ki Baat': PM hails youngsters who want to join politics to meet the 'Viksit Bharat' goal]]> mann-ki-baat-pm-hails-youngsters-who-want-to-join-politics-to-meet-the-viksit-bharat-goal-680 In his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, Prime Minister Modi said that he received a lot of reaction to his demand on Independence Day for one lakh young people without any political experience to enter politics. He also encouraged young people to get involved in public life in order to build democracy.   On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that a number of events in India in the twenty-first century are solidifying the groundwork for a "Viksit Bharat."   <img src="/media_images_files/large/mann_ki_baat_1479.jfif" alt="" width="526" height="296" /> In his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, he said that his Independence Day appeal for one lakh young people without a political experience to enter politics had received a lot of attention and that young people should get involved in public life in order to build a more developed India and a more robust democracy. He pointed out that a great number of individuals from diverse backgrounds joined the independence struggle despite having no prior political experience. They gave their all to achieving India's independence. We must ignite that same zeal once more in order to realize the goal of a Viksit Bharat today," he stated. He stated that many young people are eager to enter politics; all they need is the correct opportunity and direction. According to Modi, young people have responded to his call on social media and wrote to him. He said, "They have noticed that family politics stifle new talent." Modi chatted with a number of young businesspeople leading various space start-ups during the event as they showcased their projects. They lauded the nation's expanding, thriving space ecosystem.     <img src="/media_images_files/large/mann_ki_baat_1480.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="507" /> According to the prime minister, numerous reforms in the space industry have greatly benefited the nation's youth. He mentioned that on this particular day, August 23, India observed its first National Space Day in observance of the first anniversary of its spacecraft's successful landing on the Moon. He spoke in favor of group efforts in the sector while highlighting the efforts made by many organizations and individuals to improve the environment. 680 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Raise your voice: US Indian community demands justice for trainee doctor from Kolkata]]> raise-your-voice-us-indian-community-demands-justice-for-trainee-doctor-from-kolkata-665 Several people, including medical professionals and doctors of Indian descent, assembled in several US cities to call for justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor who was brutally raped and killed at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/'raise_your_voice'_1433.jpg" alt="" width="514" height="356" />   After a female doctor was raped and killed while on duty at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, several Indian Americans, including physicians and other healthcare providers, planned several demonstrations across the country to draw attention to their need for justice.   Earlier this month, the body of the 31-year-old trainee physician with serious damage marks had been found inside the chest department's seminar hall at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. She may have been the victim of a severe sexual assault, according to the preliminary autopsy report, which sparked an outcry from the state's medical and non-medical fraternities among others. People held signs advocating for women's empowerment and respect, and they lit candles to spell out justice in a number of US locations, including Miami, Florida, Chicago, Boston, and New York.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/'raise_your_voice'_1435.jfif" alt="" width="473" height="270" />   Furthermore, up to 37 eminent medical associations, including the Connecticut Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (CAPI), the AIIMSONIANS of America (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi), the Lady Hardinge Medical College Alumni Association of North America (LHMC), and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), offered their support for justice to the trainee physician. To secure justice for the female doctor, a letter has also been submitted to the Chief Justice of India, President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi leads the opposition.   The president of the GOSUMEC foundation, Dr. Sanjay Bindra, said in an interview with India Today TV, "I implore the Indian government to enact stringent laws to ensure physician safety." Indian-origin female medics working in the UK earlier on Thursday showed support for the Indian rallies calling for justice for the trainee doctor who was raped and killed in West Bengal. 665 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi's visit to Ukraine, says the US White House, "could be helpful"]]> pm-modi-s-visit-to-ukraine-says-the-us-white-house-could-be-helpful-666 The White House hinted at the potential benefits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine by saying that it "could be helpful". This occurs while regional tensions are still simmering.     As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian prime minister to visit war-torn Kyiv on Friday, the White House expressed optimism about the visit and stated that they thought it would help try to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to John Kirby, the White House's national security communications advisor, "if it can get us to an end to the conflict that comports with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's vision for A fair peace, then, we believe that would be beneficial."   With the continuing conflict entering a new phase and a dramatic shift as Ukrainian forces crossed international borders to seize control of several Russian communities in the Kursk region, PM Modi's visit takes place against this backdrop. It appears that US policy toward India is changing. Following Prime Minister Modi's trip to Russia, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti issued a warning, saying that the US-India relationship should not be "taken for granted." On the other hand, John Kirby emphasized that India is still a "strong partner" for the US while in Kiev.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_1436.jpg" alt="" width="504" height="310" /> PM Modi and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed their shared desire to move bilateral relations from a comprehensive partnership to a strategic partnership in the future in a joint statement.   The meeting's primary topic was the Russia-Ukraine war, which broke out in 2022. In the run-up to his visit to Ukraine, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India's position on the crisis but said that we are in "not an era of war." India has demanded communication and diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute. As they entered the memorial for hundreds of Ukrainian children slain in the continuing conflict, the two leaders gave each other a heartfelt hug. For young children, conflict may be especially harmful, as Prime Minister Modi stated on the social media site X. "My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the children who have passed away, and I hope they will have the fortitude to bear their loss.   The leaders' most recent meeting was held in Apulia, Italy, in June as an afterthought to the G7 summit. During the discussion, Prime Minister Modi assured Zelenskyy that India would keep using all of its resources to help find a peaceful end to the war. 666 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi on National Space Day: Committed to making progressive decisions]]> pm-modi-on-national-space-day-committed-to-making-progressive-decisions-645 After the Chandrayaan-3 mission's success last year, Prime Minister Modi stated that National Space Day would be observed. On X, he praised India's space experts and reaffirmed his commitment to growing the space industry.   On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the inaugural National Space Day, commemorating India's momentous Moon landing victory with the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Following India's accomplishment in this endeavor, PM Modi, who had declared the observance of National Space Day last year, greeted the country on social media.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_modi_1371.jpg" alt="" width="592" height="296" />   Greetings on this inaugural National Space Day to all. We are quite proud of what our country has accomplished in the space industry. He remarked on X that today is also a day to honor the efforts made by our space scientists. As part of its commitment to developing the nation's space industry, the prime minister stated, "Our Government has taken a series of futuristic decisions relating to this sector and we will work even harder in the future." India became the first nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the lunar south pole on August 23, after the July 14-launched Chandrayaan-3 mission touched down on the Moon's surface. After the US, China, and the former USSR, it also became the fourth nation to accomplish a soft landing on the moon. Among the goals of the mission were to perform in-situ scientific experiments, roam the lunar surface, and demonstrate safe and soft landings. International dignitaries, such as NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, praised the accomplishment of Chandrayaan-3 and congratulated India for becoming the fourth nation to soft-land a spacecraft on the moon.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_modi_1370.jpg" alt="" width="562" height="316" /> Josef Aschbacher, director general of the European Space Agency (ESA), acknowledged the accomplishment and emphasized ESA's role in supporting the mission with a base station. During his state visit to the United States last year, space collaboration was a prominent topic of conversation, demonstrating the aggressive promotion of space exploration and cooperation by the PM Modi-led government. India committed to cooperating on a trip to the International Space Station when it signed the Artemis pact. 645 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Uddhav Thackeray demands a Maharashtra Bandh due to sexual abuse of minors in Badlapur]]> uddhav-thackeray-demands-a-maharashtra-bandh-due-to-sexual-abuse-of-minors-in-badlapur-646 Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), called for a statewide bandh in Maharashtra on August 24, just days after two kindergarteners were sexually molested at a Badlapur school.   In response to the sexual assault of two kindergarten students in Badlapur, Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray declared a nationwide bandh on Saturday, August 24. The "safety of our daughters" was Thackeray's call for unity among the populace. The previous chief minister of Maharashtra stressed, "This is not a political bandh."   <img src="/media_images_files/large/maharashtra_bandh_1375.jpg" alt="" width="606" height="341" /> "We must do so now for our daughters," Thackeray added, urging people to support the bandh. According to him, during COVID-19, all citizens battled together. While on a visit at the time of the incident, Thackeray criticized Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accusing him of downplaying the protests as "politically motivated". In addition, Thackeray attacked the Ladki Bahini Yojna, characterizing it as a politically motivated action before the Maharashtra Assembly elections. <img src="/media_images_files/large/maharashtra_bandh_1374.jpg" alt="" width="551" height="310" />   Declaring that children's safety ought to come first for political parties, Thackeray stated, "What we are seeing is people's frustration while driving. West Bengal was the starting point. It had previously occurred in the Nirbhaya case. This time, we ought to do something tangible. The Prime Minister must take notice.   He demanded that the Shakti law, which calls for the death penalty for offenses against women, be passed. In the Badlapur region of Thane, a cleaning service member sexually molested two girls, ages three and four. After the culprit, identified as Akshay Shinde, was taken into custody, demonstrations were calling for justice in Badlapur. 646 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Waqf Bill: Heated debates on first parliamentary Committee meet today; Here's what's on agenda]]> waqf-bill-heated-debates-on-first-parliamentary-committee-meet-today-here-s-what-s-on-agenda-648 The thirty-one-person committee convened and discussed the measure, with each member voicing their opinion. The members of the opposition expressed their unambiguous opposition to the idea and their belief that it ought to be rejected.   The Joint Committee of Parliament held its first meeting on the Waqf Bill on Thursday. Members debated the controversial issue in acrimonious exchanges that kept decibel levels high. <img src="/media_images_files/large/meet_1380.jpg" alt="" width="518" height="319" />     By permitting the state government to designate a non-Muslim chief executive officer and at least two non-Muslim members to Waqf boards at the state level, the proposed measure seeks to centralize the regulation of the multiple Waqf boards across the nation. The thirty-one-member committee convened in the parliament annex, discussing the bill and exchanging opinions among themselves. The members of the opposition expressed their unambiguous opposition to the idea and their belief that it ought to be rejected. Members of the gathering engaged in a contentious debate because they felt that the Ministry of Minority Affairs' presentation was inadequate. One member said that the secretary was ill-prepared and that there were insufficient facts in the presentations about the past, present, and the necessity for the bill. Asaduddin Owaisi, the MP and head of AIMIM, sent a fourteen-page letter in which he outlined objections to the background note that was distributed regarding the bill. He insisted that the final report contain his disapproval.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/waqf_bill_1378.jpg" alt="" width="503" height="263" />   "Another member said that everyone was in agreement that the government had made a poor presentation and that temperatures had skyrocketed. The fundamental essence of the measure, according to the opponents, goes against the principles of equality, religious freedom, and the right to establish and preserve religious organizations. Additional concerns with the law pertained to the extent of governmental interference that diminishes the authority of the Waqf Board. A further worry was granting the collector broad authority to decide disputes involving Waqf properties. It was widely believed that the collector, being one of the most overworked officials in the government, would not have the time to handle Waqf disputes. 648 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[J&K: Security forces are on high alert ahead of Assembly polls as terrorists adopt 'hidden terrorism' tactics]]> j-k-security-forces-are-on-high-alert-ahead-of-assembly-polls-as-terrorists-adopt-hidden-terrorism-tactics-649 After almost ten years, the Union Territory will hold elections in three phases beginning on September 18. To improve security, the Indian Army has begun stationing more troops in the Jammu area. According to sources the security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have been placed on high alert following intelligence reports that indicated a serious threat to the area ahead of the Assembly elections. For the first time since Article 370 was repealed, Jammu and Kashmir will hold assembly elections. The Union Territory will hold elections in three stages starting on September 18. September 25 and October 1 will be the dates of the last two stages. Due to their high risk status, the regions of Rajouri, Poonch, Kathua, and Doda are receiving extra attention from security measures ahead of the polls. This year has seen a rise in terror attacks in the Jammu region, which has severely damaged the security apparatus.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/jk_1381.jpg" alt="" width="606" height="341" /> Sources claim that terrorist organizations are allegedly using these acts as a component of a larger plan to sow discord prior to the Union Territory's Assembly elections. The security forces' dedication to preserving peace and security is demonstrated by the 33 terrorists they have killed in the Union Territory up till August 2024. Six of them were eliminated in locations south of the Pir Panjal Range, demonstrating the continued efforts to fight terrorism in the area. Additionally, the Indian Army has intensified its presence in Jammu, deploying personnel with a strength comparable to a brigade. With the election approaching, the security forces are keeping a watchful eye out for any potential threats in order to ensure the safety and stability of the area. 649 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Indian Navy team resumes search operation for missing trainer aircraft in jharkhand]]> indian-navy-team-resumes-search-operation-for-missing-trainer-aircraft-in-jharkhand-656 A team from the Indian Navy is back looking for a missing aircraft in Jharkhand.     Jamshedpur, According to an official, an Indian Navy crew started looking for the training aircraft on Friday. It vanished on August 20 after taking off from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. <img src="/media_images_files/large/t_1403.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="338" /> Due to bad weather, the search was called off on Thursday at 6 p.m., he said. On Thursday, the bodies of the trainee pilot and his instructor—who were onboard the two-seater aircraft—were found in the Chandil dam.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/jharkhand_1400.jpg" alt="" width="499" height="281" /> Resuming the hunt for the missing trainer aircraft is a 19-person Indian Navy crew that traveled from Visakhapatnam at the behest of the Seraikela-Kharswan district government. The official stated that because of the bad weather yesterday, we had to cancel the search operation at 6:00 p.m. The Cessna 152 used as the trainer is owned by a private aviation firm. According to the official, the remains of pilot-in-command Captain Jeet Satru Anand and trainee pilot Shubhrodeep Dutta will undergo post-mortem exams at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Jamshedpur.   Dutta was a resident of Adityapur. A search was conducted in the surrounding areas, including the dam's reservoir, after the aircraft vanished on Tuesday after taking off from the Sonari airport. The plane crashed into the body of water, according to the villagers. According to another official, the event was investigated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the Directorate of Flying Training, the Directorate of Airworthiness, and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. In a statement, Alchemist Aviation, the owner and operator of the aircraft registered as VT-TAJ, stated that it was too soon to speculate as to what caused the disaster. The aircraft was supposed to fly for one hour, and it contained eighty liters of fuel with an endurance of four hours and thirty minutes. <img src="/media_images_files/large/jharkhand_1401.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="288" /> Tuesday at approximately 11:10 a.m., the aircraft lost communication with the Jamshedpur Air Traffic Control Tower. As to the statement, the aircraft had an engine made by the original equipment manufacturer and was in an airworthy condition, with an airworthiness certificate granted by the DGCA. According to the company, the National Disaster Response Force later joined forces with local authorities to execute the search effort. After that, the Indian Navy was contacted for assistance and sent out a Sonic Navigation and Ranging equipment, which would help pinpoint the precise location of the incident, according to the statement. 656 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Andhra pharma blast: 17 killed, 40 injured to be admitted to hospitals in Visakhapatnam]]> andhra-pharma-blast-17-killed-40-injured-to-be-admitted-to-hospitals-in-visakhapatnam-622 More than 30 people were injured and 17 people died in an Andhra Pradesh pharmaceutical unit fire and explosion. The incident happened during noon and is thought to be connected to power. On Wednesday, a significant explosion and fire tore through a pharmaceutical facility, leaving over 30 people injured and 17 people dead. Because it was lunchtime, fewer personnel were at the plant when the accident happened, so the damage might have been severe. Horrifying photos showed injured personnel being taken to the hospital in ambulances following the event at 2:15 p.m. at Escientia Advanced Science Pvt Ltd. They had bloody bodies and torn, peeling flesh. <img src="/media_images_files/large/andhra_pharma_blast:_1320.jpg" alt="" width="578" height="434" />   According to Vijaya Krishnan, district collector for Anakapalli, the fire is likely caused by electricity. N Chandrababu Naidu, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, has ordered a high-level investigation into the tragedy and has threatened to take tough measures against the management if it is discovered that their incompetence was the cause of the terrible incident. On Thursday, Naidu is expected to visit the location. With an investment of Rs 200 crore, the company, which produces intermediate chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), started manufacturing in April 2019. It is situated on a 40-acre campus in the multi-product SEZ in the Atchutapuram cluster owned by the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC). The collector disclosed to PTI that 381 workers work two shifts at the plant. The fire broke out at midday. There was therefore less staff present," she stated. Over thirty injured people were sent to several hospitals in Atchutapuram and Anakapalli. Krishnan added that ladder vehicles were used to rescue the 13 individuals who were stranded in the unit. If air ambulance services are required, Naidu has instructed officials to transport injured people to Hyderabad or Visakhapatnam in order to provide them with superior medical care. If necessary, the CM ordered officials to fly ambulances to take the injured people to safety. An official statement stated that he also gave the health secretary instructions to attend the accident site right now.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/andhra_pharma_blast:_1319.jpg" alt="" width="735" height="413" /> On Thursday, the CM will go to the scene of the tragedy to meet with the relatives of the people who died and the people who were critically hurt. While expressing sorrow for the lives lost, he gave the families of the workers who perished assurances that the government will support them. Despite claims that a reactor blast caused the catastrophe, officials claimed in a post on X that solvent oil leaked while being pumped from one floor to another caused a fire that spread to other floors and resulted in a massive explosion. Konidala Pawan Kalyan, the deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, is the official spokesperson for the office. Kalyan expressed his condolences for the deaths of the victims and gave the go-ahead for the safety audit as well as the strict enforcement of safety laws and regulations. Weeping family members of the victims claimed that authorities were failing to keep them updated on developments and the whereabouts of their impacted relatives. 622 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Bomb threat on an Air India flight prompts an emergency at Thiruvananthapuram airport]]> bomb-threat-on-an-air-india-flight-prompts-an-emergency-at-thiruvananthapuram-airport-627 Following the evacuation of the passengers, the Air India flight from Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram was moved to the isolation bay.   On Thursday, Air India flight 657 from Mumbai received a bomb threat, prompting the declaration of a major emergency at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala. "After the plane touched down at around eight in the morning, all of the occupants were evacuated, and it was soon transported to the isolation bay. Air India carried 135 passengers and crew members on its Mumbai-Thiruvananthapuram route. As the Air India pilot reached the Thiruvananthapuram airport, sources told that he made the bomb threat. Along with an inquiry into the source of the danger, the aircraft is now under inspection.   In a statement, Air India stated that during the trip from Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram, "a specific security alert" was noticed. According to the airline, "the crew prioritized passenger safety while conducting all of the scheduled security drills. Air India provided a timeline of the incident, stating that the pilot reported the bomb threat around 7.30 am. At 7:36 a.m., the airport declared a complete emergency. At 8 am, the aircraft touched down at Thiruvananthapuram airport, and by 8:44 am, all of the passengers had been safely evacuated. According to airport sources, "airport operations are currently uninterrupted," PTI was told. 627 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: No Brothel Soil for Durga Idol? Sex worker shares truth]]> kolkata-rape-murder-case-no-brothel-soil-for-durga-idol-sex-worker-shares-truth-633 Protests were triggered by the rape and death of a resident physician at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Along with the outcry on social media, bogus news was also spreading there. One of the allegations was that, in a show of defiance, prostitutes from the red-light neighborhood of Sonagachi refused to donate soil for Durga idols. What is the reality?   Nationwide shockwaves were caused by the rape and murder of a medical student at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. People turned to the streets as a result of the Mamata Banerjee administration's insensitivity and attempt to conceal the crime. Fake news was spreading online as a result of the protests and outcry on social media. One of the allegations was that prostitutes in Sonagachi, a seedy neighborhood, had declined to provide brothel dirt to Durga statues.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/kolkata_rape-murder_case:_1348.jpg" alt="" width="588" height="315" />   In the midst of the chaos caused by the rape and killing of a female healthcare worker at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata and its surrounding areas. Numerous districts are still experiencing protests. Junior physicians seeking safety and justice have joined the demonstrations at various government hospitals. There is a great deal of public fury, and even foreigners are joining in the censure. The cries of "We want justice" are quite loud.The CBI has been instructed by the Supreme Court to provide a status report on the inquiry by this coming Thursday. The state government's involvement in the case has drawn harsh criticism from Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. People are using social media to let out their rage. A number of well-known personalities have spoken out in favor of justice and a fair investigation. this, despite the fact that bogus news began to spread on social media. The Kolkata Police has been dissuading false information and halting its dissemination. Misinformation is circulating on social media about sex workers in Sonagachi, a red-light district on the outskirts of Kolkata, refusing to offer soil for Durga Puja this year in protest of the horrific rape-murder of the trainee doctor at RG Kar. To confirm the information, Aaj Tak Bangla of the India Today Group spoke with a Sonagachi sex prostitute.   This problem has long existed. It hasn't provided the soil for a long time. The profession of sex trade is still not accepted in society. A female sex worker from Sonagachi in Bengal said, "We have long been seeking recognition for sex work," making it clear that the problem wasn't connected. Every woman who works in this field, even sex workers, faces significant humiliation. We are always being taken advantage of. We need respect every day of the year, not only on the four days of Durga Puja. She declared, "We will provide the soil when we achieve our rights and are respected." In West Bengal, Durga Puja is the festival that is most enthusiastically and joyously observed out of all the others. It is rumored that the idol of Goddess Durga requires dirt from outside a brothel. However, there is nothing we can do if someone removes soil from our region without our permission. We have voluntarily supplied the soil up till this point," the Sonagachi sex worker stated. The removal of dirt from a brothel is now a business transaction. I've heard that it's also sold in stores. I'm not sure if it's real or not. It's difficult to tell if the dirt is taken for commercial purposes from the brothel or from somewhere else, she continued.   Sex workers took part in the demonstrations against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, one of Kolkata's busiest public hospitals, just like the majority of the community. We also took part in the protests on August 14. But the sex worker added, "We see reports of rape and atrocities against women on social media every day." We wish to express that these crimes must end immediately. It has occurred far too frequently. Women are everywhere exploited. Women in India face difficulties of sexual exploitation and acceptance not only in brothels but everywhere. Numerous cases are still unreported. She states that the custom and method of gathering soil for Durga Puja have evolved with regard to the usage of soil from brothels. She mentions the largest idol-making region in West Bengal, Kumartuli, saying there has always been tremendous hustle and bustle there months before the Durga Puja holiday.   It is customary to think that the soil used to construct Durga idols must come from brothels. It is stated that the Durga idol cannot be made without this soil. One has to go to the brothel and ask a sex worker for this "holy dirt" in order to obtain it. In the past, craftsmen would travel personally to get this dirt. According to the sex worker from Sonagachi, craftsmen no longer visit brothels to gather soil. 633 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[India and Malaysia strengthened their bilateral ties to become a comprehensive strategic alliance]]> india-and-malaysia-strengthened-their-bilateral-ties-to-become-a-comprehensive-strategic-alliance-603 Following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia, it was decided to advance bilateral relations between India and Malaysia to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Enhancing trade, investment, and cooperation in new fields were the main topics of discussion.   Following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, India and Malaysia decided on Tuesday to raise their relationship to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership.   The two parties signed several agreements, such as one on worker employment and repatriation and another on strengthening cooperation in the field of digital technology.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_modi_1272.jpg" alt="" width="663" height="373" />   On Monday night, Ibrahim departed on his three-day trip to India. As prime minister, this is his first trip to India.   The main objectives of the Modi-Ibrahim meetings were to investigate collaboration in novel and developing fields and to increase commerce and investment.   In his media announcement, Modi stated, "We have decided to elevate the India-Malaysia partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," noting that there is a great deal of potential for economic cooperation.   Additionally, Modi called Malaysia a "important partner" of India in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). We both agreed that the free trade deal between India and ASEAN needed to be reviewed as soon as possible.   Additionally, the prime minister announced that efforts will be made to connect Malaysia's PayNet and India's UPI payment system.   The two parties also discussed potential avenues for future defense industry collaboration.   In opposing terrorism and extremism, we all have the same opinions, Modi stated.   "We are committed to freedom of navigation, overflight as per international laws, and favor resolution of all disputes peacefully," Modi stated, seemingly referring to the circumstances in the South China Sea.   Ibrahim stated in his speech that all topics, no matter how delicate, were explored in light of the two nations' shared understanding of what true friendship means.   603 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi's historic visit to Poland is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 45 years]]> pm-modi-s-historic-visit-to-poland-is-the-first-by-an-indian-prime-minister-in-45-years-607 On a two-nation tour of Europe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Poland and Ukraine, where he will meet with the respective presidents of the two nations in an effort to improve relations.   PM Narendra Modi departed for Poland on Wednesday in an attempt to improve bilateral ties. There, he will have meetings with Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda. This is the first time in forty-five years that an Indian prime minister has visited Poland. <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_1277.jpg" alt="" width="572" height="381" />   Poland and India are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic ties with PM Modi's visit. The Prime Minister said he would engage with the Indian population in Poland, calling it a crucial economic partner in Central Europe in his farewell message. We celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations with Poland during my visit. In Central Europe, Poland is an important economic partner. He added that our shared commitment to democracy and pluralism strengthens our bond. To strengthen our collaboration, I'm excited to see President Andrzej Duda and my friend Prime Minister Donald Tusk. He added, "I'll interact with the people in Poland's thriving Indian community as well." GO BY TRAIN TO UKRAINE On August 23, Prime Minister Modi will leave Poland for Ukraine aboard the opulent "Train Force One," which has previously carried world dignitaries including US President Joe Biden. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with PM Modi and have discussions. PM Modi's first trip to Ukraine will take place following Russia's invasion of the nation in February 2022. In his farewell speech, Prime Minister Modi referred to Ukraine as a "friend" and a "partner" and conveyed his optimism for an early restoration to peace and security. I am going to Ukraine at President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request, and I am coming from Poland. An Indian prime minister has never before visited Ukraine. He expressed excitement about the chance to expand on previous discussions with President Zelenskyy on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exchanging viewpoints on a diplomatic settlement of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.   We wish for an early restoration of peace and stability in the area as friends and allies. He went on, "I'm sure the visit will act as a logical continuation of my extensive contacts with both countries and help lay the groundwork for stronger and more vibrant relations in the years ahead." 607 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Bharat Bandh has no effect on Delhi, with 700 markets still open]]> bharat-bandh-makes-no-effect-on-delhi-with-700-markets-still-open-608 In response to a Supreme Court decision on SC/ST reservations, Dalit and Adivasi organizations have called for a statewide Bharat Bandh on August 21. However, the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has stated that all marketplaces and industrial sectors in Delhi will remain completely open and unaffected.   In response to a recent Supreme Court verdict on SC/ST reservations, Dalit and Adivasi organizations have called for a statewide strike on August 21. However, the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has stated that Delhi's marketplaces will stay open and unaffected.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/bharat_bandh_1279.jpg" alt="" width="445" height="315" />    This was confirmed by the CTI, which was led by President Subhash Khandelwal and Chairman Brijesh Goyal, following discussions with more than 100 market associations throughout the city. The business community in Delhi has not been contacted or solicited for support in light of the nationwide "Bharat Bandh" that has been scheduled for August 21 by multiple organizations.   A number of prominent markets, including Kashmiri Gate, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli, Naya Bazar, Chawri Bazar, Sadar Bazar, Karol Bagh, Kamla Nagar, Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, and Sarojini Nagar, were consulted, according to the CTI authorities. They all concurred that since the Bharat Bandh organizers have not been in touch, all 700 of Delhi's markets will continue to operate as usual. In addition, business as usual will continue in all 56 of the city's industrial sectors.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/bharat_bandh_1282.jpg" alt="" width="553" height="312" />   BHARAT BANDH Organizations representing Dalits and Adivasis have called for a "Bharat Bandh" on Wednesday in protest of the lack of adequate protection and representation for these marginalized populations. A list of demands has been prepared by the National Confederation of Dalit and Adivasi Organizations (NACDAOR), which includes justice and equity for Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The NACDAOR has expressed disagreement with a recent order by a seven-judge Supreme Court bench, arguing that it subverts the previous decision of a nine-judge bench in the historic Indira Sawhney case, which created the foundation for reservations in India. The group is also advocating for the passage of a new Act of Parliament that would create reservations for OBCs, SCs, and STs. These groups would be safeguarded by being listed in the Constitution's Ninth Schedule. They contend that doing so will protect these clauses from judicial intervention and advance societal cohesion. To guarantee their accurate representation, the NACDAOR has also urged that caste-based data on SC/ST/OBC employees in government services be made immediately available. Ambulance services and commercial offices are expected to be affected by the bandh, but emergency services—including those that provide medical care—will not stop operating. Banks, government offices, schools, colleges, and gas stations will all be open in spite of the bandh call. The bandh won't impair essential commodities like power, drinking water, or medications. Ambulance services and commercial offices are expected to be affected, although emergency services—including public transportation—will not stop operating during the bandh. Schools, colleges, banks, government offices, and gas stations will all be open throughout the bandh. The bandh will not impact essential commodities like power, medications, or drinking water. 608 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Kolkata murder case was handled by CBI women officials who handled Hathras and Unnao cases]]> kolkata-murder-case-was-handled-by-cbi-women-officials-who-handled-hathras-and-unnao-cases-586 The CBI's Additional Director, Sampat Meena, has overseen high-profile cases including the 2017 Unnao rape case and the 2020 Hathras rape murder. Two of the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) most senior female officers are now in charge of the investigation into the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The CBI's Additional Director, Sampat Meena, has overseen high-profile cases including the 2017 Unnao rape case and the 2020 Hathras rape murder. The Hathras case investigating team included Seema Pahuja, Additional Superintendent of Police.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/cbi_women_officers_1234.jpg" alt="" width="620" height="413" />   Meena, a Jharkhand-born IPS officer from the 1994 batch, is leading a team of 25 investigators from the CBI into the rape and death of a 31-year-old trainee physician at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The incident has sparked protests by medical professionals across the country. ASP Seema Pahuja will conduct the ground level inquiry. From 2007 to 2018, she was awarded two gold medals for outstanding investigative work. The then-director of the CBI convinced the officer to stay in the position despite his initial desire to voluntarily retire owing to family obligations. A few years ago, Pahuja overcame a challenging case to secure a conviction about the rape and killing of a Class 10 student in Himachal Pradesh. In 2017, the case, which took many unexpected turns, caused indignation throughout Himachal Pradesh. On July 4, 2017, the 16-year-old girl was heading home from school when she was raped and killed in a forest near Kotkhai, Shimla. The High Court sent the case to the CBI. <img src="/media_images_files/large/cbi_women_officers_1236.jfif" alt="" width="339" height="290" /> In 2021, a woodcutter was found guilty and given a life sentence. A Dalit woman, 19, was allegedly sexually assaulted by four guys from a higher caste in Hathras. In a New Delhi hospital, two weeks later, the woman passed away from her injuries. There was a huge outcry over the way the Uttar Pradesh government handled the matter, including claims that the woman was cremated without the family's knowledge or approval.   A girl was abducted and sexually assaulted by BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was expelled, in the similarly dramatic Unnao rape case of 2017. 586 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Mpox outbreak: The center issues an alert at all airports and border land ports]]> mpox-outbreak-the-center-issues-an-alert-at-all-airports-and-border-land-ports-587 The government, according to reports, has ordered hospitals to set up isolation units and identify people who have rashes. Following the declaration of mpox as a worldwide public health emergency, the government has taken preventative measures, such as setting up emergency wards and notifying airports, sources from the Health Ministry informed India Today TV. The government, according to reports, has ordered hospitals to set up isolation units and identify people who have rashes. Safdarjung, Lady Hardinge Medical College, and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital are the three nodal hospitals in Delhi that have been flagged for the same. <img src="/media_images_files/large/mpox_1238.jfif" alt="" width="574" height="323" />   Patients who are suspicious will undergo RT-PCR and nasal swab tests. According to sources, airports have also been warned to adopt the appropriate safety measures.   For the second time in the past two years, the World Health Organization has deemed mpox a global public health emergency. The virus has become more potent due to a new strain, which seems to transmit more readily through regular intimate contact, including sexual contact. Thus yet, no instances of the novel mpox strain have been reported in India. On August 16, however, Pakistan discovered three mpox cases that had entered the nation from the United Arab Emirates. Sweden already verified the first case of mpox outside of Africa. 30 mpox cases—mostly involving foreigners—were documented between June 2022 and May 2023, according to authorities from the Health Ministry. They stated that compared to the previous strain, the chances of dying are significantly higher.   "Vaccinated against smallpox will protect against infection. As of now, no vaccination is necessary, an official told India Today TV. 587 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[J&K elections: EC issues notification for first phase of J&K Assembly polls today]]> j-k-elections-ec-issues-notification-for-first-phase-of-j-k-assembly-polls-today-588 The 90 Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be up for election in three stages on September 18, September 25, and October 1. The state last had Assembly elections in 2014. On October 4, results are anticipated to be announced. As the first electoral procedure in the Union Territory since the poll dates were declared last week, the Election Commission will announce the first round of voting in 24 Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The 90 Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be up for election in three stages on September 18, September 25, and October 1. The state last had Assembly elections in 2014. On October 4, results are anticipated to be announced.     <img src="/media_images_files/large/jk_1240.jpg" alt="" width="546" height="307" />   In the lead-up to today's Assembly elections, the Election Commission will also release the most recent voter list or electoral rolls. In a day or two, political parties are anticipated to issue their initial lists of candidates. Eight are in the Jammu area, and sixteen are in the Kashmir Valley out of the 24 Assembly constituencies that will be polled in the first round. Voting in Jammu and Kashmir will take place on September 25 and October 1 for the 26 and 40 seats in the second and third phases of the polling process. This year's Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will mark the first after the former state was divided into Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in 2019 and was deprived of its Article 370 special status.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/jk_1242.jpg" alt="" width="663" height="388" /> Since 2019, Jammu and Kashmir has been administered as a Union Territory, with the Lieutenant Governor holding most of the important responsibilities and the elected Assembly having less authority. Mufti Mohammad Sayeed became the Chief Minister of a coalition government formed in 2014 by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Following a brief term of Governor's Rule, Sayeed's daughter Mehbooba Mufti succeeded him after his death in January 2016. Following the BJP's withdrawal of support for the PDP-led government in June 2018, then-Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolved the state Assembly in November of the same year. There hasn't been an Assembly for Jammu & Kashmir since then. The Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024, and asked the central government to restore statehood as soon as possible in December 2019, while considering petitions contesting the repeal of Article 370. 588 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[SSKM hospital in Kolkata attacked by families after a patient died in the trauma care section, 3 arrested]]> sskm-hospital-in-kolkata-attacked-by-families-after-a-patient-died-in-the-trauma-care-section-3-arrested-589 Following the death of a 15-year-old kid, the trauma section at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital and Medical Centre saw assaults on a doctor and vandalism. Following a police report by the hospital management, three of the child's relatives were taken into custody. Three persons have been detained by the Kolkata Police on suspicion of attacking a physician and damaging the trauma care area of the SSKM Medical College and Hospital in the city following the death of a relative receiving medical attention there. The police claim that a 15-year-old boy passed away while receiving care at the hospital and that on Sunday, August 18, his family members attacked the attending physician and damaged the trauma care unit. The incident occurred amid continuous demonstrations by the medical community against the earlier this month rape and murder of a resident physician at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/sskm_hospital_1243.jpg" alt="" width="555" height="416" /> Following the incident, a complaint was made against the accused, identified as Jaynal Abedin, Monuddin, and Md Muzahidin, at a local police station in Kolkata under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).   The short version of the case is that on August 18, at approximately 4 p.m., the accused individuals—who are the patient's relatives—ransacked the government property located on the fourth floor of the Trauma Care Center, which is part of the orthopaedics Unit-III of the IPGME&R-SSKM Hospital. They did this after learning that their patient, who had been admitted and was receiving treatment—as reported by a senior physician employed by the hospital. According to the FIR, the accused also attacked Dr. Subrata Sur, one of the on-call physicians, when he attempted to step in. The lawsuit also stated that the accused prevented hospital police officers from performing their jobs and assaulted them.   Following the complaint, the police detained all three of the accused, and the case was put under investigation. 589 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Kolkata College student arrested for inciting Mamata Banerjee's assassination "just like Indira Gandhi"]]> kolkata-college-student-arrested-for-inciting-mamata-banerjee-s-assassination-just-like-indira-gandhi-590 The authorities claim that the student posted the photo and identity of the rape victim on social media, which is against the law. She is also charged with making threats and "offensive comments" on social media against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.   A 23-year-old college student was detained on suspicion of making offensive remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on social media and disclosing the identify of the resident physician who was sexually assaulted and killed in a hospital in Kolkata. On Sunday, Kolkata Police took Kirti Sharma into custody from her Lake Town residence. She is accused of posting three Instagram stories about the 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital being raped and killed.   The police claim that she posted the photo and identity of the rape victim on social media, which is against the law. Sharma is also charged with disseminating two reports that allegedly contained threats and "offensive comments" against Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister. The posts, according to the police, were "provocative in nature" and might have stirred up social instability and hostility in local communities. An FIR was registered under the applicable sections of the Indian Bharat Nyay Sanhita following the filing of a complaint at a Kolkata police station. On Sunday afternoon, a police crew detained Sharma in response to the complaint. Sharma is scheduled to appear in court today before a sessions judge. The accused's lawyer, Soumya Subhra Rat, questioned the necessity of the arrest and inquired as to whether it was made to please higher authorities. "On August 17, the FIR was filed, and on August 18, an arrest was made. Without conducting an investigation or giving the suspect advance notice to appear, the police moved quickly, Rat told India Today. The medical community has been protesting the doctor's savage rape and murder, which has caused international indignation. This is the backdrop against which the arrest takes place. In the past, Kolkata Police summoned two prominent doctors and former BJP MP Locket Chatterjee for allegedly spreading rumors and revealing the identity of the female doctor. In addition to these three, 57 other people were also summoned by the police for disseminating false information regarding the incident, according to a police official. Last week, Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal stated that a number of rumors had been spread about the case, endangering law and order and hindering their investigation. 590 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Trinamool alleges that the BJP is "hijacking" protests against the murders in Kolkata to topple the government]]> trinamool-alleges-that-the-bjp-is-hijacking-protests-against-the-murders-in-kolkata-to-topple-the-government On Monday, the Trinamool Congress said that the BJP had "hijacked" the demonstrations in response to the rape and death of a 31-year-old resident physician at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.   On Monday, the Trinamool Congress said that the BJP had "hijacked" the demonstrations in response to the rape and death of a 31-year-old resident physician at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Over the event, MP Saket Gokhale claimed that a "sinister toolkit" campaign was launched with the intention of overthrowing the West Bengal administration.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/kolkata_murder_case_1203.jpg" alt="" width="509" height="286" /> In a lengthy essay, Gokhale asserted that the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was the target of a "organized campaign" by the BJP's IT department. He stated that when the CBI took over the case on August 15, the party caused "Mamata must resign" to become viral on social media. "Bengal's BJP has unlocked a dark arsenal. The goal of the agenda is to overthrow the government. The BJP is running a coordinated campaign with the hashtag "Mamata Must Resign." The BJP has completely appropriated a sincere protest," Gokhale tweeted. Once taking over the case, the head of the Trinamool Congress said there had been "zero updates" from the CBI. According to him, "genuine protesters" had been replaced by BJP officials and workers, who had "hijacked" the demonstrations against the murder and rape of a trainee doctor.   "Since the CBI took over the case five days ago, there have been no updates. However, there hasn't been a single protest against the CBI. On the streets of Kolkata, BJYM and BJP workers have now displaced actual protestors," the man stated. 571 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA['Titan of Indian politics' M Karunanidhi's centennial coin is released by Rajnath Singh]]> titan-of-indian-politics-m-karunanidhi-s-centennial-coin-is-released-by-rajnath-singh-573 <div class="col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pn mt20"> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10">Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were congratulated for the gift by MK Stalin, the chairman of the DMK and the son of M Karunanidhi.</div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> </div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> </div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> In honor of the centennial of M Karunanidhi's birth, Chief Minister MK Stalin was present when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a rupee 100 coin on Sunday. </div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> </div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> </div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media_images_files/large/coin_1209.jpg" alt="" width="545" height="363" /></div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> </div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> </div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> The defense minister referred to Karunanidhi as a "titan" of Indian politics while he was launching his centennial year coin.</div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> </div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10" style="text-align: left;"> Among the most respected leaders in our nation is Karunanidhi. a guy whose impact went well beyond Tamil Nadu's boundaries. Rajnath Singh described Karunanidhi as a titan of Indian politics, a cultural icon, and a tenacious supporter of social justice.The political odyssey of the Dravidian champion is a tale of tenacity, willpower, and a close bond with the populace. The senior BJP official continued, "His remarkable ability to address the needs of the common people has marked his tenure as a five-time chief minister." According to Sindh, Karunanidhi—known to his supporters as "Kalaignar"—knew that the diversity of opinions and identities that are allowed within Indian democracy is what makes it so strong.</div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10" style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10" style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10" style="text-align: left;"> He went on to say that his engagement in national politics, his function in the coalition government, and his contacts with political heavyweights demonstrated his dedication to the Indian concept. A group of prominent DMK and BJP leaders joined defense minister Singh and DMK president Stalin as they laid floral tributes at Karunanidhi's memorial at Chennai's Marina beach. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wished everyone a happy birthday.</div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10" style="text-align: center;"> <img src="/media_images_files/large/coin_1208.jpg" alt="" width="489" height="326" /></div> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> Karunanidhi, according to Prime Minister Modi, was a titan of Indian politics, literature, and society. He has always had a strong desire for both national advancement and Tamil Nadu's growth. On the other hand, the head of the Congress party claimed that millions of people now lead dignified lives thanks to Karunanidhi's socially conscious vision and unshakable commitment to human empowerment. The Defense Minister's visit to unveil the currency makes sense. During the coin unveiling ceremony on Sunday, Mk Stalin, the son of Karunanidhi, expressed gratitude to the Union Government, Prime Minister Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</div> </div> 573 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Arogya Maitri Cube is dropped from 15,000 feet for the first time by the Air Force and Army]]> arogya-maitri-cube-is-dropped-from-15-000-feet-for-the-first-time-by-the-air-force-and-army-554 Using its C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft, the IAF precisely airlifted and para-dropped the cube. Using cutting-edge precision drop equipment, the Para Brigade of the Indian Army—renowned for its operational expertise—played a pivotal part in the deployment. The first precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube has been executed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army at a height of around 15,000 feet.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/air_force_1165.jpg" alt="" width="557" height="313" /> The Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri, or Project BHISHM, led to the indigenous development of these trauma care cubes. According to the official statement released by the Defence Ministry, the action aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's objective of getting essential supplies to areas affected by humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR).   <img src="/media_images_files/large/air_force_1164.jpg" alt="" width="413" height="283" /> Using its C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft, the IAF precisely airlifted and para-dropped the cube. Using cutting-edge precision drop equipment, the Para Brigade of the Indian Army—renowned for its operational expertise—played a pivotal part in the deployment. The ability of military resources to assist HADR operations in isolated and mountainous areas was demonstrated by this mission. According to the statement, the successful para-drop and deployment of the BHISHM trauma care cube demonstrated the armed forces' unity and cooperation and emphasized their dedication to offering prompt and efficient first responder assistance. 554 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus have led to stone-pelting and fights in Nashik]]> attacks-on-bangladeshi-hindus-have-led-to-stone-pelting-and-fights-in-nashik-559 As demonstrations protesting violence against Hindus in Bangladesh turned violent, tensions in Maharashtra grew. 18 police officers were hurt when fighting broke out during a bandh in Nashik. There were also instances of stone-pelting during a protest march in Jalgaon. With a significant police presence in both cities, the situation is still tense but under control.   Friday saw a rise in violence as demonstrations against Bangladesh's atrocities against Hindus and other minorities spread to two cities in Maharashtra. Two parties clashed during a bandh declared by the 'Sakal Hindu Samaj' in Nashik. The stone-pelting that followed the skirmish injured several bystanders in addition to 18 police officers. The Bhadrakali neighborhood was the scene of the conflicts, during which police used force and tear gas shells to scatter the crowd.     <img src="/media_images_files/large/bangaladeshi_hindu_protest_1176.jpg" alt="" width="608" height="405" /> The police said that although things are tight in the city right now, they are under control. Six tear gas shells and one rubber bullet were shot to disperse the gathering, Nashik police commissioner Sandeep Karnik said in an interview with news agency PTI. There were about six injured police officers. To keep the calm, police officers were stationed there, including jawans from the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF).   The Sakal Hindu Samaj initiated a protest march and motorbike rally in the afternoon, which sparked the disturbance. Tensions erupted as the demonstrators approached Bhadrakali and saw that several stores had disregarded the bandh and stayed open. The two sides' verbal disputes soon turned into full-fledged fights during which stones were thrown. Many automobiles were damaged as a result of the pandemonium, aggravating the already tumultuous situation in the neighborhood. Stones were thrown at a car dealership in Jalgaon during a protest march by the Sakal Hindu Samaj.   The event happened this morning in Jalgaon city during the Sakal Hindu Samaj's protest march against anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. A few stones were thrown at a two-wheeler store by some unidentified individuals, an official informed PTI. The official claimed that although things were uncomfortable for a while, the police's intervention allowed things to settle down. Several police officers were stationed in the city as a precaution. Reports of increasing violence against Hindu communities in Bangladesh after the administration of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fell on August 5 sparked the protests. Attacks against the minority population have increased since then; according to the Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance, there have been incidences and threats in 278 sites across 48 districts. 559 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Election Commission is expected to release the dates for the J&K and assembly polls today]]> election-commission-is-expected-to-release-the-dates-for-the-j-k-and-assembly-polls-today-525 The assembly polls' timetable is expected to be released today by the Election Commission. The dates of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are expected to be revealed as well. At 3 p.m. today, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to release the timetable for the assembly elections in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Haryana. The poll body is also anticipated to reveal the dates of the polls in Jammu and Kashmir, which hasn't had an elected House in the past five years. The polling organization declared that it would notify the states' legislative assembly of the general election schedule at a news conference. In the following five months, assembly elections are scheduled in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Haryana. The Vidhan Sabha terms of Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jharkhand will expire on November 3 and November 26, respectively, and in January of the following year.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/jk_1108.jpg" alt="" width="493" height="277" /> Elections in Jammu and Kashmir are also scheduled to take place on September 30, as mandated by the Supreme Court. Since 2018, Jammu and Kashmir has not had an elected administration. Previously, the poll commission conducted separate elections for Jharkhand and jointly held assembly elections for Maharashtra and Haryana. The announcement will include the dates for all of the election's phases, such as nomination filing deadlines, voting days, and results announcements.   The Election Commission has not yet visited Maharashtra, but it has just traveled to Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir to assess election readiness. The polling authority is "committed" to holding elections in Jammu and Kashmir as soon as feasible, according to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar's statement last week. He also added that the people of the Union Territory will respond appropriately to "disruptive forces." The former state's unique status under Article 370 was revoked, and it was split into two Union Territories earlier in 2019. The Lieutenant Governor has ruled over Jammu & Kashmir ever since. 525 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Kolkata murder: 4 doctors get summoned by CBI a day after victim's classmates interrogated]]> kolkata-murder-4-doctors-get-summoned-by-cbi-a-day-after-victim-s-classmates-interrogated-533 Doctor murder in Kolkata: According to sources, the RG Kar Hospital's resident physicians would be questioned over what happened that evening. Four RG Kar Medical College and Hospital post-graduate trainee doctors were called in by the CBI on Friday to be questioned as part of an expanded investigation into the violent rape and killing of a trainee doctor at the state-run facility, according to sources. The four physicians have been called to the CBI's office located in the Saltlake CGO building. According to sources, questions regarding the order of events on the night of the incident will be directed towards the training doctors.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/kolkata_case_1118.jpg" alt="" width="527" height="297" /> On August 9, the 32-year-old trainee physician's semi-naked body was discovered in the hospital's seminar hall, which is run by the government. Sanjay Roy, a volunteer for the community who is connected to the Kolkata Police, has been taken into custody; however, it is possible that more people are implicated as well. The CBI questioned three of the trainee doctor's batchmates who were working on August 8 on Thursday. The previous head of the hospital's chest medicine department was also questioned by the central inquiry agency. The CBI also questioned the official in charge of the Tala police station, which is responsible for the hospital. Additionally, a CBI team spoke with the victim's parents while at her home. The sleuths interviewed them about their daughter's acquaintances and noted when they got the call from the hospital on August 9. The CBI investigators have also requested Sanjoy Roy's call detail record. "We are also looking into the data that his phone utilized to see if he made any video or internet voice calls, an investigator. Last night, the investigators also traveled to the RG Kar Hospital, where a group of people went on the rampage and vandalized a portion of the facility, including the emergency room. The police also made sure there was no vandalism in the lecture hall where the trainee physician was killed after being raped. 533 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha amid a cyclone threat]]> imd-predicts-heavy-rainfall-in-bengal-jharkhand-and-odisha-amid-a-cyclone-threat-535 The IMD is forecasting severe rain in the eastern states of Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand due to the formation of a new low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. A low-pressure region has formed in the northwest Bay of Bengal, bringing heavy rain to the eastern states of Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand during the next two to three days. In the upcoming days, the low-pressure system is probably going to get stronger, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Over the next two to three days, it is predicted to move west-northwest, passing across Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/cyclone_1123.jpg" alt="" width="547" height="304" /> According to the IMD, the low-pressure system's cyclonic circulation may cause major weather variations over the area, including an increase in rainfall and the possibility of flooding. Squally weather with gusts of up to 50 kmph is predicted across the northwest Bay of Bengal on Friday and Saturday due to its effect, according to officials. The districts of Bhadrak, Balasore, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Khurda, Nayagarh, Puri, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Malkangiri in Odisha are likely to get significant rainfall. <img src="/media_images_files/large/cyclone_1122.jpg" alt="" width="527" height="316" />   Lightning-filled thunderstorms may affect coastal Odisha as well as other districts including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Boudh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Angul, and Dhenkanal. The IMD warned that Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Bargarh may expect continuous, intense rain in the next 24 hours. Authorities in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha have urged citizens to take the appropriate safety measures in light of the changing meteorological conditions. Additionally, fishermen have been cautioned not to go into the northwest Bay of Bengal. 535 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[The Ram Path Theft: A Community’s Reaction to Missing Bamboo and Lights]]> the-ram-path-theft-a-community-s-reaction-to-missing-bamboo-and-lights-520 Allegedly, 3,800 bamboo and 36 projector lights placed along the Ram Path and Bhakti Path were taken. After receiving a complaint on August 9, the Ram Janmabhoomi police station received a FIR.   In a high-security area of Ayodhya, up to 3,800 bamboo and 36 projector lights erected on Ram Path and Bhakti Path, valued at over Rs 50 lakh, were allegedly taken, police said on Tuesday.   A representative of the company, Yash Enterprises and Krishna Automobiles, which installed the lights under a contract given by the Ayodhya Development Authority, filed a complaint on August 9 and an FIR was opened at the Ram Janmabhoomi police station, they added.   On Rampath, 6,400 bamboo lights and 96 projector lights were placed, respectively, along Bhakti Path and Rampath. All of the lights were there until March 19; however, upon inspection on May 9, it was discovered that a few lights were absent.   According to Shekhar Sharma, a corporate official, "Up to now, around 3,800 bamboo lights and 36 projector lights have been stolen by some unknown thieves."   The FIR states that although the company was aware of the theft in May, it made a report on August 9.   According to the police, a formal complaint has been filed and an investigation is underway.   Before the holy city's Ram temple consecration ceremony on January 22, Ayodhya underwent extensive renovations as part of a big project. 520 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Ads for Patanjali: Supreme Court settles contempt case, grants relief to Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna]]> ads-for-patanjali-supreme-court-ends-contempt-case-granted-relief-for-ramdev-and-acharya-balakrishna-481 Action involving Patanjali advertisements: The Supreme Court dismissed the contempt action against Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna after they agreed to cease producing deceptive advertisements. Patanjali ads case: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court dismissed the contempt case against Acharya Balakrishna and yoga guru Ramdev, recognizing their promises to refrain from making false claims about Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. products and from releasing deceptive advertisements. The Indian Medical Association petitioned the Supreme Court in 2022 in response to insulting statements made by Patanjali and Ramdev about modern medicine. The petition demonstrated that Patanjali had broken the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, as well as the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1954, by advertising miracle treatments for illnesses and lifestyle issues.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/patanjali_1007.jpg" alt="" width="537" height="302" /> After the advertising kept showing up in newspapers despite the company's November 2018 commitment, the court had delivered Ramdev and Balkrishna contempt notices. The Supreme Court ordered IMA President Dr. RV Asokan to apologize in print form to all major publications that featured his interview on August 6 in response to his contentious comments made during the hearing on deceptive marketing before the highest court. It was also made plain by a panel of Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta that Asokan would pay the expenses himself and that the work would not be done on behalf of the IMA. The court then decided to postpone the proceedings. In this regard, the court also conveyed its displeasure with Asokan about the character of his apologies. Asokan's attorney previously informed the court that an apology for his contentious comments made during the Patanjali hearing had been posted on the court's website and several media outlets. This apology appears as a pop-up when the IMA website is opened. Additionally, according to news agency ANI, he informed the court that the president of the IMA had apologized profusely and expressed regret for making those remarks. The IMA filed a plea with the court asking for rules to be established that would forbid deceptive and inaccurate advertising about allopathy and contemporary medicine. 481 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Heavy rainfall in Hindaun, Rajasthan causes a flood-like situation in the city, leads to 16 deaths in two days]]> heavy-rainfall-in-hindaun-rajasthan-causes-a-flood-like-situation-in-the-city-leads-to-16-deaths-in-two-days-484 There was no break from the rain for the residents of Hindaun, Rajasthan, as persistent downpours turned the city into a flood-like condition, stopping daily activities.   There was no break from the rain for the residents of Hindaun, Rajasthan, as persistent downpours turned the city into a flood-like condition, stopping daily activities. The city's water levels have increased to five or six feet in certain areas as a result of the recent, heavy rains. Among the northern Indian states, Rajasthan was the most severely affected, with 16 fatalities in two days—two on Saturday and fourteen on Sunday. 38 centimeters of "exceptionally heavy rainfall" fell on Sunday in the Karauli district.   The major market and municipal council headquarters in Hindaun are among the numerous areas of the city that are underwater, according to a report by India Today from the devastated Karauli region. The increasing waves have also had an impact on the Higher Secondary School. <img src="/media_images_files/large/rain_1016.jpg" alt="" width="501" height="265" /> Locals have been frustrated, claiming that no administrative nor political authorities have come to evaluate or resolve the matter. Children and the elderly have been severely affected by the flooding, particularly in low-lying areas. We have not received any respite. The previous three days have seen really severe rains, which has put us in serious difficulties," a Hindaun resident told India Today.   Homes and other possessions have also been harmed by the persistent rain. "I have lost my belongings due to rainwater entering my home," bemoaned a fellow resident. There has been no attempt by the administration to communicate with us." The Jaipur Regional Meteorological Center said earlier on Sunday that there will be a lot of rain in a few areas of the state. Due to significant waterlogging, schools in Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur were closed after nonstop rain severely disrupted daily life in both regions. 484 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Kolkata rape-murder case: Autopsy reveals victim's head was slammed into wall, mouth was clamped at RG Kar Hospital]]> kolkata-rape-murder-case-autopsy-reveals-victim-s-head-was-slammed-into-wall-mouth-was-clamped-at-rg-kar-hospital-487 In the case of the rape and murder of a medical student at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, more unsettling information has come to light. The trainee doctor who was raped and killed at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was throttled before she was suffocated to death, according to the postmortem report. The four-page report stated that she had been strangled and that "perverted sexuality" and "genital torture" had resulted in a serious wound in her privates. Her thyroid cartilage was also shattered. Per sources, the rape and murder happened on August 9 most likely between 3 and 5 a.m. Her lips, fingers, left leg, and tummy were all covered with injuries. According to sources, the woman was restrained from yelling by having her lips and nose squeezed shut and having her head pressed against a wall or floor.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/wb_case_1024.jfif" alt="" width="572" height="322" /> The accused's fingernails are thought to have left scratch scars on the woman's face, suggesting that the victim made a valiant attempt to defend herself. Pressure was continuously applied to the person's mouth and throat to stop them from yelling. The throat was strangled to suffocate. The postmortem report said that the thyroid cartilage broke as a result of this strangling. The woman was bleeding from her mouth, eyes, and private areas, according to the report. Her eye wound's cause hasn't been identified, yet. On Friday morning, the post-graduate trainee's body was discovered in the lecture room of the government-run hospital in West Bengal. Sanjoy Roy, a Kolkata Police civic volunteer, has been detained in relation to the case. Roy had access to every department as he was based at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital police outpost. Based on CCTV evidence that showed him entering the premises where the doctor was found killed, he was taken into custody on Saturday. Doctors and nurses are spearheading rallies in Kolkata and other Indian cities in response to the murder, which has provoked widespread indignation. Sandip Ghosh, the principal of RG Kar Medical College, has also tendered his resignation. Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, issued a severe warning to the Kolkata police, threatening to hand over the case to the CBI if the police could not solve it by Sunday. 487 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Bangladesh's volatility urges India to increase maritime border security]]> bangladesh-s-volatility-urges-india-to-increase-maritime-border-security-488 Four massive ships, helicopters, Dornier planes, and hovercrafts have all been deployed as part of the increased maritime monitoring, particularly near Bengal's maritime boundary. The Indian Coast Guard has increased its patrols and surveillance operations along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) shared with the neighboring country in light of the recent violent protests in Bangladesh and the following regime change, officials reported. The increased alertness is intended to prevent any hostile acts or unlawful incursions that may result from the disturbances.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/border_1026.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="352" /> We have increased security and stationed two or three ships to thwart any hostile acts or unlawful incursion. Deputy Inspector General Pankaj Verma of the Coast Guard stated that while our air cushion vessels and interceptor boats are actively monitoring these sensitive zones, our coastal surveillance radars, Currently fully operational, they are stationed at Haldia, Paradeep, and Gopalpur, offering 24-hour surveillance of India's nearby coastal areas.   Four huge ships, helicopters, Dornier planes, and hovercrafts have been deployed as part of the heightened maritime surveillance, mostly around Bengal's maritime boundary. It is the responsibility of these assets to keep a close eye out for any illicit activity. DIG Verma stated, "As of yet, we haven't found any illegal activity."   Nonetheless, our ships have been directed to board and examine any fishing boats or other vessels discovered in the stream areas or close to the Indo-Bangladesh International Maritime border. From the Haldia base to Paradeep, the Coast Guard is ready, and each fisherman's boat is being closely inspected," he continued. <img src="/media_images_files/large/border_1028.jpg" alt="" width="578" height="385" /> The Coast Guard Headquarters in Delhi's Integrated Operations Center keeps a watchful eye on every activity. To bolster the security measures along the maritime boundary, the Coast Guard has turned on its coastal radar system in addition to its watchful ship patrols. This means that all Coast Guard ships, from Bengal to Odisha, are always on high alert.   The violence that broke out across Bangladesh after the Awami League administration led by Sheikh Hasina fell last week claimed at least 230 lives, bringing the total number of deaths from the anti-quota rallies that began in mid-July to 560. Bangladesh has established an interim administration headed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, although there are still unstable areas of the country.   488 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Independence Day 2024: PM Modi to address nation from Red Fort for the 11th straight time]]> 76th-independence-day-2024-pm-modi-to-address-nation-from-red-fort-for-the-11th-straight-time-490 On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort's ramparts for the eleventh time in a row. On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort's ramparts for the eleventh time in a row. After Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, he will be the first Prime Minister to accomplish the accomplishment. <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_1035.jpg" alt="" width="564" height="318" /> Sources claim that PM Modi would outline for the public the goals of his administration in its third term and offer a plan for bringing India up to speed.   In addition, the prime minister's distinguished guests will be welcomed to the magnificent event at the recognizable Red Fort. Sources further stated that representatives of the four groups—poverty, women, youth, and farmers—will attend the Independence Day celebrations in keeping with the Prime Minister's focus on these areas. <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_1037.jpg" alt="" width="644" height="362" />       These groups have extended invitations to around 4,000 people to attend the event on August 15. The sources state that these visitors have been separated into an additional 11 categories. The task of inviting farmers, youth, and women guests has been delegated to the ministries of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Youth Affairs, and Women and Child Development, respectively. The guest list has also been compiled by the ministries of education, defense, tribal affairs, Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, and Panchayati Raj.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_1033.jpg" alt="" width="572" height="322" /> It is also said that visitors have been invited by NITI Aayog. According to sources, the Paris Olympics 2024 Indian delegation is anticipated to receive an invitation to the Independence Day festivities. There will be about 18,000 attendees during the event. 490 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[RG Kar Hospital horror: Kolkata police issue guidelines for women's safety after a killing incident]]> rg-kar-hospital-horror-kolkata-police-issue-guidelines-for-women-s-safety-after-a-killing-incident-462 Police in Kolkata will examine the security setup at women's dormitories, government houses, and hospitals. We'll take steps to make sure these kinds of things don't happen again. Higher-ranking officers in the Kolkata police department have issued an alert order for women's protection in the city following the horrific incident at the RG Kar hospital. The department has issued guidelines and promised that there will be no more tolerance for these kinds of acts.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/rg_950.jpg" alt="" width="647" height="364" /> To protect women, the police will first identify high-crime areas and then take appropriate action. This entails regular police patrols around the city. Everywhere possible, CCTV cameras will be placed in public areas, and a CCTV cell will be established to respond quickly to criminal activity. The women's hostels, government houses, and hospitals would all have their security systems inspected by the city police. We'll take steps to make sure these kinds of things don't happen again. The police intend to engage in greater public outreach in the near future to disseminate information on women's safety. In order to identify problems that endanger their safety, the police should also communicate with female doctors, college students, and high school students more.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/rg_952.jpg" alt="" width="649" height="365" /> Women's police units might be used effectively, and they would tour universities and hospitals. Every officer in command has been requested to provide their respective subordinates with a briefing on women's safety. They also need to be instructed on proper public behavior. and how to converse with women and senior citizens. In order to let the physicians, nurses, and other employees of government hospitals know that the police are always present to assist them, more communication with them is necessary. It is necessary to examine security at government hospitals and medical schools. In the event that resources are limited, steps must be made to guarantee that the premises are secure. The public should have access to email addresses, other contact numbers, including important helpline numbers (100 call). The directive stated as follows: "We must keep an eye on our own people. We belong to a disciplined group. For assistance, people turn to the police. We are not able to appear to be breaking the law. Everyone in the department has to understand this."   Any police officer who violates the law must face the full weight of the law. The ruling further said that this applies to every member of the force, including village police and civic volunteers. Finally, it is the responsibility of all supervisors to make sure the rules are obeyed. 462 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi visits landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, Kerala's CM greets]]> pm-modi-visits-lanslide-affected-areas-in-wayanad-kerala-s-cm-greets-451 Around 11 a.m., the prime minister arrived in Kannaur, Kerala, from where he will do an airborne reconnaissance of the areas in Kerala's Wayanad district impacted by landslides. At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kannaur, Kerala, from where he will undertake an airborne reconnaissance of the areas hit by landslides in the Wayanad district. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan greeted him. <img src="/media_images_files/large/modi_925.jpg" alt="" width="507" height="380" /> Following the aerial survey, PM Modi will inspect the landslide-affected areas on the ground at approximately 12:15 PM. Additionally, the rescue crews will brief him on the current evacuation operation. Additionally, PM Modi is scheduled to pay a visit to a relief camp that now houses over 10,000 people.   Following these interactions, a review meeting will be called by the prime minister to get a comprehensive briefing on the disaster and a thorough update on the massive relief activities being organized in response to the catastrophe. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, praised Prime Minister Modi earlier on Friday for his decision to travel to Wayanad, the scene of a deadly landslide that claimed over 400 lives. Rahul Gandhi took to X and said, "I appreciate that you came to Wayanad, Modi ji, to personally assess the horrible catastrophe. This was a wise choice. I have no doubt that the Prime Minister will proclaim it a national disaster as soon as he personally witnesses the full magnitude of the destruction." The PM's visit follows many MPs' requests, including Rahul Gandhi's from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, for the Center to designate the Wayanad landslides a "national disaster." This proclamation will guarantee the disbursement of extra cash for relief and rehabilitation, among other purposes.     451 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Mysterious Tale of Snake Guardians of Ratna Bhandar in Jagannath Temple: Myth or Reality?]]> mysterious-tale-of-snake-guardians-of-ratna-bhandar-in-jagannath-temple-myth-or-reality-264 The temple committee had been looking for a proficient snake catcher a few days before to the Ratna Bhandar, the inner hidden chamber of Puri Jagannath Temple, being opened. This is in the midst of stories of a gang of serpents guarding the jewels and hissing noises coming from the Bhitara Bhandar. What are the myth and the fact?   Snakes and serpents are often considered guardians of treasures, whether it is the legend of the dancing Burmese pythons protecting the relics of Gautam Buddha hidden deep beneath the foundations of the Mandalay temple, or the snake tales of the world's richest temple, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The Hindu and Buddhist traditions have long been associated with the idea of snakes coiling around hidden wealth. Mythology and films such as Naag Nagin (1989) have also been replete with such stories. Thus, the Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar is not an exception. Legend has it that a gang of snakes watches over the belongings of Lord Jagannath, Mahaprahu, and the other Puri temple deities.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/jagananath_541.jpg" alt="" width="543" height="311" />   Ahead of Ratna Bhandar's opening, was there a snake scare at Jagannath Temple? In 2018, six years ago, an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team together with representatives from Puri's Jagannath Temple climbed into the Ratna Bhandar to assess its structural condition, per an order from the Orissa High Court. Outside, two professional snake catchers who had been specially called in from Bhubaneswar were ready to help if needed, mingling with a bustling group of devotees and rescue workers. A snake gained prominence in the artwork of sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, who is currently a member of the temple committee, on the eve of the 2018 search when he highlighted the cause of the Ratna Bhandar on the Puri beach.   JULY 14TH IS THE DELIVERY DATE OF SKILLED SNAKE CATCHERS A article in The Times of India stated that the temple committee was "hunting for a skilled snake charmer" because of worries that reptiles of various sizes could pose a problem, only days before the Jagannath Temple's Bhitara Bhandar is set to open on July 14. On Sunday, July 14, the Bhitara Bhandar, or the inner hidden chamber, will be opened for the first time since 1985, at which point the snake charmer will be placed in the Ratna Bhandar. Also, a group of health care providers will be ready for any emergency and will have a medical kit on hand. A servant on the committee that recommended to the BJP administration to open Ratna Bhandar stated, "Although we are curious to know the types of ancient valuables in Ratna Bhandar,As The Times of India noted on July 11, "We are equally afraid of the potential presence of snakes." There are tiny cracks and holes throughout the temple because it is an ancient structure. Harekrushna Mahapatra, another servitor, mentioned that there was a chance that snakes would creep into Ratna Bhandar through holes. Based on snake sightings in the vicinity of the Jagannath temple during the recent construction for the Jagannath Heritage Corridor Project, he made his statements.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/jagananath_542.jpg" alt="" width="533" height="400" /> SNAKES: ACTUAL OR FANTASY IN RATNA BHANDAR? What do experts think about the accusations regarding snakes in the Bhitara Bhandar, hissing sounds reported from the Ratna Bhandar, and the cautious approach taken by the Jagannath Temple Committee? Bhaskar Mishra, a former temple administrator, tells IndiaToday that these are only rumors and that there is nothing like in the Ratna Bhandar.Within. He refutes any rumours that serpents are defending the Bhitara Bhandar, which is stocked with treasures including monarchs' crowns and thrones. Senior Jagannath scholar Mishra continues, "Don't believe these claims; they stand no ground." The same was previously said by Rabindra Narayan Mishra, one of the six individuals that entered the hidden inner chamber in 1985. The day he entered the Bhitara Bhandar, Rabindra Narayan Mishra, the temple administrator in 1985, disclosed in a 2018 YouTube video that he did not spot any snakes, reptiles, or cobwebs in the dark corridors. The Bhitara Bhandar contains the priceless possessions of Lord Jangannath that are not often utilized, whereas the Bahar Bhandar (outside chamber) contains valuables that are occasionally used at certain rites and festivals like the yearly Rath Yatra. There are neither snakes nor reptiles at the Bahar Bhandar, which is closed for 350 days of the year and only opens for 15 days on average, according to a 2018 statement by Rabindra Narayan Mishra. However, Bhaskar Mishra, the Jagannath research scholar, told IndiaToday that small holes and cracks could not be dismissed given the temple was established in the 12th century, more than 800 years ago.Within. There's a chance that holes will allow snakes to enter Ratna Bhandar. Ratna Bhandar should be opened with due caution, according to Bhaskar Mishra, a multi-book author about Puri and its patron god, Lord Jagannath. However, it is impossible to overlook the 25 by 40-foot Bhitara Bhandar, which the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has previously noted was experiencing seepages and could be a hazard to reptiles, especially snakes. The adjacent Ratna Bhandar was left undamaged when the ASI restored the Jaganmohan (prayer hall) years ago. This probably explains the Jagannath Temple Committee's cautious approach as they get ready to open the Bhitara Bhandar on July 14. What counts most on July 14 is the completion of the exercise aimed at inventorying the valuables kept inside the Mahaprahu, not if snakes are discovered in the Ratna Bhandar. 264 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi will Launches foundation Stone for a Twin Tunnel in Mumbai Today; Check Full Schedule and Details Here!]]> pm-modi-will-launches-foundation-stone-for-a-twin-tunnel-in-mumbai-today-check-full-schedule-and-details-here-269 Today, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate development projects valued at more than ₹29,000 crore. What you need to know about his visit is provided here. On Saturday, July 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to go to Mumbai, Maharashtra, where he will attend a celebration at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, where he is expected to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects valued at ₹29,400 crore. The prime minister will visit the INC Secretariat located in the Bandra Kurla Complex after making an appearance at the NESCO Exhibition Centre during his visit to Mumbai. PM Narendra Modi will extend platforms 10 and 11 at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and dedicate new platforms at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to the people of India during his visit. The Prime Minister's Office issued an official government statement announcing Modi's agenda for Saturday as well as the major development projects that would be launched on that day.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/-_561.jpg" alt="" width="573" height="382" /> Schedule for PM Modi's visit to Mumbai On July 13, at 5:30 p.m., PM Narendra Modi will attend a gathering at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon where he will announce new initiatives aimed at improving Mumbai's transportation infrastructure. The prime minister will announce initiatives for the development of highways, ports, and railroads. Today, he will also introduce the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana in Mumbai, which aims to improve skill sets. Modi is scheduled to open the new INS Towers at 7 p.m. today at the Indian News Service (INS) Secretariat in Bandra Kurla Complex, following his visit to the NESCO Exhibition Centre. The buildings will provide as new workspace for INS employees, who work at the core hub of Mumbai's newspaper network. Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the ₹16,600 crore Thane-Borivali Tunnel Project during his visit. The Western Express Highway in Borivali and Ghodbunder Road in Thane will be directly connected by the tube tunnels that cross under Sanjay Gandhi National Park. According to officials, the 11.8-kilometer Borivali Thane Link Road will shorten the travel time from Thane to Borivali by 12 kilometers and save an hour. In addition, Modi will inaugurate the ₹6,300 crore Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project. It will link the Eastern Express Highway in Mulund with the Western Express Highway at Goregaon. The project will reduce the existing 75-minute journey time to 25 minutes.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_560.jpg" alt="" width="561" height="420" /> Today, the prime minister will officially open the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal in Navi Mumbai and begin remodeling Kalyan Yard. By separating long-distance and suburban train traffic on the extremely crowded network in the Mumbai metropolitan area, the remodeling of Kalyan Yard will increase operational efficiency and timeliness. "While generating employment possibilities in the area, the Gati Shakti MultiModal Cargo Terminal would improve capacity to handle cement and other commodities. While CSMT's enlarged platforms 10 and 11 will facilitate the operation of 24-coach trains, LTT's new platforms will have the capacity to handle additional trains. Ridership will rise as a result of these two innovations, according to the official release. In addition, Modi will introduce the ₹5,600 crore Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana, which would target youth unemployment and give individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 the opportunity to improve their skills. With Crickit, your one-stop shop for live scores, match statistics, infographics, and much more, you can catch every huge smash and every wicket. 269 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Mehbooba Mufti shares picture of locked gate and claims to be under "house arrest" on Martyrs' Day]]> mehbooba-mufti-shares-picture-of-locked-gate-and-claims-to-be-under-house-arrest-on-martyrs-day-272 The Peoples Democratic Party president, Mehbooba Mufti, posted pictures of her barred home gate on X. Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, the former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, stated that they were placed under house arrest in order to keep them from traveling to Mazar-e-Shuhada on the day commemorating the martyrs of Kashmir. The Peoples Democratic Party president, Mehbooba Mufti, posted pictures of her barred home gate on X. The gates of my house have been locked again to prevent me from visiting Mazar-e-Shuhada, which has always stood as a symbol of Kashmir's resilience and resistance to injustice, persecution, and authoritarianism. The speaker said, "Our victims' sacrifice proves that Kashmiris' spirit would never die."   <img src="/media_images_files/large/jk_569.jpg" alt="" width="446" height="491" /> The Mufti tweeted that it is now illegal to observe it in commemoration of the protestors who lost their lives on this day. Every year on July 13, representatives from all major political parties travel to Mazar-e-Shuhada in Srinagar to honor 22 protesters who were shot and killed by the former Maharaja's troops in 1931. The former chief minister lashed out at the Center, claiming that an attempt was being made to "erase each one of our collective memories". "J&K was ripped apart, dehumanized, and deprived of everything that we held dear on August 5, 2019." Such attacks will only make us more determined to keep fighting for our rights and dignity," the speaker declared. The National Conference's vice president, Omar Abdullah, also expressed his displeasure at X for "police excesses" in stopping people from honoring those who gave their lives to construct a "just, fair, and democratic regime" in J&K. "Another Martyr's Day on July 13, another set of barred gates... In any other part of the nation, these individuals would have been honored, but in J&K, the leadership wishes to downplay their contributions. They will only be able to do this one more year. "May God grant us the solemnity and respect this day deserves on July 13th," Abdullah remarked. 272 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Massive fire breaks out at ice cream and vest factory in Kolkata, no casualties]]> massive-fire-breaks-out-at-ice-cream-and-vest-factory-in-kolkata-no-casualties-248 Early on Friday morning, a fire broke out at an ice cream and vest factory in north Kolkata; no casualties or injuries were reported. It remained unknown what caused the fire. Early on Friday morning, a fire broke out in an ice cream and vest factory in North Kolkata. As of yet, there have been no reports of fatalities, injuries, or individuals becoming trapped within the plant. The origin of the fire that started around four in the morning was still unknown.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/fire_509.jpg" alt="" width="455" height="341" /> In the rain, ten to fifteen fire engines carrying firefighters arrived at the scene and started working to put out the fire. The Dum Dum Municipality's chairman, Harendra Singh, stated: "People were working the night shift at the plant when the fire started around four in the morning. They claimed that the ice cream factory started the fire. We are determining what caused the fire and have everything under control." We anticipate more information. 248 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Floods in Assam: 133 animals saved at Kaziranga National Park, as 159 animals dies]]> floods-in-assam-133-animals-saved-at-kaziranga-national-park-as-159-animals-dies-220 Severe flooding in Assam's Kaziranga National Park has claimed 159 wild animals' lives while saving 133 more as of Tuesday. The state as a whole has been impacted by the floods, and animal mortality has dramatically increased. A total of 159 wild animals have died so far as a result of drowning and medical care during the biggest floods to hit Assam's renowned Kaziranga National Park in recent years, while 133 more had been rescued as of Tuesday, according to an official. Since Monday, the disastrous second wave of floods that have ravaged the entire state has resulted in a rise in animal death from 137. Nine rhinos, 142 hog deer, two sambar, a rhesus monkey, and an otter are among the dead animals. Twenty-two animals have lost their lives while receiving therapy; these include three swamp deer, seventeen hog deer, one Rhesus macaque, and one otter pup. 120 hog deer, three swamp deer, two rhinos, sambars, elephants, and scops owls, as well as one each of an otter, an Indian hare, a Rhesus Macaque, and a jungle cat were all saved by the forest officials.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/animals_427.jpg" alt="" width="571" height="327" /><img src="/media_images_files/large/animals_426.jpg" alt="" width="582" height="327" /> According to the official, 111 animals have received treatment and have been freed, leaving 7 creatures in need of medical attention. The Park is currently undergoing the greatest flooding it has seen in recent memory. The last major disaster struck in 2017, killing over 350 animals as they were moving along animal corridors to the highlands and drowning in floodwaters and collisions between cars. An elephant that became separated from its herd was successfully rescued and rejoined with its herd within three days, according to a report released on Tuesday by the chief minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, in collaboration with the forest department of Sonitpur West Division and the local community in Tezpur. As of Tuesday evening, 62 of the 233 camps in the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division remain submerged, compared to 70 the day before, according to the official. Employees of the forest service, including security officers, live in campgrounds inside the national park and monitor the area to preserve the wildlife and plants.   220 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Lightning strikes in UP caused 38 deaths in a single day as rain affects state]]> lightning-strikes-in-up-caused-38-deaths-in-a-single-day-as-rain-affects-state-221 On July 10, lightning strikes at various locations in Uttar Pradesh caused at least 38 deaths. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Pratapgarh, where 11 people died, followed by Sultanpur with 7. On Wednesday, lightning strikes in various parts of Uttar Pradesh claimed the lives of at least 38 people. The state is currently dealing with flooding, which has stopped regular activity, and reports of deaths have surfaced. Pratapgarh had the highest amount of lightning-related deaths with eleven, followed by Sultanpur with seven, Chandauli with six, Mainpuri with five, Prayagraj with four, and Auraiya, Deoria, Hathras, Varanasi with one. Additionally, numerous individuals in these districts suffered burn injuries. The deaths occurred in five distinct regions of Pratapgarh; the bodies were gathered and sent for postmortem examination. Meanwhile, a number of individuals were hurt in Chandauli, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and are receiving medical attention at the district hospital at this time. Between 4 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the district saw a lot of rain and lightning. The majority of the victims—two 13- and 15-year-old cousins among them—were struck by lightning while out fishing or working on the farm. Three of the seven people that died in Sultanpur were youngsters. The victims were struck by lightning when they were fetching water, picking mangoes, or planting paddies. On Wednesday, as it was pouring severely, one woman sought cover under a tree but was struck by lightning and died instantly.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/lighting_429.jfif" alt="" width="571" height="321" />   In Auraiya, a fourteen-year-old kid perished while seeking cover from the rain beneath a mango tree. A 5-year-old girl in Deoria lost her life after being struck by lightning as she was making her way to the agricultural field where her relatives were already present. Two brothers were struck by lightning in Varanasi; one brother died from burns, and the other is presently receiving treatment. However, during the following five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that Uttar Pradesh and the states and union territories that it borders will continue to get extensive rainfall. 221 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[NCW seeks Delhi Police to take legal action against man who made offensive remarks about Kirti Chakra awardee's widow]]> ncw-seeks-delhi-police-to-take-legal-action-against-man-who-made-offensive-remarks-about-kirti-chakra-awardee-s-widow-224 President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Kirti Chakra posthumously to Captain Anshuman Singh of the Army Medical Corps, 26th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment, on July 5. Anshuman Singh's widow, Smriti Singh, recently reflected on her tragically ended love story. The National Commission for Women (NCW) sent a letter to the Delhi Police requesting that they take urgent action against a citizen of Delhi for making offensive and insulting remarks against Smriti Singh, the widow of Captain Anshuman Singh, the recipient of the Kirti Chakra, on social media.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/ncw_447.jfif" alt="" width="604" height="339" /> In a July 8 letter, the woman panel listed specific legal provisions that the comment breaches, such as Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (which addresses the punishment for publishing or transmitting offensive material in electronic form) and Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which penalizes acts intended to insult a woman's modesty). The letter describes the potential consequences for violating these rules, emphasizing that first-time offenders may face fines and jail for up to three years, with more severe penalties for repeat offenders. The NCW requested that the Delhi Police arrest the individual as soon as possible and file a First Information Report (FIR) against him. The Commission sought a prompt and impartial investigation into the situation and a thorough report detailing the actions taken, to be provided in three days.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/ncw_446.jfif" alt="" width="524" height="277" /> Singh shares the tragic story of love. The widow of Captain Anshuman Singh, a soldier who was killed in action in July of last year, remembered her husband saying, "I would die with a brass on my chest," in a shaky, agonizing voice. I wouldn't pass away in a typical manner. President Droupadi Murmu presented Smriti with India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award on Friday in honor of Army Medical Corps Captain Singh, who received the Kirti Chakra posthumously for extraordinary bravery.   224 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Anti-terror agency: Lashkar is likely involved in J&K bus attack that killed 9 people]]> anti-terror-agency-lashkar-is-likely-involved-in-j-k-bus-attack-that-killed-9-people-195 Lashkar-e-Taiba, a terror group based in Pakistan, has been linked to the Reasi bus attack in Jammu and Kashmir last month that left nine people dead and 41 injured, according to the National Investigation Agency's interrogation of a detained suspect. Interrogating an accused person who was taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has shown that individuals handling the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which is located in Pakistan, may have been involved in the attack on a bus that was carrying pilgrims in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir last month. Terrorists opened fire at the bus on June 9, which was traveling from the Shiv Khori temple to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, leaving nine passengers dead and forty-one injured. The car went off the road and fell into a ravine as a result of the continuous gunfire. At least three terrorists may have been involved in the incident, anti-terror agency officials informed news agency.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/tt_372.jfif" alt="" width="534" height="300" /> After NIA officials interrogated Hakam Khan, also known as Hakin Din, who was detained last month for giving the terrorists provisions, lodging, and logistical support, the likely involvement of Lashkar handlers became clear. An NIA officer informed PTI that the attackers' handlers may have been Lashkar commanders Saifullah alias Sajid Jutt and Abu Qatal alias Qatal Sindhi, who were implicated in his interrogation.   The official said that the aspect is being checked. During Hakam's interrogation, it was also discovered that he accompanied and assisted terrorists in their reconnaissance of the attack site. According to NIA authorities, there was a time when the terrorists even remained with him. The anti-terror agency examined five places on June 30 that were connected to hybrid terrorists and their overground workers based on the information provided by Hakam. On June 15, the Union Home Ministry gave the NIA instructions to take over the investigation into the terror attack on the Reasi bus. In a charge sheet submitted this year by the anti-terror agency in connection with its investigation into the assault on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district in 2023, Lashkar commanders Jutt and Qatal are also mentioned. Prior to now, Pakistan-backed The Reasi bus attack was attributed to the Resistance Front (TRF), who also threatened to carry out future attacks on "tourists and non-locals". The TRF, a Lashkar affiliate, was established in 2019 after Article 370 was repealed. The Indian government classified it as a terrorist organisation in 2023. 195 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM's crucial message to Putin on Ukraine war during Russia visit says, "Death of innocent children is very painful"]]> pm-s-crucial-message-to-putin-on-ukraine-war-during-russia-visit-says-death-of-innocent-children-is-very-painful-196 During their bilateral discussions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed Russian President Vladimir Putin that they had discussed the war in Ukraine "with an open mind".   "Heart-wrenching" and truly awful is how Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the killing of innocent children in conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The loss of life saddens anybody who believes in humanity, whether it be from terrorism, war, or other conflicts. However, it is heartbreaking and extremely painful when innocent children are killed or witness innocent children's suffering. I spoke with you about this as well," he continued. At least 41 civilians were killed in the bloodiest round of airstrikes in months, according to Ukraine, which claimed that Russia had launched missile attacks on several locations throughout the nation in addition to attacking the main children's hospital in Kyiv on Monday. Even though Moscow has admitted on multiple occasions that it does not intend to target civilians or civilian infrastructure, thousands of civilians have been killed by its attacks since it began its invasion in February 2022.   During their bilateral meeting with Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, Modi stated, "I am happy that we could discuss the war in Ukraine with an open mind and we With great respect, listened to one other's opinions about the war.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_376.jfif" alt="" width="616" height="346" /> He stated that peace is the most important thing, which he had told Putin numerous times "as a friend". I am aware, however, that battlefields cannot hold solutions. Negotiations for peace fail in the face of bombs, firearms, and bullets. Modi stated, "We will only be able to achieve peace through dialogue." Indian cooperation is willing to be extended in "all ways" to help bring peace back to the region, the Prime Minister informed Putin. India is pro-peace, I can promise you and the international community. He said, "I felt hopeful yesterday after hearing my friend Putin speak about peace. 196 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM is treated to a performance of "Vande Mataram" by an Austrian choir led by an Indian]]> pm-is-treated-to-a-performance-of-vande-mataram-by-an-austrian-choir-led-by-an-indian-198 During his historic tour, PM Modi was warmly welcomed in Austria, where he was treated to a performance of "Vande Mataram" by an Austrian chorus and orchestra conducted by an Indian.   On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Austria for a two-day visit and was greeted with great fanfare. For the first time in forty years, the European country is throwing open its red carpet for the visit of the Indian prime minister. Members of the Indian diaspora welcomed PM Modi when he arrived at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Vienna. The welcome ceremony's high point was an exceptional performance of "Vande Mataram" by Austrian musicians.   Austria is renowned for having a thriving music scene. Thanks to PM Modi's incredible rendition of Vande Mataram and the video that accompanied it, I was able to catch a peek of it. Vijay Upadhyay, the Indian director of the Department of Music at the University of Vienna, led the fifty-member choir and orchestra.     <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_378.jpg" alt="" width="573" height="322" /> With less than three weeks' notice, Upadhyay—who also formed the India National Youth Orchestra—described the performance's preparations as frenetic. We made the choice to sing Vande Mataram. He added, "I wrote [the score] in two days at first, and then rehearsals started." According to Upadhyay, they made an effort to preserve the spirit of "Vande Mataram" while blending an Austrian-European orchestral approach.     During the show, Upadhyay met with Prime Minister Modi, with whom he found to be gregarious considering that he had just returned from a two-day trip to Russia full of back-to-back meetings. "I told him I'm from Lucknow, and he said I'm also from Uttar Pradesh," Upadhyay recalled saying of his chat with the Indian politician. During his historic visit to Austria, Prime Minister Modi hopes to deepen bilateral ties and find solutions to a range of global issues. He will speak with Chancellor Karl Nehammer and President Alexander Van der Bellen. Business leaders from Austria and India will also hear speeches from the Chancellor and the Prime Minister.     Ahead of his visit, Prime Minister Modi stated in a statement that deeper ties between Austria and India can only be built on the principles of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. 198 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Army forces opens fire on Pakistani drone along LOC in J&K's Poonch]]> army-forces-opens-fire-on-pakistani-drone-along-loc-in-j-k-s-poonch-180 According to reports, army troops opened fire on a suspected Pakistani drone on Monday night along the Line of Control in the Krishna Ghati area of the Poonch district. In the Krishna Ghati area of the Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, army troops shot down a Pakistani drone with a few shots fired along the Line of Control (LOC), according to officials on Tuesday. However, late on Monday night, they added, the drone returned to Pakistan after flying briefly over Indian territory. Around 9.15 p.m., Indian forces stationed near the Line of Control (LOC) detected activity from a Pakistani drone hovering above a thousand meters. They fired five shots at it in the ensuing ten minutes, hoping to knock it down, but the drone was able to get back up, they claimed. They claimed that after more than thirty minutes, a Pakistani drone was once more seen flying into Indian territory. It was then shot twice more before flying back to the opposite side. With the early light of the day, army personnel began a search operation in the forward groups to make sure that the drones had not dropped any weapons or drugs. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have given a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh for information leading to the seizure of weapons and drugs from drones that are flown in from across the border. 180 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Case against the pub owned by Virat Kohli and others in Bengaluru for running late at night]]> case-against-the-pub-owned-by-virat-kohli-and-others-in-bengaluru-for-running-late-at-night-181 The police were called in to deal with complaints about loud music being played late at night in the vicinity. Bengaluru police have filed a formal complaint (FIR) against the One8 Commune pub, owned by Virat Kohli, and multiple other venues on MG Road for operating past the designated closing time. The pubs were discovered to be open until 1:30 am, according to DCP Central. Closing at one in the morning is allowed. The police were called in to deal with complaints about loud music being played late at night in the vicinity. One8 Commune pub, which is close to the Chinnaswamy cricket stadium, is one of the bars that has been booked for breaking the laws. There have been complaints to us about loud music being played at night as well. The police officer stated that additional action will be taken by the findings of the ongoing investigation. Run by Virat Kohli, One8 Commune has locations in several major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata. In December of last year, the Bengaluru branch opened for business. In Ratnam's Complex, it is situated on the sixth floor. In a video put on X last year, a guy from Tamil Nadu, describing how he was denied entry to the Mumbai One8 Commune branch due to his "veshti" clothing, set off a scandal. The person expressed that the treatment had "hurt" and "disappointed" him. Virat Kohli's restaurant company made headlines this year when the Delhi High Court ordered One8 Commune to stop playing music on which Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) has the copyright. 181 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[3 smugglers arrested after police seized 6 ancient idols worth at Rs 22 crore in Tamil Nadu]]> 3-smugglers-arrested-after-police-seized-6-ancient-idols-worth-at-rs-22-crore-in-tamil-nadu-182 The Idol Wing CID of Tamil Nadu arrested three people who said they had discovered the ancient idols while excavating land for a new home, and confiscated six idols valued at Rs 22 crore. Six ancient idols valued at Rs 22 crore were taken by Tamil Nadu's Idol Wing CID, and three people were detained for their alleged discovery of the idols while clearing ground for building. On Saturday, July 6, at the Periyar Samathuvapuram Bus Stop in Thanjavur, a car was stopped by a special Idol Wing CID squad from Trichy. Six ancient metal idols of Hindu deities were found inside the car after authorities searched it: three amman/goddess idols, Tripuranthakar, Veenathara Dakshinamoorty, and Rishabadevar. The driver, who was named Rajesh Kannan, was arrested along with his friends, Thirumurugan and Laxmanan. Laxmanan stated under questioning that he found the idols five years prior while excavating his home in Korukkai village, Mayiladuthurai district. The Idol Wing police, however, said that Laxmanan kept the idols hidden inside his house and did not notify the authorities of the find. Rajesh Kannan was later told about the idols by Laxmanan, and it is said that they planned to sell them to foreign customers. Rajesh Kannan recently discovered a way to smuggle the idols overseas. He and Thirumurugan went to Laxmanan's place on July 5, packed the idols into a car, and made plans to sell them in Chennai by way of Trichy. The car was stopped by the Idol Wing CID in Trichy, who then asked where the idols were from. The idols were seized because the suspects did not disclose who owned them. On Sunday, July 7, a case was filed against the three offenders. To determine the temple or the legitimate owner of the idols and to find out who else may be involved, more research is being conducted. 182 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Hathras case: SIT reported 121 deaths due to overcrowding for stampede]]> hathras-case-sit-reported-121-deaths-due-to-overcrowding-for-stampede-183 Overcrowding is identified as the primary cause of the Hathras stampede, which claimed 121 lives, according to the SIT investigation. Statements from authorities, law enforcement, and impacted families are also included. A week after 121 people died in a stampede that occurred during a satsang in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) looking into the July 2 incident has turned in a nearly 300-page report. According to sources, the primary cause of the stampede was overcrowding in the report. More than two lakh people had come for the satsang, while about eighty thousand individuals had been granted permission by the authorities. The report contains the statements of 119 individuals, based on the details. Statements from Nipun Agarwal, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Ashish Kumar, Superintendent of Police, and Hathras District Magistrate are also included in the report. Included were statements made by law enforcement officers who were on duty on July 2, the day of the stampede. The impacted families' statements were also included in the SIT report. In the Hathras stampede case, the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Commission team had earlier recorded testimony from a number of eyewitnesses. In the Hathras stampede case, a case was filed on July 6 against Bhole Baba, whose real name is Suraj Pal Singh. In a message that day, Baba expressed his sadness over the Hathras stampede event and urged the impacted families to have faith in the legal system. The main suspect in the July 2 Hathras stampede, Dev Prakash Madhukar, was taken into custody on July 5. In the meantime, AP Singh, the godman's accurate, asserted that the accident was brought on by some unidentified man dousing the occasion in poison. Singh asserted that following the rush, the conspirators left the area. 183 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Bengal by-elections: BJP and Trinamool to compete tomorrow for 4 Assembly seats]]> bengal-by-elections-bjp-and-trinamool-to-compete-tomorrow-for-4-assembly-seats-188 Four constituencies in West Bengal will have assembly bypolls, with the TMC and BJP fighting for control. For a fair voting procedure, the Election Commission has made sure there is strict security. On Wednesday, there will be by-elections for four assembly seats in West Bengal. The TMC hopes to capitalize on its recent electoral triumph, while the BJP hopes to use its leads in three of these segments in the Lok Sabha election to raise morale. South Bengal is home to three of the four constituencies: Bagdah in North 24 Parganas, Ranaghat Dakshin, and Maniktala in Kolkata. In the 2021 assembly elections, the BJP won seats in Ranaghat Dakshin and Bagdah. <img src="/media_images_files/large/bjp_354.jpg" alt="" width="617" height="372" /> The saffron camp prevailed in the most recent assembly elections in Raiganj, which is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of north Bengal. The TMC won the Maniktala seat in 2021, however it was left empty after Sadhan Pandey, a former state minister, passed away in February 2022. In 2021, the BJP secured the remaining three seats; however, the MLAs subsequently defected to the TMC. Wife of the late party leader Supti Pandey was nominated by the Trinamool Congress. In order to run for the Lok Sabha, Mukut Mani Adhikari from Ranaghat Dakshin, Biswajit Das from Bagdah, and Krishna Kalyani from Raiganj all tendered their resignations from respective posts. Adhikari is running again from the Ranaghat Dakshin assembly segment after losing to Jagannath Sarkar of the BJP for the Ranaghat Lok Sabha seat. The TMC has fielded Madhuparna Takur, a Matua Thakurbari member and the daughter of its Rajya Sabha MP Mamatabala Thakur, in Bagdah, a constituency with a plurality of Matua people. Manoj Kumar Biswas from Ranaghat Dakshin, Binay Kumar Biswas from Bagdah, Manas Kumar Ghosh from Raiganj, and Kalyan Chaubey from Maniktala, the head of the All India Football Federation, are the candidates put forward by the BJP. In 2021, Chaubey ran an unsuccessful campaign for the Maniktala seat. The TMC is hoping to win all four assembly segments, building on its victory in the Lok Sabha election, where the party secured 29 of the 42 seats in the state, up from 22 in 2019. "We are certain that we will win each of the four assembly seats. In the most recent Lok Sabha elections, the people of Bengal rejected the BJP, according to TMC leader Kunal Ghosh. The BJP is optimistic about holding onto the constituencies of Bagdah, Ranaghat Dakshin, and Raiganj despite its appalling performance in the Lok Sabha elections, where it was reduced to 12 seats from the 18 that it had won in 2019. The party cites substantial leads in these assembly segments in the most recent parliamentary polls. "The electorate in Bagdah, Ranaghat Dakshin, and Raiganj has rejected the turncoats. Along with these assembly segments, we also won the three Lok Sabha seats, according to senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The Left Front will contest the by-elections in cooperation with the Congress. Arindam Biswas from Ranaghat Dakshin and Rajib Majumder from Maniktala are the candidates put forward by the CPI(M). Gouraditya Biswas is the Left Front ally Forward Bloc's nominee for Bagdah, while Mohit Sengupta is the Congress' choice for Raiganj. In order to guarantee free and fair elections in each of the four assembly constituencies, the Election Commission has implemented complex security measures. The Election Commission (EC) is sending over 70 companies of central forces to guard the 1,097 polling places in Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, Bagdah, and Maniktala, according to an official. The total number of voters in the four assembly segments is approximately 10 lakh. On July 13, the counting will happen. 188 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi heads for Russia to hold talks with Putin in Moscow on several of issues]]> pm-modi-heads-for-russia-to-hold-talks-with-putin-in-moscow-on-several-of-issues-158 Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for a tour of Austria and Russia, a two-nation trip. Vladimir Putin is the first person he will see and speak with in Moscow before traveling to Austria for his one-on-one meetings. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for a two-day trip to Russia, where he will meet and speak with President Vladimir Putin on a variety of topics in Moscow. After concluding his commitments in Moscow on July 9 and 10, PM Modi will make his first trip to Russia in almost five years. In addition to this being the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Austria in forty-one years, the prime minister is making the trip for the first time. PM Modi stated that India would have the chance to strengthen ties with both Russia and Austria on his next trips there before departing. He said that India and both nations had a long-standing friendship. In addition, the prime minister expressed his excitement in getting to know the Indian population residing in these nations. <img src="/media_images_files/large/pm_306.jpg" alt="" width="461" height="259" />   Regarding his trip to Russia, the prime minister stated, "Over the past ten years, there has been significant advancement in the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia, including in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment, health, education, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges." "With my friend President Vladimir Putin, I'm looking forward to examining every facet of our bilateral partnership and exchanging viewpoints on a range of regional and global concerns. Our goal is to contribute to a stable and tranquil area. I shall have the chance to interact with the active Indian community in Russia during this tour," he continued. According to PM Modi, he will get the chance to speak with Chancellor Karl Nehammer and President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria. He characterized the nation as India's dependable and unwavering ally, noting that both nations upheld the principles of democracy and pluralism. "In more than 40 years, this is the first visit by an Indian prime minister. He remarked, "I'm looking forward to our conversations to advance our collaboration in new and developing fields like innovation, technology, and sustainable development, among others. I'm looking forward to discussing possibilities for positive trade and investment with the Austrian Chancellor and business leaders on both sides. He went on, "I'll also be working with the Indian community in Austria, who are highly regarded for their conduct and level of knowledge." 158 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[1 Devotee Dies, Several Injured Due to Overcrowding During Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra In Puri]]> 1-devotee-dies-several-injured-due-to-overcrowding-during-lord-jagannath-rath-yatra-in-puri-160 At Puri, a seashore pilgrim town, congestion during the yearly Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra resulted in numerous injuries, including one in severe condition.   On Sunday, at the yearly Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in the coastal Odishan town of Puri, several devotees suffered injuries as a result of congestion. During the ceremony known as the "pulling of the chariot," one person suffered critical injuries. The great procession was in progress when the event happened on Puri's great Road, Bada Danda. One person suffered significant injuries as a result of crowding during the chariot hauling, according to witnesses. The disturbance arose when Lord Balabhadra's chariot, which customarily leads the procession, was being pulled. The injured were taken by ambulance from the scene to adjacent hospitals where they were treated. An important occasion in Odisha, the Rath Yatra brings thousands of devotees who come to see the gorgeous chariots and take part in pulling them. Giant chariots carried by thousands of people were moved from Puri's 12th-century Jagannath shrine to the roughly 2.5-kilometer-distance Gundicha temple. After Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalanada Saraswati and his students visited the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, and the Puri's titular king finished the 'Chhera Pahanra' (chariot sweeping) rite, the chariot pulling began at approximately 5:20 p.m. President Droupadi Murmu bowed before the gods and conducted a 'parikrama' of the three chariots earlier in the day. The annual rath yatra began with thousands of people gathering to draw Lord Balabhadra's almost 45-foot-tall wooden chariot. The dragging of Devi Subhadra's and Lord Jagannath's chariots will occur after this. 'Jai Jagannath' and 'Haribol' shouts filled the air as ardent followers aspired to catch a glimpse of the sacred occasion. An estimated one million believers are thought to have gathered in the town for this momentous occasion. This year, after 53 years, Rath Yatra will take place across two days due to certain celestial arrangements. 160 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Sandeshkhali case: Bengal government's appeal against a Calcutta HC order on CBI probe is denied by Supreme Court]]> sandeshkhali-case-bengal-government-s-appeal-against-a-calcutta-hc-order-on-cbi-probe-is-denied-by-supreme-court-162 The Supreme Court asked, What is the purpose of the government trying to protect a person? The West Bengal government's appeal against a Calcutta high court judgment ordering the Central Bureau of Investigation, or CBI, to look into claims of sexual assault and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali was denied by the Supreme Court. Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan asked for clarification on the following: Why should the state care about someone's security? They also mentioned that on the final day of the hearing, the government's attorney from West Bengal requested that the case be postponed because the top court had raised this particular issue. "I'm grateful. Rejected," the bench declared. The state government's appeal against the April 10 ruling of the Calcutta high court was being heard by the Supreme court. During the plea hearing on April 29, the Supreme Court questioned the West Bengal government, asking why the state should file the action on behalf of some private people to "protect their interest." The state administration claimed in its appeal before the Supreme Court that the order from the Calcutta high court had demoralized the police force and the entire state machinery. Three First Information Reports (FIRs) regarding incidents on January 5 have been filed by the CBI, which is already looking into the matter of an attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Sandeshkhali. After completing a detailed examination of revenue records and a physical inspection of the allegedly converted land, the Calcutta High Court directed the CBI to submit a comprehensive report on the alleged illegal conversion of agricultural land into water bodies for pisciculture, noting that the investigation will be supervised by the court. In addition, the high court ordered the CBI to look into claims of land grabbing and crimes against women in Sandeshkhali and provide a thorough report to it on the following hearing date. 162 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Hemant Soren wins a trust vote in Jharkhand Assembly after moving a confidence motion in House]]> hemant-soren-wins-a-trust-vote-in-jharkhand-assembly-after-moving-a-confidence-motion-in-house-164 Hemant Soren, the chief minister of Jharkhand, submitted a resolution of confidence in the House, which easily passed a trust vote in the state Assembly. 45 MLAs make up the government led by Hemant Soren, including 27 from JMM, 17 from Congress, and 1 from RJD. Jalpaiguri After gaining the backing of forty-five lawmakers, Chief Minister Hemant Soren was able to secure the trust vote in the state Assembly on Monday. Following his appointment earlier this week, Hemant Soren filed a motion of confidence after being granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in connection with a purported land scam. In the 81-member Assembly, the ruling coalition, headed by Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), is represented by 45 MLAs: JMM-27, Congress-17, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) 1.   <img src="/media_images_files/large/win_319.jpg" alt="" width="485" height="364" />   The Opposition lead by the BJP has thirty members. The House's overall strength decreased to 76 when some members were elected to the Lok Sabha, which left the halfway point at 38. The Jharkhand debate on the motion of confidence was given an hour by Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto. Following the approval of the trust vote, Hemant Soren is anticipated to enlarge his Cabinet. On July 4, one day after Champai Soren, the previous Chief Minister, resigned, the JMM leader took the oath of office. On June 28, Hemant Soren was freed from custody following the Jharkhand High Court's granting of his bail in a money laundering case pertaining to the land scam. Shortly before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested him on January 31 in relation to the investigation, he had resigned as Chief Minister. 164 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Terrorist member from Khalistani group involved in the death of an arrested ex terrorist]]> terrorist-member-from-khalistani-group-involved-in-the-death-of-an-arrested-ex-terrorist-173 Simranjeet Bablu, a member of the Khalistani terrorist organization Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), was taken into custody by the Punjab Police counterintelligence unit. Bablu was engaged in the April shooting death of former terrorist Rattandeep Singh. A member of the Khalistani terrorist organization Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), who was implicated in the April shooting death of former terrorist Rattandeep Singh, has been taken into custody by the Punjab Police's counterintelligence unit. Gaurav Yadav, the director general of police in Punjab, told X that Simranjeet Bablu was taken into custody following an intelligence-driven operation by the Jalandhar unit of the team.   Bablu was a component of a module run by terrorists Harwinder Rinda, headquartered in Pakistan, and Gopi Nawanshahria, based in the United States.   The tweet stated: "Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) member Simranjeet Bablu, a key assailant involved in the April 3, 2024, fatal shooting of former terrorist Rattandeep Singh in SBS Nagar, has been apprehended by Counter Intelligence, #Jalandhar, in an intelligence-led operation." During the arrest, a sizable ammo cache—which included a pistol—was found. Additional inquiries are being conducted, according to the social media post. April 3, 2024 saw the shooting death of Rattandeep Singh, 49, a former leader of the insurgent group Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan (BTFK), by two men on motorcycles. Singh was allegedly in a car with his nephew Gurpreet when the attack occurred. Gurpreet had gotten away with it.   After taking a bullet to the chest and stomach, Rattandeep Singh passed away instantly. Police allegedly discovered a poster in which Gopi Nawanshahria accepted responsibility for the murder after they arrived at the scene of the crime. Soon after the shooting, the criminal allegedly took to social media to claim credit for Rattandeep Singh's death. 173 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[US proposal for talks to rescue Israeli hostages is approved by Hamas]]> us-proposal-for-talks-to-rescue-israeli-hostages-is-approved-by-hamas-147 Before reaching an agreement to stop the Gaza war, Hamas has insisted that Israel first commit to a permanent truce. During the first six weeks of discussions, Hamas will permit talks to accomplish this. A senior Hamas source told Reuters on Saturday that Hamas has accepted a US proposal to start negotiations on the release of Israeli hostages, 16 days after the first part of a deal aimed at ending the nine-month-old war in Gaza. The Palestinian group, speaking on condition of anonymity since the discussions were secret, stated that before signing the agreement, Israel must first pledge to a permanent truce. They will also permit talks to accomplish that goal within the initial six-week period. According to a Palestinian official involved in the mediated truce negotiations, if Israel accepts the idea, it might lead to a framework agreement and put an end to the Gaza conflict, which broke out on October 7 of last year.     <img src="/media_images_files/large/hamas_279.jpg" alt="" width="561" height="374" /> Over 38,000 people have died in the Gaza conflict since Hamas militants overran southern Israeli communities by air, land, and sea. Approximately 1,200 people perished in the attack, and they captured about 250 individuals as captives. According to the Hamas source, the US proposal guarantees that mediators will assure the delivery of humanitarian aid, a temporary ceasefire, and the evacuation of Israeli troops as long as indirect discussions are held to carry out the second phase of the agreement. The US-backed efforts of Arab mediators have not succeeded in bringing about a ceasefire thus far, and both parties hold each other responsible for the standoff. Israel says it would only accept brief ceasefires in hostilities until Hamas, which has controlled Gaza since 2007, is destroyed. Hamas demands that any agreement end the conflict and result in a complete Israeli pullout from Gaza. 147 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[NEET PG 2024 rescheduled on August 11 amid allegations of irregularities]]> neet-pg-2024-rescheduled-on-august-11-amid-allegations-of-irregularities-136 The revised test date for the National Eligibility and Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024 has been revealed. For the current academic year, August 11, 2024 is the scheduled date of the exam. The Health Ministry rescheduled NEET PG 2024 from its original June 23 date to June 23 as a precaution.   The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024 exam date has been declared by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The exam is set to take place in two shifts on August 11, 2024 this year. Applicants seeking further updates and information can visit the official website at natboard.edu.in. The Health Ministry had earlier announced that the NEET PG 2024 will take place on June 23, but as a precaution, it was postponed.   Exam delays and other testing-related reforms are components of wider initiatives being carried out by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is currently led by former ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan. QUESTION PAPER TO BE COMPLETED ABOUT THREE HOURS BEFORE TO EXAM Officials from Cyber Cell conducted a major meeting with officials of the Home Ministry's I4C wing to talk about the NEET PG exam. The question paper won't be available until a few hours before the test in order to ensure security. Potential gaps have been evaluated by a number of government entities, and the investigation is almost finished. The exam is scheduled to take place in about one month, and the date will be confirmed soon. <img src="/media_images_files/large/neet_pg_2024_rescheduled_to_august_11_amid_row_over_alleged_irregularities_259.jpg" alt="" width="315" height="373" /> About NEET PG According to Section 61(2) of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 read with 10 (D) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, NEET PG is an eligibility-cum-ranking exam that is necessary as the sole entrance test for enrollment in several PG Diploma and MD/MS programs.   136 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Imphal floods: People affected are to be moved to safer areas, says the Manipur minister]]> imphal-floods-people-affected-are-to-be-moved-to-safer-areas-says-the-manipur-minister-99 In addition, the minister said that in addition to the disaster and rescue teams working on the project, he has asked for the active involvement of volunteers to stop the Imphal River from overflowing and breaking at several points. Awangbow Newmai, the Minister of Manipur Water Resources, Relief, and Disaster Management, stated on Wednesday that the primary causes of the flood in Imphal are either seepage, overflow, or breaches in the river bank. In a statement to the media, the minister stated that the majority of Imphal is at risk since all of the city's rivers—including the six main ones—are above flood level and the water is overflowing, breaking the banks of the rivers. The minister stated, "The state government's top priority is to relocate flood victims to safer places in flood-hit areas." The majority of the Imphal River has crossed the danger level, and over 2,000 people have already been evacuated. The remaining individuals have been relocated to relief camps and safer areas. According to Newmai, there haven't been any confirmed deaths in the valley districts. However, the official said that one death at Senapati was attributed to landslides, while another death was attributed to drowning. In addition, the minister said that in addition to the disaster and rescue teams working on the project, he has asked for the active involvement of volunteers to stop the Imphal River from overflowing and breaking at several points. He added that 20 NDRF members from Arunachal Pradesh would soon be in Imphal and that 25 members of the National Disaster Response Force from Kohima had already arrived. The Minister said that the state's extensive poppy plantations, encroachment on riverbanks, and deforestation are the causes of Manipur's extreme flooding. He added that 420 square kilometers of trees are cut down annually and that if this continues for ten to fifteen years, the environment will become unbalanced. In reaction to the catastrophic floods in the Singjamei area, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh visited the flood-affected villages in the Imphal West district and pledged government support. According to him, authorities are working nonstop to guarantee safety, supply necessary supplies, and evacuate residents. 99 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Bihar bridge collapse: 12 incidents in 17 days, another one in Saran]]> bihar-bridge-collapse-12-incidents-in-17-days-another-one-in-saran-104 At least 12 bridges have collapsed in Bihar in the last 17 days, three of which happened in the Saran district in a single day.   In the last 17 days, at least 12 bridges have collapsed in Bihar; the most recent one happened on Thursday in the Saran region. District Magistrate Aman Samir claims that this is the third bridge collapse in Saran in as many days. The fifteen-year-old bridge over the Gandaki River, which linked settlements in Saran to the nearby Siwan area, collapsed, although no injuries were reported. Although the cause is still being looked into, officials have cited recent desilting work that has taken place nearby. This tragedy occurs one day after the state's chief minister, Nitish Kumar, ordered a survey of all the state's historic bridges to determine which ones require immediate repair. The departments of rural works and road building have been urged by the chief minister to enhance their policies regarding bridge upkeep. Aside from Saran, reports of bridge failures in the past two weeks have come from the districts of Siwan, Chhapra, Madhubani, Araria, East Champaran, and Kishanganj. A forty-year-old bridge across the Gandak River collapsed in Deoria as a result of a sinking pillar. In the Tewta area, another bridge collapsed; it was only built five years ago. In Dhamhi, the third bridge in the Siwan district collapsed. Chhapra witnessed the collapse of two bridges: the first, a 100-year-old bridge situated one kilometer from the first site, happened over the Gandak River in the Janata Bazar neighborhood. On June 18, a bridge in Araria that crossed the Bakra River and cost Rs 12 crores collapsed. On June 23, a bridge that was under construction in East Champaran—which was estimated to cost Rs 1.5 crores—fell apart. The building was built with inferior materials, according to the locals. On June 27, two bridges in Kishanganj and Madhubani collapsed: one across a tributary that connected the Kankai and Mahananda rivers, and the other at Madhubani. On June 30, a second bridge in Kishanganj fell. Two tiny bridges in Siwan, one across the Gandaki River in Deoria and the other in the Teghra block of the district, are said to have suffered the same fate on July 2. Following today's collapse, the total number over the previous 17 days is now 12. Opposition parties accused the government of corruption and inaction, while some point to the state's string of bridge collapses as perhaps being caused by excessive rain. In the meantime, the Bihar government has been ordered by a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Supreme Court to conduct a structural assessment and form an expert committee to determine whether bridges can be strengthened or demolished in light of the findings. The petition asked for instructions to form a high-level expert panel and conduct real-time bridge monitoring in accordance with the guidelines put forth by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The petition expressed worries regarding the longevity and safety of the state's bridges. 104 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[BSF Jawans resist gold smugglers at the Bangladesh border in Bengal]]> bsf-jawans-resist-gold-smugglers-at-the-bangladesh-border-in-bengal-75 Based on rumors that gold was being smuggled between Khararmath and the Pipli border outpost, the jawans set up an ambush in front of the barrier. On Monday, Bangladeshi smugglers used sharp weapons to attack Border Security Forces (BSF) jawans close to a border station in the North 24 Pargana area of West Bengal. Smugglers with sticks and sharp weapons targeted one of the Jawans of the 05 Battalion while they were on duty. Jawans fired in self-defense, stopping the attempted smuggling. Based on rumors that gold was being smuggled between Khararmath and the Pipli border outpost, the jawans set up an ambush in front of the barrier. They noticed four smugglers approaching the fence swiftly around 11:15 p.m. with pointed guns. The smugglers attacked, but the jawans retaliated. The jawans opened fire in reprisal, forcing the traffickers to escape to Bangladesh. "A smuggler was confronted once more while attempting to cross the river, but instead of stopping, he approached the jawan angrily while brandishing a sharp object in his hand. The Bangladeshi smuggler became frightened at this point and leaped into the Ichhamati River, which was full of roughly two feet of water hyacinth. Taking advantage of the water hyacinth, he fled. The jawan then shot another round in self-defense. The BSF said in a statement that "it cannot be ruled out that any smugglers injured in this firing in self-defense may suffer injuries." Knives with sharp edges were found at the scene during more searches. Recent attacks along the South Bengal Frontier have seen jawans firing in self-defense and seizing drugs in the border outposts of Ranghat, Jeetpur, Madhupur, and Sasni. A formal protest against the attack was filed after the occurrence, and a meeting with Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) was convened. The local police station has received a preliminary report. 75 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Hathras Tragedy: More than 100 people killed during religious event, witnesses recall stampede]]> hathras-tragedy-more-than-100-people-killed-during-religious-event-witnesses-recall-stampede-76 India has a long history of fatal stampedes at religious gatherings, and the Hathras tragedy is not an isolated incident.   In one of the greatest such tragedies in recent memory, over 120 people—mostly women and children—died in a stampede at a satsang (religious meeting) in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. Narayan Sakaar Hari, popularly known as Sakaar Vishwa Hari or Bhole Baba, was the one who organized the event. But tragedies like this are not unique to India; over the years, there have been other fatal stampedes at religious events.   In 2005, 340 people died in one of the biggest stampedes at the Mandhardevi temple in Maharashtra. In 2008, 250 people were killed in another stampede at the Chamunda Devi shrine in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. March 31, 2023: During a "havan" program held at an Indore city temple in honor of Ram Navami, a slab atop an old "baoli," or well, collapsed, killing at least 36 persons. January 1, 2022: A large influx of devotees caused a stampede at the well-known Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and over a dozen injuries. July 14, 2015: On the first day of the 'Pushkaram' festival in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, a large crowd of devotees congregated at a popular bathing place on the banks of the Godavari river. The stampede caused the deaths of 27 pilgrims and the injuries of 20 more. October 3, 2014: Shortly after the Dussehra celebrations concluded, there was a stampede at Gandhi Maidan in Patna that resulted in 32 fatalities and 26 injuries. October 13, 2013: During the Navratri celebrations near the Ratangarh temple in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district, a stampede resulted in 115 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The stampede was started by rumors that the river bridge that the devotees were crossing was about to collapse. November 19, 2012: During the Chhath Puja at Adalat Ghat on the Ganga River bank in Patna, a handmade bridge collapsed, resulting in a stampede that left about 20 people dead and numerous others injured. November 8, 2011: A stampede at Har-ki-Pauri ghat, on the banks of the Ganga river in Haridwar, claimed the lives of at least twenty people. January 14, 2011: A jeep drove into pilgrims in Pulmedu in Kerala's Idukki district, resulting in a stampede that left at least 104 Sabarimala devotees dead and over 40 injured. March 4, 2010: persons flocked to the Ram Janki Temple of Kripalu Maharaj in the Pratapgarh region of Uttar Pradesh to pick up free food and clothing from the self-styled godman, which resulted in a stampede that killed over sixty-three persons. September 30, 2008: Rumors of a bomb going off at the Chamunda Devi temple in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, caused a stampede that resulted in around 250 devotee deaths and over 60 injuries. August 3, 2008: Rumors of rockslides at the Naina Devi shrine in the Bilaspur region of Himachal Pradesh caused a rush that resulted in 162 deaths and 47 injuries. January 25, 2005: During an annual visit to the Mandhardevi temple in the Satara region of Maharashtra, over 340 devotees were crushed to death and hundreds were injured. When devotees broke coconuts, causing the steps to become slick, some persons fell and caused an accident. August 27, 2003: During the holy bath at the Kumbh Mela in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, there was a stampede that resulted in about 140 injuries and 39 deaths. 76 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[More showers are expected in flood-affected Assam and Uttarakhand as Delhi is on rain alert today]]> rain-is-likely-to-continue-in-flood-affected-assam-and-uttarakhand-with-a-rain-alert-in-effect-for-delhi-today-79 There are orange and red advisories in effect for several states in the country, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh, for the next few days. In these states, there's a chance of heavy or extremely heavy rain.   The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that an orange alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for Delhi for Wednesday, July 3, and that a similar warning was in effect for Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab for today. Despite warnings to the contrary, the nation's capital had no rain on Monday and some light rain in certain areas on Tuesday. Tuesday was another sunny day in Delhi, even with a little rain falling in some areas of the city. 36.7 degrees Celsius and 30.7 degrees Celsius, respectively, were the greatest and lowest recorded temperatures. There was a 62% relative humidity. The national capital is expected to see cloudy skies and mild showers on Wednesday, with maximum and minimum temperatures predicted to be 34 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively. Six days ahead of planned, on Tuesday, the Southwest Monsoon blanketed the whole nation, prompting the IMD to issue alerts for multiple locations. According to the IMD's daily bulletin, there is an orange caution for heavy rainfall in East Uttar Pradesh from July 5 to July 7, and a similar warning was issued in West Uttar Pradesh from July 6 to July 7. According to the Met Department, there is a chance of isolated, heavy rainfall in the following places: Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad between July 4 and 7, East Rajasthan between July 3 and 7, West Rajasthan on July 3, Madhya Pradesh between July 3 and 4, and Chhattisgarh on July 3. Gujarat on July 3, coastal Karnataka between July 5 and 7, and Konkan, Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra on July 6 and 7 all had an orange alert for heavy rain. A red signal for exceptionally heavy rain is in effect for Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in East and Northeast India between July 5 and 7, according to the IMD. Due to the last days' intense rains, both states are experiencing significant flooding. According to the weather service, an orange alert was issued on July 3 for Bihar, July 4 for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya, and July 3–4 for some areas of West Bengal, Sikkim, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, and Mizoram. According to an official bulletin, the flood situation in Assam severely worsened on Tuesday, with three more individuals losing their lives and over 11.3 lakh people struggling to survive across 23 districts. The flood situation in Assam worsened dramatically, with three more deaths, bringing the total to 48, and over 11.3 lakh people left in devastation across 23 districts. River levels are reaching almost to the danger zone in numerous sections of Uttarakhand, where floods have continued to wreak havoc. Worrisomely for the devotees, the continuous excavation work along the banks of the Alaknanda river resulted in a flood-like situation where the water briefly submerged the Brahmakapal and reached up to the boundary of the Taptkund near the Badrinath temple. 'Green' indicates no action required, 'yellow' indicates watch and remain informed, 'orange' indicates be prepared, and'red' indicates take action. The IMD has four color-coded alerts. 79 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Rajya Sabha today after his criticism of Rahul Gandhi]]> prime-minister-narendra-modi-will-address-the-rajya-sabha-today-after-his-criticism-of-rahul-gandhi-80 After the sessions start today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address the Rajya Sabha. He is anticipated to focus on NEET and inflation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to address the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, July 3, at 11 a.m., following his vehement response in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Key concerns that have been discussed in the upper House of Parliament thus far, including inflation, the Agniveer program, and the NEET test, are anticipated to be the focus of Modi's speech. The Lok Sabha has adjourned sine die on Tuesday night in response to the prime minister's vehement response to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address. The Rajya Sabha sessions are scheduled to continue today. A day after aiming at Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Modi will address the Rajya Sabha. The prime minister claimed that despite the BJP-led NDA securing a historic third term, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress are making every effort to disseminate the story that the party lost the general elections in 2024. India vs. NDA in the Lok Sabha In response to the charge that the LoP was "linking Hinduism with violence" in his response to the Motion of Thanks, Modi chastised Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc multiple times. PM Modi said that the Congress had turned into a "parasite" on its allies and had turned "lies" into a political tool in his more than two-hour response to the motion of appreciation to the President's address in the Lok Sabha. While addressing the Lok Sabha, the prime minister was also subjected to sloganeering about the Manipur issue, devoting a substantial portion of his speech to disparaging the Opposition. "If we do not take yesterday's events seriously, we will not be able to safeguard parliamentary democracy. I am stating this because the motivations behind these activities are not good, and I also want to rouse my countrymen. We should not dismiss these acts by labelling them childish or thinking they are childish. The phrase "Jiske darshan hote hai uske pradarshan nahi hote hai" refers to the deity that is sought after and worshipped; their representation is not meant to attract attention. A significant conspiracy to falsely charge Hindus is taking place today. There have been claims that Hindus are aggressive. This is your hatred, your culture, your character, and the way you think. These are the acts carried out in this nation against Hindus. This nation will remember it for centuries," the prime minister remarked, alluding to Rahul Gandhi's previous day's comments against Hinduism.   80 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Mamata Banerjee v. Bengal Governor: Today's defamation suit will be heard by the Calcutta High Court]]> mamata-banerjee-v-bengal-governor-today-s-defamation-suit-will-be-heard-by-the-calcutta-high-court-81 On Wednesday, Governor C V Ananda Bose, who filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is expected to appear before the Calcutta High Court. On Wednesday, July 3, the Calcutta High Court is scheduled to hear a defamation complaint against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, brought by West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose. The high court website states that the matter is scheduled to be heard before Justice Krishna Rao's bench. The chief minister was sued for defamation on June 28 by CV Ananda Bose, who had the day before said that ladies did not feel comfortable going to the Raj Bhavan. Mamata Banerjee stated, "Women have informed me they are afraid to visit Raj Bhavan due to recent incidents reported there," during an administrative meeting in the state secretariat. In her comments, Mamata Banerjee alluded to a May 2 report of alleged molestation against Bose by a contract worker at Raj Bhavan. On the matter, the Kolkata Police have opened a probe. In response to her comments, the governor said that it was improper for a public figure to spread "erroneous and slanderous impressions". Bose further asserted that these were "engineered narratives" designed to obstruct his efforts to eradicate governmental corruption. A governor may not be the subject of criminal charges while serving in office, according to Article 361 of the Constitution. In response, Adhir Chowdhury, the president of the State Congress, made the following statement: "West Bengal's reputation is being damaged by these accusations and denials." This entire situation is disgraceful. According to a source who spoke to news agency PTI, the West Bengal governor has also brought defamation lawsuits against other TMC leaders for saying similar things. The Chief Minister and Governor's spat, according to veteran CPI(M) politician Sujan Chakraborty, is a sign that each has forgotten their constitutional duties. 81 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi: Don't act like Rahul Gandhi during the NDA parliamentary meeting]]> pm-modi-don-t-act-like-rahul-gandhi-during-the-nda-parliamentary-meeting-52 For the first time in his third term, Prime Minister Modi presided over the NDA parliamentary party meeting today. The motion expressing gratitude for President Murmu's speech is the subject of ongoing deliberations at the conference. In his first speech to the ruling bloc's members during the first session of Parliament since taking office for a third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the National Tuesday is the Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party meeting. The Prime Minister instructed all NDA MPs to conduct themselves differently during the meeting than Congressman Rahul Gandhi did in the Lok Sabha. The prime minister addressed the opposition, saying that some of them had become restless since, since Jawaharlal Nehru, no prime minister has been able to win three consecutive terms—a feat achieved by a "tea-seller." During the NDA meeting, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will be discussing the Motion of Thanks to President Droupadi Murmu's address to a joint session of Parliament. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju told reporters after the meeting, "Today, the Prime Minister gave us an important mantra." He went on, saying that every member of the House was selected to serve the nation. Regardless of their political affiliation, serving the nation comes first." "Each and every NDA MP must put the nation first in their job. The Prime Minister also gave us excellent advice on how Members of Parliament should behave, emphasizing that each member should properly and legally represent their constituency in the House. Rijiju claims that he also counseled us to learn more about other significant and fascinating subjects. "The prime minister also made one request. The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has no political agenda, and each Member of Parliament need to take their family there. The Union Minister said, "This was an effort to honor, educate, and help the country as a whole about the contributions made by each prime minister. In light of the recent instances of parliamentary standards being disregarded, Union Minister and leader of the LJP (Ram Vilas), Chirag Paswan, told reporters during the meeting that it was crucial to take a cue from the Prime Minister's experience. We got his advise on it today." PM Modi is anticipated to respond to the debates in both Houses later today. All BJP and its ally members of Parliament were informed about today's meeting and invited to participate, according to official sources who spoke with news agency PTI. While the PM has spoken to NDA MPs on a few occasions in the past, particularly when he was elected as their leader before any of his three terms, he usually addresses Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs during sessions. The fact that the BJP lost the majority in the Lok Sabha for the first time since 2014 in the most recent elections makes this a historic turning point, as it means that the government's existence depends on its partners. The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Monday till Tuesday at 11 a.m. Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making "divisive" remarks during the Lok Sabha elections, while Rahul Gandhi caused controversy with his comments on Hinduism. The motion of thanks for the President's address was debated in both Houses and during his speech, PM Modi criticized Rahul Gandhi. "Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter," PM Modi stated. Later, Rahul Gandhi was also asked to apologize by Home Minister Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi's comments were denounced by the BJP at a later press conference, but the Congress also staged an evening press conference to criticize the ruling party at the Center. 52 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Arvind Kejriwal's plea against CBI arrest, case Will Be Heard by the Delhi High Court]]> arvind-kejriwal-s-plea-against-cbi-arrest-case-will-be-heard-by-the-delhi-high-court-53 He said that the CBI had only called him in as a witness more than a year prior, and he emphasized that the CBI had not provided any fresh evidence or grounds for his arrest in their arrest memo or grounds for arrest. Kejriwal said that the CBI had not produced any fresh evidence to back up his arrest even while he was being held in court, pointing out that all of the accusations made had already been included in earlier CBI chargesheets. According to the petition, the CBI's allegations in the remand request were included in the chargesheet the agency had previously submitted. He drew attention to the arrest memo's lack of explanation for his continued imprisonment following a two-year probe. Kejriwal cited remarks made in June before the Supreme Court by the Solicitor General (SG), in which the SG promised to file the final chargesheet by July 3. He emphasized that on June 4, at his co-accused Manish Sisodia's bail hearing, the SG had made it clear that the probe was almost over and that no new arrests were planned. The plea makes note of the fact that the SG's statement makes no mention of making any further arrests. The plea further said that such guarantees would never have been given if such had been the case. In his plea, Arvind Kejriwal also states that the CBI decided not to arrest him even though they had permission to do so on April 23. They later made a statement before the Supreme Court in which they made it very apparent that no more arrests would be made because the investigation is not ongoing but is almost finished. On June 26, the CBI detained Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the liquor policy investigation. The arrest by the CBI occurs months after Kejriwal was detained on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case involving the liquor policy scandal. 53 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Rahul Gandhi's stance on his speech in the Lok Sabha: "Truth can be expunged in Modi's world, but not in reality]]> rahul-gandhi-s-stance-on-his-speech-in-the-lok-sabha-truth-can-be-expunged-in-modi-s-world-but-not-in-reality-55 For the first time in his third term, Prime Minister Modi presided over the NDA parliamentary party meeting today. The motion expressing gratitude for President Murmu's speech is the subject of ongoing deliberations at the conference. In his first speech to the ruling bloc's members during the first session of Parliament since taking office for a third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the National Tuesday is the Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party meeting. The Prime Minister instructed all NDA MPs to conduct themselves differently during the meeting than Congressman Rahul Gandhi did in the Lok Sabha. The prime minister addressed the opposition, saying that some of them had become restless since, since Jawaharlal Nehru, no prime minister has been able to win three consecutive terms—a feat achieved by a "tea-seller." During the NDA meeting, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will be discussing the Motion of Thanks to President Droupadi Murmu's address to a joint session of Parliament. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju told reporters after the meeting, "Today, the Prime Minister gave us an important mantra." He went on, saying that every member of the House was selected to serve the nation. Regardless of their political affiliation, serving the nation comes first." "Each and every NDA MP must put the nation first in their job. The Prime Minister also gave us excellent advice on how Members of Parliament should behave, emphasizing that each member should properly and legally represent their constituency in the House. Rijiju claims that he also counseled us to learn more about other significant and fascinating subjects. "The prime minister also made one request. The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has no political agenda, and each Member of Parliament need to take their family there. The Union Minister said, "This was an effort to honor, educate, and help the country as a whole about the contributions made by each prime minister. In light of the recent instances of parliamentary standards being disregarded, Union Minister and leader of the LJP (Ram Vilas), Chirag Paswan, told reporters during the meeting that it was crucial to take a cue from the Prime Minister's experience. We got his advise on it today." PM Modi is anticipated to respond to the debates in both Houses later today. All BJP and its ally members of Parliament were informed about today's meeting and invited to participate, according to official sources who spoke with news agency PTI. While the PM has spoken to NDA MPs on a few occasions in the past, particularly when he was elected as their leader before any of his three terms, he usually addresses Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs during sessions. The fact that the BJP lost the majority in the Lok Sabha for the first time since 2014 in the most recent elections makes this a historic turning point, as it means that the government's existence depends on its partners. The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Monday till Tuesday at 11 a.m. Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making "divisive" remarks during the Lok Sabha elections, while Rahul Gandhi caused controversy with his comments on Hinduism. The motion of thanks for the President's address was debated in both Houses and during his speech, PM Modi criticized Rahul Gandhi. "Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter," PM Modi stated. Later, Rahul Gandhi was also asked to apologize by Home Minister Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi's comments were denounced by the BJP at a later press conference, but the Congress also staged an evening press conference to criticize the ruling party at the Center. 55 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Parliament Prepares for Intense Discussions on NEET and Agnipath Scheme Today!]]> parliament-prepares-for-intense-discussions-on-neet-and-agnipath-scheme-today-31 Members of Parliament are getting ready for heated debates on important topics when they reassemble on Monday. They will probably talk about the NEET paper leak problem and the jobless crisis, among other things. The opposition wants to have contentious discussions on a number of topics when Parliament reconvenes on Monday, July 1. These topics include inflation, the Agnipath program, and the continuing NEET paper leak controversy. They're sure to stir up uproar over the paper leak as well as unemployment. Anurag Thakur will start the Motion of Thanks discussion. While in the Lok Sabha, first-term member Bansuri Swaraj will second the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, which will be started by BJP member and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur. The prime minister is scheduled to respond on Wednesday during the 21-hour debate in the Rajya Sabha. The debate, which is scheduled to end on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response, has been allotted 16 hours by the Lok Sabha. The NEET-UG paper leak controversy dominated the legislative session. It is important to remember that protests regarding the NEET problem have shook the Parliament in the meantime. The NTA held the NEET-UG exam on May 5 and almost 24 lakh aspirants showed up. The results were declared on June 4, however, there has been a great deal of controversy around claims of question paper leaks in areas like Bihar and other irregularities. To give special attention to the NEET issue, the opposition members of the INDIA group forced an adjournment of the Lok Sabha on Friday during the House's consideration of the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. There were loud demonstrations outside the Rajya Sabha as well, with the opposition demanding a debate on the NEET controversy. Mallikarjun Kharge, the leader of the opposition, joined other lawmakers in the House Well during the demonstration. However, Phulo Devi Netam, a Congress member from Chhattisgarh, passed out during the sloganeering in the Rajya Sabha, perhaps from high blood pressure. Her journey to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital was quick. The government came under fire from opposition members for failing to suspend House sessions and for not expressing any concern for the well-being of a Rajya Sabha member. 31 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi calls Team India and congratulates the "Men in Blue" on their historic victory in the T20 World Cup]]> pm-modi-calls-team-india-and-congratulates-the-men-in-blue-on-their-historic-victory-in-the-t20-world-cup-32 <div class="col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pn mt20"> <div class="col-md-12 pn mt10"> <div class="col-md-6 mt10 pl0 prm0"> <div id="document_view" class="white_textarea_box color_222222 lh25 hidSden" contenteditable="false" spellcheck="false">India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by seven runs at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. In addition to the Prime Minister, Team India received congratulations from President Droupadi Murmu and a number of other prominent figures. T20 World Cup: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Indian Cricket Team to congratulate them on their historic triumph in the T20 World Cup. He congratulated Rohit Sharma on his outstanding T20 career and commended him for his outstanding captaincy. Virat Kohli was also praised by PM Modi for his significant last innings and his overall achievements to Indian cricket. The Prime Minister also praised Surya Kumar Yadav for his outstanding catch that shifted the tide of the contest in India's favor and Hardik Pandya for his pivotal final over. Fast bowler Jaspreet Bumrah made a major contribution to the team, which PM Modi praised. In addition, PM Modi thanked coach Rahul Dravid for all of his hard work and services to Indian cricket. "The success of Indian cricket has been fashioned by Rahul Dravid's amazing coaching career. His unwavering dedication, sharp strategic insights, and selection of the best team members have completely transformed the organization. India is grateful to him for his achievements and for inspiring the next generation. We are happy to witness him win the World Cup. Happy to have given him praise," Prime Minister Modi said. Team India's video message from PM Modi PM Modi had also congratulated the Men in Blue on their historic championship victory on Saturday night. "Congratulations on behalf of the whole nation to Team India for this grand victory," he said in a video greeting that he posted on "X."1.40 crore Indians are proud of you today for your outstanding performance. Not only did you guys win the World Cup, but you also won our countrymen's hearts in every Indian town, neighborhood, and community. There is a very specific reason why this win will live in memory. Despite the large number of teams, India remained unbeaten. This is no easy task. You continued to win as you played every ball that the game's legends supplied. This winning streak gave you more confidence and kept the competition lively. Many compliments from me as well," he continued. India wins the T20 World Cup after beating South Africa. It is important to note that India ended their ICC trophy drought by winning their second ICC T20 World Cup on Saturday in Barbados. In a thrilling final, they overcame South Africa by seven runs. This was made possible by amazing knocks from Virat Kohli and Axar Patel, as well as a masterful exhibition of death bowling from Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. Star batsman Virat Kohli was named "Player of the Match" for his efforts, while Jasprit Bumrah was named "Player of the Series." India won their first ICC title since the Champions title in 2013, ending their long wait for one.</div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mt10 pr0 plm0"> </div> </div> </div> 32 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[PM Modi thanks citizens for reaffirming their faith in the Constitution in "Mann Ki Baat"]]> pm-modi-thanks-citizens-for-reaffirming-their-faith-in-the-constitution-in-mann-ki-baat-35 Following the general elections in 2024, PM Modi gave his first Mann Ki Baat speech in which he commended the public's faith in democracy, the Election Commission, and important initiatives and forthcoming events. After his third consecutive election triumph to the top position, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his fellow citizens on Sunday, June 30, in his first monthly radio broadcast, "Mann Ki Baat", for restating their steadfast belief in the nation's democratic systems and the Constitution. Notably, PM Modi mentioned that 65 crore of his fellow citizens took part in the just-completed general elections in 2024. He uttered, "I express gratitude to my fellow citizens for affirming their steadfast belief in our Constitution and the nation's democratic institutions." The world's largest elections took place in 2024. No other nation in the world has ever held an election as large as this one, with 65 crore ballots cast." In addition, PM Modi praised his compatriots for establishing a historic precedent and expressed gratitude to the Election Commission and all those involved in the electoral process. PM Modi continued, "I commend the Election Commission and all those who participated in the voting process for this." The PM creates the hashtag #Cheer4Bharat as the country prepares for the Olympics in Paris. Additionally, PM Modi expressed his warmest wishes to the Indian delegation that will compete in the Paris Olympics beginning next month during the radio broadcast. The Prime Minister expressed faith in the ability of Indian athletes to excel in the international arena once more while establishing the hashtag #Cheer4Bharat. "Our athletes gave their all to train for the Paris Olympics immediately following the Tokyo Games. When all of the players are combined, they have competed in about nine hundred international tournaments. This is a significant amount," he remarked. Additionally, Prime Minister Modi said, "During shooting, our players' talent is becoming more apparent," announcing to the country certain firsts. In table tennis, both the men's and women's teams have qualified. Our daughters who are shooters are also in the Indian shotgun team. This time, members of our squad who have never competed in wrestling or horseback riding will also compete in those categories. This suggests that there will be a different level of excitement in sports this time around. 35 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[What Major Goals Did FM Nirmala Sitharaman Have Planned for the 2024 Budget?]]> what-major-goals-did-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-have-planned-for-the-2024-budget-14 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will probably present the budget in the middle of July. These are the main things we should anticipate from the next budget.   There are high hopes for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2024 budget as it draws near. Mid-July is probably when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, which just won back backing from allies following an unexpected election result, will unveil the budget.   After winning an unprecedented third term, the BJP-led NDA administration will make its first significant policy statement today. It is expected to include a draft of proposed changes to India's economic priorities for the next five years under the coalition government.   Key industrial groups and economic experts have made seven critical recommendations, which they hope will be fulfilled in the budget to boost economy, enhance livelihoods, and simplify the tax system.   Here are four important predictions for the forthcoming budget.   Boosting consumption The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed tax cuts for India's lower income tiers to boost disposable income and consumption.   Although the Indian economy expanded at an amazing 8.2% in 2023-24, consumption rose at half that rate.   In order to support rural spending, CII also suggested raising wages under the rural job guarantee program and giving farmers larger cash subsidies. Eliminating farm export restrictions Agricultural economist Ashok Gulati and numerous farm organizations have pushed the government to eliminate export restrictions on farm products such as rice, wheat, sugar, and onions.   These restrictions, which were introduced to regulate consumer prices, had an impact on rural earnings. More than 45% of India's population is dependent on agriculture, and relaxing these restrictions could enhance farmers' income. Evaluates aimed at creating jobs The CII has proposed an incentive payout plan for private companies that create jobs in labor-intensive industries like textiles and tourism.   Addressing unemployment is critical, as a post-election survey found that it was the most pressing issue for voters. In addition, labor unions have urged the government to fill employment openings and reinstate pension benefits from a previously abandoned program.   All eyes are on tax reforms Industry groups have suggested streamlining India's complex tax frameworks. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has proposed simplifying the capital gains tax scheme into two or three main categories.   FICCI also supported for GST reform, suggesting fewer tax bands and the inclusion of previously excluded sectors. 14 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000