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Invitation sent to Smriti Irani to join Rahul Gandhi`s `Bharat Jodo Yatra` scheduled to enter UP on January 3, BJP says THIS

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress leader Deepak Singh on Thursday handed over an invitation letter to Amethi MP Smriti Irani's Assistant Private Secretary Naresh Sharma and invited the BJP MP to participate in the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Former Legislative Council member Deepak Singh said, "I was instructed by senior party leaders to invite all of you to the Bharat Jodo Yatra. I thought that first of all, the invitation letter should be given to Amethi MP Smriti Zubin Irani." https://ift.tt/peQZ7V6

‘Central probe agencies misusing power`: Sharad Pawar to meet PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah soon

The NCP chief also termed the arrest of Deshmukh and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut as an example of "misuse of power" by investigating agencies. Speaking to media persons in Pune after Deshmukh was released on bail, the NCP chief said, "The best example of how the agency can be misused is the arrest of Anil Deshmukh, Sanjay Raut and many co-workers." https://ift.tt/IiC7S6A

‘Then they should roam naked like…’: BJP MP after Salman Khurshid compares Rahul Gandhi with Lord Ram

Congress leader Salman Khurshid is facing criticism for comparing party leader Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram and the Congress to `Bharat`. Addressing the mediapersons, Khurshid said, "Rahul Gandhi is superhuman. While we are freezing in the cold and wearing jackets, he is going out in T-Shirts (for his Bharat Jodo Yatra). He is like a yogi doing his `tapasya` with focus." https://ift.tt/sySjHEN

Delhi LG VK Saxena‘s BIG action - transfers IAS officer for THIS reason

The development comes following LG`s visit to night shelters run by DUSIB at Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) and Hanuman Mandir, on the night of December 23 where it was found that, while all the shelters at the location had a total capacity of only about 600 beds, there were thousands who were forced to sleep on the pavements in the bitter cold. https://ift.tt/sySjHEN

Govt NOT taking control of judiciary, judges should be committed to nation: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

The Union Law Minister said he had raised questions on the collegium system on various platforms and till 1993, there was no debate or discussion, but what happened after 1993, everybody knows. He pointed out that some political parties claim that there is friction between the executive and judiciary and that the government is trying to take control of the judiciary and at times, news outlets do it to keep masala in the news. https://ift.tt/jkvbVsH

`Don`t misbehave with patients, OTHERWISE...`: UP DyCM Brajesh Pathak warns doctors amid Covid scare

Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has said that efforts are being made to provide the benefits of government schemes to the patients. There should not be any negligence in the treatment of patients and all the treatment facilities will be provided free of cost in the government hospital https://ift.tt/XRwbA1D

1991 Pilibhit fake encounter case: 43 PAC personnel get respite from Allahabad High Court, Lifer set aside

1991 Pilibhit fake encounter case:  The PAC personnel had stopped a bus carrying Sikhs on a pilgrimage on July 12, 1991, in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. They separated 11 male passengers, including a child, from the female passengers and killed 10 of them in three different encounters in Bilsanda, Niuria and Pooranpur areas in Pilibhit district, labelling them as terrorists, on the night of July 12-13, 1991. https://ift.tt/Zwf1Ukh

India-China Tawang border clash VIDEO: Clip shows Indian Army THRASHING PLA troops who crossed border

India-China border clash video: As seen in the UNVERIFIED video, the group of Chinese troops - that came extremely close to the border fences, was bravely encountered by the Indian side. While the Chinese soldiers were not ready to move back for the first few minutes, they had run away later realising their mistake and understanding the consequences if they stay for a longer period. https://ift.tt/7IeyqZK

You have to face consequences: SC tells Manish Sisodia in defamation case filed by Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had filed a criminal defamation case against Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia for making "baseless" corruption allegations against him in connection with the supply of PPE kits at "higher than market rates" to the National Health Mission (NHM) authorities during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. https://ift.tt/gU3DfwO

No end to Congress` troubles, 2 Councillors, Delhi unit vice president join AAP

They have made the corporation hollow and this city a mess. I would like to thank the people of the city for giving AAP a full majority in the MCD elections. Just like CM Arvind Kejriwal has said, we want to make Delhi one of the best cities in the world to live in," said Durgesh Pathak while inducting Congress councillors into the party. https://ift.tt/4KGAlJ8

`If Muslim girls were asked to wear Hijab, why not boys also use the same thing: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Taking potshots at the AIUDF Chief, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that there are some leaders in Assam like Badruddin Ajmal who said women must give birth to children as soon as possible, adding "A woman`s childbirth process cannot be compared with a field. I have repeatedly said that our women can give birth to 20-25 children, but Ajmal will have to bear their food, clothes, education, and all other expenses and then, we don`t have any problem." https://ift.tt/P0orqlO

Assembly Election Results 2022: Stage set for counting of votes, all eyes on Gujarat & Himachal Pradesh

Assembly Election Results 2022: After weeks of hectic campaigning, the stage is now set for counting of votes for the Assembly elections held in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh where the ruling BJP is eyeing a new record and hoping to buck the anti-incumbency trend whereas Congress and AAP are keeping their fingers crossed at the moment. The counting process will commence at 8 am with postal ballots to be taken up first. https://ift.tt/XAN3yvo

`Acche honge 5 saal, MCD mein bhi Kejriwal`: New slogan of AAP in between `JOR KA TAKKAR` with BJP in Delhi; Congress `OUT OF RACE`

Delhi MCD Election Result: The Aam Aadmi Party has given a new slogan even before the trends of the election results come out. 'Acche honge 5 saal, MCD mein bhi Kejriwal'. Now the picture of the board with this new slogan is becoming very viral on social media. Significantly, according to the exit poll figures, AAP is getting majority. https://ift.tt/YzJ6yfo

As border row escalates, Maharashtra suspends bus services to Karnataka; Eknath Shinde, Basavaraj Bommai speak over phone

Amid rising tension between the two states over the border row, a video surfaced on social media showing some people throwing stones at vehicles entering Karnataka from Maharashtra near a toll booth at Hirebaugwadi in the Belagavi district of the adjoining state. https://ift.tt/YzJ6yfo

Unified and zero-tolerance approach can eventually defeat terrorism: India`s UN envoy Ruchira Kamboj at meeting over Iraq

Special Adviser Christian Ritscher said that providing justice for the communities impacted by the ISIL terror network in Iraq remains the key focus of the UN investigative team there while citing the evidence collected and analysed, substantiated preliminary findings from his previous report. https://ift.tt/LHlzmh6

UP Assembly`s Winter session to commence today amid bypolls in Mainpuri Lok Sabha, Rampur Sadar and Khatauli assembly seats

The Uttar Pradesh government proposes to present its first supplementary budget for 2022-2023 during the winter session, according to government officials. The state government is likely to carry out some legislative business and may also table the ordinances promulgated after the monsoon session of the state legislature. BJP- https://ift.tt/LwHpjSm

United Nations is far from `reflective of the true diversity`: India’s UN Representative Ruchira Kamboj

The top Indian diplomat at UN also highlighted that that the other nations are supporting India`s long-standing demand and are calling for reforms to make it more representative, inclusive, and transparent. She said that “the UN is far from "reflective of the true diversity" of its wider membership.” https://ift.tt/pcr6T13

`Gujarat Ke Logon, Aapne To Kamaal Kar Diya...`: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal after first phase voting

Gujarat 1st Phase Polls: The AAP chief’s tweet came shortly after a voter turnout of 60.23 per cent was recorded in the first phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections covering 89 seats across 19 districts of Saurashtra-Kutch and southern regions of the state on Thursday with the polling ending on by and large peaceful note, officials said. https://ift.tt/pcr6T13

`BSF using Hi-tech gadgets to counter drone smuggling of arms, narcotics from across LOC`: IG BSF on 58th Raising Day

Addressing an event on BSF's 58th Raising Day, IG Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav said, "a new challenge has emerged before forces in the shape of drone smuggling of arms and narcotics from across the border and to counter that BSF has adopted anti-drone technology and other measures successfully." https://ift.tt/pcr6T13

This STATE declares holiday on Dec 26; govt offices, schools and colleges to remain closed

Govt offices and all those undertakings controlled or owned by the government, educational institutions, other offices and institutions under the control of the state government with the exception of the offices of Registrar of Assurance, Kolkata and Collector of Stamp Revenue, Kolkata will remain shut on December 26. https://ift.tt/9AE4UDj

Understanding Kerala`s Pinarayi Vijayan govt vs Governor Arif Muhammad Khan issue over universities

Now once again Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is in the news due to the ongoing deadlock with the Left Front Kerala government on several issues including the appointment of vice-chancellors in various universities.Now once again Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is in the news due to the ongoing deadlock with the Left Front Kerala government on several issues including the appointment of vice-chancellors in various universities. https://ift.tt/9AE4UDj

`Pakistan Zindabad` slogans raised during Bharat Jodo Yatra in MP, FIR filed against Congress leaders

Congress Party has denied the claims, calling it a ''conspiracy'' by the BJP to defame Rahul Gandhi. Congress Party leader Dhananjay Thakur claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party is ''spreading fake news'' as the party feared by the public response Bharat Jodo Yatra is receiving.  https://ift.tt/eVwEYsz

POCSO and young adults: Should CONSENSUAL SEX be legalised?

They just knew they were meant to be together but their parents and the POCSO Act willed otherwise. Two years after they were caught, Shobhit* (changed name), who was sent to a juvenile home on charges of rape, and Shanta (name changed) are now 18 and can't wait to get back together. The case of the couple is emblematic of many innocent young adults caught in this loophole of the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences Act that fixes the age of consent at 18 years, say lawyers and activists. https://ift.tt/idTgQnH

BJP chief JP Nadda lashes out at Congress after Medha Patkar joins `Bharat Jodo Yatra`, says `Rahul Gandhi is Anti-Gujarati`

BJP president attacked the Congress after activist Medha Patkar, who spearheaded the Narmada Bachao Aandolan to prevent the displacement of locals due to the water of the Dam, joined Rahul Gandhi during the Maharashtra leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra on Saturday.  https://ift.tt/idTgQnH

Rahul Gandhi`s Bharat Jodo Yatra enters first Hindi-speaking state Madhya Pradesh after two-day break

The Congress party`s ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY) led by former party president Rahul Gandhi is set to enter the first Hindi-speaking state - Madhya Pradesh - on Wednesday, November 23. Even as the Yatra would be entering the state a bit delayed behind its pre-programme schedule, party sources said almost all programmes will remain the same. Senior Congress leaders - from Delhi to Bhopal, have maintained that BJY is not an event for "electoral gains". The party leaders claimed that it would be a "revolutionary moment" for not only national politics but Congress as well. https://ift.tt/QX6cHg9

`MURDERERS like Aftab Amin Poonawalla would have been in every city if...`: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Shraddha Walkar Murder case

Shraddha Walkar Murder Case: Assam Chief Minister made these remarks on the bone-chilling murder case while addressing a rally in Kutch while campaigning for the upcoming Gujarat Assembly polls. Poonawaala has been accused of strangling his live-in partner Shraddha Walker to death and chopping her body into 35 pieces. He was arrested on November 12 and is under police custody.  https://ift.tt/bn7TIh1

University of North Carolina, Charlotte allows Sikh students to wear kirpan on campus

The University of North Carolina, Charlotte in US has allowed students to wear 'Kripan' on campus in its updated policy for 'weapons on campus.` The policy was updated by the varsity after the incident in September where a student was handcuffed for refusing to let the officer remove his kirpan. https://ift.tt/NdzLPD3

UP: 2 arrested after encounter with police in Ghaziabad - Details here

In the last two days, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a lot of crimes. Two people have been arrested after an encounter with police in the Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad. On a service road of the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district Police found a trolley bag in which a woman’s body was stuffed https://ift.tt/NdzLPD3

BJP’s big step - Vasundhara Raje, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Arun Singh NOT in THIS list

Gujarat assembly elections 2022: According to reports, top Rajasthan national leaders like – former Rajsthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, State in-charge Arun Singh, Arun Chaturvedi – have not been included in the party’s list of 40 star campaigners for Gujarat. https://ift.tt/8et9Y2Z

Security Council still doesn`t reflect current geo-political landscape, says India`s Permanent Representative to UN Ruchira Kamboj

UNSC reforms: India`s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, said, "Equitable representation in Security Council was included in General Assembly agenda more than 40 yrs ago. It's regrettable that work on the issue has nothing substantive to show even after 4 decades." https://ift.tt/8et9Y2Z

Delhi`s Air Quality dips to `poor` category days after slight improvement; overall AQI at 249

The AQI was 235 at Gurugram, 300 at Noida and 266 at IIT Delhi, all in the poor category. According to the SAFAR, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 249 this morning. The air pollution levels in Delhi came down to the `poor` category from `very poor` on Tuesday as the national capital recorded an AQI of 221. https://ift.tt/8r0zUl9

Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls 2022: ‘Make NEW VOTING RECORD’, PM Narendra Modi, CM Jairam Thakur urge voters

In a tweet, PM Modi also greeted the young voters who will be exercising their franchise for the first time. People of the hill state will be voting during the day to elect a new government, with the incumbent BJP and the opposition Congress squaring off in their bid to form the next government. https://ift.tt/k0YSDQg

Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2022: FULL LIST of Candidates and their Constituencies

Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2022: The BJP, Congress and AAP have released all the names for the 68 constituencies. Over 55 lakh voters will cast their votes to decide the fate of 412 candidates in the high-stake political battle in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. The polling for the 68-seat Himachal Pradesh assembly is set to begin at 8 AM amidst unprecedented security arrangements put in place by the Election Commission and will continue till 5 PM. https://ift.tt/k0YSDQg

`CHAPPAR PHAAD KE`: 5th LOTTERY comes to fore, `LUCKIEST` father-daughter duo of Mamata Banerjee`s Bengal wins 50 lakhs `ONLY`

Cow Smuggling Case: The CBI had earlier claimed that huge sums of lottery prize money had gone into the bank accounts of Trinamool Birbhum district president and Mamata Banerjee's 'Bahubali' leader Anubrata and his daughter Sukanya this year. The central investigation agency claimed that a total of 51 lakh rupees was deposited in the two bank accounts of the two persons. https://ift.tt/JbNB7p1

BIG DECISION on AZAM KHAN today, UP court to decide on his plea seeking stay on conviction

A Sessions Court in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur is expected to decide on Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a hate speech case. A Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, on Wednesday directed the appellate court to hear and dispose Khan's application for a stay on his conviction on Thursday itself. https://ift.tt/WgK4xMs

Himachal Assembly polls: Congress victory will lay foundation of Opposition unity in 2024 Lok Sabha elections: JDU leader KC Tyagi

Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls: Slamming the ruling BJP in the state, JDU leader KC Tyagis aid that the BJP government makes big claims, but no work is visible at the ground level, adding "Big claims were made for the development of double engines in Himachal Pradesh too, but the general public is upset." https://ift.tt/hnGiug1

A Businessman, a call, a meeting... nude video - Filmy story of Delhi`s extortion racket

"Later, they shot his intimate videos with the woman by putting him under pressure. He was forced to say on camera that he had taken a loan of Rs 20 lakh from them, which he will return in two instalments. He was released only after he assured them that he will give them the money," said the officer. https://ift.tt/2aDprP7

UGC NET 2022: NTA to DECLARE result TODAY at nta.ac.in- Steps to check scorecard here

UGC NET Result 2022 will be declared today on the official website, scroll down for the steps to check scorecard. NTA conducted Phase 4 of UGC NET 2022 exams on October 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2022. The provisional answer keys for the same have been released by the agency for candidates to download.  https://ift.tt/VBpScLs

Attack on Imran Khan: Check the long list of BLOODY ends to Pakistan premiers HERE

Attack on Imran Khan: In its 75 years of existence, Pakistan has seen more than 20 prime ministers due to assassinations, government dissolutions and military coups. Not a single PM could complete their full term in office. Many former prime ministers and presidents also went into exile to save their lives. https://ift.tt/PJ6wL8Z

Gujarat Assembly elections 2022: Election Commission to announce full schedule today

Gujarat Assembly elections 2022: According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioner Anoop Chandra Pandey will hold a press conference around noon during which they will announce the full poll schedule for Gujarat. The Election Commission had last month announced the polling dates for Himachal Pradesh but it refrained from doing the same for Gujarat.  https://ift.tt/kp67NYC

Chintan Shivir: PM Narendra Modi to address state Home Ministers in Haryana’s Surajkund today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the first day of the Chintan Shivir yesterday. In his address, Shah said, this Chintan Shivir is being organized to provide a common platform to face challenges before the Nation such as cyber-crime, the spread of narcotics and cross-border terrorism in unison. He said today the nature of crimes is changing and they are becoming borderless, which is why all States will have to battle these by having a common strategy. https://ift.tt/OW4PElF

Aaditya Thackeray ATTACKS Eknath Shinde govt over Tata-Airbus aircraft project, says ‘another big-ticket…’

Aaditya Thackeray has accused the Shinde government of not being serious about the state's progress and criticised it for "failing to protect the state's interests". The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra, however, countered him saying that the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government did not do anything to follow up on the proposed project. https://ift.tt/xzriw7k

HIGH DRAMA in Telangana over BJP`s `attempt to BUY MLAs`, TRS leaders stage protest

The Cyberabad police conducted a raid at a farmhouse in Aziz Nagar on the city outskirts and detained four persons who were allegedly offering money to four TRS MLAs. It said the detained persons have identified themselves as Satish Sharma, alias Ram Chandra Bharati, a priest from Haryana's Faridabad, D Simhayaji, a seer from Tirupathi, and a businessman, Nandakumar. https://ift.tt/8uPpEjh

Assam: Miya Museum set up by Muslims community members sealed; 2 held

Assam police since April this year have arrested around 40 terror suspects in connection to Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), an affiliate of the Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) terror group backed modules and a strict vigilance is being maintained, particularly in the minority-dominated areas of western and central Assam. https://ift.tt/VbvZAhJ

‘Over 1500 obsolete, archaic acts to be repealed in Parliament session’: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Laws are intended to facilitate justice for the common people rather than to cause them distress. They are intended to prescribe specific mechanisms to ensure that ordinary people's lives are as normal as possible. Kiren Rijiju, the Law Minister, stated in an address to the media.   https://ift.tt/3ACJraH

Cyclone Sitrang Updates: THESE states to receive heavy rainfall over next 5 days, warns IMD

Rainfall alert: The festive season of Diwali and Bhai Dooj is likely to turn out to be a rainy one, thanks to the low-pressure system over the Andaman Sea, which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm. Several eastern states including West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, North East are predicted to experience heavy rainfall.  https://ift.tt/iZPeCSv

PM Narendra Modi to visit Kedarnath-Badrinath today, lay foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 3,400 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kedarnath and Badrinath on Friday during which he will inspect various ongoing development works and also lay foundation stones for some new projects. In view of his visit, security arrangements have been tightened in the area, an official said. While the officials are busy finalizing the preparations for the two-day program of the prime minister, the priests of both the Dhams and the devotees are also excited by his arrival. Both Kedarnath and Badrinath temples are decorated with many quintals of flowers. https://ift.tt/ihSq3pr

Jayalalithaa`s death: Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala reacts to Arumughaswamy committee report, says `ready to face inquiry`

Jayalalithaa's death: The Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry concluded that Sasikala, Jayalalithaa`s personal Doctor K S Sivakumar, then Health Secretary Radhakrishnan, C Vijayabaskar who was health Minister then are found to be be at fault and an investigation is to be ordered. https://ift.tt/24WdDe1

‘J&K witnessed worse BLOODSHED during NC rule’: LG Manoj Sinha lashes out at Farooq Abdullah

J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has reacted strongly to NC chief Farooq Abdullah’s statement regarding killings of non-locals and Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir. Sinha said, “if we provide the figures about the innocent killings during their rule in J&K, they will be ashamed.”  https://ift.tt/24WdDe1

Himachal Pradesh assembly polls: BJP likely to release its first list of candidates today, CM Jai Ram Thakur to contest from Seraj

The meeting held at the party headquarters to finalise the names of the candidates was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party`s national organisation general secretary BL Santosh, Union Ministers Bhupendra Yadav and Sarbananda Sonowal, former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. https://ift.tt/24WdDe1