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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Kausar Jahan, Chairperson of the Delhi Hajj Committee, on Monday welcomed the Central Government's decision to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, calling it a revolutionary step towards gender equality and political empowerment. Speaking to ANI, Jahan said, "A special session has been convened on 16-18 April by the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision to give 33% reservation ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee has extended a special offer to nearly 150 pilgrims from the region intending to perform the sacred journey this year, offering a 20-day pilgrimage package, significantly shorter than the usual 40- to 51-day journey. The annual Hajj pilgrimage is scheduled to commence from April 18, with a total of 4,707 pilgrims set to embark from the Union Territory. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Executive Officer of the J&K Haj Committee, Dr Shujaat Quresh ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 8 (ANI): Dr. Neha Tiwari, President of the Sachetataa Foundation, on Wednesday welcomed the enactment of the Women's Reservation Bill, and said, "women will finally be heard," describing it as a significant step toward giving women a stronger voice in the policymaking process. Speaking to ANI, Dr. Tiwari said, "This is a very good step by the Indian government. Women have been working shoulder to shoulder with men in every field. They've been contributi ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 3: A special NDPS court has acquitted a 75-year-old man from Kashmir and a 55-year-old man from Nagpada, arrested in July 2017, after they were allegedly found in possession of around 20 kg of charas. The court cited several loopholes in the search and seizure procedures adopted by the police. Arrest and recovery details According to the prosecution, the Anti Narcotic Cell (ANC) laid a trap near Safety Tank Chowk, Nagpada, on July 9, 2017, intercepting two men identified as Haji ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin laid the foundation stone for the Tamil Nadu Hajj House on Tuesday, to be built at an outlay of Rs 39.2 crore on a one-acre site near Chennai's Anna International Airport. The CM had announced the construction of a Hajj House in the Assembly on March 3. Hajj pilgrims will stay at the centre one day before their departure to complete travel formalities and proceed conveniently to the airport. The new Haj House will have a basement and four floors. The basement w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has signed the bilateral Hajj Agreement in Jeddah, with the country's quota for India confirmed at 175,025 for the pilgrimage in 2026. Rijiju, who was on an official visit to Saudi Arabia from November 7 to 9, held a bilateral meeting with the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, in Jeddah on Sunday. During the meeting, both ministers reviewed the ongoing Hajj preparations, discussed measures to enhance coordination an ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Nov 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) A video showing a group of people performing Namaz at Terminal-2 of Bengaluru International Airport has raised concerns and sparked criticism from the BJP on Monday. According to airport authorities, the Namaz was performed on Sunday around noon by a group of people and their family members who had come to send off relatives and others for the Hajj pilgrimage. While seeing them off, they performed Namaz. The video shows armed security personnel present nearby ...Read More >
PATNA: Union home minister and top BJP campaigner Amit Shah Saturday urged voters in Khagaria to ensure that Bihar remains free from lawlessness and emerges a developed state. "I pray to Chhathi Maiya that our Bihar always remain free from jungle raj, that law and order stay strong, our sisters and daughters remain safe, and Bihar becomes a developed state in the years ahead," he said. Chhath, which begins today, is a revered festival in Bihar and eastern UP. Shah, who also addressed rallies in ...Read More >
Srinagar: The dialogue process between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh have resumed, with the next sub-committee meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi on October 22. Three members each from Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance, along with the Lok Sabha member from Ladakh and a lawyer, will participate in the meeting. Relations between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh witnessed a thaw following the Ministry of Home Affairs' announcement of a judicial probe, led by a ...Read More >
A Saudia flight from Jakarta to Madinah diverted to Thiruvananthapuram due to a medical emergency.Source : X Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (PTI) A Saudia flight from Jakarta in Indonesia to Madinah in Saudi Arabia was diverted to the airport here on Sunday following a medical emergency onboard, airport authorities said. According to airport officials, Saudia flight 821, which took off from Jakarta, diverted midway after a passenger fell unconscious. There were 395 passengers and 18 crew members ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 22: A crucial meeting between representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) with senior officials of the Union Home Ministry is underway in Delhi on Wednesday. The officials and leaders are likely to discuss key issues concerning Ladakh, including the demand for statehood, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule, and the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other detained figures. The meeting, being held at Kartavya Bhawan 3, marks t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Urdu lovers gathered at Hajj House in the city on Saturday evening to pay tribute to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of the educational institution that became the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), for his contribution to the cause of higher education among south Asia's Muslims. The programme, organised by the Ahtesaab Foundation, MLA Rais Shaikh, Urdu Caravan, and the AMU Old Boys (Alumni) Association, Mumbai branch, also felicitated the annual awardees of Maharashtra State Urdu Sahity ...Read More >
Mumbai police picked up the trail of the accused, Chandrashekhar Kalekar, after scanning voters' lists and other records, and also used human intelligence to trace him in Dapoli taluka on Tuesday morning, a Mumbai Police official said on Wednesday. Criminals may be adept at faking identities, but police are masters of busting deceptions, which was evident when they traced and arrested a 71-year-old man wanted in an attempt to murder case, after 48 years, who was living as a recluse in a coastal ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court has sentenced two more accused in the Visakhapatnam Navy Espionage case, taking the total convictions so far to four. The special court at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) has sentenced Mohammad Haroon Haji Abdul Rehman Lakdawala of Mumbai (Maharashtra) to simple imprisonment (SI) of five and a half years under each of Sections 17 and 18 of UA(P) Act. Imran Yakub Giteli of Godhra in Gujarat has been sentenced to six years of SI for e ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): A National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court has sentenced two more accused in the Visakhapatnam Navy espionage case, taking the total convictions so far to four, a statement from the central agency said. The special court at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) has sentenced Mohammad Haroon Haji Abdul Rehman Lakdawala of Mumbai (Maharashtra) to simple imprisonment (SI) of five and a half years under each of sections 17 and 18 of UA(P) Act. Imran Yakub Gil ...Read More >
Indore, Oct 16 (PTI) Police in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city on Thursday arrested the leader of a transgender group, a day after 24 members of the community's rival camp allegedly consumed phenyl amid a factional dispute, officials said. A delegation of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met the local police authorities and demanded an in-depth investigation and strict action against those found guilty, saying the factional feud between the transgender groups was tarnishing the city's image ...Read More >
Indore, Oct 16 (PTI) The Indore police on Thursday detained the leader of a transgender group, a day after 24 persons from a rival camp of the community allegedly consumed phenyl amid a factional dispute, officials said. After the incident on Wednesday night in Indore's Nandlalpura area, those who allegedly consumed phenyl were admitted to the government-run Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital (MYH) here and they were reported out of danger, as per doctors. Amid chaos late Wednesday night on the MYH ...Read More >
New Delhi/Jodhpur, Oct 8 (PTI) Speeches and lectures delivered by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk have been quoted out of context and wrongly translated from Ladakhi to suit the "anti-national narrative" in his detention order, his wife Gitanjali J Angmo said on Wednesday. She also asserted that the charges against Wangchuk are "frivolous" and will be challenged in court. Accompanied by lawyer Ritam Khare, Angmo met Wangchuk on Tuesday and received a copy of the detention order. Talking to PT ...Read More >
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently held in Jodhpur Central Jail, demands an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of four people during the Leh protests, stating he will remain incarcerated until this demand is met. Detained under NSA following violent clashes over Ladakh's statehood and 6th Schedule demands, he reaffirmed his commitment to the cause and urged peaceful, non-violent struggle. Activist Sonam Wangchuk demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of four people ...Read More >
Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, arrested under NSA, demands an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of four people in Ladakh, vowing to remain incarcerated until it's completed. He reiterated support for Ladakh's constitutional demands for Sixth Schedule and statehood, urging peaceful struggle. An advocate criticized the administration for hounding people and demanded Wangchuk's release. Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, in a message from jail, has demanded an independent ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Leaders from Ladakh on Friday expressed anguish over the recent violence in Leh, and questioned the legality of the police firing that killed four people and left several others injured. They were speaking at a public discussion on 'Ladakh Crisis: The Battle of Identity', organised by Ladakh Students Forum at the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union office. The speakers included Leh Apex Body's (LAB) legal advisor Mustafa Haji, political activist and Kargil Democr ...Read More >
Kargil, Sept 30: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday announced it will support the Apex Body's decision to boycott talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) until a judicial inquiry is announced into the recent violence in Leh and allegations against activist Sonam Wangchuk are withdrawn. Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of India, senior KDA leader Asgar Ali Karbalai said, "We are in constant touch with our Apex Body. Our delegation had come here for a preparatory ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Haj Committee of India has released of the first waiting list of applicant for Haj 2026, including 1,928 from Telangana. The selected applicants must deposit '1,52,300 by October 11; the sum includes the advance Haj amount, miscellaneous dues and non refundable processing fee. Pilgrims were advised to upload or submit necessary documents, medical screening and fitness certificate at the stae Haj Committee by October 18. Telangana Haj committee Chairman, Syed Gulam Afzal Biabani h ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday addressed a press conference at the Press Club of India in New Delhi, calling for an impartial judicial probe into the recent violence in Ladakh that left four dead and scores injured. The leaders also demanded the unconditional release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other detained youth leaders, accusing the government of pursuing a campaign of repression against peaceful protesters. Senior KDA members, including co-chairman A ...Read More >
LEH: Indian police have detained prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk following violent protests in the Himalayan territory of Ladakh that resulted in at least five deaths. Demonstrations demanding greater political autonomy for the sparsely populated region bordering China and Pakistan turned deadly on Wednesday when security forces opened fire. New Delhi attributed the unrest to what it described as provocative speeches by Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike. Wangchuk's demands included ...Read More >
LEH, India: Indian police on Friday (Sep 26) detained prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk over violent protests in the Himalayan territory of Ladakh that left at least five people dead, a lawyer said. Demonstrations demanding greater political autonomy for the sparsely populated, high-altitude region bordering China and Pakistan turned deadly on Wednesday when security forces opened fire. New Delhi blamed the unrests on "provocative speeches" by Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike demandin ...Read More >
Mumbai: The 112-year-old Elphinstone Road Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Prabhadevi, closed to traffic on Sep 12, will be rebuilt with a modern double-decker design by January 2027. The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC/MahaRail), on behalf of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), will dismantle the ageing structure and construct a replacement that simultaneously spans both Central and Western Railway tracks.The Elphinstone ROB, built in 1913, was ...Read More >
Until the traffic police gets clearance from MMRDA, the timeline for the demolition is unknown. The closure of the Elphinstone Road overbridge connecting Prabhadevi and Parel has been postponed yet again since the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has not issued a formal sanction for its closure. The Mumbai traffic police, which was in the process of enforcing the closure from Wednesday, said they are awaiting an official notice from the authority before progressing with ...Read More >
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already impleme ...Read More >
Srinagar: A political confrontation has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir over the tragic deaths of over 100 Hindu pilgrims during recent flash floods in the last fortnight. The National Conference-led government squarely blamed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for permitting the pilgrimages despite severe weather warnings. The Omar Abdullah government has sought a central government probe into the handling of the situation. The deaths, largely concentrated at the Machail Yatra in Kishtwar and the Ma ...Read More >
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