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Guwahati, Oct 24 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that the opposition is using the issue demanding justice to Zubeen Garg to "weaken the Hindu society". He also criticised eminent author and Sahitya Akademi awardee Rita Chowdhury, wife of state Parliamentary Affairs minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, for condemning a government SOP restricting the visiting hours at the cremation site of Zubeen Garg. "The opposition is keeping this issue (demanding justice for Zube ...Read More >
Mangaluru: A man, who was allegedly involved in illegal cattle transportation was shot in the leg by police, after he attempted to flee and rammed his vehicle into a police jeep at Eshwara Mangala in Puttur Rural police station limits, in the early hours of Wednesday.The police identified the injured suspect as Abdulla, 40, a native of Kasargod, Kerala. SP Arun K said that Puttur rural police carried out a search drive based on a tip-off about illegal cattle transportation. He said, Abdulla , al ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 23: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the Congress party continues to back the ruling alliance in Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, even as signs of unease surfaced between the two partners ahead of the crucial vote. The remarks came a day after the Congress skipped a meeting of the coalition government's MLAs called by the NC. The party accused the ally NC of reneging on an earlier understanding to allocate a "safe seat ...Read More >
President Murmu described Sree Narayana Guru as one of India's greatest spiritual leaders and social reformers who transformed the country's social and spiritual landscape. "He inspired generations to believe in the ideals of equality, unity, and love for humanity. Guru devoted his life to liberating people from the darkness of ignorance and superstition. He believed in the oneness of all existence and saw God as the divine presence in every living being," she said. Murmu said Guru's powerful ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 23 (PTI) Punjab Cabinet minister Aman Arora on Thursday said the state has witnessed 90 per cent decline in stubble burning incidents during the September 15 to October 21 period in comparison to farm fires in corresponding period in 2021. He said the number of stubble burning incidents stood at 415 during September 15 to October 21 as compared to 4,327 in 2021. Arora further said the state saw 62 crop residue burning incidents on October 21 while it was 597 on the same day in ...Read More >
In the clip, Javed Akhtar is seen commenting on the current political landscape of India. Singer Lucky Ali called Javed Akhtar "ugly as f**k" after a reel of the noted writer-poet weighing in on the Hindu-Muslim dynamic in the country started doing rounds on social media. But what exactly did Javed Akhtar say that made Lucky Ali lose his cool? In the short video, apparently from a literary event, the lyricist and screenwriter is seen commenting on the current political landscape of India. Ja ...Read More >
Delhi's air quality data manipulation allegations surface after Diwali. Aam Aadmi Party claims government agencies conspired to alter pollution readings. Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa asserts Diwali's impact is minimal. He accuses AAP of communalizing the issue and scapegoating Hindus. Sirsa presents comparative data to support his claims, highlighting systemic issues over festival celebrations. Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Wednesday al ...Read More >
Amritsar, Oct 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tens of thousands of devotees on Tuesday paid obeisance and took a holy dip in the 'sarovar' on the occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas at the Golden Temple complex here. The complex, where the holiest of Sikh shrines, the Harmandir Sahib, is located, has been illuminated with LED lights and earthen lamps and decorated with flowers, giving it a glittering look. There was a festive spirit at the shrine complex in this Sikh holy city devotees started converging to off ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 22 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday slammed Union Minister Giriraj Singh for his "namak haram' remarks targeting Muslims, and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against him. Taking a veiled jibe at the BJP, Abdullah said that its leaders resort to such statements during elections, claiming their "weak" position on the ground. He said, "It is regrettable if a Union Minister says such things. However, ...Read More >
MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has held that Muslim and Christian couples cannot directly register adoption deeds. Instead, they must follow the procedure under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Justice GR Swaminathan, while hearing a plea filed by K Heerajohn of Madurai, noted that the JJ Act provides a secular and enabling framework that allows adoption by anyone, regardless of religion. The case involved Heerajohn and his wife, Kadhan Bee ...Read More >
Patiala, Oct 22 (PTI) Punjab Minister Balbir Singh lambasted Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday for his "illogical" criticism of the AAP dispensation in the border state for the haze in the national capital, saying Punjab has recorded a 60-70 per cent reduction in stubble burning incidents. As Delhi remained blanketed by haze with air quality in the "very poor" category, the BJP-led Delhi government blamed Punjab's stubble burning for the situation in the national cap ...Read More >
New Delhi: Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Tuesday that conditions were not feasible for cloud seeding, so govt would wait for adequate moisture to complete the process. He had earlier said govt would explore cloud seeding as an option a day after Diwali to fix pollution levels.Addressing a press conference, the minister claimed that the spike in pollution levels this year was less compared to previous years. There was only a marginal spike in AQI levels from 345 to 351 on Diw ...Read More >
New Delhi- Delhi recorded its worst post-Diwali air quality in four years on Tuesday, with PM2.5 levels peaking at 675 micrograms per cubic metre late Monday night. The city was enveloped in a thick grey haze as pollution levels surged sharply following Diwali celebrations, while the BJP government blamed stubble burning in Punjab rather than firecrackers. The city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) on Diwali reached 345, higher than last year's 330, and remained above 350 for several ho ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, led by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, will host the 13th edition of the 'Ashoka-Janamana' Deepavali celebration at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur on Monday. The event, which is expected to draw nearly one lakh people, will be inaugurated by chief minister Siddaramaiah at 12.15pm, said Rai, president of the Trust.He said that unlike in previous years, when sarees were distributed to women and bed sheets to men, this year the Trust wi ...Read More >
Pune: A group of people under Sakal Jain Samaj on Friday carried out a long march to oppose the sale of Seth Hirachand Nemchand Smarak Trust's property, located in Model Colony. Akshay Jain, one of the agitators, said the hostel's land, which also has a temple, was disposed of by the trustees without following due process. "Options such as reaching out to the community for fundraising were available, but trustees sold the land," he added. Raju Shetty, a farmer leader and a former member of Parli ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah stressed the govt's dedication to welfare, equality, and development, highlighting a series of initiatives, including the guarantees aimed at strengthening social justice in Karnataka. Speaking at the 13th edition of the 'Ashoka-Janamana' Deepavali celebration organised by Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, led by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur on Monday, the CM praised MLA Rai for promoting Basavanna's princip ...Read More >
New Delhi: Raising questions on the state's "involvement and interference" in conversion procedures under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act and terming it conspicuous, Supreme Court Friday quashed criminal proceedings under the law against the vice-chancellor and other officials of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Science after finding infirmities in the probe.Without going into the validity of the UP law, which is pending in the apex court, a ben ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 20: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday expressed confidence that the National Conference (NC) will emerge victorious in the upcoming Nagrota Assembly by-election, asserting that the people of J&K have complete faith in the leadership of Omar Abdullah. Speaking to reporters during an interaction at Nagrota, Choudhary said the NC has nominated Shamim Begum as its candidate for the by-election and voiced optimism about her victory. "The people of Jammu and Kashmi ...Read More >
Pune: In a major development in the ongoing Seth Hiracahand Nemchand Digambar Jain Boarding House property dispute, Charity Commissioner Amogh Kaloti has issued a status quo order, putting a temporary halt on all transactions, construction, and transfers related to the trust's property. The order came after an urgent hearing on a petition opposing the proposed sale and redevelopment of the boarding premises, which was taken in Mumbai on Monday. The petitioners, represented by Adv. Yogesh Pande, ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Compared to the previous year, firecrackers have become costlier this time. The festival of lights gains larger significance at households where children come together to celebrate. Irrespective of the community and religion, people from across sections celebrate Diwali in the world. The sale of fireworks commenced on Saturday in Visakhapatnam. The district administration granted permission to set up stalls for the purpose at various places, including Andhra University Grounds, G ...Read More >
Thousands of indigenous people in Arunachal Pradesh marched for the implementation of the Anti-Conversion Act, APFRA 1978. They believe this law will protect their faith and traditions. Christians in the state strongly oppose the act, citing it violates religious freedom. The Gauhati High Court has directed the government to finalize draft rules for the act's implementation. Thousands of Arunachal Pradesh's Indigenous people, representing 27 districts, 26 major tribes, and 100 subtribes, marche ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to India with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha following their exposition in Kalmykia, Russia. Manoj Sinha said that exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Kalmykia will strengthen the ties between India & Russia. Also Read | Diwali 2025 Wishes: Yogi Adityanath Extends Diwali Greetings to Citizens, Describes Festival As 'Sacred Symbol of Eternal Victory of Truth, Eternal Righteousness, and Po ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to India with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha following their exposition in Kalmykia, Russia. Manoj Sinha said that exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Kalmykia will strengthen the ties between India & Russia. "We have come back with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha from Kalmykia... India-Russia friendship has been great for a long time and is completing 80 years in the coming times... Duri ...Read More >
A panchayat officer in Karnataka has been suspended for attending an event of the BJP's ideological parent, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), days after the state Congress government brought rules to restrict the outfit's activities in public spaces. Condemning the action, the state BJP has slammed the Congress's "perverse and anti-Hindu mindset." Praveen Kumar KP, Panchayat Development Officer from Sirwar taluk in Raichur district, was suspended by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDP ...Read More >
Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty have refused to participate in Karnataka's ongoing caste survey. This follows a High Court order making the survey voluntary. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and MP Tejasvi Surya also opted out, citing concerns about the survey's intentions. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated the survey is progressing well statewide, excluding Bengaluru. Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and wife Sudha Murty have declined to participate in the ongoing socio-economic and educational ...Read More >
Devyani Rana, who entered active politics after her father's death in October last year, was appointed the J&K vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in January. The Bharatiya Janata Party Wednesday announced Devyani Rana -- daughter of late Nagrota MLA Devender Singh Rana -- and Aga Syed Mohsin, a Shia Muslim leader from Kashmir, as its candidates for the upcoming assembly by-elections in Nagrota and Budgam constituencies of Jammu & Kashmir. Devyani Rana, who entered active politi ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Mahayuti government comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, accusing it of "insulting gods, deities and great icons" by allowing corporate brands to prefix the names of metro stations dedicated to them. "When did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj become 'Kotak'? Has Siddhivinayak now been sold to 'Lombard'?" Sawant asked at a press conference, taking aim at what he called the BJP's new form of "corporate Hindutva". ...Read More >
Patna: Union home minister Amit Shah took sharp aim at Congress and RJD, challenging Rahul Gandhi to tell voters in Bihar that he wanted a CM to run govt from jail and warning that the state risked a return to the "jungle raj" of the 1990s if the opposition alliance took office."Rahul Gandhi, who had torn up an ordinance meant to help RJD chief Lalu Prasad during the Manmohan Singh govt, is now opposing the 130th Constitution amendment and supporting Lalu for power in Bihar," Shah said Saturday ...Read More >
Itanagar: More than 10,000 indigenous faith believers took part in a mega rally in Itanagar on Saturday to register their resentment over the prolonged delay by the state govt to frame rules and implementing the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978.The rally was organised by the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP).The Gauhati High Court, in its directive to the state govt in Sept 2024, instructed it to frame the rules for the APFRA, 1978, within ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 18 Oct: Thousands of Indigenous faiths' believers on Saturday took out a peaceful march themed 'Chalo Itanagar', organized by the Indigenous Faith & Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP), demanding immediate framing and implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA) 1978. Indigenous faiths' believers from Tawang to Longding joined the march, as the IFCSAP renewed its longstanding demand for immediate framing of rules and implementation of the APFRA. ...Read More >
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