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BJP workers protest at Kanpur CP office, demand fair trial in road rage case

29 Sep 2023 08:34 AM IST

A group of BJP workers protested outside the office of the city police commissioner demanding a free and fair investigation into the road rage incident involving a BJP corporator’s husband and his aides, officials said on Thursday. The police on Wednesday announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 on the

Women’s reservation bill is BJP’s ‘jumla’: Mallikarjun Kharge

29 Sep 2023 08:34 AM IST

The women’s reservation bill is a ‘jumla’ (empty promise) as the BJP thinks people vote for it and then forget the party’s promises after some time, said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday. The bill, which earmarks 33 per cent seats in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies for women, won’t

TN BJP core committee to discuss AIADMK’s decision to break ties

29 Sep 2023 08:33 AM IST

The BJP after being initially dazed over the AIADMK’s decision to break up ties with it in Tamil Nadu, will discuss the issue and the other political developments at the party’s core committee and executive committee meeting soon, a senior leader said on Thursday. Terming the Dravidian major’s announcement to

After father, MP Brijendra Singh too targets alliance in Haryana

29 Sep 2023 08:31 AM IST

After Chaudhary Birendra Singh, his son MP Brijendra Singh also targeted the alliance in Haryana state. Brijendra has said that the government that was supposed to be run with the alliance has ended, now it is the right time to leave this alliance. The sooner one leave the better it

Cong leader booked for remarks against Smriti Irani

29 Sep 2023 08:30 AM IST

A case has been registered against local Congress leader Deepak Singh for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Union Minister Smriti Irani. On the complaint of BJP leader Keshav Singh, the case was registered against Singh in Gauriganj police station area for his remarks against the local MP, Superintendent of Police,

Jaishankar to meet Blinken amid India-Canada diplomatic tensions

29 Sep 2023 08:28 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, following recent tensions between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani separatist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. While the agenda remains undisclosed, it’s anticipated that the India-Canada diplomatic spat will be a major discussion

Congress eyes alliance with BSP’s Danish Ali

29 Sep 2023 08:27 AM IST

Following a provocative comment by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Danish Ali, the political landscape in Uttar Pradesh is witnessing new dynamics. Congress has been vocal in its support for Ali, and significant meetings between the two parties suggest potential political alliances.

Delhi Court chastises police for improperly merging riot complaints

29 Sep 2023 08:26 AM IST

Delhi’s Karkardooma Court criticised the police for consolidating three other complaints into a Delhi riots case without thorough investigation. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastaya Pramachala highlighted the lack of evidence in the initial charge sheet, which combined eight additional complaints from different times. Charges have been framed against two accused, Firoz

Parents seek dignified last rites for murdered youths in Imphal

29 Sep 2023 08:24 AM IST

Distraught parents of the two youths, photographs of whose murdered bodies triggered massive protests in the Imphal valley, have beseeched authorities to locate their remains for a dignified funeral. The duo disappeared in July and became the epicentre of a mystery that has seen the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Manish Malhotra to redesign Air India uniforms

29 Sep 2023 08:24 AM IST

In a fresh move symbolising modernization, Air India has teamed up with celebrated designer Manish Malhotra to revamp uniforms for over 10,000 of its frontline employees. This collaboration, spanning cabin crew, cockpit crew, and ground staff, is a significant stride towards Air India’s new global brand identity and ongoing modernization

NIA raids Jashn bouncer’s residence over Khalistan ties

29 Sep 2023 08:21 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted an extensive raid on the residence of Jashn bouncer in village Bhima, suspecting links with Khalistan supporters. Following an eight-hour interrogation at his home, Jashn was taken to the Rodi police station for further questioning. According to villagers, prominent Punjabi celebrities had visited Sirsa

J&K govt holds seminar to promote eco-tourism

29 Sep 2023 08:11 AM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir government organised a two-day seminar in Srinagar on World Tourism Day on 27 September to promote eco-tourism in the Union Territory. The seminar was attended by tour and travel agents, houseboat owners, environment experts, researchers and bird watchers, said officials. The seminar was held to reap