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LoP Rahul Gandhi, addressing a rally in Serampore, Hooghly, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of favoring the rich over the poor. He alleged both leaders seek power without creating jobs or supporting citizens, claiming Modi is “selling the country” while Mamata neglects welfare in the state.
Union Minister Amit Shah, at a rally in Purba Bardhaman, criticized Mamata Banerjee over women’s safety in West Bengal. He alleged rising crimes and cited incidents like RG Kar and Sandeshkhali. Shah said under BJP rule, girls would be able to step out fearlessly even at 1 am, contrasting it with the current situation in […]
Nepal’s government demolished hundreds of illegal structures along the Bagmati River in Kathmandu’s Thapathali and Gairegaun areas as part of a beautification drive. Around 346 families were relocated to temporary shelters. The operation, led by federal and city authorities with security forces, also includes planned removals in nearby riverbank areas.
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has approved the nomination of ex cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin and retired professor M. Kodandaram as MLCs under the Governor’s quota, officials said. The decision comes after a delay, offering relief to the Congress govt. Azharuddin must secure legislative membership within 6 months as per constitutional requirement.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state’s High-Level Caste Scrutiny Committee to hear within 60 days a complaint challenging Minister Pratima Bagri’s SC certificate. The petition, filed by a Congress SC cell leader, alleges misuse of reservation benefits. The court disposed of the plea but allowed revival if no decision is made within two […]
Turkish authorities have arrested alleged Indian drug mafia figure Salim Dola in Istanbul, marking a major breakthrough. Indian agencies say he ran an international drug syndicate linked to the synthetic narcotics trade and underworld networks. His arrest may help uncover wider trafficking routes, though extradition to India could face legal challenges.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited Minister D. Sudhakar at KIMS Hospital, Bengaluru, where he is in the ICU due to a severe lung infection. The CM said Sudhakar is stable but unconscious and on ventilator support. Doctors will decide further treatment, including a possible transplant, after a CT scan and clinical assessment tomorrow.
PM Modi congratulated newly appointed NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Lahiri and full-time members, including Rajiv Gauba and others, for joining the government’s top policy think tank. Modi highlighted NITI Aayog’s role in reforms and innovation. Lahiri met the PM in New Delhi during his first official engagement after taking charge.
Raghav Chadha launched a fresh attack on AAP, blaming the ‘Sheeshmahal’ controversy as a major reason for the party’s defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections. He said “Sheesh Mahal Part Two” has emerged, with new pictures surfacing, reiterating that the issue significantly contributed to AAP’s electoral loss in Delhi.
A fire engulfed shanties beside the Akra Santoshpur railway station on the Sealdah-Budge Budge line of Eastern Railway today, disrupting services. 4 fire engines were deployed to douse the blaze. No injuries were reported. Power to overhead traction was cut immediately. Passenger and goods train services were suspended as a precautionary measure on the route.
Karnataka has completed a 10-day H5N1 avian influenza surveillance and containment operation after an outbreak in Hesaraghatta. Authorities culled birds, disinfected the area, and surveyed 28,172 people across 22 villages. No human cases were found. Monitoring continues with strict biosecurity measures, testing, and public advisories on poultry safety.
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma attacked AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, dubbing him “Rehman dacoit” and alleging a lavish “Sheesh Mahal 2.” He showed purported visuals from a new residence at 95 Lodhi Estate. AAP’s Sanjay Singh called the images fake and warned of defamation action, while Verma claimed Kejriwal abandoned simplicity.
The Bangladesh Police issued a nationwide security alert over possible militant attacks on key installations, including the parliament complex. The alert, based on intelligence inputs, warns of coordinated strikes on sensitive sites. Security was tightened across the country, with special units on high alert after recent arrests and concerns over fugitive militants.
Russian drone and missile strikes on Dnipro killed at least three people and injured 21, local authorities said. Bodies were recovered from rubble, with fears others may be trapped. Ukrainian officials reported widespread damage and fires. Additional attacks injured two in Odesa, while a drone strike in Russia’s Belgorod killed one person.
The Israeli Air Force struck Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon today, according to an official statement. Targets were located in Dir al-Zahrani, Kafr Remen, and al-Sa’miyeh, which were said to pose a threat to Israel. In a post on ‘X,’ the IDF said the sites were hit north of the forward defense line and vowed continued […]