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Katra, the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage base camp in J&K, remained shut for the fifth day on Sunday in protest against a proposed ropeway project. Shops, businesses, and traffic remained suspended as part of the protest. BJP MLA Baldev Raj Sharma joined the protest and threatened a hunger strike if detainees weren’t released within 24 hours.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee criticized sports and film personalities for their silence in paying respects to ex-PM Manmohan Singh. He described Singh as a visionary leader and expressed disappointment over their lack of acknowledgment, suggesting their silence was due to fear of govt retaliation and questioning their integrity.
Union Minister and BJP West Bengal chief Sukanta Majumdar accused Mamata Banerjee’s TMC of supporting terrorists aiming to turn West Bengal into a Muslim-majority state. He said BJP leaders, like Suvendu Adhikari, are on terrorists’ hit lists due to their opposition to these plans, while TMC workers allegedly produce fake IDs for terrorists.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have killed 75 terrorists, with 60% being from Pakistan in 2024, army officials reported. Only 4 local youths were recruited by terror groups. The majority of the terrorists were foreign, with 17 killed while attempting infiltration and 26 during encounters, contributing to curbing terrorism.
A Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea’s Muan, killing 179 of 181 passengers, coincided with a severe political crisis. President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on December 14, and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was stripped of his powers. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok became acting president and now faces the country’s deadliest aviation disaster.
The ashes of ex-PM Manmohan Singh were immersed at Delhi’s Yamuna Ghat near Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tila Sahib on Sunday, a day after his cremation with full state honors. His family performed rituals, including Shabad Kirtan and Ardas, at the Gurdwara after the immersion, as confirmed by Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney.
The national capital is gearing up for the upcoming 76th Republic Day celebrations to be held next year. In preparation for the grand parade on January 26, 2025, the Indian Army soldiers are currently practicing in the Kartavya Path area of New Delhi. A photo and video of the army’s rehearsal has recently gone viral.
Retired IPS officer Acharya Kishore Kunal passed away from cardiac arrest in Patna on Sunday at the age of 74. A 1972 batch officer, he served as the chief of Bihar State Board of Religious Trust and secretary of Mahavir Mandir Trust. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary expressed condolences, stating that Kunal’s life was devoted to […]
Farm activists at the Khanauri border have heightened security, fearing the Punjab government may attempt to hospitalize fasting leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. To the state, the Supreme Court gave the time until December 31 to persuade him to seek medical care. Dallewal, 67, has been fasting since November 26 over MSP demands.
A memorial event was held for veteran director Shyam Benegal on Sunday, who passed away on December 23 at 90. Attended by celebrities like Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah, and Urmila Matondkar, the event honored his legacy. His films, known for addressing socio-political themes, deeply impacted audiences.
BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia, in response to Congress’s criticism over Manmohan Singh’s cremation, questioned why former PM PV Narasimha Rao was not given the memorial or funeral he deserved. He challenged Priyanka Gandhi to share photos of the Gandhis paying tribute to Rao, emphasizing the country’s curiosity over the issue.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk met fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at the Khanauri border on Saturday. Dallewal, on his 33rd day of fasting, is protesting for farmer rights, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). Wangchuk offered support and emphasized the importance of farmers.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing at least 47 people. Two survivors, a crew member and a passenger, were rescued from the wreckage, said officials. Rescue operations are ongoing while investigators work to determine the cause of the crash.
Farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border have announced a “Kisan Mahapanchayat” in Khanauri on January 4 to demand a minimum support price for crops. The decision, made by farmer groups like Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Majdoor Morcha, follows SKM leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-unto-death since Nov 26.
Kashmir valley remained snowbound on Friday, with intermittent snow and rain affecting J&K. All flights to and from Srinagar Airport were cancelled due to low visibility, while train service resumed in the afternoon after track restoration. The Srinagar-Jammu highway remained closed, with hundreds of vehicles stranded. Authorities worked throughout the day to clear the road […]