Moradabad, Sep 13 (IANS) Senior Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan has slammed spiritual leader Ramabhadracharya’s controversial statement calling Western Uttar Pradesh a “Mini Pakistan.” Hasan took a jab at him, saying, “If they don’t make such statements, how will their spiritual shop run?” In a conversation with IANS, Hasan accused Ramabhadracharya of deliberately creating fear and division in society through such inflammatory remarks, all for the benefit of a certain political party…

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested the Bihar state president of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) in the 2022 Phulwari Sharif criminal conspiracy case. Mahboob Alam alias Mahboob Alam Nadvi, a resident of the Hasanganj area of the district Katihar, Bihar, was nabbed from Kishanganj. He is the 19th accused to be arrested and charge-sheeted in the case, which was initially registered by the local police against 26 persons.“The case RC-31/2…

Jaipur, Sep 13 (IANS) The controversy over hidden cameras in the Rajasthan Assembly has now taken a new turn, with the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and senior Congress leader Tika Ram Jully, on Saturday, alleging that the two additional cameras were not only installed for spying on Opposition MLAs but were also purchased at prices higher than the prevailing market rates. He claimed that the inflated purchase hints at corruption and vested interests behind the move, apart from the serious charg…

Patna, Sep 13 (IANS) Bihar Cabinet Minister Nitin Nabin hit back at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over his social media post claiming that the NDA government in Bihar is aligned with criminals. Responding sharply, the Minister said that in the “lantern era,” criminals used to reach the Assembly and Parliament, whereas under the NDA rule, they are sent straight to jail.The minister remarked that those who grew up playing in the soil of crime and ‘jungle raj,’ under whose parents’ rule there…

Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS) Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday reviewed the progress of the “Ungaludan Stalin” grievance redressal camps at a meeting held at the Secretariat, where he was informed that 83 per cent of the petitions received under the scheme have been resolved. Since the launch of the initiative, 14,54,517 petitions have been received across 46 services covering 15 government departments. Of these, 7,23,482 petitions have been fully resolved while 5,97,534 have been accepted fo…

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 13 ( IANS) In a significant move aimed at reviving Kerala’s rural traditions, the special Cabinet meeting held on Saturday has approved the introduction of a Bill to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, paving the way for the conduct of traditional agrarian festivals such as Kalapoot, Kannupoot, Maramadi, and Pothottam.These cultural events, which were once an integral part of the state’s agricultural life and festive celebrations, had been banned und…

Patna, Sep 13 (IANS) Lalu Prasad Yadav’s elder son and Hasanpur MLA, Tej Pratap Yadav, on Saturday, announced the launch of his own political party ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Named the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), the party was formally registered in 2020 and has now been allotted the blackboard symbol by the Election Commission.Making the announcement at a large gathering of party workers, Tej Pratap declared the formation of a new coalition — Bihar Alliance — through whic…

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead discussions on ‘Drug Free India @ 2047’ while inaugurating a two-day national conference of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in New Delhi on September 16, an official said on Saturday.At the 2nd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States and Union Territories (UTs), HM Shah will also release the NCB Annual Report- 2024 and launch an online Drug Disposal Campaign.ANTF Heads of 36 states and Union T…

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) A heart-warming moment stole the spotlight at the inaugural session of the Urban Innovation and Infrastructure Summit in Vadodara on Saturday, when children with disabilities from Urmi School welcomed dignitaries on stage with their talents and confidence. Among them was Class 10 student Gauri Shardul, who is visually impaired, and left the gathering deeply moved.Gauri presented a hand-drawn sketch of the chief guest as a framed gift. When she requested to speak, a micro…

Patna, Sep 13 (IANS) The contractual workers engaged in a special land survey held a protest outside the state party office in Patna on Saturday, just before the arrival of BJP President J.P. Nadda. The workers’ agitation created such a ruckus that BJP leader Nadda’s scheduled meeting with party leaders at the office had to be shifted to the Circuit House.Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha reached the spot and interacted with the protesting workers.He assured the protesting contractua…