New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday granted interim bail to student activist Sharjeel Imam, who is facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case, to attend his brother’s wedding and take care of his ailing mother. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sameer Bajpai of the Karkardooma Courts allowed Imam’s plea and granted him interim bail for 10 days, f…
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New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leaders on Wednesday strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his reported “traitor” remark, calling it deeply offensive to the Sikh community and disrespectful to the armed forces, while also questioning the Congress party’s past actions and foreign engagements. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the exchange in question was clearly visible on television and stressed that the word “traitor” carries a grave meaning.“In English, ‘t…
Guwahati, Jan 28 (IANS) Assam opposition leader and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday mounted a strong attack on the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the Assam Sahitya Sabha, alleging that the organisations have failed to uphold their stated commitment to protecting Assam’s interests and have instead indulged in behind-the-scenes political dealings. Addressing the media, Gogoi questioned AASU’s claim of being a vigilant watchdog of the state’s concerns, asserting that its public…
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday countered the Trinamool Congress’ claims that several voters from the Matua community in West Bengal will lose their voting rights following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state, underlining that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not only determined to protect the voting rights of the Matuas and other religious refugees in West Bengal but also ensure their long-term development.”I request the people from the …
Lucknow, Jan 13 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday criticised the now-replaced, corruption-riddled MGNREGA for its failure to develop rural areas, especially in states like Uttar Pradesh, despite spending over Rs 11 lakh crore.Speaking to reporters after addressing the BJP public awareness workshop on VB-G-RAM G at Gomtinagar, Lucknow, Rijiju said, “This ‘Viksit Bharat – G Ram G Act’ will bring a great change. In the next 2–3 years, a clear difference will …
Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) Hindu diaspora groups have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his advisers to take immediate action over what they describe as escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, citing killings, mob attacks, and alleged state inaction.In a letter addressed to PM Modi, the Global Hindu Diaspora wrote that it was doing so with “profound sorrow and urgency.” The appeal followed what the group described as the lynching and burning alive of Dipu Chandra Das, a young B…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s Friday visit to Thakurnagar in North 24 Pargana district – the cultural and spiritual hub of the Matua community – and paying obeisance at a temple has sparked a political spat. This underscores the community’s importance in swinging political fortunes with Assembly elections slated in the first half of 2026.During the short visit, Abhishek accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of …
Alappuzha (Kerala), Jan 9 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and CWC member Ramesh Chennithala on Friday launched a sharp attack on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing him of adopting a “divide and rule” strategy to polarise voters along religious lines in a bid to retain power in the 2026 Assembly elections.Addressing the media, Chennithala alleged that the Chief Minister believes communal division is the only way for the CPI-M-led government to survive the next polls.He claimed that wh…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Activist Sharjeel Imam on Thursday concluded his arguments before a Delhi court against the framing of charges in the alleged “larger conspiracy” case linked to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, stating that he never supported violence and had no coordination with co-accused Umar Khalid.Arguing before Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts, Imam’s counsel Talib Mustafa submitted that the prosecution had failed to establish any agreement or…
Kolkata, Dec 31 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the core leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal to constantly counter Trinamool Congress’ propaganda, which is spreading fear and panic among voters from the Matua community about their potential loss of voting rights following the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state.While addressing a press conference in the city on Tuesday afternoon, the Union Home Minister clearly assured the Matua com…