Indian National Lok Dal’s Haryana unit president Nafe Singh Rathee was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jhajjar district on Sunday evening. Rathee, a former MLA, was travelling in his SUV when the gunmen, who were in a car, attacked him in Bahadurgarh town. An aide of Rathee, who was travelling with him, has also died while two others suffered serious injuries. The injured have been shifted to the Brahm Shakti Sanjivani hospital for treatment. “Former MLA Nafe Singh and another person Jaikishan were brought dead. They were shot in the neck, back, and shoulder. Multiple wounds suggest there were multiple…
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Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu and Janasena president Pawan Kalyan jointly released the first list of 99 candidates on Friday. The TDP announced 94 candidates while Janasena announced 5 candidates. As per the alliance agreement, Pawan Kalyan led Janasena is set to contest in 24 assembly seats and three Parliamentary seats in Andhra Pradaesh. Speaking at a press conference in Undavalli, Naidu emphasized the strong partnership between TDP and Janasena. He stated that Janasena’s participation strengthens their coalition and expresses confidence in their combined performance. Interestingly, Pawan Kalyan hinted at the possibility of a broader…
The newly enacted laws–the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act–to completely overhaul the criminal justice system in the country will come into effect from July 1. The three laws got the Parliament’s approval on December 21 last year and President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent on December 25. According to three identical notifications issued by the Union Home Ministry, provisions of the new laws will come into force from July 1. The laws will replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 respectively.…
The voters have full right to know about the feasibility of fulfilling poll assurances made by political parties, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said today (February 24) and made it clear that the matter is however, sub judice. Political parties have a right to make promises in their election manifestoes and the electorate has a right to know if these are genuine and how these programmes could be funded, he said, adding the entire matter forms part of an ongoing case and the matter was sub judice. While addressing a press conference in Chennai, Rajiv Kumar said the Election…
In advance of the second anniversary of the Russian military’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Freedom House president Michael J. Abramowitz issued the following statement: “Today we express our solidarity with the Ukrainian people as they continue to bravely defend their freedom and sovereignty against the Kremlin’s unprovoked aggression. We also pause to reflect on the human cost and unforgivable devastation of this war, for which Russian president Vladimir Putin and his henchmen must be held accountable. The Russian military’s deliberate attacks on population centers and critical infrastructure, its destruction of entire cities like Mariupol and Bakhmut, its predatory behavior toward…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Varanasi Kashi has transformed rapidly during the past 10 years of the BJP regime and ‘Vikas ki Ganga’ nurtured Kashi. Addressing students during an event at Banaras Hindu University, Modi said, “In 10 years, the ‘Vikas ki Ganga’ has nurtured Kashi. Kashi has transformed rapidly, you have all seen this. This is the capability of my Kashi. This is the honour of the people of Kashi. This is the power of Mahadev’s blessings.” The prime minister said Kashi saw ‘damru’ of development playing in all directions during the past 10 years. “You know that we…
With the Indian outbound market forecast to be worth $143.5 billion annually by the end of this decade, the Indian tourism sector will come under the spotlight during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for its 31st edition from 6-9 May. According to a report by booking.com and McKinsey, 70% of Indians travelling overseas choose nearby destinations, with one-third choosing destinations in the Middle East. The UAE is the top regional destination, followed by Saudi Arabia. According to the DET, India is Dubai’s top source market, with 1.9 million visitors in the…
Several farmers and policemen were injured on Friday after the police resorted to lathicharge to disperse a group of farm activists who were protesting at Kheri Chopta in Narnaund subdivivision of Hisar district.The farm activists led by khap panchayats and farmers organisations had given a call for Khanauri march on Friday. According to sources, a scuffle ensued between the police and protesting farmers after some cops started snatching the keys of tractors. Several farmers and policemen suffered injuries in the violent clash that continued for about two hours. Vehicles of farmers and police were also damaged in the clash. Reportedly, protesters threw…
After the sudden death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny in a Russian prison on February 16, Moscow has escalated its crackdown on press freedom. This week, Russia banned freedom of expression group Article 19 and news organization Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) as “undesirable,” a designation banning them from operating in Russia, and anyone who participates in them or works to organize their activities faces prison and fines. The classification also makes it a crime to distribute the outlet’s content or donate to it from inside or outside Russia. These designations only serve to underscore how much Russian authorities fear being held to account for their repeated…
By Nava Thakuria Russian President Vladimir Putin, while speaking at a recent function in Moscow, announced that his country was waiting for the launch of cancer vaccines. Putin, globally condemned for invasion on Ukraine resulting many casualties and enormous property damages, announced that significant progress has been made by the Russian scientific fraternity to develop the important vaccines. The hardliner Russian leader expressed optimism that they have almost reached a significant phase for developing cancer vaccines and immunomodulatory drugs. He also hoped that these advancements will transition the way to approach the health disaster, but Putin did not reveal any…