UP minister OP Rajbhar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that the state would be divided into four parts, reviving a nearly two-decade-old debate over dividing the country’s most populous state.Rajbhar, who heads BJP ally Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), claimed that…
Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar Govt NEW DELHI: Bihar Assembly Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Monday condemned the alleged harassment of a boy and a girl in Jamui, describing the incident as “truly tragic” and expressing concern over the safety of women in the state.“We are deeply ashamed. The government, however, seems to have lost…
FIR has been registered regarding the incident of molestation NEW DELHI: Three people have been arrested on Monday by police in Bihar’s Jamui district in connection with the alleged harassment of a minor boy and girl, after a video of the incident went viral on social media.While talking to media, Jamui SP Bishwajeet Dayal said…
NCW seeks immediate arrests after viral Bihar harassment video NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday took suo motu cognizance of harassment and assault of a young woman and her male companion in Bihar’s Jamui district, after a video of the incident surfaced on social media.NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to Bihar…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Monday set aside a magistrate’s order that had refused to probe Congress leader Sonia Gandhi‘s alleged inclusion in electoral rolls three years prior to her acquiring Indian citizenship.The judgment, delivered by a Special Judge at Delhi’s Dwarka court after being deferred on September 19, heavily criticized the lower court’s…
In the grand procession of Lord Ganesha organized by the Hindu Jagarana Vedike and the Hindu Mahaganapati Pratishthapana Committee in T. Narasipura. NEW DELHI: Karnataka Police on Sunday registered an FIR against former BJP MP Pratap Simha and others over an alleged provocative speech made during a Ganesha idol procession in T Narasipura, Mysuru.The FIR…
The Delhi High Court will hear a criminal contempt case against AAP leaders on November 16 NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday listed for hearing on November 16 a criminal contempt case against AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and others over allegedly “vilifying” social media posts targeting Justice Swarana Kanta…
Congress targets PM Modi, Centre over rising food prices, inflation. NEW DELHI: Congress on Monday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government over “skyrocketing prices” of food and other commodities, using the popular Bollywood song “Kya hua tera vada” to question the PM’s silence on inflation.Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared a media…
Sangrur youth consumes poison outside DC office, alleges harassment over drug video. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sachin Pilot tore into CM Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government after a person “consumed poisonous substance” over harassement he allegedly faced for speaking against durg menance in the poll-bound state.Highlighting the incident, which would possibly compound the crisis for the…
Annamalai questions Vijay’s UK investment trip NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president criticised chief minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay’s recent visit to London to attract investments, arguing that the state government should instead focus on encouraging local industries to expand and invest.“Chief Minister Mr. Vijay has returned from London after attracting investments….
