Thursday, April 25, 2024

India

Violation of MCC: EC seeks response from Narendra Modi – but also Rahul, Kharge

The Election Commission of India (ECI), which has continued to receive flak for not acting on PM Narendra Modi's hate speech against Muslims during poll campaign in Rajasthan on April 21, has purportedly taken cognisance of the Model Code of Conduct violation today.

Hyderabad University fines students Rs 1,000 each for conducting “UoH for Palestine” protest

At least six students were fined Rs 1,000 each and were warned to be cautious by the University of Hyderabad for conducting a Palestine solidarity march inside the campus on 27 October last year.

NCP(SP) releases manifesto; addresses caste census, J&K statehood, CAA and farmers’ welfare

The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) on Thursday released its election manifesto, backing the caste census and promising a separate commission for farmers' welfare, right to apprenticeship, 50 per cent reservation for women in jobs.

In Kerala poll fray, two candidates have hate speech cases against them: Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, BJP national sec Anil Antony

While the hate speeches against Muslims by BJP leaders, including its star campaigners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, make headlines and spark outrage, in Kerala, the campaign intensifies against two BJP candidates who were previously booked in hate speech cases.

Arunachal Pradesh: Landslide cuts off Dibang valley near China border

Heavy landslides hit Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley on Wednesday, due to heavy rainfall over the past few days, authorities said.

‘We are living in fear’: Madhya Pradesh Christians urge President to ensure safety

Christian leaders in Madhya Pradesh have appealed to India’s top constitutional authorities including President of India and Chief Justice of India for protection from Hindu nationalist groups.

Tamil Nadu: 9 cops booked for custodial torture of law student

Nine police officers, including the inspector of Chennai’s Kodungaiyur police station, are booked on Thursday for custodial torture of a 21-year-old law student, following public outrage. Last week, Abdul Rahim,...
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Gunda Act over CAA protests: Congress candidate Salman Imtiaz barred from entering district

Congress candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh, Salman Imtiaz, has been slapped with an order barring him from staying in the district.

Indian newsrooms breed Islamophobia ahead of state elections

Continuing its commitment to target Muslims, Aman Chopra, Editor at News18 India, hosts the daily primetime debate show "Desh Nahi Jhukne Denge," in which Chopra conducts hate-fuelled anti-Muslim debates, further polarising the nation.
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“Govt delaying bail proceedings to prevent me from campaigning”: Azam Khan tells SC

Azam Khan MP, one of the tall politicians in Uttar Pradesh and Samajwadi Party founding member has moved the Supreme Court seeking interim bail to campaign in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections next month.

UP: AIMIM announces alliance with Babu Singh Kushwaha, Bharat Mukti Morcha

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has announced alliance with Babu Singh Kushwaha and Bharat Mukti Morcha for the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
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UP: Akhilesh Yadav to fight his 1st state election from Karhal

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav will contest his first Assembly election from the Karhal seat in Mainpuri district.

CMs of non-BJP states write to PM Modi against change in IAS cadre rules

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the proposed amendments to the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules 1954, alleging that the changes will give overriding powers to the Union government to post bureaucrats to Central Ministries and departments without the State government’s nod.
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“Stop using abusive foreign funding law,” rights groups demand repeal of FCRA

The government should stop using the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act and other abusive laws to silence civil society in India, they urged.

Anti-mob lynching law, reservation in contractual jobs: Azad Samaj Party’s manifesto in UP

The Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) on Friday launched its manifesto for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, promising 80 lakh jobs, free education, and healthcare for all, writing off all farm loans and a law to prevent mob lynchings.
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20 lakh jobs, social justice supervisors; Congress releases ‘Youth Manifesto’ for UP

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra released the Youth Manifesto for Uttar Pradesh on Friday.

When words failed rape survivor in court, letters of love come to Kerala nuns

When words failed sisters in court, people had sent their words in solidarity to sisters. Hand written letters have been pouring out in social media with love and hope.
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