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New Delhi: In the wake of a devastating electoral performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress party has initiated stern disciplinary action against its own ranks. The Congress 's disciplinary committee has issued showcause notices to 43 leaders for their alleged involvement in anti-party activities that are believed to have severely hampered the party 's image and electoral prospects. Out of 243 seats as part of the Grand Alliance, the party secured just six seats from 61 allotted seats in the Bihar polls. These leaders, who include former ministers, state general secretaries, and district presidents, are accused of deviating from the party 's official stance and making statements in the media and public forums that were detrimental to the Congress 's campaign. The party has made it unequivocally clear that discipline and unity are paramount, and any perceived damage to these core tenets will be met with serious repercussions. The deadline for...
New Delhi: A group of 44 skilled workers from Jammu and Kashmir were detained by residents at the New Tinsukia railway station in Assam on the mere "suspicious" basis. The men, en route to Arunachal Pradesh for a power grid project, were branded "suspicious" by locals. The labourers found themselves caught in a terrifying web of post-Delhi blast paranoia and local suspicion on Monday, triggering an anxious standoff that was only resolved after police verification of their identities. The incident unfolded as the workers, hailing from the Doda and Kishtwar districts of J&K, disembarked from a train originating in Chandigarh. They were preparing for the next leg of their journey when a group of locals intercepted them. Visuals shared by the news channels from the scene showed the men were seated on the road outside the station, while voices from the crowd demanded official intervention, questioning their nationality. "Verify whether they are from Pakistan," one local was heard urging,...
The results of the Bihar Assembly elections, declared on November 14, gave a major setback to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). A day later, on 15 November, tensions reportedly escalated within the family of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. According to family members and sources close to the development, a heated argument broke out at Lalu’s residence at 10 Circular Road between former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and his sister Rohini Acharya. The dispute reportedly intensified to the point where the two allegedly raised their footwear in the heat of the moment, before family elders intervened. Rohini upset with Tejashwi’s core team Rohini Acharya was reportedly angry with the functioning of Tejashwi’s core team — particularly, Sanjay Yadav, Rameez, and others. She is said to have blamed this team for the party’s poor election performance. Rohini also objected to the alleged appointment of Sumit Yadav, brother-in-law of Sanjay Yadav, as Tejashwi’s personal assistant....
New Delhi: During a crucial Supreme Court hearing on bail pleas related to the 2020 Delhi riots, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Delhi Police, argued on Tuesday that the violence stemming from the anti-CAA protests was a calculated "attempt to divide society on communal lines," rather than a spontaneous uprising. Mehta also contended that the accused themselves have contributed to delays in the trial, a point that has been a significant factor in the ongoing legal proceedings. "There was an attempt to divide society on communal lines, it was not merely an agitation against CAA," Tushar Mehta informed the top court. He presented his arguments while opposing the bail applications filed by Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and other individuals currently incarcerated in connection with the riots. Khalid, Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, and Rehman have been booked under the stringent anti-terror law and relevant IPC provisions, accused of being the "masterminds" behind...
New Delhi: In a strong address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Russia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a pointed message on terrorism. In his Speech, Jaishankar stated that the world must adopt "zero tolerance" for all forms of terrorism. “There can be no justification, no looking away, no whitewashing of terrorism," he said, adding that India “has the right to defend its people against terrorism and will exercise it." He amplified New Delhi 's call for collective and uncompromising action, urging that combating terrorism remain a paramount shared priority with no allowance for any form of tolerance. Jaishankar, who arrived in Moscow earlier on Tuesday for a three-day visit, is participating in the SCO Heads of State Council meeting. His engagements in Russia also include a series of high-level discussions ahead of President Vladimir Putin 's anticipated visit to New Delhi next month. Shortly after his arrival, Jaishankar held...
New Delhi: Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Monday lauded the special tribunal 's verdict sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death. Yunus declared it a "powerful reminder that no one, regardless of power, is above the law." The International Crimes Tribunal–Bangladesh (ICT-BD) delivered the judgment in absentia, convicting the two for "crimes against humanity" during last year 's violent student-led uprising. In a strong statement, Yunus emphasised the ruling 's profound significance for a nation striving to recover from a tumultuous period. "Today, the courts of Bangladesh have spoken with a clarity that resonates across the nation and beyond," he stated. "The conviction and sentencing affirm a fundamental principle: no one, regardless of power, is above the law." Yunus assumed leadership as chief adviser of the interim government in August of the preceding year, just three days...
New Delhi: In a major development in the ongoing investigation into the deadly Red Fort blast, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced on Monday the arrest of Jasir Bilal Wani, alias Danish. Wani is believed to be a close associate of the bomber Dr Umer Nabi, who is the prime accused of the November 10 attack, which claimed 10 lives and injured 32 others. According to the NIA, Jasir Bilal Wani, a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag district, allegedly provided specialised technical assistance to the terror module responsible for the attack. This assistance included modifying drones and attempting to construct improvised rockets in the weeks leading up to the blast. Investigators have identified Wani as an "active co-conspirator" who worked closely with Umer to prepare for the strike that targeted the heart of the national capital. This latest arrest follows closely on the heels of the NIA 's apprehension of Amir Rashid Ali on Sunday, another associate of Dr Umer. The...
New Delhi: India 's economy is demonstrating robust momentum, with forecasts suggesting a significant acceleration to 7.3 per cent growth in the second quarter of the fiscal year (July-September). This optimistic outlook, according to the Economic Times report, is largely attributed to a resilient rural economy, increased government expenditure, and a strategic uptick in early export shipments. The official figures from the National Statistical Office are slated for release on November 28, with the Reserve Bank of India projecting 7 per cent growth for the quarter. This projected growth follows a strong April-June period, which saw the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expand by 7.8 per cent, the fastest pace in five quarters. The current quarter 's performance is expected to build on this momentum, significantly outpacing the 5.6 per cent growth recorded in the September quarter of the previous year. "A sustained recovery in economic momentum emerged in the second quarter,...
New Delhi: Hours after a controversial verdict by the Bangladesh Tribunal sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, the Bangladesh government has formally demanded her extradition from India. Hasina has been living in exile in India since her government was ousted during violent protests in August 2024. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) convicted Hasina and her former minister, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. The court charged them with aiding and abetting a "heinous massacre," alongside incitement of violence, issuing orders to kill, and inaction during the July protests that turned violent. Hasina was found guilty on three out of five charges. India 's alleged shelter of Hasina as 'unfriendly ' Bangladesh 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strongly worded press release in Bengali, labelling India 's alleged shelter of Hasina as "unfriendly and a violation of the extradition treaty." The ministry stated that granting asylum to...
New Delhi: Umrah and Hajj are two profoundly spiritual journeys undertaken by Muslims to the holy city of Makkah, the heart of Islamic devotion, centred around the Kaaba. While both pilgrimages involve sacred rituals and hold immense significance, they differ in their obligation, timing and intensity. Umrah: The 'lesser ' pilgrimage of renewal Often referred to as the 'lesser ' or 'minor ' pilgrimage, Umrah is a Sunnah (a recommended act performed by the Prophet Mohammmad (SAW)) rather than an obligatory one. The Prophet Mohammad (SAW) himself performed Umrah four times, encouraging his followers to undertake it at least once in their lifetime. Umrah can be completed relatively quickly, often within 3-6 hours, and can be performed at any time of the year, excluding the specific days of Hajj. Hajj: The fifth pillar of Islam Hajj is the obligatory pilgrimage and the fifth pillar of Islam. It is a spiritual duty that every Muslim must perform at least...
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