BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey has called out former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi, claiming he acted as a "Muslim commissioner" instead of an election commissioner during his tenure. Dubey cited the case of Jharkhand's Santhalpargana, where he alleged that Quraishi allowed the registration of a large number of Bangladeshi infiltrators as voters. This accusation comes after Quraishi criticized the Wakf Act, calling it a ploy by the government to take control of Muslim lands. Dubey responded by presenting historical evidence of a village in India that was burned down in 1189 by invaders.
On Monday, Mumbai Indians' medium-pacer Ashwani Kumar, a 23-year-old from Punjab's Jhanjeri, became the first Indian ever to take four wickets on his Indian Premier League debut, helping his team to an easy win against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. Despite appearing at trials for multiple IPL franchises, Ashwani's humble village background and love for classic Punjabi food kept him grounded and motivated for his record-breaking performance. Coach Varinder Singh worked with Ashwani to develop his skills, and his proud mother, Meena Kumari, shared his love for besan ka chilla and aloo parathas with the media after the match.
The celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr was marred by a clash between two groups in a village in Haryana, leaving multiple people injured. The clash was a result of an old rivalry and was quickly brought under control by the police. Meanwhile, Bollywood celebrities, including Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, and Arjun Kapoor, took to social media to extend their heartfelt Eid greetings.
Inspector Rakesh Tripathi and his team were met with hostility from villagers during a motorcycle recovery operation in Telenga village, Odisha. The suspects managed to escape, prompting an intensified manhunt from authorities. The incident illustrates ongoing tensions within local communities and the need for cooperation to ensure justice is served.
A group of unidentified individuals vandalized an idol of Lord Shani Dev in the Mirhachi area of Uttar Pradesh's Etah district, causing tension among locals. This was the second such incident to occur within a week, with the idol's head, hands, and mace being damaged. The village head has filed a complaint and police officials are investigating the matter. Authorities have assured locals that measures have been taken to maintain peace in the village.
A three-member committee in Ahmedabad has started the process of acquiring 650 acres of land for the development of Sardar Patel Sports Enclave and Olympic Village. The plan includes relocation of three ashrams, including one belonging to rape convict Asaram Bapu. The proposal has caused controversy, with opposition parties demanding the withdrawal of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and calling for the implementation of the Sachar Committee's recommendations to improve the socio-economic conditions of Muslims in India.
A village in Jharkhand has been transformed by a large reservoir built using innovative technology called CLART. The project, initiated by Naman Priyesh Lakra, a 2015 IAS officer, has rejuvenated over 57 water bodies in the area, providing a reliable source of water year-round. The project also includes other conservation methods such as Trench Cum Bunds and soak pits to cater to the specific needs of the area. Villagers have seen a significant positive impact on their daily lives, especially in agriculture, since the construction of the reservoir.
The BJP made a stunning comeback in the Delhi Assembly polls, winning 48 out of 70 seats and effectively ending the Aam Aadmi Party's 10-year reign in the city. With the focus now shifting to government formation, BJP leaders are speculated to be in the race for the top job. Meanwhile, the party has yet to announce their CM candidate, causing suspense and speculation within the BJP. As LIVE updates follow the BJP government formation in Delhi, a viral video of Arvind Kejriwal confidently claiming that PM Modi could never defeat the AAP resurfaces, adding further embarrassment to his defeat. The BJP has credited their victory to PM Modi's leadership and development initiatives, while criticizing the Congress for becoming a "parasitic party" within their alliance. As the BJP's Parvesh Verma receives a warm welcome in his native village, all eyes are on his potential role as Delhi's new leader.
In an effort to ensure faster delivery of postal services, the Indian Postal Department has introduced a new initiative of allotting a unique postal code, known as a PIN or ZIP code, to each district, village, town, and city in India. With the country having 29 states, 720 districts, over 8200 cities and towns, and approximately 6 lakh villages, this move promises to streamline postal services and make them more efficient. This step has been taken to make the postal system more responsive and customer-friendly, along with reducing the time taken for delivery. Now, every Indian citizen can receive their postal deliveries in a timely and hassle-free manner.
The Ramakrishna Mission in Meghalaya's Mawkynrew village has been targeted by a mob attack, just hours after the Mission requested urgent police protection for its school and 168 children and staff. The Mission has been embroiled in ongoing legal battles over land ownership, and has expressed concern over the incitement of violence against them. Despite following due process, the Mission's efforts to uplift the local community through education have been repeatedly obstructed by vandalism and violence. This recent attack on the school marks the third attempt to destroy its premises.