Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of attempting to incite religious conflict by requesting the removal of Dalit voters from the Valmiki Temple area. Sachdeva claimed bias in Kejriwal's approach and accused him of targeting Hindu Dalits. The BJP also criticized AAP for corruption and inefficiency ahead of the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at Mauritius' National Day emphasizes India's strong relationship with the nation. His participation in events like France's Bastille Day Parade, Nepal's Buddha Jayanti, and Sri Lanka's Vesak Day showcases India's diplomatic outreach and cultural diplomacy, underlining the shared heritage and strategic partnerships with these countries.
AAP candidate Awadh Ojha lost to BJP's Ravinder Singh Negi in the Patparganj constituency. Negi secured 74,060 votes, defeating Ojha by 28,072 votes. Ojha thanked his supporters and party, acknowledging his inability to meet people personally due to time constraints as a factor in his defeat.
The central government banned the Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) for five years. They were accused of spreading anti-India propaganda and promoting secessionism in the Union territory. The Ministry of Home Affairs declared them unlawful under the Unlawful Activities Act. The groups were also accused of supporting separatists and raising funds for terrorist activities.
A Bengaluru court has granted conditional bail to Nikhita Singhania, her mother Nisha, and brother Anurag in connection with techie Subhash Atul's suicide. They faced charges of abetting his suicide, related to demands for money to settle a divorce and custody dispute. Atul's video and death note detailed the alleged harassment he faced.
The Karnataka assembly lounge now features 15 recliner chairs, including two massage chairs, to allow MLAs to take quick naps after lunch. This initiative, proposed by speaker UT Khader, aims to improve post-lunch session attendance. Khader had noted that many MLAs and MLCs leave Vidhana Soudha after lunch and fail to return for the remainder of the session, leading to poor attendance in post-lunch proceedings.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to British arms consultant and alleged middleman, Christian James Michel, in the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Despite CBI's opposition and continued investigation, the court questioned the necessity of his continued custody since he has already been in jail for over six years without the trial starting.
Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of an electric engine on the Anji Khad Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant step toward commencing rail services to the Kashmir Valley by January 2025. The Anji Khad Bridge is part of the USBRL project, aimed at enhancing connectivity, and is lauded for its engineering marvel.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the ongoing challenges of dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplaces, and drones in combating drug trafficking at a regional conference. He emphasized the government's efforts in significantly increasing drug seizures, dismantling narco-terror networks, and the importance of technological solutions and joint efforts for ensuring national security.