Congress plans nationwide protests demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation for alleged disrespect towards Ambedkar. The party has declared a week-long campaign including press conferences, marches, and a memorandum to the President. They accuse Shah of mocking the invocation of Ambedkar's name during a parliamentary discussion on the Constitution.
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Amnesty International has urged Pakistan to release Ahmadis detained in recent weeks and safeguard their worship places. Over 60 Ahmadis, including children, have been jailed and their sites attacked, with police often failing to intervene. Ahmadis face escalating threats from the far-right Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, prompting calls for justice against perpetrators.
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav announced provisions for capital punishment for those involved in religious conversions. Congress leader Arif Masood demanded clarity on what constitutes forced conversion and criticized the CM for inadequate action on missing girls' cases. The Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021, criminalizes unlawful religious conversions with strict penalties.
India's decision to include Harshit Rana over Arshdeep Singh as the second pacer paid off in their win against Bangladesh, with both him and Shami excelling. Ahead of their crucial match against Pakistan, speculation exists about bringing in Arshdeep Singh to provide variety with his left-arm pace, but former India spinner Piyush Chawla anticipates no changes to the winning team.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the workforce at an unprecedented pace, prompting both excitement and concern among the younger generation. Unstop's Hiring Kart: Skills & AI Report 2024 reveals that while many Gen Z professionals see AI as a key to career advancement, there are growing fears about its impact on creativity and critical thinking. As AI continues to dominate industries, the debate over its role in the future of work intensifies.
The Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to comedian Kunal Kamra, preventing his arrest by Mumbai police until further orders. This comes as the court reserved its decision on Kamra's plea to quash an FIR filed against him over his show.
Alok Kumar Singh, a 35-year-old software developer, was arrested by UP STF for masterminding a toll tax fraud spanning across 42 toll plazas in 14 states, causing significant daily losses to NHAI. Singh developed illicit software diverting toll collections to private accounts, with the help of collaborators. The operation was uncovered after a detailed investigation.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee has denied any intention of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), affirming his loyalty to TMC and Mamata Banerjee. He pledged to continue exposing traitors within the party and criticized those spreading rumors about his defection.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that the Delimitation Commission will determine the criteria for delimitation, not based solely on population. She addressed concerns regarding the potential impact on southern states, criticized the DMK for distraction tactics, and clarified misconceptions around the National Education Policy.
Don Cherry, a seasoned NHL commentator, has predicted that goalie Anthony Stolarz could be the Toronto Maple Leafs' 'ace in the hole' or their worst weakness. The pressure-packed atmosphere surrounding the game is growing, especially as the Leafs prepare to host the Ottawa Senators. Cherry believes Stolarz is the man to start, but with a condition. Stolarz has had a bumpy NHL path since 2012 but now has the opportunity to prove himself in Toronto.