Peethadheeshwar Pandit Dhirendra Shastri has questioned the appointment of former actress Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara during the Maha Kumbh, citing credibility concerns. Kulkarni, who renounced her former life, defended her consecration as divinely guided and received blessings from saints.
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Ahilyanagar district collector Siddharam Salimath has initiated an inquiry into a resolution banning Muslim traders from participating in the Madhichi Yatra, a 700-year-old tradition in Madhi village. The resolution, signed by village officials, cites non-compliance with local customs as the reason for the ban.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticizes RBI's decision to allow banks to increase ATM withdrawal charges beyond the free monthly limits, calling it 'institutionalised extraction' affecting financial inclusion. He claims the move will burden the poor, particularly MGNREGA beneficiaries, undermining their access to banking services and essential government schemes.
In Silchar, Assam, a clash erupted on Sunday between police and demonstrators protesting the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Hundreds gathered in Berenga, blocking roads and allegedly throwing stones, prompting a baton charge by police to disperse the unauthorized protest.
Coach Gautam Gambhir believes that fast bowlers like Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana have significant opportunities with Jasprit Bumrah out of India's Champions Trophy squad. Despite Bumrah's absence due to injury, India's morale remains high ahead of the competition starting February 19, following a convincing 3-0 series win against England.
For the first time since the Delhi assembly's formation in 1993, the city will send members of two different political parties to the Rajya Sabha. With BJP winning 48 seats and AAP securing 22 seats, the BJP will claim two seats while AAP will take one seat in the Upper House.
Starting January 22, a rare astronomical event can be observed where Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars align in the night sky. The Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre will provide telescopes for the public to view Neptune and Uranus. The observation sessions will be held from January 22 to 25 in Chennai.
Security forces eliminated 31 Maoists in a major encounter at Indravati National Park's tiger reserve in Chhattisgarh. Maoists, using the park as a hideout, suffered a setback after losing their stronghold in Abujmarh. Maharashtra police increased vigilance to prevent Maoist escape. Union Minister Amit Shah has set a deadline to eliminate Maoism from Chhattisgarh by March 26.
Tanya Sharma, a Delhi-based lawyer, experienced digital harassment after booking an Uber ride. An auto driver sent an inappropriate message, prompting her to cancel the ride and file a complaint. Despite initial dissatisfaction with Uber's response, public outcry led to the driver being banned. Sharma urges others to take such incidents seriously and raise awareness.
MPs have raised nearly 40 queries regarding the proposed One-Nation-One-Election (ONOE) bill, questioning its cost, benefits, and implementation hurdles. The Election Commission has been asked to provide detailed inputs, including how simultaneous elections could reduce expenditures and affect government functioning. Queries also include the logistics of using EVMs and the impact on municipal and panchayat polls.