Sharmistha Mukherjee criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's proposal for a separate memorial for Dr Manmohan Singh, pointing out that the Congress did not convene a condolence meeting for her late father, former President Pranab Mukherjee. She mentioned other leaders neglected by Congress due to not being part of the 'Gandhi' family, highlighting an ongoing issue.
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Mallikarjun Kharge demands an apology from BJP's Anurag Thakur for making 'baseless' allegations against him in the Lok Sabha. The Congress leader emphasized his long-standing integrity in public life and condemned Thakur's remarks as defamatory. Kharge also urged the Leader of the House, J P Nadda, to address this issue.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) temporarily attached commercial properties worth Rs 10.6 crore in Dubai belonging to the late Amit Bhardwaj in a money laundering investigation. Previously, they seized assets linked to actress Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra. Bhardwaj's company allegedly scammed investors out of Rs 6,600 crore in bitcoins, promising high returns.
Indian equity markets suffered a five-day losing streak, shedding ₹18.43 lakh crore in market value. The Sensex plummeted nearly 5%, driven by foreign fund outflows and global uncertainties. The US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance further dampened investor sentiment, impacting various sectors like IT, financials, and realty.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of orchestrating communal riots in Murshidabad over the new waqf law, alleging the involvement of central agencies and Home Minister Amit Shah. She questioned the urgency of amending the waqf Act amid the volatile situation in Bangladesh. Banerjee also criticized the BSF's role in the violence and threatened action.
Minister of state for transport Madhuri Misal acknowledged security lapses at state transport depots, including one in Swargate where a woman was raped on a bus. Misal pointed out issues in implementing government mandates at ground level and highlighted ongoing nuisances. She announced measures such as scrapping defunct buses and enhancing security provisions, including CCTV and women security guards.
Former chief election commissioner SY Quraishi has debunked claims that a US agency funded voter turnout efforts in India, calling the reports baseless. He clarified that a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems did not involve any financial commitments.
A 28-year-old man, Sukhjit, died after a speeding Audi collided with his Ertiga on Ring Road in Delhi. The Audi driver, Paras Pathania, was apprehended later. Sukhjit was returning from Gurgaon and ran a transportation business. The impact left the vehicle mangled, and a case has been registered.
Two people operating an unlicensed tattoo parlor in Trichy were arrested by police. The duo advertised extreme body modifications like tongue splitting and eyeball tattooing on social media. Authorities discovered surgical equipment during an inspection and sealed the shop due to public health risks. The owner, who reportedly received eyeball tattooing in Mumbai, lacked proper training.
The Supreme Court has set guidelines for constitutional courts scrutinizing the proportionality of punishments given to legislators, enabling judicial review. The verdict clarifies that legislative punishment is not beyond judicial scrutiny, emphasizing the balance between legislative discipline and members' rights.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met with Tollywood representatives to reinforce public safety measures, following the tragic incident at Allu Arjun's film premiere. Emphasizing zero compromise on law and order, he urged the film industry to act responsibly and control their fans. The meeting aimed at addressing the tensions between the state government and Tollywood.