A Delhi court has placed SDPI national president M K Faizy in Enforcement Directorate custody for six days related to a money laundering case involving the banned PFI. The ED seeks to investigate the financial trail and possible conspiracy. SDPI denies links with PFI and calls the arrest politically motivated.
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AAP Punjab leader Neel Garg criticized Congress leaders for holding meetings in Delhi, despite accusing AAP of being Delhi-centric. He pointed out the contradiction in their actions and questioned their focus on Punjab's issues. Garg claimed AAP, under CM Bhagwant Mann, is dedicatedly working for Punjab’s development, unlike Congress's disconnected approach.
In celebration of International Women's Day, the Central Railways operates the Vande Bharat Express between CSMT and Shirdi with an all-women crew. This initiative includes loco pilots, train managers, and other staff, showcasing the efforts to empower women in the Indian Railways.
Justin Trudeau led Canada for nine years, navigating crises like the pandemic and trade renegotiations with the US. As one of the few leaders to win three consecutive terms, his tenure was marked by his feminist stance and gender-parity cabinets. However, internal conflicts, notably with ex-finance minister Chrystia Freeland, ultimately ended his leadership.
SC on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the controversial order passed by Allahabad HC, which had held that grabbing a minor girl's breasts and breaking her pyjama string were not enough to charge an accused with the offence of rape or attempt to rape. The matter will be heard on Wednesday by a bench of Justices B R Gavai and A G Masih.
India's road transport systems must be designed to mitigate failures, as changing user behavior and addressing legacy issues are vital. Despite better roads and vehicles, road crashes are increasing, with two-wheeler occupants being most at risk. Investigating local crashes and addressing road, vehicle, and behavior issues are crucial.
PM Narendra Modi criticized Congress for adopting the 'Jai Bhim' chant, accusing them of previously showing disdain towards B R Ambedkar. He highlighted Congress's reluctance in recognizing Ambedkar's contributions and their change in stance due to political compulsions. Modi also defended the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, citing its alignment with the Constitution.
The BJP has reclaimed power in Delhi after 27 years, limiting the Aam Aadmi Party to 22 seats and defeating key leaders such as Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. This election marks a significant political shift in the capital, with BJP taking over numerous strongholds previously held by AAP.
India has lost a noble son with the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a tireless servant of the country. His economic reforms spurred decades of high growth. His dedication to moral integrity and support for tax and petroleum sector reforms earned him lasting admiration from his colleagues.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar assured some women MPs that he will address their concerns regarding facilities in the new Parliament building, including clean toilets, availability of refreshments, seating arrangements, transportation, and an interactive space for members from both Houses. He promised that most issues would be resolved within 72 hours.