Prashant Kishor slammed Acharya Dhirendra Shastri for advocating India as a 'Hindu Rashtra,' stating the Constitution's principles govern the country. He criticized BJP leaders supporting this stance and emphasized the importance of secularism and adherence to constitutional values.
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An anti-terrorism court in Bengaluru convicted Jahidul Islam, the JMB India head, for training youths in Bengal and Assam for jehad. He was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined Rs 57,000. Jahidul, involved in blasts in Burdwan and Bodhgaya, committed dacoities to fund terrorist activities, and NIA seized explosive materials during raids.
In Gurugram, a Rapido driver named Vikas assisted in the delivery of a baby inside his cab, ensuring both mother and newborn's safety. He then drove them to the hospital and only charged the standard fare. His kindness was shared on Reddit, with users urging recognition and appreciation for his selfless act.
Three days after two-year-old male tiger ST-2402 strayed from Sariska Tiger Reserve, forest authorities tranquillised and rescued it. The young tiger was hiding in a kitchen in Chilki Ka Bas village while villagers stayed indoors. It had injured three people earlier and damaged a forest team's vehicle before being captured.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed hope that the entire country would soon adopt the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), following Uttarakhand's implementation of it. He criticized those opposing the UCC as ignorant, emphasizing that it is a constitutional mandate aimed at promoting gender equality.
Arvind Kejriwal responded strongly to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms during a poll rally in Delhi, emphasizing their differing goals. While Rahul accused Kejriwal of failing to tackle issues like pollution and corruption, Kejriwal refrained from commenting on Rahul's remarks, focusing instead on his commitment to the country's welfare. Both parties will contest the upcoming Delhi elections separately.
Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin emphasized the lasting ideological alliance between Dravidianism and communism at an event commemorating CPI veteran R Nallakannu's birth centenary. He reaffirmed that despite occasional political regroupings, their shared commitment against casteism, communalism, majoritarianism, and autocracy remains strong.
Delhi BJP workers staged a protest near former CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence over AAP’s allegations of voter registration fraud. BJP leaders accused Kejriwal of disrespecting citizens from UP, Bihar, and Jharkhand while both parties escalate their accusations ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.
Residents in Manipur's Kamjong district set a temporary Assam Rifles camp on fire during protests against continuous frisking and harassment. The situation escalated when Assam Rifles personnel stopped timber transport, despite a local MLA's intervention. The confrontation led to the firing of tear gas and air shots, further fueling the unrest.