AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes PM Modi for sending a ceremonial chadar to Ajmer Sharif Dargah, calling it insincere amid disputes over mosques and dargahs. He highlights discrimination against Muslims in housing schemes and urges the government to protect religious sites’ integrity. Union Minister Rijiju delivers the chadar emphasizing peace and harmony without addressing legal disputes.
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Bombay High Court fined the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Rs 1 lakh for misusing legal proceedings by turning a civil dispute into a criminal case. The court mentioned that the ED acted with wrongful intent and imposed an equal fine on the complainant. It highlighted that the dispute lacked elements of cheating and was fundamentally a civil matter.
A 55-year-old CRPF assistant sub-inspector from Bihar's Patna shot himself dead with his service weapon in Katra, J&K's Reasi district, at a makeshift CRPF picket along the Tarakote route. Colleagues discovered him with a chest bullet wound. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the suicide.
The Delhi government has declared five dry days for the initial quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, including significant religious observances such as Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Buddha Purnima, and Eid-ul-Zuha. Liquor shops will be closed on these dates as per the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, with mandates for licensees to display the order visibly.
Samajwadi Party leader Abdullah Azam Khan was released from Hardoi jail after 17 months of imprisonment. He was granted bail in a 2020 enemy property case and was welcomed by supporters. His release faced procedural delays, but he finally returned home, highlighting faith in the judicial system.
Kargil War hero Col Rajesh Adhau narrowly escaped a rocket-propelled grenade attack at his official quarters in Goma, Congo, during a confrontation between M23 rebels and the Congolese military. His wife Dr Deepali confirmed his safety. The Indian tertiary hospital, part of the UN peacekeeping mission, has treated injured personnel from various countries.
A stampede occurred at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, causing at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries. The stampede was due to overcrowding as passengers were headed for Maha Kumbh. Emergency services responded promptly, and injured passengers were sent to hospitals. The chaotic situation was controlled later.
The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, led by Justice Surya Kant, is set to file appeals for over 4,000 poor prisoners whose appeals were dismissed by High Courts. This initiative, involving state and district legal services authorities, identified prisoners needing legal aid to appeal bail rejections and convictions.
Supreme Court reprimands an advocate for filing a 'vexatious litigation' in a criminal case and seeks explanation. Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma issued a contempt notice after discovering the repeat appeal against Madras HC's decision. Following objections, the court gave an opportunity for a detailed explanation regarding the second appeal filing.
Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel assured the public on Monday that there is "no need to panic", as the state government is taking all precautionary measures and following procedures similar to those used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut praised NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, comparing him to the Maratha general Mahadji Shinde, despite expressing disappointment over Pawar honoring Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Raut emphasized Pawar’s leadership in Maharashtra politics, while noting the complexities and transient nature of power in Delhi.