Days after the deadly stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur, a rally by actor-politician Vijay's party triggered the tragedy, resulting in 41 deaths and over 60 people being hospitalized. In an emotional post, Vijay announced financial aid for the affected families and expressed his grief. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) approached the Madras High Court seeking a CBI or SIT probe into the incident. The court has agreed to consider their request.
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced its plans to appeal against a Karnataka High Court ruling that upheld the government's directives to block certain accounts and posts. The company expressed concerns over the order's potential for arbitrary censorship and emphasized the need to defend free expression. The court ruled that social media platforms must abide by Indian law and criticized X for prioritizing US laws. It also emphasized the importance of regulating the influence of algorithms and complying with the 2021 IT Rules in the evolving digital ecosystem.
The Mumbai Police have taken action to bring Anmol Bishnoi back to India after receiving an alert from US authorities about his presence in America. Anmol, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is accused of being involved in various criminal activities, including a shooting outside Salman Khan's residence. The National Investigation Agency has placed him on its most wanted list and announced a reward for information leading to his arrest.
During his visit to Jharsuguda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major package of Rs 70000 crores to promote shipbuilding in India. This is expected to bring in an investment of Rs 4.5 lakh crores, signaling a major boost in the country's economy. PM Modi emphasized the importance of shipbuilding for economic empowerment and development.
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif faced embarrassment during an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan when he made contradictory claims about the social media activity of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Asif first claimed that Khan operated his Twitter account from inside a Pakistani jail, but when pressed by Hasan about his previous assertion that India controlled the account, Asif stammered and tried to backtrack. He eventually admitted that his claims were based on unverifiable intelligence sources and could not provide evidence to support them.
The upcoming Bihar assembly elections are witnessing a unique competition between two parties vying for women voters through their respective schemes - the NDA government's 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana' and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's 'Mai Bahin Maan Yojana'. While the former aims to foster long-term economic self-reliance, the latter promises immediate financial relief to vulnerable women. This battle highlights the rising importance of women voters in Bihar politics and how parties are crafting their promises to appeal to this crucial demographic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tripura to unveil the redeveloped Tripureswari temple under the PRASAD scheme. He also inaugurated the development of Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex and laid the foundation stone for various infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore. This comes after his address in Itanagar, where he praised the latest GST reforms and expressed his determination to free the country from the mindset of Congress.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tripura on Monday to inaugurate the redeveloped five-century-old Tripura Sundari Temple, which is one of the 51 Hindu shaktipeetha shrines in the country. With a focus on boosting Northeast tourism, PM Modi landed at the Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala and was welcomed with traditional dance performances before heading to Gomati district. With a cost of Rs 52 crore, the temple has been redeveloped as part of the PRASAD scheme of the Ministry of Tourism and is expected to be a gamechanger for tourism in the region. The temple, built in 1501 upon a divine command, holds strong significance in Tripura's history and tradition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his way to Tripura to unveil the redeveloped Tripureswari temple and inaugurate the development work of Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex. Not stopping there, he also launched several infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,290 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, including two major hydropower projects and a convention centre. PM Modi also addressed the neglect of Arunachal under Congress and praised the enthusiasm of the residents of Itanagar during a roadshow.
The Sharadiya Navratri festivities have sparked controversy in Bhilwara as Hindu organisations have announced strict entry rules for Garba events. Participants will only be allowed entry after Aadhaar card verification and will be required to follow traditional rituals and dress codes. This decision has been made in an effort to maintain the sanctity of the festival and prevent incidents of "love jihad."