Abhishek Banerjee, a TMC leader and MP, has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for their silence on the alleged attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. Speaking at a health fair in his constituency, he called out the BJP government for not taking adequate action against the atrocities faced by Hindus and other communities in the neighboring country. Banerjee also accused the BSF of aiding the infiltration of extremists from Bangladesh and called on the Central government to take decisive action. The rejection of a bail plea for an ISKCON monk in a Bangladesh court further highlights the issue of biased judiciary in the country.
At a state working committee meeting of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya stressed on the significance of the party organization over the government. He highlighted the need for party workers to be respected and their dignity upheld. Maurya also addressed the recent electoral setbacks faced by the BJP and stated that the organization will always remain supreme.
Acclaimed poet and Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas has praised Dhirendra Shastri, a prominent leader of the Sanatan Dharma movement in Uttarakhand, for his efforts in bringing enlightenment and upliftment to the people. Vishwas highlighted Shastri's dedication to preserving the values of Sanatan Dharma and spreading its message across the state. This news highlights the significance of cultural and spiritual leaders in shaping the political landscape of India.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Indian Election Commission of not using its de-duplication software to identify duplicate and photo-similar entries in the electoral rolls during the 2022 annual Special Summary Revision. This comes after Gandhi claimed that 25 lakh votes were "stolen" in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, including 5.21 lakh duplicate voters. According to sources, the software has not been used since the 2022 SSR, despite repeated directives from the EC to identify and delete such entries.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court made a strong statement against religious terrorism, stating that no religion supports violence or terror. This came as the court denied bail to an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) suspect arrested by the National Investigating Agency (NIA). The court also noted that the suspect was an active member of a conspiracy to attack a defence entity, showing the dangerous nature of religious terrorism.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of ignoring a crucial deduplication software that could have prevented the alleged "stolen" votes in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections. The software, developed by the Centre for Development and Advanced Computing (CDAC), has not been used for the past two years, despite repeated directives from the EC to identify and delete duplicate entries in the electoral rolls. The software was last used in the 2023 Special Summary Revision, which led to a rare contraction in the total number of registered voters in the country. Gandhi's claims have raised questions about the EC's efforts to clean up the electoral rolls and the need for effective use of technology in the process.
During a Fox News interview, President Trump responded to concerns over pricing in America from a loyal Republican supporter. He blames Republicans for not addressing the issue effectively and calls out Democrats for lying about it. The anchor discussing the topic with Trump also notes how the recent election results should make Republicans re-examine this economic issue.
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democrat, has been elected as the first Muslim mayor of New York City in over a century, beating out incumbent President Donald Trump's preferred candidate. In his first press conference, Mamdani promised to stand up against Trump's divisive policies and usher in a new era for the city. However, as he faces challenges ahead, many will be closely watching his actions and decisions as mayor.
BJP counters Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claims of rampant vote theft in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections with a detailed rebuttal. The ruling party accuses Gandhi of resorting to a recycled narrative of "vote chori" to explain his party's electoral defeats, and highlights the Congress leader's own inconsistencies in using the same EVMs he alleges to be fraudulent. It also calls out his attempt to grab media attention rather than following due process. Meanwhile, the Congress is yet to respond to the BJP's rebuttal.
The Haryana Director General of Police has launched a new police campaign called "Operation Track Down" to tackle the rising problem of gun violence in the state. With concerns over impressionable youth being influenced by media depictions of crime, the DGP has emphasized the importance of educating them about the serious consequences of using firearms. The campaign will target notorious offenders and absconders through a phased operation, with repeat offenders facing harsh consequences such as being booked under organized crime laws and having their properties seized. The DGP has also appealed to armed youths to surrender voluntarily, while warning those who resist that the police are prepared to use force when necessary.
After the Golden State Warriors' victory on election night, head coach Steve Kerr shared his support for Prop 50, a measure in California that will allow for redrawing of voting districts. Kerr, who voted in favor of the measure, stated that he didn't necessarily love it, but believed it was necessary. He also expressed hope that the measure is not permanent.