Trinamool Congress underlines two key points of opposition to Waqf (Amendment) Bill

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Trinamool Congress underlines two key points of opposition to Waqf (Amendment) Bill

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Kolkata: The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal at its "Minority Gathering" programme here on Saturday underlined two key points for their opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for examination. The first objection is against the proposal in the Bill to assign the District Magistrates the survey work of the existing Waqf properties in the districts concerned. Trinamool Congress feels that such “bureaucratisation” for review of Waqf Property is "simply unacceptable". The second objection is the proposal of takeover of those assets which have been verbally declared as Waqf properties. The party claimed that "this is a deliberate attempt of divisive politics of the ruling party at the Centre". Addressing the "Minority ...

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Allu Arjun says ‘Pushpa’ franchise is incomplete without Rashmika Mandanna’s Srivalli

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Mumbai: Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, has heaped praise on his co-star from the film Rashmika Mandanna. The pair recently attended a press event in Mumbai during the promotional campaign of the film where Allu Arjun spoke highly of Rashmika. He went on to say that the ‘Pushpa’ franchise is incomplete without her character of Srivalli. During the event, Allu Arjun highlighted Rashmika’s unwavering support, calling her the kind of person who uplifts everyone around her. Allu Arjun said, "I want to take two minutes and thank her for everything she has done for this film. Her support is immense. There is no way this film is complete without Srivalli's support. Me and my director have so much admiration for her becau...

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K’taka Congress expels Gurappa Naidu over sexual harassment charges

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Bengaluru: The Congress party in Karnataka expelled State General Secretary Gurappa Naidu on Saturday following the charges of sexual harassment surfacing against him. The Disciplinary Committee Chairman of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) K. Rahman Khan issued an order to expel Gurappa Naidu from the party. "In the backdrop of lodging of sexual harassment case against State General Secretary Gurappa Naidu, he has been expelled from the primary membership of the party for six years," the order stated. Karnataka police had slapped an FIR against the State Congress office bearer over alleged charges of sexually harassing a teacher at a school run by him in Bengaluru on Thursday. The complaint is registered with Chennammanakere Achukattu police station against Gurappa ...

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Gowda encounter within law, Maoism should be uprooted, says Karnataka Minister Hebbalkar

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Udupi: Days after a top wanted ultra Vikram Gowda was gunned down in an encounter in Karnataka's Udupi district, state Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on Saturday called for "Naxalism" (Maoism) should be uprooted completely. Addressing reporters in Udupi, Hebbalkar, who is also the district in charge, said that it has been the policy of the Central and state governments to eradicate Maoism. Amid discussions in favour and in opposition of encounters carried out by security forces, the minister said that in the recent encounter with Gowda, police had taken action within the framework of law. "It is the decision of the government to contain and tame Naxalism. The encounter had taken place during the combing operation. Maoist Vikram Gowda possessed weapons and he had ...

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Kareena Kapoor enjoys a relaxing day by poolside with her furry companion

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Mumbai: Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan recently shared a photo of herself relaxing by the poolside with her pet dog Elvis. On Friday, the ‘Jab We Met’ actress took to her Instagram stories and dropped a candid click where she is seen soaking up the sun, enjoying quality time with her furry friend. Alongside the photo, Khan wrote, “Say Hi to Elvis,” followed by heart emoji. In the picture, Bebo is seen lounging comfortably by the pool, her pet dog by her side, as they basked in the warmth of the day. Though the actress didn’t show her face, only her legs were visible in the picture. Kareena’s love for animals, especially her pet dog, has always been evident. She often shares moments with her four-legged friend on social media. This latest post is no exception. The actress and her husb...

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Shobha Karandlaje demands action against K’taka Health Minister over deaths of pregnant women & children

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Bengaluru: Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, on Saturday demanded action against Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao over the deaths of pregnant women and children, stating that the health department in the state was not functioning properly. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, she said, "In central Karnataka alone, from January onwards, there have been reports of 111 newborn deaths. In the same region, 27 mothers who underwent C-sections have also died. What is the government doing?" she asked. "Corruption, nepotism, negligence, and arrogance in the health department have resulted in the deaths of women and children in our state." She pointed out that the Lokayukta visited hospitals and reprimande...

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Madhuri Dixit shares a ‘little of paradise’ she will never forget

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Mumbai: Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit recently gave her fans a glimpse into her enchanting trip to Greece. On Friday, she posted a series of photos and videos from her vacation with her husband, Dr. Shriram Nene. Taking to Instagram, the actress shared the post with the caption, “A little piece of paradise I’ll never forget #TakeMeBackToGreece.” The photos capture the essence of Greece's breathtaking beauty, from its crystal-clear blue waters and iconic whitewashed buildings to the serene cobblestone streets. In one of the pictures, Madhuri is seen soaking up the sun on a picturesque beach, exuding elegance in a breezy summer outfit. Another snapshot features the couple sharing a candid moment, radiating love and happiness as they explore the Greek islands together. Madhuri's Gr...

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Kejriwal faces ‘water attack’ during padyatra

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New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was “attacked” with water by a protestor on Saturday while he was undertaking a padyatra in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar colony. The attacker was detained by police. The attacker was identified as Ashok Jha. The reason behind the “water attack” was not clear. AAP supporters blamed BJP workers for the attack, a charge dismissed by the Delhi BJP which questioned why only Kejriwal gets targeted ahead of elections, despite enjoying a security cover. The AAP said in a social media post claiming that even a former CM of Delhi is now not secure in the city. Earlier in the day, Kejriwal visited the Panchsheel Park colony in the same Greater Kailash constituency to meet the family of 64-year-old Rohit Kumar Alagh who was murdered on ...

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PM Modi holds discussions on policing, security-related issues at DG-IG Conference in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the top brass of police officers from across the country on Saturday held a threadbare discussion on various issues related to policing and security of the nation on the second day of the 59th DG-IG Conference here. "Had a productive first day at the DGP/IGP Conference in Bhubaneswar. Discussed various subjects on policing and security," PM Modi wrote on X and also shared photographs of the meeting. PM Modi on Saturday attended the three-day DGP conference which was inaugurated by HM Amit Shah on November 29. At the meeting, the chiefs of police forces from all states and other central security agencies are deliberating on various aspects to chalk out a roadmap to counter existing and emerging n...

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One more monk arrested in Bangladesh: ISKCON Kolkata

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Kolkata: One more monk attached to the International Society For Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was arrested in Bangladesh, vice-president and spokesman of the ISKCON Kolkata, Radharaman Das claimed on Saturday. He said that the second monk of the society who has been arrested is Shyam Das. He claimed that Das went to meet monk and spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagaran Jote Chinmoy Krishna Das, popularly known as Chinmoy Prabhu, who was arrested earlier this week by Bangladesh Police, at the correctional home where he is housed now. Bangladesh Police also took Shyam Das in custody, Radharaman Das claimed. He posted a picture of Shyam Das on his official X handle and questioned whether the arrested monk looked like a terrorist. “Does he look like a terrorist? #FreeI...