The delegation, comprising Muslim intellectuals, scholars and religious leaders, was led by Syed Naseeruddin Chishti, the Chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Council and successor to the spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah
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Bengal govt approaches SC against release of Nabanna Abhijan convenor
Passing the order on Friday, the single-judge bench of Justice Amrita Sinha of the Calcutta High Court also made it clear that no coercive action can be taken against Lahiri, not just in connection with the Nabanna Abhijan, but also in relation to any other police case against him.
People should vote against dynastic politics in J&K: G Kishan Reddy
Union Minister and BJP incharge of J&K elections, G. Kishan Reddy appealed to voters on Saturday that they should vote against dynastic politics which has allegedly “destroyed” J&K for decades.
Maha CM, his deputies say Ladki Bahin scheme to 'continue forever with increase in monthly assistance'
They further submitted that eligible women beneficiaries would get higher financial aid per month from the present Rs 1,500 after the MahaYuti government is voted to power again after the upcoming Maharahtra Assembly election.
ECI revises Haryana poll date from Oct 1 to Oct 5; counting on Oct 8
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday changed the date for the Assembly elections in Haryana from October 1 to October 5 to respect the traditions of the Bishnoi community, whose festival falls during this period.
AIMPLB delegation seeks K’taka govt’s support to oppose Waqf Bill
A delegation of the office-bearers of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his residence Kaveri in Bengaluru on Saturday and sought the Karnataka government’s support to oppose the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill by the Union government.
Grant sanction for prosecution against Kumaraswamy, says Cong memorandum to K’taka Guv
The Karnataka Congress on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot demanding sanction for prosecution against Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, former BJP ministers Janardhana Reddy, Shashikala Jolle, Murugesh Nirani and others.
K’taka Cong stages ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest march, asks Guv about pending pleas
The Karnataka Congress staged a ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest march on Saturday, condemning the Governor’s consent to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case and questioning him over the delay in action against others.
RG Kar tragedy: Shreya Ghoshal postpones her Kolkata concert in protest
Raising her voice of protest against the rape and murder of a junior doctor of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital earlier this month, acclaimed singer Shreya Ghoshal, on Saturday announced the decision to postpone her proposed live concert in Kolkata in September.
Many tough laws in India, need to make them more active: PM Modi on crimes against women
While the anger and outrage over a woman doctor’s rape and murder at a Kolkata government hospital continues to keep the medical fraternity as well as citizens agitated nationwide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated the need and urgency to ensure safety of women, particularly at the workplace.
South actress reveals hidden cameras in caravans on movie sets filmed women changing clothes
In more trouble for the beleaguered Malayalam film industry, popular South Indian actress and BJP leader Raadhika Sarathkumar has alleged that hidden cameras were placed in caravans on movie sets to film actresses changing clothes.
U'khand: Chopper airlifted by M-17 helicopter crashes in Rudraprayag, video emerges
A chopper, being transported to the Gauchar airstrip by an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter for repairs, crashed in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag on Saturday morning.
UPI processed Rs 81 lakh cr worth transactions in April-July, up 37 pc YoY
Surpassing world’s leading digital payments platforms, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed nearly Rs 81 lakh crore transactions in the April-July period this year, which is a staggering 37 per cent increase (year-on-year).
Calcutta HC directs immediate release of 'Nabanna Abhijan' convenor
The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Kolkata Police to release Sayan Lahiri, one of the convenors of the 'Nabanna Abhijan' (March to Secretariat) on August 27 condemning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month.
Congress reshuffle: New AICC secretaries and joint secretaries appointed
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday appointed party functionaries as AICC Secretaries and Joint Secretaries in different states, assigning them to work with the respective General Secretaries and In-charges with immediate effect.
Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren joins BJP
After ending his political journey of four and a half decades with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), former chief minister Champai Soren formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday.
PM Modi slams Opposition for 'putting brakes' on development of Vadhvan Port
Asserting that the Rs 76,000-crore Vadhvan Port will be the largest container port in the country which will change the nation's economic landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday criticised the opposition for putting brakes on the development of the project.
India’s fintech industry received record $31 bn investment in last 10 years: PM Modi
India's fintech revolution is improving financial inclusion as well as driving innovation and in the last 10 years, the industry has received a record investment of more than $31 billion, along with witnessing a startup growth of 500 per cent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
India's best is yet to come, says PM at GFF, hints at returning to power in 2029
Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated that he would return to power in five years as India’s “best is yet to come”, while addressing the annual 5th Global Fintech Fest, here on Friday.
'Actions have consequences': EAM Jaishankar says era of uninterrupted dialogues with Pakistan over
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that the era of interrupted dialogues with Pakistan is over, noting that "actions have consequences".
Nabanna Abhijan: NHRC issues notice to Kolkata Police
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to Kolkata Police seeking an explanation on the alleged police excesses on the protestors participating in the ‘Nabanna Abhijan (march to Bengal secretariat)’ on August 27.
J&K polls: Congress candidate sentenced to 5 months in jail
Former president of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and party's candidate, Vikar Rasool Wani has been convicted by a court along with five others to five months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000.
RG Kar tragedy: CBI finds documents for attempted renovation near crime scene
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the rape and murder of a junior doctor at state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here earlier this month, have secured some crucial clues regarding instructions pertaining to attempted renovation near the scene of the crime, sources said.
RG Kar case: Kolkata-based club refuses Bengal govt Durga Puja donation
A Kolkata-based community Durga Puja committee, on Friday, rejected the annual Durga Puja donation given by the West Bengal government as a mark of protest against the rape and murder of a woman doctor at state-run R.G Kar Medical College & Hospital earlier this month.
Ready to apologise 100 times for collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji's statue: CM Shinde
Amid the raging controversy over the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said he was ready to put his head on the Maratha warrior’s feet and apologise 100 times.