Month: September 2024

Demanding the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gaurav Bhatia on Monday alleged that the Trinamool chief is standing with the rapists instead of standing with the family of the victim, adding that the head of the entire India’s democracy has bowed in shame.

After the Supreme Court directed the CBI to submit a fresh report by September 17, addressing a press conference in Delhi, Gaurav Bhatia said that the head of India’s democracy has bowed in shame after a two-hour hearing took place in the top court.

“Today, a two-hour hearing took place in the Supreme Court. The head of the entire India’s democracy has bowed in shame. If anyone is not feeling ashamed, it’s West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. If you had witnessed the hearing, you would have seen that on one side were the protectors of the Constitution–the Supreme Court, BJP, and the people of India and West Bengal–and on the other side were the violators of the Constitution. She is not ashamed that she failed to stand with the family of the victim,” Gaurav Bhatia said.

“Questions that the SC has asked Mamata Banerjee, the CJI said there was at least a 14-hour delay to register the FIR. Does Mamata Banerjee still want to continue as West Bengal CM?… She should resign so that a fair investigation can be conducted. If during the investigation evidence shows that she was careless and also involved in tampering with the evidence, then her polygraph test should be conducted, and her arrest could be imperative to ensure that there is justice given to the family members of the victim and every citizen of the country,” he added.

The BJP leader further said that the police of West Bengal should be suspended as they can’t safeguard the people.

“Her call records and police commissioner’s call record, ex-principal, should be released to the public. When such an atrocity was happening at that time, were you planning something? Justice will be served. No matter how hard you try to remove the evidence or take action against the doctors, justice will be served. The parents of the victim themselves have said that they were pressurised by the police. The police themselves wrote the complaint; then you can imagine how much truth will be there. The Joint Platform for Doctors in West Bengal have also asked Abhishek Banerjee to resign because he is spreading lie. He is saying that the victim died because she was bleeding for 3 hours and no medical treatment was given,” he added.

Bhatia further said that the BJP is the party that wants justice for the family of the victim and that every girl is safe in Bengal.

Earlier today, the Supreme Court ordered the immediate removal of all photos of the victim from social media.

The apex court also reminded that no action should be taken against doctors once they return to work by tomorrow 5 PM. However, it noted that if they fail to do so, the court will not be able to restrain the state government, and further absence from work might lead to disciplinary action against them.

Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra, following the court’s statement, mentioned that doctors are facing threats. The Supreme Court also directed necessary conditions being created to safety and security of doctors in hospitals with availability of toilet facilities for both male and female among others.

The Court also raised multiple concerns regarding the post-mortem report in a case of alleged rape and murder. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the West Bengal government, pointed out several issues. One of the advocates present during the hearing questioned the improper handling of a vaginal swab, which should have been preserved at 4 degrees Celsius but was not.

The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, asked SG Mehta whether the necessary documents were available when the body was sent for the post-mortem. Senior Advocate Sibal, unable to immediately produce the required documents, requested additional time to submit them. Mehta confirmed that the documents were not included in the files provided to them.

During the proceedings, CJI Chandrachud directed the CBI to submit an updated status report by next week. The court will review the matter on Tuesday, September 17.

The court also inquired about CCTV footage related to the incident. SG Mehta confirmed that four video clips, totalling 27 minutes, had been handed over to the CBI. The CBI is now sending the samples to AIIMS and other forensic labs for further examination.

The body of the trainee doctor was found in the seminar room of the R G Kar hospital on August 9. The incident sparked nationwide protests. A civic volunteer was arrested shortly after. The CBI also arrested Dr Sandip Ghosh, for alleged financial misconduct at the medical establishment. (ANI)

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Bharatiya Janata Party leader Munna Sharma was shot dead by unidentified criminals while reportedly resisting a chain snatching attempt in Patna, police said on Monday.

Shama, who was the former BJP mandal president was rushed to hospital after sustaining injuries in the shooting incident but succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

According to the Patna Police, the criminals shot Sharma on Monday morning near a restaurant in Patna City. They received information about the incident at around 6.15 am today.

Patna Police said that his family rushed him to the hospital where he died while under medical treatment.

As per the police official, CCTV footage from the vicinity of the shooting incident is being examined and investigation is underway to arrest the accused.

Chowk Police Station SHO Shashi Kumar Rana said, “We received information around 6.15 am that a man, Munna Sharma, was injured by criminals near a restaurant. He was rushed to a hospital by his family where he died while under medical treatment. CCTV footage around the spot of crime is being examined and other technical investigation is being undertaken. Further action is being taken.”

“The FSL team has collected evidence from the site of the incident. A special team of police is reviewing CCTV footage. We are trying to find the reason behind the incident. Dial 100 team is also involved in the probe. The family of Munna Sharma has said that the chain he was wearing is still around his neck. Identification of one suspect has been done,” DSP Patna City-2, Gaurav Sharma said. (ANI)

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Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi on Monday said that 27 individuals have been arrested for allegedly instigating the stone-pelting incident in the Sayedpura area of Surat.

He further said that CCTV footage from the area had been reviewed to identify and arrest the remaining suspects.

“As I promised, we have caught the stone-pelters before sunrise! 6:30 am #Surat Update Here are the details: 27 stone-pelters arrested, CCTV, video visuals, drone visuals, and other technical surveillance work is still ongoing. Strict action will be taken against all accused. Our teams have worked whole night and yet to identify the stone-pelters and bring them to justice. Jai Ganesh!!” Gujarat Home Minister posted on X.

Earlier today, Harsh Sanghvi visited the spot in the Sayedpura area of Surat where an incident of stone pelting on Ganesh Pandal took place.

“The investigation is underway. Police are deployed in all the areas of Surat. Those who will breach the peace in the state, action will be taken against them,” he said.

Surat Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot said that after stones were pelted at a Ganesh pandal, a clash broke out in the Sayedpura area of Surat.

“Some children pelted stones at a Ganesh pandal, after which a clash broke out. The police immediately took away those children from there…Police were immediately deployed in the area. Lathi charge was done in all the areas where it was needed and tear gas was used…All the accused who were involved in the peace disturbance are being arrested. There are around 1,000 police personnel deployed all around. And the public is also here,” the Surat Police Commissioner said.

Upon receiving an alert about the incident, heavy police force reached the spot to bring the situation under control. (ANI)

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Nadigar Sangam, the South Indian Artistes’ Association of Kollywood, passed a resolution on Sunday calling for strict action against sexual harassment complaints in the industry.

The 68th General Council meeting of Nadigar Sangam was held in Kamarajar Arangam in Chennai on Sunday. Large numbers of Union members participated in the meeting and several issues were discussed.

Other than Vishal, the association’s president, Nassar, the association’s treasurer, Karthi and several others participated in the general council meeting.

Actor Vishal, who is also the general secretary of Nadigar Sangam, affirmed that ‘strict action’ will be taken as soon as a complaint is received.

Speaking to ANI, Vishal said, “There is a commission already been formed by Nadigar Sangam. The action is going to be very strict. We will take action once the complaint is received, whoever it is. Any girl who undergoes this kind of situation”

Actor Nasser also said the issue has been taken very seriously and a committee has been formed.

“The meeting went well as usual. We have taken the issue very seriously. We have formed a committee. We have given confidence to women that there is somebody to listen to this is our first step,” he stated.

This comes in wake of the row created in the Malayalam film industry after the Justice Hema Committee report disclosed some shocking details of harassment, exploitation, and ill-treatment of women in the industry.

The 235-page report, published after redacting the names of witnesses and the accused, notes that the Malayalam film industry is controlled by about 10 to 15 male producers, directors, and actors who dominate and exert control over the industry.

The report of the three-member panel headed by a former judge of the Kerala High Court and set up by the state government in 2017, was submitted to the Pinarayi-led Kerala government in December 2019 and made public only this month.

The government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the hardships faced by women in the industry.

Following the allegations, Mohanlal resigned as the President of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Several other AMMA leaders also resigned from their positions. (ANI)

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Bollywood’s rumoured couple Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina made headlines once again with their recent Ganesh Chaturthi celebration.

The festive occasion saw the duo enjoying the festival in the company of their close friends Anjini Dhawan and Shanaya Kapoor, adding to the buzz surrounding their relationship.

On Saturday, Khushi Kapoor took to her Instagram stories to offer a glimpse of the celebration held at her home.

The photos captured a joyous atmosphere with Khushi and Vedang posing together alongside Anjini Dhawan, the niece of actor Varun Dhawan, and Shanaya Kapoor.

The backdrop featured an intricately decorated idol of Lord Ganesha, surrounded by vibrant flowers, leaves, and decorative bells.

Khushi’s Instagram post was accompanied by the caption, “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi,” and a white heart emoji.

Khushi looked radiant in a peach-coloured suit, while Vedang complemented her in a mustard kurta and white pants.

Shanaya Kapoor added a splash of colour in a yellow suit, and Anjini Dhawan dazzled in a white floral ensemble.

Shanaya also shared festive snaps on her own Instagram, extending her wishes for Ganesh Chaturthi with a pink heart emoji.

The photos were met with enthusiastic responses from fans, who showered the posts with comments expressing their excitement about the rumoured couple.

The speculation surrounding Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina’s relationship has been a topic of news ever since they appeared together in Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming project, ‘The Archies’.

Although neither has officially confirmed their romantic involvement, their frequent public appearances together continue to fuel rumours.

Recently, Vedang was approached for comments regarding his dating life, but he remained tight-lipped about the subject. (ANI)

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on Sunday on his first official visit to India, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, received the Crown Prince upon his arrival.

He was also accorded a ceremonial welcome after he landed here in the national capital.

“A new milestone in a historic relationship. His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Delhi on his first official visit to India. Warmly received by @CimGOI @piyushgoyal and accorded a ceremonial welcome,” MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

In the pictures shared by Jaiswal, Piyush Goyal can be seen greeting Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the former receiving a ceremonial welcome.

Notably, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is on an official India visit from September 9-10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

On September 9, the Crown Prince will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hold discussions on a wide range of areas of bilateral cooperation. He is also scheduled to call on President Droupadi Murmu.

He will also visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

On September 10, the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince will visit Mumbai to participate in a Business Forum, in which business leaders from both countries will participate.

“India and UAE share historically close and friendly ties. In recent years, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and UAE has deepened in a wide range of areas, including political, trade, investment, connectivity, energy, technology, education, and culture,” the MEA stated.

“The Crown Prince’s visit will further reinforce strong India-UAE bilateral relations and open avenues for partnership in new and emerging areas,” it added.

In February this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited UAE. He held discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the India-UAE bilateral relationship and witnessed the exchange of eight agreements.

PM Modi and President Al Nahyan welcomed the MoU for creation of an intergovernmental framework between India and the UAE on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), which reflected the lead taken by the UAE and India in furthering regional connectivity.

The two leaders further endorsed the efforts from both sides to strengthen the strong economic and commercial cooperation and explore new areas of collaboration. They welcomed the strong growth witnessed in the UAE-India trade relations since the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

During his visit, PM Modi inaugurated the majestic Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

He also addressed the Indian diaspora at the event titled ‘Ahlan Modi’. (ANI)

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Saturday that unlike Pakistan, India considers the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as their own and urged them to join India.

He was addressing a public rally in the Ramban area of Jammu on Sunday, as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign for the upcoming assembly polls in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

“I ask all of you to form a BJP government in J&K, and after seeing development in J&K, the people of PoK will say that we do not want to stay with Pakistan. We want to go with India,” Singh said.

“People in Pakistan consider PoK people as foreigners, but India considers the people of PoK as our own. Come and join us, he added.

He also said that the Centre abrogated Article 370 for the prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir and said the BJP has not discriminated against the people of the Union Territory as claimed by the National Conference, People’s Democratic Party, and Congress. 

“We have never discriminated against anyone. Our Army is here. I want to ask you, do they discriminate? You people are fortunate; we have abrogated Article 370—we have done that for the prosperity and happiness of J&K. What did Article 370 give to you?”

He added, “Be it Congress, National Conference, or People’s Democratic Party, they tell you that the BJP has discriminated against the people of J&K (by abrogating Article 370). I want to tell you, if we do anything wrong, condemn it publicly. We don’t want your support by keeping you in the dark…”

He claimed that Jammu and Kashmir would become the number one state of India in case the BJP remained in power for ten years there.

“I say with confidence that if the BJP government runs here for 10 years, our Jammu and Kashmir will become the number one state of India… Our India, which was at the 11th place in the world in terms of the size of the economy, has reached the 5th place today. I am not saying this; the world’s leading economists and big financial firms are now claiming that India is progressing at such a fast pace. By 2027, our India will stand in third place among the countries of the world in terms of the size of the economy,” Rajnath Singh said. 

“A few days ago, I was in the USA, and people of the Indian diaspora asked me what would happen in the Jammu and Kashmir elections. I said with full confidence that the BJP will form the government in J&K with a clear majority,” he added.

Polling in the erstwhile state would be held in three phases: September 18, September 25, and October 1. The counting of votes will take place on October 8.

The National Conference and the Congress have forged a pre-poll alliance days ahead of the polls.

There are a total number of 90 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, out of which 7 seats are reserved for SCs and 9 seats are reserved for STs.

According to the Election Commission of India, Jammu and Kashmir has 88.06 lakh eligible electors. These are the first assembly elections to be held in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370.

In the previous Assembly elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won 28 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 25, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) won 15, and the Congress won 12. (ANI)

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Olympian Bajrang Punia who is now the working President of the Kisan Congress on Sunday alleged double standards from the BJP, saying that had he and Vinesh Phogat joined the BJP they would have been hailed as ‘patriots’ but are now labelled ‘anti-nationals’ for aligning with the opposition.

Punia expressed confidence that, as a farmer’s son, he would raise the concerns of the farmers in a better way.

“I am an athlete and a son of a farmer, as per the responsibility given by the party, I think I can raise concerns of the farmers in a better way… Brijbhushan and BJP have a problem (that we joined Congress). We would have become patriots if we had joined the BJP, but because we have joined the Congress, they are calling us anti-nationals. We are with our leader Rahul Gandhi and his struggle. He is raising the voice of all sections, be it farmers, youth or athletes,” he said.

Punia further challenged CM Nayab Singh Saini to contest the Haryana Polls from Julana.

“(If defeating Vinesh Phogat is easy) then why is Nayab Singh Saini searching for a safe seat for himself? If he thinks that anyone can defeat Vinesh Phogat, then ask him to contest from Julana… He is welcome to contest from Julana. He is the CM of the state and he can do anything… If the BJP has a problem with the (Congress-AAP) alliance, then why are they in alliance at the centre? They have 240 (seats). They should sit in the opposition… We are moving ahead with the INDIA Alliance parties with strength… If they (the BJP) are against the alliance, then they should also sit in opposition,” he said.

Meanwhile, just two days after joining the Congress party, Vinesh started her election campaign in the Jind region of Haryana on Sunday.

On Friday, Phogat and wrestler Bajrang Punia joined Congress just one month before the Haryana Assembly Elections.

Within hours of joining the party, Phogat was fielded as a party candidate from the Julana Assembly Constituency. Whereas Punia was appointed as the working president of the All India Kisan Congress.

Punia won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, while Vinesh Phogat became the first woman wrestler to reach the Olympics final in Paris last month. The wrestlers resigned from their respective positions in Northern Railways earlier on that day.

The voting for the 90-member legislative assembly in Haryana will be held on October 5 and the last date for filing nominations is September 12. The counting of votes will be held on October 8. (ANI)

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Malayalam film actor Vinayakan was apprehended by police at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGI) Saturday evening after causing a disturbance while intoxicated.

The incident occurred at the airport gate, leading to the actor being taken into custody.

Speaking to the media, Inspector K. Balaraju of the RGI Airport police station said the situation unfolded around 6 PM.

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) inspector reported that Vinayakan, who had arrived on an Indigo flight from Kochi and was slated to travel to Goa, was visibly drunk and engaged in inappropriate behaviour with airport gate staff.

The CISF subsequently handed Vinayak over to the RGI airport police.

A case has been filed against him under the City Police Act.

Inspector Balaraju confirmed, “The actor was under the influence of alcohol and created a significant disturbance. We have registered a case accordingly.”

Vinayakan has received numerous accolades for his acting, including the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’.

His recent projects include, Rajinikanth starrer ‘Jailer’, ‘Kammatti Paadam’, ‘Oruthee’ and others. (ANI)

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