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Cong to launch four-phase ‘Nyay Yatra’ in Delhi from Oct 23 targeting BJP, AAP govts

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New Delhi: The Congress party is set to embark on a ‘Nyay Yatra’ in Delhi, beginning on October 23 and concluding on November 28.

The Yatra will be conducted in four phases to align with the festive season in India, and there is speculation that top leaders of the party like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra might join it.

The first phase of the yatra will start on October 23 and it will go on till October 28. The second phase will be held between November 4 and November 10.

The third and fourth phase of the yatra will also be held in November from November 12 to November 18 and then from November 20 to November 28.

The Congress will highlight what it claims are failures of the BJP three-time winning MPs at the Centre in Delhi.

The party also plans to compare the present situation in the national Capital with the time of late Sheila Dikshit, under whose leadership as Delhi Chief Minister the city saw significant development.

A key theme of the Yatra will be the ongoing clashes between the Modi government at the Centre, the Lieutenant Governor (LG), and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government.

The Congress will focus on issues such as liquor policy scandal, corruption and anti-development policies claiming that the AAP government is hindering progress in the national Capital.

During the yatra, the Congress plans to hold around a dozen exhibitions highlighting what it says are the failures of the AAP government on key issues.

The party will present specific case studies to reinforce its message and make the issues more relatable to the general public.

The Congress through this Yatra aims to regain political traction in Delhi, where it has been struggling against both the BJP and AAP after Sheila Dikshit was defeated in 2013. Assembly elections in Delhi are due early next year. However, the Election Commission can hold polls early if needed. When Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the post of Delhi Chief Minister, he had demanded elections in Delhi in November along with Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly polls.

Land-for-job scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Yadav, sons

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New Delhi:  In a major relief to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his two sons, a court here on Monday granted them bail in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land-for-job scam.

As per the order of the Rouse Avenue Court, Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav are required to furnish bail bonds of Rs one lakh each.

The next hearing in the case will be on October 25.

The allegations are related to Lalu Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister from 2004 to 2009. It is alleged that several people were offered Group-D jobs in various railway zones in exchange for transferring their land to Lalu’s family members or a related company.

Recently, the court summoned Lalu Prasad Yadav, along with his sons, Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, as well as other family members, in relation to the case.

Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Court stated that in its prima facie view, it had emerged that Lalu Yadav was in a position to facilitate public employment by his position.

The judge mentioned, “Various persons had parted with land parcels for Lalu’s family at cheaper rates than prevailing market rates while dictating the summoning order.”

Ordering the accused to to appear before it, the court had also indicated that the involvement of Tej Pratap Yadav cannot be ruled out.

Other accused involved in the money laundering case are — former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, Lok Sabha MP Misa Bharti, Lalu Prasad’s daughter Hema Yadav, Amit Katyal, and Hridayanand Choudhary. The charges involve alleged money laundering of Rs 600 crore.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has also granted sanction to the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) to proceed against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the corruption case.

The move came as a “double blow” to the Yadav family, intensifying the legal and political pressures on them.

Zomato delivery agent killed in hit-and-run in southwest Delhi

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New Delhi : A 27-year-old food delivery agent died after he was mowed down by a speeding vehicle while crossing a road on Outer Ring Road in southwest Delhi early on Monday, police said.

DCP (South West) Surendra Choudhary said Harendra, a resident of RK Puram, was working with online food delivery app Zomato.

A call was received at 2.45 am regarding an accident on the Outer Ring Road at an underpass close to Munirka and a team was immediately dispatched to the spot, Choudhary said.

Police officials said initial probe suggested that the accident took place when Harendra parked his motorcycle and was crossing the road on foot. He was hit by a vehicle, whose driver fled the spot.

The injured man was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital, where he was declared brought dead, the officials said.

“Harendra is survived by wife and their six-month-old son. His father is working in DDA as a Grade IV employee. During initial inquiry, the team identified the offending vehicle. The accused will be nabbed soon,” the DCP said.

The officer said an FIR has been lodged at Kishangarh police station and post-mortem of the body is being conducted.

Amit Shah congratulates PM Modi on clocking 23 years of holding Constitutional posts

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New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday marks 23 years of ascending to Constitutional posts, first as Chief Minister and then as Prime Minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has been by his side for decades, congratulated PM Modi on the occasion.

Commemorating the PM’s 23 years in the Constitutional office, Shah took to X and shared his thoughts.

Shah wrote in Hindi: “Today Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has completed 23 years in public life as Chief Minister and Prime Minister. How a person dedicates his entire life to national interest and public service, these 23 years of sadhana is a symbol of that unique dedication. This 23-year journey is a living inspiration for those living a social life. It is a matter of good fortune for me that I have been a witness to this journey of Modi ji.”

Shah stated further: “Modi ji showed how the welfare of poor and development, country’s security and strengthening global identity can be done simultaneously. Instead of looking at the problems in pieces, he put the vision of a holistic solution before the country.”

Congratulating PM Modi, Shah went on: “I congratulate such a nation builder Modi ji, who is dedicated to the country and countrymen without stopping, without getting tired, without caring for himself, on completing 23 years of service and dedication.”

PM Modi had become the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time on October 7, 2001. Till he became the Prime Minister of the country in 2014, he kept winning elections and remained the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

After winning the Lok Sabha elections in 2014, he left the post of Chief Minister of Gujarat and took over the reins of the Prime Minister of India. PM Modi has become the Prime Minister of the country for the third time in a row after winning the Lok Sabha elections of 2024.

From BJP workers to all the big leaders and eminent personalities from different walks of life, everyone is congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this occasion by mentioning his achievements during his tenures.

Maldives President Muizzu accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu introduces Indian dignitaries to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu after his ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) (PTI10_07_2024_000027A)

New Delhi:  Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Following his ceremonial welcome, Muizzu headed to Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Following this, he will be holding bilateral discussions with PM Modi at the Hyderabad House.

The Maldives President is on his official five-day maiden visit to India, the first since he assumed office, at the invitation of President Murmu. Earlier on Sunday, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh received Muizzu as he arrived at the Delhi airport, along with a high-level delegation.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on Mohamed Muizzu, shortly after the Maldives President arrived in the national capital on Sunday.

“Pleased to call on President Mohamed Muizzu today at the start of his State Visit to India. Appreciate his commitment to enhance India-Maldives relationship. Confident that his talks with PM Narendra Modi tomorrow will give a new impetus to our friendly ties, ” posted EAM Jaishankar on X after his meeting with the Maldives President.

During the visit, he is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with President Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and other senior officials of the Indian government.

Accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation, the Maldives President will be visiting Agra on Tuesday.

“President Dr Muizzu remains committed to enhancing bilateral ties with nations that play a crucial role in the development and growth of the Maldives, ensuring a dynamic and proactive foreign policy for the nation… Discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation and further enhancing the longstanding relationship between the two nations, ” Muizzu’s office said in a statement on Friday.

He will also be visiting Mumbai and Bengaluru for business engagements.

Earlier this year, the Maldives President had attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Modi and the Council of Ministers at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 9, 2024.

He had also met PM Modi on the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai on December 1, 2023.

“The visit signifies the importance India attaches to its relations with Maldives. It is expected to lend further momentum to cooperation and robust people-to-people ties between the two countries, ” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said last week.

In August, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar had visited Maldives on an official three-day visit, his first since assuming the office for a second term in June.

Before that, he had previously visited the strategically significant Indian Ocean archipelago in January 2023 as India maintained that Maldives occupies an important place in New Delhi’s vision of ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘SAGAR’.

Even as the relationship between the two countries became strained last year, India remained a key provider of development assistance to the island nation, with several projects funded by India benefitting the lives of thousands of people in the country.

Pakistani girl kills 13 of her family by mixing poison in food

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A girl was arrested on Sunday in Pakistan’s Sindh province after 13 members of her family died due to the mixing of poison in their food as they were not ready to let her marry according to her choice, police said.

The deaths took place on August 19 in Haibat Khan Brohi village near Khairpur.

The girl got angry after her family did not allow her to marry the boy of her choice. She then conspired with her boyfriend to poison the family members, including her parents.

“All of the 13 members fell ill after having their food and were rushed to a hospital where all of them died. When the post-mortem was done it emerged that these people had died from poisonous food,” senior police officer Inayat Shah said from Khairpur.

He said when the police conducted a thorough investigation it was found out that the daughter and her boyfriend had put poison in the wheat used to make rotis in the house.

“She was angry because, despite her efforts, her family was not ready to let her marry the boy of her choice,” Shah said.

“The girl confessed to mixing poison in the wheat with the help of her boyfriend,” he added.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed along LoC in Kupwara

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Jammu and Kashmir, security forces killed two terrorists on Saturday while attempting to infiltrate the Line of Control in Kupwara, the Army said. 

The operation, dubbed ‘Operation Gugaldhar’, was confirmed by the army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps.

In a post on X, the Corps said that a gun battle erupted after troops detected suspicious activity in Kupwara’s Gugaldhar. 

“Two terrorists have been eliminated by the security forces in the ongoing Operation GUGALDHAR. War-like stores have been recovered. A search of the area is underway and an operation is in progress,” the army said in a statement. 

The army further said that on October 4, 2024, acting on intelligence regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation by the Indian Army and J&K Police was initiated at Gugaldhar, Kupwara. 

“Alert troops identified suspicious movements and challenged the terrorists, which led to an exchange of fire. The vigilant troops responded with effective fire, and the operation is ongoing,” the statement added.

LoP Rahul Gandhi to unveil Chhatrapati’s imposing statue in Kolhapur

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Kolhapur (Maharashtra):  Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi will unveil a tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during his brief visit to the erstwhile royal kingdom of Kolhapur, here on Saturday.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who was expected to arrive here on Friday, had to cancel the travel plans owing to some technical snag in his aircraft and will instead reach Kolhapur on Saturday morning.

He will inaugurate the Chhatrapati’s grand, full-length statue at Kasba Bawada and later pay his respects at the samadhi of the late social reformer Chhatrapati Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj (1874-1922).

After that, Rahul Gandhi will participate in and address an Honour Constitution Conference in the presence of over 1, 000 people including political leaders, representatives of scores of NGOs, religious and other organisations.

The new statue of Chhatrapati that will loom over the Kolhapur skyline has been sculpted by Kolhapur artist, Sachin Gharge.

It is made of bronze, weighs around two tonnes, is 12 feet tall and will stand on a nine-feet high pedestal, visible from considerable distances.

The statue was constructed after a careful study of 16 contemporary oil paintings of the Chhatrapati, which have features like jiga, kalgitura, shirobhushan mandil, etc.

The statue had a dagger with a shell-plate around the waist and a shield on the back, a ‘patta’ and a sword in the left hand and exquisitely carved mounts at the feet.

All efforts were made by the artist to make Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s face and features perfectly by studying and researching his various paintings, and also considering other historical aspects in creating the statue.

The entrance to the venue that will have the statue has attempted to replicate the one at the Nagarkhana at the Raigad Fort, with crafting and carvings on the stone arches, and a fortification wall on both sides.

Near the main platform, there is a smaller replica of the Chhatrapati’s foot and hand impressions to enable people to pay homage, and the carvings around the platform were created after studying the Bhavani Mandap, Rajwada and other buildings in Kolhapur.

In front of the main statue, the royal seal of the Chhatrapatis has been erected besides a permanent saffron flag pole and attractive lighting arrangements for night-time viewing.

Ashok Tanwar joins Congress,Expresses faith in Rahul’s mission to save constitution

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New Delhi :  Former MP, Ashok Tanwar have said that the BJP did not have any faith in the constitution or Baba Saheb Ambedkar.

Addressing a press conference after joining the party at the AICC headquarters along with the party treasurer Ajay Maken, here today, he expressed faith in Rahul Gandhi’s mission to save the constitution.

Tanwar had joined the Congress yesterday, at Mahendragarh in presence of the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

Welcoming him back into the Congress, Maken said, Tanwar’s joining the party will further strengthen the fight initiated by Rahul Gandhi to save the constitution and take forward the ideals of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar.

He observed, given his rich experience, having been the Indian Youth Congress president and also the Haryana Pradesh Congress president, party will emerge stronger.

Speaking on the occasion, Tanwar said he had joined the BJP just a few months ago but had realised and found that the desired faith in the Constitution and the teachings of Dr Ambedkar was lacking there.

He said, in contrast to that, Rahul Gandhi had launched a nationwide campaign to propagate the ideals and teachings of Dr Ambedkar and also to save the Constitution and reservations.

Replying to a question, Tanwar said he had realised the importance and strength of the Congress, while remaining outside it. He assured that he will always remain with the party, now that he had already seen the reality of other political parties.

He appealed to the people of Haryana that for the progress of everyone, they must vote for the Congress, as it was the only party that takes everyone along and respects everyone.

President Murmu urges tribal community to prioritise education of children

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Jaipur: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the people of the tribal community should educate their children and give them opportunities to move forward in life and spread their wings in multiple spheres.

“The government stands with the tribal society, ” she said while speaking at the Aadi Gaurav Samman ceremony at Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan’s Banswara.

“Had I not got a hostel facility, my studies could have stopped. People of the tribal community should educate their children and give them opportunities to move forward and take steps forward, ” the President added.

President Murmu has been on a two-day visit to Rajasthan from Thursday.

Earlier on Friday, she participated in a programme organised by Brahmakumaris in Abu Road, Sirohi. Speaking there, she said that spirituality is the way to improve the mind through pure deeds.

Later, she attended the Adi Gaurav Samman ceremony in Mangarh Dham, Banswara.

President Murmu in her address congratulated the women who were felicitated during the programme.

“Congratulations to those who received the honour today, the number of women who were honoured here outnumber men, which is a matter of pride. The development of women is a mirror of the development of society. Tribal people have a lot of potential, ” she added.

President Murmu further said that children should be sent to school and given education.

“Education is very important. Further, encourage children to participate and progress in sports. I remember my student life, ” the President added.

Meanwhile, speaking on the occasion, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said: “The land of Mangarh is sacred. It is a matter of happiness that the President’s programme was held at this Dham.”

“There is a huge possibility of tourism here and the government has made a circuit for Tripura Sundari, Mangarh, Beneshwar Dham, ” he added.

Governor Haribhau Bagde, who also spoke at the programme, said: “It is the tribal people who are saving water, forest and land. They protect nature. Tribals are connected to the roots of culture and tradition.”

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