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25 Dec

UP: Over 100 people convert to Hinduism in Khurja says BJP MLA Minakshi Singh

Business CorrespondentPoliticalUttar Pradesh

100-125 people from 20 families belonging to different religions converted into Hinduism on Sunday, Khurja BJP MLA Minakshi Singh said. According to the president of a social organisation, the conversion took place during a "Ghar Vapasi" programme organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), a right-wing outfit. In this event, people who had left "Sanatan Dharma" few years back because of their situation or confusion have adopted to the Hinduism again, Singh said. They have taken an oath to worship Sri Ram, Sri Krishna and other Sanatan gods , deities from now onwards, she said. A legal procedures were also…

24 Dec

Actor Kamal Haasan says he walked with Politician Rahul Gandhi at Bharat Jodo Yatra to ‘connect glorious past with bright future’

Business Correspondentbollywood, PoliticalKamal Haasan, rahul gandhi

Actor Kamal Haasan joined politician Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in New Delhi on Saturday. The yatra, that started in September from Kanyakumari, will finish in Jammu and Kashmir by late January. After the walk, Kamal posted photos featuring Rahul Gandhi by his side on twitter. In one of the picture, Kamal is also seen holding the politician hands with others in support. On the other hand, Congress leader also posted a picture of himself and Kamal from the yatra. He highlighted it, “We walk for an India where no one lives in fear, and everyone finds a…

18 Dec

Actress Kangana Ranaut seeks nod to shoot Emergency inside Parliament premises: Sources

Business Correspondentbollywood, Political

Actress Kangana Ranaut has asked for permission from the Lok Sabha Secretariat for shooting her upcoming movie 'Emergency' inside Parliament premises, reports revealed on Sunday. Her letter is under consideration but it is doubtful to be granted permission, they told. Usually, private institutions are not granted permission for shooting or doing videography inside the Parliament premises. If it is being done for any official or government work, then it is a different case, sources said PTI. Mostly state broadcaster Doordarshan and Sansad TV are given permission to shoot programmes or events inside Parliament, they said. Shooting for 'Emergency' started in…

18 Dec

Bihar hooch tragedy: Slugfest over compensation, on-spot inquiry as death toll reaches 70

Business CorrespondentCrime, PoliticalBihar, Nitish Kumar

The death rate in the Hooch tragedy in Saran district of Bihar has jumped up to 70 which is the highest in the last 6 years. Inspite of the strict rules and regulations against the consumption of alcohol, the system has not been successful in keeping a check on the illegal manufacture and sale of spurious liquor, which is easy to make and sold at cheaper prices. The incident came into light on Wednesday when approximately 9 people died due to the consumption of spurious liquor in the Saran district. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decided to appoint…

18 Dec

Actor Kamal Haasan To Join Rahul Gandhi-Led Yatra Next Week In Delhi

Business Correspondentbollywood, PoliticalBharat Jodo Yatra, Kamal Haasan, rahul gandhi

Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan will come in support of Bharat Jodo Yatra on 24th of December led by former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. The actor will join Congress leader in Delhi next week, according to his party, Makkal Needi Maiam, the superstar has been invited by Rahul Gandhi to participate in the yatra. The Bharat Jodo Yatra will enter Delhi on December 24, and after a gap of around eight days, it will move to BJP-led UP, Haryana, and will enter Punjab next month before entering Jammu and Kashmir. The yatra on last Friday finished 100 days which passed…

16 Dec

Nitish Kumar condemned for Poisonous liquor death, Says “If You Drink, You’ll Die”

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, Politicalindia, Nitish Kumar, politics

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today ruled out the possibility of compensating the families of those killed by fake liquor and said people should be "more cautious" whenever prohibition has been in place in the state from the year 2016.More than 30 people have died in Saran district in the latest tragedy, and the JDU-RJD government has faced protests from the BJP in and outside the assembly over alleged laxity in enforcing the ban. "Those who drink alcohol will surely die. We have an example in this case," Mr. Kumar answered a question. In Patna, the claim for compensation in…

14 Dec

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan joins Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, Political, Politicsindia, politics, Raghuram Rajan

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan joined Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan on Wednesday morning. Sharing a photo of the two, the Congress tweeted in Hindi: "Shri Raghuram Rajan, former RBI Governor, with @RahulGandhiji…the growing number of people to unite the country against hate shows that we will succeed." On Tuesday AICC general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh said, The Grand Old Party's Bharat Jodo Yatra is going to complete its 100th day soon. The party has decided to organize a concert with a live performance by Bollywood singer Sunidhi…

13 Dec

Congress leader Raja Pateria arrested for his ‘kill Modi’ remarks

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, Politicalindia, PM Modi

Congress leader and former minister Raja Patheria were detained by the Panna police from his residence on Tuesday for his alleged "kill Modi" comments. A first information report (FIR) was registered at Powai police station in Panna district on Monday afternoon against the Congress leader and former state minister for making comments against the prime minister. Petteria has been booked under Sections 451, 504, 505 (1) (b), 505 (1) (c), 506, 153-B (1) (c) of the IPC. “A police team went to his house around 5:30 am to inform him of his arrest. Around 7 am they took him to…

12 Dec

Political Parties Taking Shortcuts Taxpayer’s Biggest Enemy: PM Modi

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, Politicalindia, PM Modi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Flagging off Rs 75,000-crore infrastructure and development projects in Nagpur, including Mumbai's Samriddhi Expressway and Phase-I of the Nagpur Metro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked political parties, saying they were "indulging in 'short cuts' in politics" and destroying the country's economy for their "personal interests". Addressing a rally at MIHAN (the multi-modal international passenger and cargo hub airport in Nagpur), the prime minister called for "sustainable development and sustainable solutions" so that the country can emulate the progress charted by countries like Singapore and South Korea. He said, were once considered poor. Modi said, “I also want to…

12 Dec

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath to both- Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu & Mukesh Agnihotri

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Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has took oath because the New Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh at historic ridge ground in Shimla. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri additionally took oath with him. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath to each.The new Government in Himachal was attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party leader Rahul Gandhi, AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, State Party President Pratibha Singh, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot among alternative senior congress leaders.On Immaculate Conception, the Congress created a comeback in Himachal Pradesh, by winning forty seats within the high-stakes…