Srinagar, Jan 15: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday sought the Union government’s intervention for the safe return of students, including Kashmiris, from Iran amid the prevailing tension there. This came a day after parents of several Kashmiri students studying in Iran expressed concern over the situation there, and appealed to the Centre to facilitate…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
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Mumbai, Jan 13: In response to Omar Abdullah, the vice-president of the National Conference, who criticised the show's filming in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly complex, director Hansal Mehta stated that India is viewed as a "unfriendly shooting location" because of this "unwelcoming attitude." Former J&K chief minister Abdullah slammed the Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday for permitting the film "Maharani," starring Huma Qureshi, to be filmed inside the assembly building, calling it a "complete disgrace." Mehta, who has created critically acclaimed television shows including "Scam 1992" and "Scoop," responded to Abdullah's post on X by labelling it "regressive" and "disrespectful."Why does it feel so bad? How does the "mother of democracy" or democracy itself suffer from the filming of a drama? The director stated, "Everyone on a movie set, including background actors and actors (who you refer to as "extras"), is a citizen of this nation and has the right to work with dignity. They also deserve respect and understanding, at least from someone as intelligent as you. Mehta further stated that performers and filmmakers are permitted to shoot in public spaces, government buildings, and council rooms across the globe. "We frequently prefer shooting abroad because of this inhospitable attitude, which makes India seem like an undesirable shooting location. The director remarked, "I have a lot of respect for you, but this feels really rude, backwards, and narrow-minded.Subhash Kapoor's film "Maharani" was filmed in June of last year within the Jammu assembly building. The show draws inspiration from the political upheavals in Bihar during the 1990s, when Lalu Prasad, the then-chief minister, appointed his wife Rabri Devi as his successor while embroiled in the scandalous fodder fraud. Abdullah wrote on X, describing it as "the genuine face of 'the mother of democracy'," where actors and extras use it as a set for TV shows, while elected representatives of the people from all parties, religions, ethnicities, and sections of J&K once legislated on subjects of great importance." The speaker expressed his dismay over the "awful state of affairs caused by the BJP-led government in J&K, which has reduced the symbol of democracy, where they once sat and governed." "They even have a fake CM coming out of an office I was privileged to occupy for six years," Abdullah stated in his subsequent letter. What a complete shame! The Governor disbanded the J-K legislative assembly on December 20, 2018. Since August 5, 2019, when J-K and Ladakh were divided into two Union territories, there have not been any assembly elections in J-K. Additionally, the Centre revoked Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave the former state a special status. Ladakh is an assembly-free Union Territory. [caption id="attachment_8922" align="alignnone" width="300"] Disrespectful: Hansal Mehta On Omar Abdullah’s Criticism Of Show’s Filming In…
NEW DELHI: On Saturday, sources indicated that a compromise had been reached about the nomination of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to head the opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A. The bloc's leaders convened digitally to talk about a range of topics, including the alliance and the upcoming April–May Lok Sabha elections. According to sources, the Samajwadi Party, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, and the leaders of the Trinamool Congress did not attend the meeting. The sources claim that Kharge's nomination as the bloc's chairperson was approved by unanimity. We're waiting on an official announcement regarding the appointment. The sources added that the leaders also decided to designate Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar as the bloc's convenor. However, a final decision would be made following consultation with the parties whose representatives were not present at the meeting. The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.) unites up to 28 opposition groups to challenge the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. [caption id="attachment_8913" align="alignnone" width="300"] Consensus on Kharge's appointment as chairperson of I.N.D.I.A bloc[/caption]
NEW DELHI, Jan 13: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has received a fourth summons from the Enforcement Directorate to appear for questioning in connection with a money laundering case involving the Delhi excise policy, according to official sources on Saturday. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener, Kejriwal, has been summoned to resign before the agency on January 18 at its headquarters here, according to a statement from the organisation. Kejriwal is scheduled to visit Goa for three days from January 18 to January 20 to assess his party's readiness for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, according per AAP sources. The 55-year-old leader had stated that the agency's "non-disclosure and non-response approach" could not withstand the test of law, equity, or justice and that its "obstinacy" amounted to taking on the roles of judge, jury, and executioner. On January 3, the leader had declined to depose before the ED for the third time. Previously, the chief minister was asked to step down on November 2, 2023, and December 21, 2023.Kejriwal's argument that the summons he was given was "not in consonance with the law" and should be withdrawn has once again been rejected by the ED with the issuance of the new notice. The sources state that the agency feels Kejriwal's summonses were "well within the PMLA procedures and law." In charge sheets the ED submitted in the case, Kejriwal's name has appeared several times. The agency has alleged that the accused were in communication with him over the preparation of the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.The AAP might be named as a "beneficiary" of the purported kickbacks obtained under the excise policy in the ED's anticipated new supplemental charge sheet. The Delhi government's excise policy for 2021–22, which granted licences to liquor dealers, is accused of enabling cartelization and favouring some dealers who had reportedly paid bribes for it—a allegation that the AAP has always denied. After the policy was abandoned, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena suggested a CBI investigation, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a complaint in accordance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). [caption id="attachment_8892" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED Issues Fourth Summons To Kejriwal In Delhi Excise Policy Case For Jan 18[/caption]
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NASHIK: As part of the Swachchata Abhiyan programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleaned the grounds of the Kalaram Temple in Nashik, Maharashtra, on Friday. Images displayed the prime minister wiping the temple floor with a mop and bucket. Earlier, he performed darshan and puja at the Shree KalaRam Mandir. In addition, he conducted darshan and puja at Shree Ram Kund, which is located on the Godavari River. Ahead of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya's consecration ceremony, the Prime Minister called on the populace to participate in Swachhata activities, or cleanliness efforts, at temples around the nation. The Prime Minister listened to the epic story of the Ramayana, particularly the section on "Yudh Kanda" that describes Lord Ram's journey back to Ayodhya. The PM heard the Hindi translation made by AI after it was delivered in Marathi. Images displayed the Prime Minister sitting on the floor of the temple, humming a song while a number of monks sang the Ram Bhajan. "At the Shree Kalaram Temple, I had the profound experience of hearing verses from the Bhavarth Ramayana written in Marathi by Sant Eknath Ji, eloquently narrating Prabhu Shri Ram's triumphant return to Ayodhya," PM Modi wrote on social media site X. This reading, full of history and dedication, was a very unique experience. The Prime Minister's X account included multiple photos of him at the temple. "I offered prayers at the Nashik Shree Kalaram Temple. I'm feeling very blessed by the holy ambiance. An incredibly spiritual and humble experience "I prayed for my fellow Indians' peace and well-being," Prime Minister Modi declared. [caption id="attachment_8868" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi cleans Nashik Temple, urges everyone to run cleanliness campaign in temples, pilgrimage areas[/caption]…
Srinagar, Jan 12: Omar Abdullah, vice-president of the National Conference, harshly criticised the Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday for permitting the filming of a television series within the legislative assembly building, referring to it as a "complete disgrace." In June of last year, filming for the Hindi-language television series Maharani, which starred Huma Qureshi, took place inside the Jammu assembly building. The political developments in Bihar during the 1990s, when then-chief minister Lalu Prasad—who is currently embroiled in the scandalous fodder scam—installed his wife Rabri Devi as his successor, served as the inspiration for the television series. The former chief minister of the former state of J&K wrote on X, "The true face of 'the mother of democracy', where once elected representatives of the people from all parties, religions, backgrounds & parts of J&K legislated on matters of great importance now actors & extras use it as a set for TV dramas." The speaker expressed his dismay over the "awful state of affairs caused by the BJP-led government in J&K, which has reduced the symbol of democracy, where they once sat and governed." "They even have a fake CM coming out of an office I was privileged to occupy for six years," Abdullah stated in his subsequent letter. What a complete shame!The Governor disbanded the J-K legislative assembly on December 20, 2018. The coalition government led by Mehbooba Mufti was reduced to a minority on June 20, 2018, as the 25-member BJP withdrew its support from the former state. Due to a political crisis in the former state, the legislature was placed on suspended animation until December 19, 2018, at which point the governor's order was imposed. Since August 5, 2019, when J-K and Ladakh were divided into two Union territories, there have not been any assembly elections in J-K. Additionally, the Centre revoked Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave the former state a special status. Ladakh is an assembly-free Union Territory. [caption id="attachment_8853" align="alignnone" width="300"] Omar Condemns Shooting Of TV Show Inside J&K Assembly Complex[/caption]
NASHIK: On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said prayers at the Shree Kalaram Mandir in Nashik, Maharashtra. At the Mandir Sansthan, PM Modi participated in the puja rituals and saw the epic narrative recitation of the Ramayana, particularly the 'Yudh Kanda' chapter that narrates Lord Ram's homecoming to Ayodhya. The recitation was performed in Marathi, and the Prime Minister listened to the Hindi translation via artificial intelligence (AI). This demonstrated the amazing fusion of tradition and technology. On the anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's birth, the prime minister also presented flowers to the man in Nashik.Situated beside the banks of the Godavari, in the Panchavati neighbourhood of Nashik, lies the Shree Kalaram Mandir. Panchavati holds a particular place in the Ramayana's legend since it is the site of several significant incidents. For a few years, Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lakshman lived in the Dandakaranya jungle in the Panchavati area. Days before Ram Lalla's grandiose 'Pran-Pratishtha' event in Ayodhya on January 22, Prime Minister Modi paid a visit to the Shree Kalaram temple. Additionally, PM Modi will give a speech and open the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik. [caption id="attachment_8847" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi offers prayers at Shree Kalaram Mandir in Nashik[/caption]
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