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01 Aug

Apology Video of Girl Booked Over Alleged Remarks Against PM Narendra Modi Goes Viral; Police Investigation Continues

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A purported apology video of the girl booked for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a student protest has gone viral on social media, with the girl expressing remorse and requesting forgiveness from the nation. In the video, the girl, dressed in a striped T-shirt, is seen with folded hands, saying she regrets her statements and wishes to apologise for her conduct. She claims that she made the comments after being influenced by people present at the protest. "I made several inappropriate remarks against the Prime Minister after coming under the influence…

31 Jul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Speaks with Newly Elected UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Deepen Strategic Ties

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAndy Burnham, India UK relations, Narendra Modi, Strategic Partnership, Trade Agreement

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his first telephone conversation on Friday with newly elected British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, congratulating him on assuming office and agreeing to advance the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi extended his best wishes to Burnham for a successful tenure and reaffirmed India’s commitment to elevating bilateral ties. Both leaders underscored the importance of maintaining momentum in one of India's most significant international partnerships and agreed to remain in regular contact. During the discussion, the two heads of government focused on expanding cooperation across critical…

31 Jul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Urges Guidance Over Punishment for Youth Protesters Following Instagram Video

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia news, Instagram video, Jantar Mantar, Narendra Modi, Paper leaks, Youth protests

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video message on Instagram addressing the abusive language directed at him and his family during recent demonstrations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar regarding exam paper leak controversies. Referring to the protesters, the Prime Minister stated that youth is a phase for learning and course correction, emphasizing that taking legal action is not the ultimate solution. Emphasizing compassion and patience, he expressed his desire to forgive the young protesters and called upon society to guide the misguided youth toward a constructive path. The Prime Minister's message comes following the viral spread of…

31 Jul

Delhi Court Sentences Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain and Four Others to Life Imprisonment in Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnkit Sharma, Delhi court, Delhi riots, Legal news, Life imprisonment, Tahir Hussain

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A Delhi court on Friday sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and four co-convicts to life imprisonment for the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh pronounced the judgement at Karkardooma Court in the physical presence of the convicts amid heavy security, concluding that while the crime was severe, the case did not fall into the "rarest of rare" category that warrants the death penalty. The court stated that the prosecution had failed to establish that the convicts were beyond reformation or possessed a…

31 Jul

Rain Fury Hits Himachal Pradesh: Dalhousie Schools Shut, Kinnaur Highway Blocked After Landslide

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Heavy monsoon showers continued to disrupt normal activities across Himachal Pradesh, with several districts reporting water-related problems, road blockages and weather-related incidents over the past day. Dalhousie witnessed intense rainfall in the morning, prompting the local administration to order the closure of all educational institutions in the area. The decision was taken as a safety measure amid concerns over worsening weather conditions. The impact of the rainfall was also felt in Kinnaur, where a landslide near Chaura led to the closure of National Highway-5. The highway remained blocked after debris fell onto the road, leaving vehicles stranded…

31 Jul

Nitin Gadkari Takes Legal Route Over Online Claims Linking Him to E20 Fuel Policy

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Mumbai/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court seeking action over what he describes as a campaign involving allegedly false and manipulated online content connecting him and his family with the government's E20 ethanol-blended petrol initiative. The legal move comes after a prolonged social media debate surrounding the fuel policy, with Gadkari alleging that artificial intelligence-generated videos, altered clips and misleading posts have been circulated to create a false narrative about his role in the programme. The minister's petition has named Meta Platforms, X Corp, Google and certain unidentified persons…

31 Jul

Reports Suggest Shehzad Poonawalla Has Resigned From BJP; Official Confirmation Awaited

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Reports emerging from political circles indicate that BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has stepped down from the Bharatiya Janata Party, though the development has not yet been officially confirmed by the party or by Poonawalla himself. Sources said the resignation was reportedly submitted to the BJP leadership on Thursday evening. However, no details have been disclosed regarding the circumstances or reasons behind the reported move. Adding to the speculation, Poonawalla has revised the profile descriptions across his social media platforms, removing references to his role in the BJP. His updated bio now identifies him as a…

31 Jul

Hyderabad Police File FIR Against Meta India Head, Social Media Handles Over Alleged Offensive Posts on PM Modi

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Hyderabad (Rajeev Sharma): The Cyber Crime Wing of Hyderabad Police has registered a criminal case against the India head of Meta Platforms and the operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts over allegations that objectionable and manipulated content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi was circulated on social media during protests linked to the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) agitation over the NEET paper leak. The FIR was registered following a complaint submitted by T. Saikiran Goud, a member of the BJP Telangana social media team. According to the complaint, Goud noticed multiple reels and posts on Facebook and Instagram on July…

31 Jul

Family of Injured Delhi Police Officer Shares Account of Jantar Mantar Protest Violence

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Relatives of Delhi Police personnel who sustained injuries during the recent protest at Jantar Mantar addressed the media on Thursday, describing the physical and emotional impact of the violence on their families. Among those who spoke was the daughter of a Delhi Police sub-inspector, who recounted the circumstances surrounding her father's injuries while he was deployed to maintain law and order at the protest site. According to her, the officer had been stationed on the front line near the barricades as thousands of demonstrators gathered at Jantar Mantar. She said he had previously expressed concern that…

30 Jul

Parliament Passes Bill Making Insult to ‘Vande Mataram’ a Punishable Offence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndian politics, Legislation, Lok Sabha, National Song, Parliament, Vande Mataram

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Parliament officially approved the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Thursday, elevating the national song Vande Mataram to a legal status on par with the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana. The Lok Sabha cleared the legislation via a voice vote amid persistent disruptions and sloganeering from the Opposition, one day after the bill received approval in the Rajya Sabha. Once the bill receives assent from President Droupadi Murmu, any intentional act of preventing the singing of Vande Mataram or causing disturbances during its performance will become a criminal offence. Under the provisions…