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‘Welcome to UP 2.0’: TMC MPs slam Bengal govt’s ‘jungle law’ after Baruipur rape-murder accused’s encounter killing

‘Welcome to UP 2.0’: TMC MPs slam Bengal govt’s ‘jungle law’ after Baruipur rape-murder accused’s encounter killing

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Trinamool Congress leader and Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra on Wednesday slammed the West Bengal government over the alleged encounter of Baruipur rape and murder accused, Prabhas Mondal. This is jungle law, Moitra said as she criticised Bengal’s BJP government over the police action. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra slammed the Bengal government for encounter killing of Baruipur rape-murder prime accused. (HT_PRINT) “Bengalis please welcome new Bengal- Uttar Pradesh 2.0 @BJP4Bengal is no government. This is jungle law,” Moitra wrote in a post on X. Mondal, the prime suspect in the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur, in South 24 Parganas, was killed in a police encounter, earlier on Wednesday. Police said he “snatched a firearm from a policeman and tried to escape from custody” during a crime scene reconstruction exercise. The encounter is first such police action since the BJP government assumed office in the Bengal in May. The rape and murder of the minor girl had triggered public outrage and violent protests, putting the police under intense pressure. TMC …

Why CBFC held up film for 4 years, shock OTT release, govt’s ‘anti-India’ claims

Why CBFC held up film for 4 years, shock OTT release, govt’s ‘anti-India’ claims

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After spending nearly four years in limbo, Satluj, previously titled Punjab 95, finally reached audiences last Friday when it quietly premiered on ZEE5. Directed by Honey Trehan and starring Diljit Dosanjh, the film had been locked in a prolonged battle over certification and release. However, the relief proved to be short-lived. Within 48 hours of its release, the film disappeared from the streaming platform following directions from the Government of India. Now, screenwriter Niren Bhatt, who co-wrote the film with Trehan, has spoken about the latest setback, questioning why the film has continued to face obstacles for years without any official explanation. Speaking to Variety India, Bhatt referred to ZEE5’s statement attributing the removal to “current developments” and said it was evident that the decision came from authorities. “Developments surely means they are being asked by someone to pause it. It is clear that someone in power to do so, whether at the CBFC or the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, has stepped in.” He further criticised the absence of any transparency throughout the film’s long …

E20 opponents to begin sit-in at Jantar Mantar on Sunday against govt’s ethanol-blending mandate

E20 opponents to begin sit-in at Jantar Mantar on Sunday against govt’s ethanol-blending mandate

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E20 critics are set to stage what organisers describe as the first public protest against the Centre’s ethanol-blending policy, with a sit-in planned at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Sunday. A petrol pump attendant picks up a nozzle to refuel a vehicle. (AFP) Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla took to X to announce that the demonstration targets the government’s E20 fuel rollout, with protesters demanding that motorists be given a choice between different ethanol blends instead of a mandatory E20 regime. The protest is scheduled to begin at 2 pm on Sunday, July 5. The campaign, organised against the “Ethanol Scam”, follows weeks of criticism of the E20 rollout on social media and automobile forums. Political analyst Ratan Dhillon, another organiser of the protest, said preparations were complete, although the group was still awaiting final permission from Delhi Police. He said authorities had indicated that permission could be denied because of the possibility of a large gathering. Also Read | Industry experts defend E20 petrol amid engine damage claims; say fuel safe for older vehicles: ‘Years of …

Delhi govt’s plans to relax certification norms in focus after fire kills 21

Delhi govt’s plans to relax certification norms in focus after fire kills 21

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The fire at a bed and breakfast accommodation in Hauz Rani has exposed glaring gaps in the Capital’s enforcement of rules and regulations, and raised questions about the wisdom of two recent Delhi government policies – one on bed and breakfasts and a second on fire safety – that propose a more relaxed regime for certification. Delhi police barricade the fire spot where fire broke out yesterday morning, at Hauz Rani in New Delhi. (Raj K Raj/HT) On May 27, the government proposed a new fire safety framework, under which building owners can obtain fire clearances through private fire auditors – they will be empaneled, said the policy – rather than relying solely on inspections by Delhi Fire Services (DFS). The government argued that the move will reduce delays, improve efficiency and bring professional expertise into the certification process. Track Malviya Nagar fire news LIVE updates The policy envisages DFS’s role in certification to only conduct periodic random checks, while private auditors will be empanelled for audit and certifying buildings annually. But experts said the …

PM’s silence on CBSE OSM controversy shows he cares more about his govt’s survival than students’ future: Rahul Gandhi

PM’s silence on CBSE OSM controversy shows he cares more about his govt’s survival than students’ future: Rahul Gandhi

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The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. File | Photo Credit: ANI New Delhi The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday (May 29, 2026) questioned how Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest IT services companies, lost the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) on-screen marking (OSM) contract to COEMPT Edutek, alleging that tender norms were diluted to favour the latter. He also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the OSM controversy. “…Modi ji, your silence on the CBSE debacle and inaction against the Education Minister tells the country what you actually care about — not the futures of lakhs of students, only the survival of your own government,” Mr. Gandhi said in a post on X. Sharing a media report, Mr. Gandhi claimed that CBSE had called for OSM tenders three times before awarding the contract to COEMPT. According to him, there were no bids in the first round and no qualified bidder in the second, following which technical requirements were progressively …

‘Cow slaughter not part of Id-Uz-Zoha’: Calcutta HC upholds Bengal govt’s cattle slaughter restrictions

‘Cow slaughter not part of Id-Uz-Zoha’: Calcutta HC upholds Bengal govt’s cattle slaughter restrictions

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The Calcutta high court on Thursday upheld the ban on cattle slaughter in public places and refused to stay the West Bengal government order regulating slaughter ahead of Eid al-Adha. Calcutta high court has upheld West Bengal government’s decision on cattle slaughter. (HT File) A bench of high court, including Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen, strictly prohibited the slaughter of cows and buffaloes in public places, Live Law reported. The court said that the sacrifice of a cow is not part of any religious festival, adding that the slaughter of animals in a public place is strictly prohibited. “Slaughter of animals including cows and buffalos in any open public place is strictly prohibited. Secondly, sacrifice of a cow is no part of the festival of ID-UZ-ZOHA and is not a religious requirement under Islam as held by the Supreme Court in the case of Mohd. Hanif Quareshi & Ors. Vs. The State of Bihar,” the court order stated. The order comes as the petitioners, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra, challenged the Bengal government’s …

AAP govt’s confidence motion passes in Punjab Assembly

AAP govt’s confidence motion passes in Punjab Assembly

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab secured a decisive victory on Friday as a confidence motion moved by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was passed unanimously in the state Assembly, even as opposition parties stayed away from the proceedings. Motion passed unanimously in absence of opposition The confidence motion was cleared during a special one-day session of the Punjab Assembly. With opposition legislators either boycotting the session or staging a walkout, the motion was passed without resistance. Only Independent MLA Rana Inderpratap Singh was present from outside the ruling party benches when the motion was taken up. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Time-bound redressal of people’s issues govt’s top priority: UP CM Yogi

Time-bound redressal of people’s issues govt’s top priority: UP CM Yogi

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed officials to ensure prompt, effective, and sensitive resolution of public grievances, reiterating that time-bound redressal of people’s problems remains the top priority of his government. UP CM Yogi Adityanath at Janata Darshan at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on April 17. (HT photo) Yogi interacted with over 200 people for the second consecutive day during a Janata Darshan event held at the Digvijay Nath auditorium on the Gorakhnath temple premises here. He advised people to remain patient and assured them that the government would sincerely consider their concerns. The CM personally listened to grievances, reviewed applications, and forwarded them to the concerned officials with clear instructions to resolve all complaints in a time-bound, impartial, and satisfactory manner. Several individuals sought financial assistance for medical treatment. In response, Yogi directed officials to promptly prepare estimates for advanced medical care for needy patients so that government funds could be released without delay. “No one’s treatment will stop due to lack of money,” he said. A significant number of women …

Opposition vows unity to defeat govt’s proposal for Lok Sabha expansion| India News

Opposition vows unity to defeat govt’s proposal for Lok Sabha expansion| India News

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Opposition parties on Wednesday vowed unity to defeat the government’s legislative proposals to expand the strength of the Lok Sabha to 850 for implementing 33% women’s reservation as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called the bills “anti-national” a day ahead of Parliament’s special sitting. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a press conference after a meeting of INDIA bloc leaders at his residence at 10, Rajaji Marg in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times) Gandhi demanded that women’s reservation should take into account the caste enumeration proposed in the 2027 census. “The truth is if Modi ji has his way, the share of smaller states, southern states and the northeast states will be reduced, which is a major loss for them. I consider this as anti-national activity. Our stand is clear: if you want to reserve seats, do it on the basis of the OBC census and the 2026 census. And if you want to implement the women’s bill, it is already there and …