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Mamata Banerjee faces protest in Halisahar, stones and slippers allegedly hurled

Mamata Banerjee faces protest in Halisahar, stones and slippers allegedly hurled

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced a hostile reception at Halisahar in North 24 Parganas district on Sunday when protesters surrounded her vehicle, shouted “chor’’ (thief), and allegedly hurled mud, slippers, and stones at her car as she went to meet the family of a deceased TMC worker. Banerjee was forced to pass through a police cordon as the demonstration briefly turned the road into a charged political theatre, with the rival sides trading allegations of conspiracy, provocation, and administrative failure. “My car has been attacked with stones, shoes and mud. This is nothing but a conspiracy.” Banerjee said. 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

Slipper hurled at MP Pappu Yadav; Opposition slams police

Slipper hurled at MP Pappu Yadav; Opposition slams police

Two men intruded into the residence of Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Sunday (August 2, 2026) and one of them hurled a slipper at him when he was addressing a press conference. While his supporters alleged that one assailant was also carrying a knife, Opposition leaders targeted the Delhi police for failing to ensure the safety of a parliamentarian. At the press conference, Mr. Yadav countered the allegations levelled against him for staging a skit on the Ram Temple donation theft in the Parliament complex on July 31. Police personnel detain a man after he allegedly hurled a slipper at Pappu Yadav. | Photo Credit: PTI Referring to the donations case, Mr. Yadav said he had only asked questions about the missing gold and silver. “I have done nothing wrong. It is not as if I am not a Sanatani. Today, we are demanding answers from the Prime Minister regarding the way the faith of the common man has been undermined,” he said. The incident took place around 6.15 p.m. Standing among the journalists, one …

Petrol bomb hurled at Sangrur BJP office

Petrol bomb hurled at Sangrur BJP office

A petrol bomb was hurled by unidentified miscreants at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district office on Uppli Road in Sangrur, drawing sharp reactions for the party, which alleged that ‘the state’s law and order has completely collapsed under the AAP government.’ The BJP office in Sangrur. (HT ) Police said no one was hurt in the incident, which occurred wee hours on Sunday, adding that efforts are on to trace the culprits. Last month, two unidentified persons threw a petrol bomb at a clinic of a homeopathy doctor, a local BJP leader, in Bathinda district. On April 1, a grenade blast took place outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh. On April 7. 2025, a hand grenade was lobbed at the residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar. Sangrur superintendent of police (SP) Devinder Attri said a petrol-filled bottle was thrown from outside of the building. “Petrol was filled in a bottle and it was thrown from the outer cordon of the building. A burn mark was found on the wall. We will take strict …

Vivek Oberoi recalls a shoe was hurled at him on stage: ‘Can’t even do one small job?’ | Bollywood News

Vivek Oberoi recalls a shoe was hurled at him on stage: ‘Can’t even do one small job?’ | Bollywood News

4 min readKochiJul 28, 2026 12:00 PM IST Despite being the son of actor-politician Suresh Oberoi, Vivek Oberoi did not choose the beaten path that most star kids do. Instead of pursuing a gaudy role, he strategically sought out an influential filmmaker like Ram Gopal Varma and secured a key part in his iconic gangster drama Company (2002), thus making a strong debut. Even going forward, Vivek prioritised working with masters on their impressive movies rather than with hitmakers on flashy ones. As a result, the early part of his repertoire would make any actor envious, although he couldn’t maintain the same quality going forward. Must Read | Cheap AI visuals undermine Vijay’s Rs 500 crore farewell film Jana Nayagan However, this realisation did not come to Vivek early on, and he was quite pompous at one point — at least until college — before an experience he had on stage while acting in a play changed his life and mindset forever. During an interview with CNN-News18, the actor recalled someone hurling a shoe at …

Stones hurled at Khan Sir’s coaching institute in Patna, three arrested

Stones hurled at Khan Sir’s coaching institute in Patna, three arrested

A coaching institute run by educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones in Patna. Police arrested three people, including the director of a rival coaching centre, while investigating claims that shots were fired during the incident 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

Eggs hurled, shirt torn: Abhishek Banerjee attacked in West Bengal`s Sonarpur

Eggs hurled, shirt torn: Abhishek Banerjee attacked in West Bengal`s Sonarpur

Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly assaulted by protesters on Saturday after he reached Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal to meet a party worker who reportedly became a victim of post-poll violence after the results of the recently concluded assembly elections were announced on May 4. On Saturday afternoon, shortly after receiving a notice from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for interrogation at his residence on Kalighat Road in south Kolkata, Banerjee left for Sonarpur. His vehicle first encountered protests at Kamal Gazi, where a group of women showed him black flags, news agency IANS reported. However, larger protests awaited him upon his arrival in Sonarpur, where hundreds of local residents, including women, raised slogans against him and described him as a “thief”. Banerjee then got off his vehicle and rode on a motorcycle belonging to a local TMC activist to reach his destination. According to IANS, protesters charged towards him, with some women allegedly slapping him while others threw eggs at him. His shirt was also reportedly …

Country bombs hurled at private liquor bar in Watrap

Country bombs hurled at private liquor bar in Watrap

At least three persons are suspected to have hurled two country made bombs at a private liquor bar near Watrap in Koomapatti police station limits on Monday. Police said that the trio came to the private club and consumed liquor at noon. While they left, it is alleged that they hurled the bombs and escaped. A worker identified as Mayan, 34, was injured. Based on the owner’s complaint, the police registered a case. The CCTV cameras were being examined. Senior officers visited the spot and further investigation is on. Published – May 18, 2026 11:00 pm IST 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

Furious Jamie Foxx says Tourette’s activist meant the N-word he hurled at Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo during BAFTA

Furious Jamie Foxx says Tourette’s activist meant the N-word he hurled at Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo during BAFTA

The BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards 2026 were held in London on Sunday, and the biggest stars from around the world were in attendance. However, a moment that caused a stir was when Tourette’s activist John Davidson shouted a racist slur, the N-word, as actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented on stage. Jamie Foxx believes that John meant it when he shouted the word. Jamie Foxx reacted to a BAFTA nominee dropping the N-word as Michael B Jordan presented an award. (Reuters/AFP) Jamie Foxx reacts to Tourette’s activist shouting N-word An Instagram page posted a video of the moment John shouted the N-word loudly as Michael and Delroy presented the award at BAFTA. Commenting under it, Jamie wrote, “Nah he meant that s**t,” responding to how the activist was meant to have said it due to his Tourette’s. He also added, “Unacceptable,” apart from writing, “Out of all the words, you could’ve said Tourette’s makes you say that?” Actor Melvin Gregg also questioned the timing of the word being …

Country bombs hurled at police escort vehicle in Tamil Nadu, 3 cops injured| India News

Country bombs hurled at police escort vehicle in Tamil Nadu, 3 cops injured| India News

Unidentified assailants hurled country bombs at a police escort vehicle near the Thirumandhurai toll plaza on the Chennai-Trichy National Highway on Saturday in an attempt to attack a history sheeter being transported in it, police said. The injured were immediately rushed to the Perambalur Government Hospital for treatment. (HT Photo/Representational Image) Three police personnel sustained injuries in the blast and the ensuing melee, they said. The attack targeted ‘Vellai’ Kali, a notorious history-sheeter from Madurai with over 30 criminal cases including nine murders. According to preliminary reports, as the police van approached the Perambalur district limits, a gang traveling in two cars intercepted the vehicle and hurled multiple country bombs, attempting to neutralise the police escort to reach the history-sheeter. In self-defense and to prevent the prisoner’s escape or assassination, the police personnel reportedly opened fire at the vehicles, forcing the attackers to flee the scene. A senior officer said the assailants fled towards Chennai. The injured were immediately rushed to the Perambalur Government Hospital for treatment. “They suffered minor injuries and are being treated …

Tamil Nadu CM vs. Governor: When eggs, stones were hurled at Channa Reddy’s convoy and Jayalalithaa sought his recall in 1995

Tamil Nadu CM vs. Governor: When eggs, stones were hurled at Channa Reddy’s convoy and Jayalalithaa sought his recall in 1995

Around 3 pm on April 10, 1995, Tamil Nadu Governor M. Channa Reddy had left the Raj Bhavan (now Lok Bhavan) for Pondicherry (now, Puducherry). When his convoy reached Tindivanam, a group of ruling AIADMK men hurled eggs and stones at it. The men were led by S.S. Panneerselvam, the party secretary for Villupuram Ramasamy Padayachiar district unit (present day Villupuram). They were angry that Reddy was entertaining the then Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy, who had sought to prosecute Chief Minister Jayalalithaa (then spelt Jayalalitha) on corruption charges. The Governor’s convoy was held up at Tindivanam-Pondicherry junction for over 15 minutes. Reddy called the District Superintendent of Police (SP), Vijayakumar, who was at the spot, and directed him to clear the road. The Hindu Cuddalore Correspondent reported that Mr Vijayakumar said the demonstrators threw stones and eggs, “which, however, missed the vehicles in the Governor’s convoy.” The incident occurred when hostilities between Jayalalithaa and Reddy were common knowledge. Report to Centre The Governor promptly sent a report to the Centre attributing the hold up of his …