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PM Modi urges Sonam Wangchuk to regain health after ending hunger strike

PM Modi urges Sonam Wangchuk to regain health after ending hunger strike

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The Prime Minister’s message came hours after Wangchuk concluded his fast at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh, doctors and members of his family 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

Sonam Wangchuk can end hunger strike, says wife, sets condition as crowd swells for CJP march to Parliament on July 20

Sonam Wangchuk can end hunger strike, says wife, sets condition as crowd swells for CJP march to Parliament on July 20

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk can end his fast on Monday, July 20, if political leaders meet him and assure to raise the issue of accountability and education in the Parliament’s Monsoon Session which begins that day, his wife Gitanjali J Angmo said on Sunday evening, news agency PTI reported. Educationist Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk who remains in hospital, speaking with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke at the protest site at Jantar Mantar. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) Several MPs have already met Wangchuk at the protest site and promised to raise the issue of NEET-UG paper leak and other matters during the session. These include Congress’s Shashi Tharoor, Samajwadi Party’s Dimple Yadav, and multiple leaders of the AAP, besides Azad Samaj Party’s Chandrashekar Azad. Follow: Live updates on CJP protest and Parliament march AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday submitted a notice of motion under Rule 267, too, seeking suspension of the day’s listed business in the Upper House to discuss the alleged NEET paper leak and the demands raised by activist Sonam Wangchuk. …

‘Wanted to kill Farooq Abdullah for 20 yrs’, accused tells cops after attack in Jammu| India News

‘Wanted to kill Farooq Abdullah for 20 yrs’, accused tells cops after attack in Jammu| India News

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Leaders cutting across party lines on Thursday expressed concern over an assassination attempt on National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah in Jammu, with the opposition and Union government trading barbs in Parliament over the incident, even as a local court remanded the accused to five-day police custody for questioning. An attempt on the life of Farooq, 88, was made when he was attending a marriage ceremony at Royal Park Greater Kailash, Jammu. (PTI) (HT_PRINT) Abdullah, 88, had a miraculous escape on Wednesday night when a gunman fired at him from point blank range while he was leaving a wedding function in Jammu’s Greater Kailash area. CCTV footage showed personnel attached to the NC leader’s details intercepting the attacker and evacuating the leader from the venue. The accused, Kamal Singh Jamwal, a resident of Purani Mandi in Jammu, approached Abdullah from behind and reached point-blank range. Investigators said the 63-year-old accused discharged a shot from his licensed .32 caliber pistol before alert security personnel, including NSG commandos, overpowered him. Jamwal, a local businessman, told investigators he had …

Kangana Ranaut criticises Mamata Banerjee for remarks on Ajit Pawar’s death: ‘Itni neech baatein…’

Kangana Ranaut criticises Mamata Banerjee for remarks on Ajit Pawar’s death: ‘Itni neech baatein…’

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee landed in controversy on Wednesday after her remarks on the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar triggered a massive political backlash. Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut also slammed her. On Wednesday, Mamata Banerjee called for a Supreme Court-monitored probe into Ajit Pawar’s death in the plane crash. Kangana Ranaut slams Mamata Banerjee Kangana reacted to Mamata’s statement when she was questioned about it by the media while exiting Parliament on Wednesday. “Hum sab bahut shokh mein hain ke itna bada hadsa subha subha hua hai. Aaj Parliament mein sab yeh hi baat kar rahe hain… Sab log helicopter se safar karte hain, hum log bhi iss tarahn se travel karte hain (We are all in deep grief that such a major tragedy occurred early in the morning. Everyone in Parliament was talking about it today… People often travel by helicopter, and we also travel in the same way),” Kangana said. She added, “Toh iss samay par itni neech baatein karna… unko thoda sanyam apnana chahiye (So, …

JPC holds first meeting to discuss 130th Constitution amendment

JPC holds first meeting to discuss 130th Constitution amendment

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The joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on 130th Constitution amendment held its first meeting on Thursday and decided to meet the parties that have boycotted the panel and visit states, even as the Opposition questioned the motive of the bill in the first sitting. Earlier, defending the bills, Union home minister Amit Shah had said, when the Constitution was framed, its makers could not have imagined that in the future, political leaders would refuse to resign on moral grounds even after being arrested. The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 20 this year, aims to remove the Prime Minister, chief ministers or ministers facing corruption or serious offence charges if they remain in detention for 30 consecutive days. Prime Ministers have also been kept under the ambit of the bill. The two other bills have been brought to apply similar provisions to Union territories of Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir. Many INDIA bloc parties, including the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Left, the Dravida …

‘Shocked, Deeply Concerned’: Politicians Offer Condolences, Call For Probe After Deadly Delhi Blast | New-delhi-news News

‘Shocked, Deeply Concerned’: Politicians Offer Condolences, Call For Probe After Deadly Delhi Blast | New-delhi-news News

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Last Updated:November 10, 2025, 23:32 IST Political leaders expressed condolences and called for a thorough investigation after a high-intensity explosion rocked the national capital, killing 9 people so far. A deadly explosion took place near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday. (Image/PTI) Leaders from various political parties expressed shock and grief after a deadly explosion at the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening triggered panic and chaos in the national capital. The explosion has killed nine people so far, with 20 others injured, according to sources. Follow LIVE UPDATES Here President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief over the incident, saying, “I convey my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the blast that has taken place in Delhi. I pray for quick recovery of those injured.” I convey my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the blast that has taken place in Delhi. I pray for quick recovery of those injured.— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 10, …

Most controversial statements that shook nation this year – India TV

Most controversial statements that shook nation this year – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (From left to right) Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, and Sam Pitroda The year 2024 was marked by a series of contentious remarks from political leaders and prominent figures, each igniting intense debates across the nation. From allegations of undermining democratic institutions to comments stirring communal or social discord, these statements dominated headlines and polarized public opinion. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stood a step away from several politically sensitive remarks, but chief among them was his unpalatable “two types of soldiers” line and erroneous claims about religious freedom for minorities in India. And then, of course, there were the other figures such as Sam Pitroda and Sambit Patra, who got into the streets due to racially insensitive remarks or politically inciting them. And they would include Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, Mayawati, and others. These comments will now remain as the year’s end approaches because they concern themselves with what is generally understood in India as a rhetoric in public discourse. Here’s looking at the most controversial statements of 2024. These …