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Empowered Committee Formed in Tripura for Granting Citizenship under CAA 2019 In an effort to implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, the Tripura government has established a six-member state-level empowered committee with the Director, Census Operations, as chairman. This committee will be responsible for granting Indian nationality to persecuted Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians who migrated from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan before December 31, 2014. Director, Census Operations, Rabindra Reang, stated that all District Magistrates in Tripura have been instructed to form district-level empowered committees to receive applications under the CAA and conduct initial scrutiny before forwarding them…

Political tension rises in Bihar’s Saran as BJP’s Rajiv Pratap Rudy aims for a record-breaking victory against Lalu Prasad’s family. The entry of Lalu Prasad’s daughter, Rohini Acharya, into the political arena adds a new dimension to the race for the constituency. Rudy, with past victories against Prasad’s family members, faces a formidable opponent in Acharya, who brings a fresh perspective as a qualified doctor turned social media activist. Her decision to donate a kidney to her father and impressive oratory skills have caught the attention of the masses. In the battle for Saran, Acharya challenges Rudy’s track record and…

Director of Advertising Firm Arrested for Mumbai Hoarding Collapse In a tragic incident, a giant hoarding in Mumbai collapsed, claiming the lives of 16 people. The director of the advertising firm responsible for putting up the billboard, Bhavesh Bhinde, was apprehended and brought to the city for further investigation. Bhavesh Bhinde, of M/s Ego Media Pvt. Ltd., was arrested in Udaipur, Rajasthan, and flown to Mumbai for questioning. The police team, along with Bhinde, arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport early in the morning, and he was taken to a crime branch office for further procedures. Following the tragedy,…

New Delhi: BJP’s East Delhi candidate, Harsh Malhotra, unveils a promising vision for the constituency in his manifesto, including plans to establish a Delhi University campus, a multilevel car park, and slum redevelopment if elected as MP. Malhotra, a law graduate, also aims to open a law college in Karkardooma and prioritize a multilevel parking facility at the garments market in Gandhi Nagar. Malhotra vows to deliver on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ commitments and anticipates fulfilling promises by 2029, with plans for reconstituting the Trans Yamuna Development Board and redevelopment of Kalandar Colony under the ‘Jahan Jhuggi Wahan…

Sajad Lone, the People’s Conference chief, has demanded an end to the ‘FIR culture’ in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the youth should be able to live peacefully without harassment from the government. He emphasized the need for equal treatment of Kashmiri youth under the law, calling for an end to police verification practices that target them. Lone’s remarks came after addressing a massive election rally in Baramulla district, where he criticized the government for creating obstacles for the youth. He also took a dig at National Conference leader Omar Abdullah for contesting from Baramulla instead of Srinagar. The People’s…

A massive protest took place in Manipur and Mizoram as the Kuki Zo tribal community rallied against the government’s decision to cancel the Free Movement Regime with Myanmar and erect fencing along the border. The decision was made to tackle illegal immigration from Myanmar, which has been linked to ethnic conflict causing over 200 fatalities since last year. Hundreds gathered in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district headquarters, and thousands more participated in rallies near the Myanmar border. Similar protests were organized by groups like ZORO, Kuki Inpi, and Kuki Students Organisation in Mizoram’s Champhai and Lunglei districts. ZORO, a Mizo group advocating…

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the significant transformation in Azamgarh, stating that under the previous Congress-led government, the country faced an identity crisis and every citizen’s security was at risk. Adityanath addressed a rally in Azamgarh with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, showcasing BJP’s candidates Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua and Neelam Sonkar for Azamgarh and Lalganj constituencies respectively. Adityanath criticized the opposition, highlighting the halt in development, corruption, and lack of safety during Congress rule. He praised the progress under PM Modi’s leadership, emphasizing increased global respect, secure borders, and eradication of terrorism and Naxalism. The establishment of a…

The Congress accused the BJP of spreading misinformation about food rations in India, with plans to expand Karnataka’s successful ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme nationwide under an I.N.D.I.A. government. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge promised to double the current ration allotment to the poor if their alliance is elected to power. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh called out the PM and BJP for distorting facts and highlighted the role of the National Food Security Act. He criticized PM Modi for rebranding existing schemes and failing to conduct the 2021 census, denying benefits to millions of Indians. Ramesh noted Karnataka’s defiance against Modi’s attempts…

Delay in Resumption of Passenger Ferry Service between India and Sri Lanka Colombo: The eagerly awaited resumption of the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and the Kankesanthurai region near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka has once again been postponed indefinitely. Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva cited a ‘technical shortcoming’ as the reason for the delay, without disclosing further details. The passenger ferry service, crucial for India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation, was initially launched in October last year but was soon halted due to rough weather. Despite multiple attempts to resume the service, including a recent…

Singapore’s economic ties with India have been strengthened by the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as acknowledged by former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a farewell letter to the organization. Lee praised SICCI for providing local firms with market outreach and advisory services on the Indian market, enabling them to benefit from India’s growth potential. Highlighting SICCI’s role in Singapore’s economic growth, Lee noted the chamber’s support in helping local Indian firms expand through transformation, innovation, and overseas ventures. He also commended SICCI’s collaboration with the government, particularly in providing feedback on policies like the Comprehensive…