Author: PTI

Itanagar-Naharlagun Faces Surge in Dog Bite Cases: Urgent Measures Implemented The twin capital city of Itanagar-Naharlagun is experiencing a concerning increase in dog bite incidents, with 117 cases reported in the past week, as per the district medical officer’s report. The rise has been linked to the prevalence of unvaccinated stray dogs in the area. To tackle the issue, ICR Deputy Commissioner Shweta Nagarkoti Mehta has issued directives for pet owners to vaccinate their animals and safely confine aggressive pets within 15 days. Failure to comply may result in pet eviction. Pet owners are advised to leash their animals outdoors,…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Surprise Visit to Andhra Bhavan Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid a surprise visit to the iconic Andhra Bhavan in New Delhi, engaging with students from Telugu-speaking states, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. The visit, just days before polling in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, aimed at connecting with voters and addressing various issues. During the interaction, Sitharaman shared anecdotes from her student days and advised students on pursuing education before entering politics. She emphasized the importance of responsible governance and the need for skill development to meet future employment demands. Addressing concerns over political representation and…

Former Union Minister Clarifies ‘Two Wives’ Remark Former Union Minister and Congress’ Lok Sabha candidate from Ratlam, Kantilal Bhuria, recently sparked controversy with his ‘two wives’ remark. He stated that men with two wives could benefit Rs 2 lakh under his party’s Mahalaxmi scheme. The BJP called for action from the Election Commission of India in response. In a video statement, Bhuria clarified that his comment was sarcastic and in response to a tribal man’s question about the benefits for those with two wives in tribal society. He emphasized the Congress’ commitment to empowering women by providing Rs 1 lakh…

In the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Lakhimpur Kheri constituency in Uttar Pradesh is set to witness a fierce battle for power. The current MP and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’, is facing controversy as his son, Ashish Mishra, alias Monu, has been accused in a serious case. Despite this, Mishra has been renominated by the BJP to contest from the seat. While Mishra boasts popularity among the core upper caste voters, the opposition parties, SP and BSP, have fielded strong candidates to challenge his reign. The election campaign is focused on the region’s development…

In a fiery speech at a campaign rally in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member Priyanka Chaturvedi called for ‘my father is a traitor’ to be written on the forehead of Shrikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shrikant is the current MP and Shiv Sena candidate from Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency. Chaturvedi referenced the iconic 1975 film Deewar, where ‘mera baap chor hai’ (my father is a thief) is written on the son’s hand, suggesting a similar fate for Shrikant Shinde. Eknath Shinde’s alliance with BJP led to the split in Shiv Sena and his…

Mumbai police issued a Look Out Circular against drug supplier Salim Dola for his involvement in a Rs 252 crore mephedrone seizure in Maharashtra’s Sangli district. Dola, a former associate of Dawood Ibrahim, is the main supplier of the drug and has been declared a wanted accused by the crime branch. Known for his involvement in multiple drug cases, Dola was also wanted in several other cases related to drug trafficking. The police uncovered a mephedrone supply ring by raiding a manufacturing unit in Sangli district in western Maharashtra. Stay updated with the latest news and developments in the case…

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that Delhi has the potential to become one of the top five cities globally if people elect BJP and NDA to re-elect Narendra Modi as Prime Minister. Gadkari emphasized this during a public meeting in Chandni Chowk, supporting BJP candidate Praveen Khandelwal. Gadkari highlighted the various infrastructure projects in Delhi funded by the Centre, such as highways, flyovers, and upcoming projects like an electric cable bus to Jaipur and an amphibious plane service from Yamuna waters. He mentioned that travel time between Delhi and other cities like Dehradun and Haridwar will significantly reduce due to…

EC Orders Repolling in Betul, Madhya Pradesh After EVMs Damaged in Fire Incident The Election Commission (EC) has ordered repolling at four booths in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul Lok Sabha seat on May 10 due to damage caused to electronic voting machines (EVMs) in a fire incident. The EVMs were being transported after polling when a bus caught fire near Gola village, resulting in the damage of four voting machines. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. Following a report from the district administration, the EC decided to conduct re-election at the affected polling stations under the Multai assembly segment. The repolling…

In a fiery speech at an election rally in Arambagh, West Bengal, Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of buying votes for the upcoming elections. She claimed that the saffron party is offering money ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 to sway voters. Banerjee also criticized the BJP, labeling their leaders as former CPI(M) ‘harmads’ and warning voters against a potential reign of terror under their rule. She emphasized the need to alter the power equation in Delhi and bring about change in the upcoming elections. The TMC supremo further lambasted the BJP for defaming the people…

The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking arrangements for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to run the government from jail, imposing a Rs 1 lakh cost on the petitioner. The court also rejected the request to restrain Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva from pressuring Kejriwal to resign. The bench stated that since Kejriwal has already approached the Supreme Court, no special facilities are needed while he is in custody. The court also emphasized that it cannot impose censorship on the media or prevent political rivals from making statements. The petitioner suggested using technology for Kejriwal to govern from…