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AAP hails its landslide victory in Punjab district panchayat elections, citing governance and farmer-friendly policies, and expresses confidence ahead of Gujarat local body polls.

AAP calls Punjab district panchayat win historic, eyes Gujarat local body polls

AAP hails its landslide victory in Punjab district panchayat elections, citing governance and farmer-friendly policies, and expresses confidence ahead of Gujarat local body polls.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) registered a decisive victory in the Punjab District Panchayat elections, securing a majority of seats.&nbsp;
Reacting to the results, AAP&rsquo;s Gujarat State In-charge Gopal Rai said the outcome reflected growing public support for the party&rsquo;s governance model in Punjab, following its earlier success in Delhi.
In a statement, Gopal Rai described the party&rsquo;s performance in the district panchayat polls as a significant milestone. He said the results indicated that AAP&rsquo;s approach to governance has resonated with voters in Punjab.
Rai cited measures implemented after the party formed the government in the state, including the waiver of electricity bills, improvements in school infrastructure, and the construction of hospitals. 
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He also referred to the Punjab government&rsquo;s decision to provide compensation of ₹50,000 per hectare to farmers in cases of crop damage, stating that the amount was transferred directly to farmers&rsquo; bank accounts within one month. According to Rai, road and infrastructure development in Punjab has also seen visible improvements since AAP assumed office.
Commenting on upcoming local body elections in Gujarat, Rai expressed confidence that similar political momentum could emerge in the state. Elections are scheduled in the coming months for municipal corporations, municipalities, district panchayats and taluka panchayats in Gujarat.
He said that the party hopes the model followed in Punjab will influence voters in Gujarat as well, and added that AAP aims to build public support ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava visited Padaliya village in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district and alleged excessive use of force by forest officials and police against tribal residents, demanding action and withdrawal of cases.

Gujarat AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava questions police action against tribal villagers in Banaskantha

AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava visited Padaliya village in Gujarat&rsquo;s Banaskantha district and alleged excessive use of force by forest officials and police against tribal residents, demanding action and withdrawal of cases.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chaitar Vasava on Wednesday visited Padaliya village in Gujarat&rsquo;s Banaskantha district to verify facts related to an incident involving forest officials, police personnel and members of the tribal community. He met local residents and affected families before addressing the media.
Speaking to reporters, Vasava said he had come to ascertain details of the incident that took place on the 13th, during which, according to him, forest officials and police carried out actions without prior notice. He alleged that a woman&rsquo;s house was demolished despite her having young children and claimed that around 10 am, a convoy arrived and filled in a well that villagers had been using as a drinking water source.
Vasava further stated that JCB machines dug pits and carried out plantation work on agricultural land where crops were standing. He said villagers questioned why permission from the Gram Sabha was not obtained despite the area falling under Schedule 5, and why no advance notice was issued.&nbsp;
According to him, several villagers were detained on the instructions of senior police officials, and when residents sought their release, police resorted to a lathi-charge.
He claimed that as a result, 32 to 35 people were seriously injured. Vasava also questioned who authorised the firing of 27 tear gas shells and more than 50 rounds. He said that following what he described as excessive force, villagers resorted to stone-pelting in self-defence, after which the situation turned violent. Vasava alleged that the incident involved senior government officers and ministers, and was not limited to lower-level officials.
The AAP MLA further alleged that only a one-sided FIR was registered, naming 27 individuals and mentioning an unnamed mob of 500 people. He demanded that FIRs also be filed against senior police officials and that cases registered against tribal residents be withdrawn.
Refuting claims made by the Superintendent of Police to the media that tribals attacked police with spears and bows, Vasava said no such weapons were in their possession. He stated that tribal communities believe in dialogue and the Constitution, and added that despite discussions lasting three hours, no resolution was reached, culminating in the lathi-charge.
Vasava said the affected families have been living in the area for generations and have filed claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, which, he said, should be approved and land titles issued. He alleged that the violence occurred at the behest of the BJP government&rsquo;s forest minister, with police acting on instructions from industrialists.
He warned that if the demands are not addressed and tribal residents continue to face harassment, people from Ambaji to Umargam would unite and march to government offices, including towards Gandhinagar. Vasava concluded by stating that if justice is not delivered, the Aam Aadmi Party will approach the Human Rights Commission, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, and, if necessary, the United Nations court.

The BJP accused the Congress of spreading misleading claims over the trial court order in the National Herald case, asserting that proceedings remain pending and the ED can continue its investigation.

Congress misleading public on National Herald case, matter still in court: BJP

The BJP accused the Congress of spreading misleading claims over the trial court order in the National Herald case, asserting that proceedings remain pending and the ED can continue its investigation.

The BJP on Wednesday accused the Congress of running misleading propaganda over the trial court's decision in the National Herald case and said the court refused to take cognisance of the complaint but did not set aside the case.
The case is still pending trial in the Delhi High Court, and the trial court in its order on Tuesday said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can continue its investigation, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia asserted.
"The court yesterday (Tuesday) said that since it is a private complaint and no FIR has been lodged, it will not take cognisance of it. It's a technical matter. The court also said that ED can continue its investigation further. The court did not set it aside," Bhatia told a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Delhi.
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"Its (National Herald) trial is still going on. Sonia Gandhi is still Accused Number-1 and Rahul Gandhi Accused Number-2," the BJP spokesperson said, alleging, "The Gandhi family thrives on deceit, deception, and propaganda."
The BJP spokesperson also lashed out at the Congress over its leader Pawan Khera accusing the "gangs of Gandhinagar" of misusing central probe agencies, and demanded an apology from him and the opposition party president Mallikarjun Kharge for such remarks.
"Every Indian, especially those in Gandhinagar, is pained by his remarks. What kind of language is this? If we were to respond in their language, the people of India call them 'dacoits of Italy'. These people come to plunder India. Without becoming a citizen, they try to cast a vote and insult Gandhinagar's honest, hardworking and patriotic people," Bhatia said.
Hitting out at the government on Tuesday, Khera said that the trial court order exposed how the "gangs of Gandhinagar" are misusing the central ED, CBI, Income Tax department and Election Commission like a "private army."
"I won't use the word government. I won't use the word prime minister. I won't say home minister. Pardon me, I will say gangs of Gandhinagar," the Congress head of the media and publicity department had told the reporters.
Bhatia also dismissed the Congress's allegation of "political vendetta" and said the National Herald case against the Gandhis was born out of a private complaint, and neither the High Court nor the Supreme Court quashed the proceedings in the matter when Sonia and Rahul Gandhi approached the courts seeking relief.
The BJP spokesperson alleged that the Gandhi family is the "most corrupt family" in politics across the world and said, "They are out on bail but still accused in the case."
Bhatia said that if anybody feels that an investigation agency is acting contrary to the law and there is a case of political vendetta, they are free to move the High Court or the Supreme Court.
He said that 14 parties had earlier moved the Supreme Court alleging that central agencies were acting contrary to the law, however, the petition was dismissed by the top court.
But the Congress hailing the trial court's order shows its "double standards," he charged.
"Today they are appreciating the judiciary just like they felt about the Election Commission when the poll results in Telangana, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh came in their favour. When the poll results did not come in their favour in Haryana, Maharashtra and Delhi, the Election Commission became bad for them," Bhatia said.
Such double standards show the Congress has become "hollow from inside", he said.
"Since the trial in the National Herald case is yet to be over, I hope the Congress and its leaders will express similar faith in the judiciary when accused persons in the case are sentenced to seven years of imprisonment, which is possible," Bhatia added.

Goa Police took nightclub co-owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra to Anjuna police station after medical examination following their deportation from Thailand in the December 6 fire case.

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers taken to Anjuna police station after medical examination

Goa Police took nightclub co-owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra to Anjuna police station after medical examination following their deportation from Thailand in the December 6 fire case.

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the &lsquo;Birch by Romeo Lane&rsquo; nightclub, were taken to Anjuna police station after their medical examination at the District Hospital in North Goa on Wednesday. The health check-up went on for more than an hour.
The siblings were brought to Goa from Delhi earlier in the day after being deported from Thailand in connection with the December 6 fire incident that killed 25 persons. They will be interrogated by the Goa Police in connection with the devastating fire at the nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, an official said.
A team of the Goa Police, along with the Luthra brothers, landed at the Manohar International Airport, Mopa, in North Goa at 10.45 am. The duo was initially taken to a Primary Health Centre at Siolim in North Goa for medical examination. They were later taken to the District Hospital at Mapusa in North Goa.
After their medical check-up, which took over an hour, the Luthra brothers were taken to the Anjuna police station, about 10 km from there. A convoy of six police jeeps accompanied them from the airport to the medical facility. According to eyewitnesses, the two brothers were made to sit in separate vehicles.
The accused will also be produced before a court in Mapusa town for their regular remand, an official said. After the fire tragedy, the Anjuna police had registered a case against the Luthra brothers on various charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
The Luthra brothers were arrested on Tuesday as soon as they landed in Delhi after being deported from Thailand. A court there allowed the Goa Police their two-day transit remand.
The duo had fled to Phuket in Thailand early on December 7, hours after the fire at their nightclub, prompting the authorities to issue an Interpol Blue Corner Notice and cancel their passports. They were detained by Thai authorities at Phuket on December 11 following a request from the Indian government, which later coordinated with officials in Thailand to deport them under legal treaties between the two nations.
Five managers and staff members have already been arrested by the Goa Police in connection with the fire.

Ten private schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting searches by police and security teams, but no suspicious material was found.

10 Ahmedabad schools get bomb threat, turns out to be hoax after search

Ten private schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting searches by police and security teams, but no suspicious material was found.

As many as 10 private schools in Ahmedabad received an email on Wednesday threatening bomb blasts, which later turned out to be a hoax as nothing suspicious was found during searches, police said.&nbsp;
As a precautionary measure, these schools declared a holiday for the afternoon shift as the morning shift was already over when they received the emails, having a common text, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 1, Harshad Patel said.&nbsp;
After being alerted, police, along with the bomb detection and disposal squad, dog squad and anti-sabotage teams, reached the schools and conducted a thorough search, Patel told reporters.&nbsp;
"In the email sent to the schools, it was claimed that bomb blasts will be carried out in these establishments during the afternoon. As a precautionary measure, these schools declared a holiday for the afternoon shift as the morning shift was already over," he said.&nbsp;
"Our teams reached the schools and conducted a thorough search. However, nothing suspicious was found. Cybercrime teams are now investigating the source of these emails and who was behind them," Patel said.&nbsp;
The exact contents of these emails are not disclosed because the matter is under investigation, he said.&nbsp;

India summoned Bangladesh’s envoy and expressed strong concern over extremist elements planning to create security threats around the Indian mission in Dhaka.

India summons Bangladesh envoy, conveys concerns over security of its mission in Dhaka

India summoned Bangladesh&rsquo;s envoy and expressed strong concern over extremist elements planning to create security threats around the Indian mission in Dhaka.

India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and conveyed its strong concern over certain extremist elements announcing plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka.&nbsp;
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also said that India "completely rejects the false narrative" sought to be created by extremist elements regarding certain recent events in Bangladesh.&nbsp;
"It is unfortunate that the interim government has neither conducted a thorough investigation nor shared meaningful evidence with India regarding the incidents," it said shortly after summoning Hamidullah.&nbsp;
The MEA, however, did not elaborate on the incidents. "We expect the interim government to ensure the safety of Missions and Posts in Bangladesh in keeping with its diplomatic obligations," the MEA said. It said the envoy was apprised of India's strong concerns about the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh.&nbsp;
"His attention was drawn, in particular, to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian Mission in Dhaka," it said.&nbsp;
The MEA said New Delhi is in favour of peace and stability in Bangladesh. "India has close and friendly relations with the people of Bangladesh rooted in the liberation struggle, and strengthened through various developmental and people-to-people initiatives," it said.&nbsp;
"We are in favour of peace and stability in Bangladesh and have consistently called for free, fair, inclusive and credible elections, conducted in a peaceful atmosphere," it added.

Aam Aadmi Party leaders met Gujarat Chief Minister to present 11 farmers’ demands, warning of protests if issues remain unresolved.

AAP delegation meets Gujarat CM, raises 11 key demands of farmers

Aam Aadmi Party leaders met Gujarat Chief Minister to present 11 farmers&rsquo; demands, warning of protests if issues remain unresolved.

A delegation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) met Gujarat Chief Minister at Swarnim Sankul in Gandhinagar yesterday to discuss 11 key demands raised by farmers across the state.&nbsp;
The delegation was led by AAP State President Isudan Gadhvi and included MLAs Gopal Italia and Chaitar Vasava, State Organisation General Secretary Manoj Sorathiya, National Joint Secretary Raju Solanki, State Youth President Brijraj Solanki, State Vice President Gauri Desai, Central Zone Working President Dr. Javelben Vasara, State Chief Spokesperson Dr. Karan Barot, and other senior leaders.&nbsp;
Following the meeting, Gadhvi expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for taking the time to hear their concerns.
Speaking to the media, Isudan Gadhvi outlined that the party has been conducting agitations across Gujarat for the past two months to highlight farmers&rsquo; issues.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Whether it was atrocities on farmers in Haddad, the killing of cattle rearers in Modasa, or high-tension power lines being laid through farmers&rsquo; fields, we organised eight to nine 'Kisan Mahapanchayats' across the state,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
Gadhvi added that at Sudamda, AAP announced its plan to approach the Chief Minister with 10 demands, which later increased to 11 due to concerns over inadequate compensation for high-tension power lines passing through agricultural fields.
The AAP leader further said that nearly 8,000 villages participated in the 'Kisan Mahapanchayats,' with support letters collected from approximately 80,000 farmers. &ldquo;Solutions to all these issues are possible.&nbsp;
Compensation of ₹50,000 per hectare can be given, and 12 hours of electricity supply per day can be ensured,&rdquo; he stated. Gadhvi noted that the Chief Minister had assured the delegation that the concerns would be addressed.
However, he also warned that if these 11 issues are not resolved by the upcoming budget session, the party will be compelled to take the matter to the streets. Gadhvi added that the campaign is set to expand, with a signature drive planned to involve 20 lakh farmers, and that AAP legislators will continue to raise these issues in the Legislative Assembly.&nbsp;
&ldquo;As the opposition, we have brought farmers&rsquo; issues onto a common platform, and if there is no resolution, we will fight for the rights of farmers, farm labourers and sharecroppers,&rdquo; he said.

SC directs RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case be sent to Calcutta High Court for monitoring, ensuring status report reaches victim’s parents.

Supreme Court Transfers Trainee Doctor Case to Calcutta High Court

Trainee Doctor Case Moved to Calcutta High Court

SC directs RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case be sent to Calcutta High Court for monitoring, ensuring status report reaches victim&rsquo;s parents.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court to monitor the implementation of its orders.
A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma directed that the case papers be sent to the high court. The apex court, which took suo motu cognisance of the case in 2024, also said that a copy of the status report should be given to the parents of the victim.
Senior advocate Karuna Nundy, representing the association of junior and senior doctors, submitted that the top court had constituted a National Task Force after recognising the need to evolve a national consensus. "I am representing the doctors of West Bengal. NTF was constituted to formulate effective recommendations to remedy the issues pertaining to safety and well being of medical professionals. Only one hearing is required to wrap this matter," she said.
The apex court said the matter can be looked into by a constitutional court in West Bengal. "We deem it appropriate to send the proceedings to the division bench of the Calcutta High Court with a request to the chief justice to place the matter before an appropriate bench," the bench said.
The body of the postgraduate trainee doctor was found in the hospital's seminar room on August 9 last year. Kolkata police arrested Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, the next day. On January 20, a Kolkata trial court awarded Roy "life term imprisonment till death" in the case.
The heinous crime triggered nationwide outrage and prolonged protests in West Bengal. The apex court, even after the primary conviction, is monitoring multiple ancillary issues, including regularising the unauthorised absence of doctors.
In November last year, the NTF in its report &mdash; part of the Central government's affidavit &mdash; said a separate central law to deal with offences against healthcare professionals was not required. The panel said state laws had adequate provisions to address minor offences besides serious ones under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
In a slew of recommendations, the NTF said 24 states had enacted laws to address violence against healthcare professionals while defining the terms "health care institutions" and "medical professionals".
Initially investigated by the Kolkata police, the case was transferred to the CBI on August 13 after the Calcutta High Court expressed dissatisfaction over the former's investigation. The top court subsequently assumed oversight of the matter on August 19, 2024.

Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha conclude 2025 Winter Session, passing crucial bills including MNREGA repeal and election reforms, with high member participation and Zero Hour activity.

Parliament concludes productive winter session; Rajya Sabha 121%, Lok Sabha 111%

Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha conclude 2025 Winter Session, passing crucial bills including MNREGA repeal and election reforms, with high member participation and Zero Hour activity.

The 269th session of the Rajya Sabha concluded on Friday, with Chairman and Vice-President of India CP Radhakrishnan delivering his valedictory address. The winter session, he noted, was particularly significant as it marked his first time presiding over the House.
&ldquo;I thank the Prime Minister, Ministers, J.P. Nadda, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, and all Members for their felicitations. Your encouragement is a source of great motivation,&rdquo; he said, expressing gratitude for the support he received during the session.
The Chairman acknowledged the cooperation of Members, highlighting their willingness to work late and skip lunch recess on five occasions to complete business. &ldquo;This session witnessed an unprecedented number of Zero Hour Notices, averaging over 84 per day, a 31% increase compared to previous sessions,&rdquo; he said, adding that matters raised during Zero Hour averaged more than 15 per day&mdash;nearly a 50% increase from earlier sessions.
&ldquo;We must keep up the good work, keeping in mind that the people of this great nation look up to us as custodians of democracy,&rdquo; Radhakrishnan added.
The session featured several high-profile debates. A two-day discussion commemorating the 150th anniversary of the National Song Vande Mataram saw participation from 82 Members, while a three-day debate on Election Reforms involved 57 Members. &ldquo;You have all positively responded to my call to spend every day, every hour, every minute, every second of our time in the House to strengthen our democracy by meaningful debates and discussions,&rdquo; the Chairman said.
Legislative business included the passage or return of eight Bills and adoption of a Statutory Resolution regarding the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, with 212 Members taking part. Private Members&rsquo; Business also remained active, with 59 Bills introduced and one Bill and one Resolution discussed by 22 Members.
Over the course of the session, the House met for approximately 92 hours, achieving a productivity rate of 121%. During this period, 58 Starred Questions, 208 Zero Hour submissions, and 87 Special Mentions were addressed. The Chairman also recognized the support of the Deputy Chairman, the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons, the Secretary-General and staff, as well as the media for their coverage.
Radhakrishnan, however, expressed concern over unruly conduct by some opposition Members in the previous day&rsquo;s sitting, citing shouting, displaying placards, and throwing papers in the well of the House. He urged Members to maintain decorum in future proceedings.
Concluding his remarks, he extended greetings to all Members and their families for Christmas, New Year, and upcoming harvest festivals, including Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu.
Simultaneously, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla concluded the ongoing session of the 18th Lok Sabha after 15 sittings. He highlighted the active participation of Members, productive debates, and legislative business, noting that the House achieved a productivity rate of 111%.&nbsp;
The Speaker also thanked Members for their cooperation and stressed that meaningful discussions are essential to strengthening India&rsquo;s parliamentary democracy.

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Aam Aadmi Party leaders and residents protest in Ahmedabad over demolition of 150 houses in Baliya Bapa ni Chali, alleging lack of rehabilitation and government response.

AAP holds protest in Ahmedabad’s Naroda after demolition of houses, alleges lack of rehabilitation

Aam Aadmi Party leaders and residents protest in Ahmedabad over demolition of 150 houses in Baliya Bapa ni Chali, alleging lack of rehabilitation and government response.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and local residents staged a sit-in protest in Ahmedabad&rsquo;s Naroda area following the demolition of houses in Baliya Bapa ni Chali, party leaders said on Thursday.&nbsp;
The protest was held outside the office of Gujarat Urban Development Minister and local MLA Darshanaben Vaghela.
According to AAP, around 150 houses were demolished after notices were issued to residents. AAP State Vice President Gauri Desai, who participated in the protest along with affected families, said the residents were served notices on November 6 and demolition was carried out after what she described as a single notice.
Desai alleged that the demolition was conducted without making alternative accommodation arrangements for the affected families. She cited Supreme Court guidelines, which, she said, mandate that rehabilitation be provided before demolition. She claimed that no such arrangements were made in this case.
AAP leaders further said that residents had earlier approached the local Collector and submitted applications to MLA Darshanaben Vaghela seeking relief, but did not receive any response. On Thursday, affected residents reached the minister&rsquo;s office carrying copies of the notices they had received.
According to Desai, the residents were later informed that the minister was on tour and the office was closed, despite Thursdays and Fridays being designated public meeting days. She also questioned claims that 102 houses had been allotted to the affected families, alleging that officials did not provide a list when asked.
AAP leaders alleged that several women and children were present at the protest and that many were visibly distressed following the demolition. The party also claimed that people who had gathered to submit their grievances were asked to leave and that the office was subsequently closed.
Desai said the Aam Aadmi Party would continue to raise the issue and support the affected residents through peaceful means in the coming days.
No immediate response was available from the minister&rsquo;s office regarding the allegations at the time of filing this report.

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan condemns unruly behaviour by opposition MPs during passage of VB-G RAM G Bill, urges introspection, highlights productive Winter Session.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Criticizes Opposition Disruptions in Winter Session

Disruptions in Rajya Sabha & Key Winter Session Highlights

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan condemns unruly behaviour by opposition MPs during passage of VB-G RAM G Bill, urges introspection, highlights productive Winter Session.

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Friday strongly disapproved of disruptions by Opposition members during the passage of the rural employment guarantee bill (G RAM G), terming the conduct "unbecoming of Members of Parliament", and urged them to introspect and refrain from such behaviour in future.
Radhakrishnan read out a synopsis of the legislative and other business transacted during the 15-day sitting of the Winter session before adjourning the proceedings sine die.
Adjourned sine die (Latin for &lsquo;without a day') means suspending a parliamentary session indefinitely, without setting a specific date to reconvene. It's used when legislative bodies end a session without naming a future date for reassembly.
The Winter session of Parliament started on December 1.
"Disruption created during yesterday's sitting by the Opposition Members by shouting slogans, displaying placards, disrupting the Minister replying to the discussion, tearing up papers and throwing them in the well of the House showed conduct unbecoming of Members of Parliament. I earnestly hope that Hon'ble Members would introspect and not repeat such unruly behaviour in future," he said.
The Rajya Sabha sat past midnight on Thursday to pass legislation that replaced the 20-year-old rural employment scheme -- the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGA) -- by boosting the number of guaranteed workdays to 125, up from the current 100 days per household for unskilled manual labour.
Opposition MPs protested the dropping of the name of the Father of the Nation from the new legislation, Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission - Rural (Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission - Rural).
Other than that, the 269th Session of the Upper House was "highly productive", registering 121 per cent productivity with sittings spanning about 92 hours, he said.
Delivering his valedictory remarks, Radhakrishnan said the Winter Session was significant as it marked his first stint presiding over the House after assuming office. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the House J P Nadda, and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge for their felicitations.
"The warmth and affection in your felicitations proved a source of great encouragement for me as I sat down discharging my constitutional responsibility as the Chairman of this august House," he said.
He said that in his first address, he sought the cooperation of members for the smooth functioning of the House. "I am happy that Hon&rsquo;ble Members cooperated with the Chair to complete a significant amount of Business during this Winter Session."
The Chairman noted that the House agreed to extend sittings or skip lunch recess on five days to transact business. He said the session recorded an unprecedented rise in Zero Hour activity, with an average of over 84 notices received daily -- a 31 per cent increase over the previous two sessions -- while matters actually raised averaged more than 15 per day, up nearly 50 per cent.
Highlighting the quality of deliberations, Radhakrishnan said the House held a two-day special discussion on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, with 82 members participating. A three-day discussion on electoral reforms saw interventions from 57 members.
During the session, the Rajya Sabha passed or returned eight Bills and adopted a statutory resolution on the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, with participation from 212 members. As many as 59 Private Members' Bills were introduced, reflecting what he described as the "vibrancy of parliamentary democracy".
The Chairman also cited 58 starred questions, 208 Zero Hour submissions and 87 special mentions during the session, and said he issued a detailed ruling clarifying the scope of Rule 267.
Radhakrishnan thanked the Deputy Chairman, members of the panel of vice-chairpersons, the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and the media for their role in ensuring the smooth conduct of proceedings.

The Lok Sabha concluded its Winter Session, passing important legislation including the VB-G RAM G Bill and civil nuclear sector reforms. Engaging debates and high efficiency marked the session, which Speaker Om Birla noted for its 111% productivity.

Lok Sabha Winter Session Ends: Key Legislation Passed

The Lok Sabha's Winter Session concluded with landmark bills on civil nuclear participation and a new employment guarantee replacing MNREGA. High productivity marked the session, which featured significant debates and legislative introductions, ensuring future developments.

Lok Sabha Session Wrap-Up: Key Bills and Debates

Lok Sabha concluded its 19-day Winter Session, passing key bills including MNREGA repeal, VB-G RAM G, SHANTI Bill, and insurance sector reforms amid opposition protests.

Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, drawing curtains on the 19-day-long Winter Session of Parliament which saw the passage of crucial Bills, including one to repeal the 20-year-old MNREGA and another on opening up the civil nuclear sector for private participation.
As soon as the House met for the day, Speaker Om Birla read out his brief valedictory address, noting that the productivity of Lok Sabha during the session was registered at 111 per cent with members sitting till late hours to discuss crucial legislations.
He then adjourned the House sine die (for indefinite period), drawing curtains on the brief session that commenced on December 1.
When Birla was reading out his valedictory statement, some members were heard raising "Mahatma Gandhi ki jai" slogans.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present when the proceedings were adjourned.
During the 15 sittings of the Winter Session, the House took up two politically-charged debates -- on 150 years of Vande Matram and election reforms.
A debate listed on air pollution, which was to be initiated by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, could not take place.
The opposition had been insisting on a debate on the Election Commission's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter list in 12 states and UTs but the government made it clear that poll panel and its functioning cannot be discussed in the House, and agreed to hold a debate on election reforms instead.
The opposition, however, focussed its attack on SIR, the new law on appointment of chief election commissioner and election commissioners, and the alleged 'vote chori' carried out by the poll authority in connivance with the ruling BJP.
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Bill, assuring 125 days of guaranteed jobs for rural India, was passed amid opposition protests on Thursday, including tearing of papers.
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, which seeks to open the tightly-controlled civil nuclear sector for private participation, was also passed during the session.
The Lok Sabha also passed a Bill to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from the current 74 per cent, which is expected to increase insurance penetration, lower premiums, and boost job creation.
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote, a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha.
The House also passed a Bill to repeal 65 Amendment Acts and six principal laws, which had lost relevance.
A Bill to set up a higher education regulator -- the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, 2025 -- was referred to a joint committee of the two Houses.
The Bill seeks to establish an overarching higher education commission along with three councils for regulation, accreditation and ensuring academic standards for universities and higher education institutions in India.
Another Bill on the market securities code was introduced and referred to a department-related standing committee for further examination.

Opposition parties held a 12-hour overnight dharna in Parliament protesting the VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, alleging it is anti-poor and passed without debate.

Opposition sits on overnight protest in parliament against passage of G RAM G bill

Opposition parties held a 12-hour overnight dharna in Parliament protesting the VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, alleging it is anti-poor and passed without debate.

Opposition leaders staged a 12-hour overnight protest dharna in Parliament complex on Thursday night, while protesting against the passage of the VB-G RAM G bill that seeks to replace the MGNREGA rural employment programme and said they would take to the streets across the country.
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha deputy leader Sagarika Ghose accused the Union government of bulldozing the VB- G RAM G bill, as opposition MPs sat on a 12-hour dharna in the Parliament complex.
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill was passed by Parliament amid opposition's protests, with the Rajya Sabha giving it its nod post midnight.
Ghose said the manner in which the Modi government has brought in this completely "anti-poor, anti-people, anti-farmer, anti-rural poor" VBGRG bill, and has done away with the MGNREGA.
"This is an insult to India's poor, it is an insult to Mahatma Gandhi, it is an insult to Rabindranath Tagore. With just five hours' notice, this bill was given to us. We were not allowed a proper debate," Ghose said.
"Our demand was such an important bill should be sent to the Select Committee and let the opposition parties examine it, let the opposition parties discuss it, let all stakeholders discuss it, but no, in a display of tyranny, in a murder of democracy," she said.
"We are now going to sit on a 12-hour dharna, 12-hour dharna against the manner in which the Modi government has brought this black law against the people of India, against the poor of India, against the rural poor of India," she said.
Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala termed the day as a "sad day for the country's labour force and accused the Modi government as anti-farmer and anti-poor.
"This is perhaps the saddest day for the labourers of India. BJP government has attacked the livelihood of 12 crore people by repealing the MGNREGA. They have proved that the Modi government is anti-farmer and anti-poor," he alleged.
Congress leader Mukul Wasnik said, "When MGNREGA was drafted, consultations were held for 14 months. It was passed by Parliament with consensus. The scheme would put an extreme burden on states. As a result, this scheme will collapse."
DMK leader Tiruchi Siva said they shifted the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and Ambedkar to the back side of Parliament, where people cannot see.
"Likewise they have removed Mahatma Gandhi's name himself. Without Gandhi there is no freedom, that is the total belief in this country. Even in Britain parliament we are having Gandhi statue, but here in Indian parliament his statue is hidden somewhere, and now the scheme which bore his name, his name has also been removed," he claimed.
He said the entire opposition is agitated, he noted.

Dense fog blankets Punjab to Bihar, disrupting visibility across Indo-Gangetic plains; IMD warns Delhi residents and travelers of hazardous road, rail, and air conditions.

Dense Fog Engulfs Indo-Gangetic Plains Affecting Traffic

Dense Fog Disrupts Indo-Gangetic Traffic

Dense fog blankets Punjab to Bihar, disrupting visibility across Indo-Gangetic plains; IMD warns Delhi residents and travelers of hazardous road, rail, and air conditions.

A thick layer of fog stretching from Punjab to Bihar reduced visibility across the Indo-Gangetic plains on Friday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for Delhi and warning that road, rail and air traffic may be affected.
IMD officials said satellite imagery showed a dense fog cover over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, northeast Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.
At 5.30 am, visibility was recorded at zero metres in Agra, Bareilly, Saharanpur and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh; Ambala, Amritsar, Bathinda, Ludhiana and Adampur in Punjab; Safdarjung in Delhi; Ambala in Haryana; Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh; Bhagalpur in Bihar; and Daltonganj in Jharkhand.
The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi, warning that fog may disrupt operations at some airports and affect highways and railway routes.
An orange alert was issued for several districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Agra, Aligarh, Baghpat, Bareilly, Bijnor, Bulandshahr, Etah, Etawah, Firozabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Hathras, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Pilibhit, Rampur, Saharanpur, Shahjahanpur and Shamli.
Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand and Amritsar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, Patiala and Sangrur in Punjab are also under an orange alert.
The IMD warned of difficult driving conditions and an increased risk of road accidents, adding that there is a possibility of power line tripping in affected areas.
"Residents in the affected regions are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions, including being careful while driving or travelling by any mode of transport, using fog lights, checking road and traffic conditions, staying in touch with airlines, railways and state transport authorities for travel schedules, avoiding unnecessary travel and following advisories issued by concerned agencies," the IMD said.
According to the weather office, 'very dense fog' is when visibility is between 0 and 50 metres, between 51 and 200 metres is 'dense', between 201 and 500 metres 'moderate', and between 501 and 1,000 metres 'shallow'.

AAP MLA Hemant Khava highlights dilapidated roads across Gujarat, citing villages, cities, and highways, and calls for review of toll tax collection and road maintenance.

AAP MLA Hemant Khava flags poor road conditions, questions toll tax usage in Gujarat

AAP MLA Hemant Khava highlights dilapidated roads across Gujarat, citing villages, cities, and highways, and calls for review of toll tax collection and road maintenance.

AAP Jamjodhpur MLA Hemant Khava on Wednesday addressed concerns regarding the state of roads across Gujarat. He noted that residents in both cities and villages have raised complaints about road conditions.
Speaking on the issue, Khava stated, &ldquo;On one hand, the condition of roads across Gujarat is extremely poor &mdash; whether in villages, cities, or on highways &mdash; every road is in a dilapidated state.&rdquo;
AAP&rsquo;s statement highlighted, "Complaints about the poor condition of roads continue to emerge not only during the monsoon but also on normal days. Across both cities and villages, roads are reportedly in a state of disrepair, leaving residents distressed."
Khava also cited the revenue collected through toll tax over the past five years. &ldquo;Over the last five years, the state government has collected a massive amount of ₹8,702 crore from the people of Gujarat in the name of toll tax. Instead of using this money to improve roads, the government has spent it on self-glorification. In some cases, despite collecting nearly double the amount compared to the actual cost of road construction, toll tax continues to be charged,&rdquo; he said.
He requested that the toll tax be reviewed and called on the state government to take measures to address road maintenance.

Rahul Gandhi claims Modi government is creating monopolies, harming small businesses. He urges empowering MSMEs to boost jobs and affordable options for the public.

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi Over Economic Monopoly Promotion

Rahul Gandhi on Modi's Economic Monopoly Policy

Rahul Gandhi claims Modi government is creating monopolies, harming small businesses. He urges empowering MSMEs to boost jobs and affordable options for the public.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi government of creating a "monopoly or duopoly" in every sector and called for putting the reins of India's economy back into the hands of MSMEs.
Gandhi said that during the Winter Session of Parliament, he met a delegation of small and medium ice cream manufacturers, and by listening to their problems, it became clear that the government is determined to destroy small businesses for the benefit of its favoured industrialists.
"Monopoly or duopoly is a curse for India &mdash; and the Modi government has been doing exactly this in every sector, every industry," the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said in a post in Hindi on his WhatsApp channel.
"During the Jan Sansad (People's Parliament), I met with a delegation of small and medium-sized ice cream manufacturers. Talking to them and listening to their problems made it clear that the government is determined to destroy small businesses for the benefit of its favoured industrialists," Gandhi said.
The customers of these small ice cream manufacturers are the poor and lower middle-class people of India, he said. Gandhi pointed out that there are thousands of such small ice cream manufacturers across the country, providing employment to millions of people.
"The GST is so complex for these small businesses that it becomes difficult for them to bear the burden. This is why a special 'composition scheme' was created for small businesses, but the BJP government deliberately excluded ice cream from this scheme. At the same time, BJP-ruled states and municipal corporations have sharply increased fees," he said.
Faced with this onslaught of high taxes, increasing paperwork, and rising fees, small ice cream manufacturers are collapsing, Gandhi said, adding that today, they are hardly visible even at tourist spots like India Gate.
"This story is being repeated in every sector. Only the Prime Minister's favourite monopolists, who fund the BJP, survive &mdash; and in return, they get a complete monopoly over the market," he alleged.
"We must break this vicious cycle and put the strong reins of India's economy back into the hands of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), so that young people get jobs, the public gets affordable and quality options, and small businesses can become equal partners in the country's progress," Gandhi said.
In the video posted on Gandhi's channel, he said the problems being faced by small ice cream manufacturers are the same as every small and medium business in India is facing.
"If you want to create jobs for the people, small and medium businesses are the place where it is going to be done. What specifically Mr Narendra Modi does is to help monopolies crush these people," Gandhi alleged.
"When you hand monopoly power to somebody, you basically destroy the market. The monopolist can do whatever he wants, and there is no control over the manufacturers," he said.
Gandhi said he feels it is important to give preference to small and medium industries, and they are looked after because they have a space in the economy.
"There is a reason why Mr Narendra Modi is ensuring that monopolies are built. It is because that is the easiest way for him to find the BJP &mdash; these poor fellows, they don't have access to him, they don't have access to his offices, so they can't basically finance the BJP," he said.
Gandhi alleged that the BJP is creating monopolies everywhere, and while the largest ones are Adani and Ambani, in every sector, they have done so.
"This is dangerous for the country, it weakens the structure of the country, and it ensures a large number of Indian youngsters are unemployed," Gandhi said.

Politics

The Aam Aadmi Party has accused the BJP-led Centre and Delhi Police of conspiring to harm Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Delhi polls. Atishi and Bhagwant Mann, have demanded the restoration of Kejriwal’s security cover withdrawn by Punjab police.

Centre, Delhi Police conspiring to kill Kejriwal: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party has accused the BJP-led Centre and Delhi Police of conspiring to harm Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Delhi polls. Atishi and Bhagwant Mann, have demanded the restoration of Kejriwal&rsquo;s security cover withdrawn by Punjab police.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday accused the BJP-led Centre and the Delhi Police of conspiring to "kill" its supremo Arvind Kejriwal and urged the Election Commission to restore his security cover provided by the Punjab Police that was withdrawn.
There was no immediate reaction from the BJP or the Delhi Police to the allegation.
Addressing a press conference here, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann, said they have written to the EC demanding "fair grounds" to the AAP in the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls and the restoration of Kejriwal's security cover given by the Punjab Police, along with an audit of "life-threatening" attacks on him.
They alleged that the Delhi Police, which comes under the Centre, has turned a blind eye on the alleged attacks on Kejriwal in accordance with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's order.
"There are two players involved in this conspiracy to kill Kejriwalji -- the BJP and the Delhi Police. They are both conspiring to end Kejriwal's life. Attacks have been attempted on him one after the other. In October (last year), an attack was made on Kejriwal. Upon investigation by us, it was found that the attackers were BJP workers, but police took no action," Atishi alleged.
"We have written to the EC demanding that Kejriwal's security be restored. We do not trust the Delhi Police as it is under Amit Shah's control," she added.
The AAP leaders alleged that resorting to "dirty politics" ahead of the Delhi polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has conspired to get Kejriwal's security removed.

Delhi CM Atishi has written a letter to the Election Officer, alleging that Delhi Police is trying to close a case against BJP workers who allegedly intimidated AAP volunteers.

Delhi CM Atishi accuses Delhi Police of intimidating AAP workers, demands officer transfers

Delhi CM Atishi has written a letter to the Election Officer, alleging that Delhi Police is trying to close a case against BJP workers who allegedly intimidated AAP volunteers.

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi has written a letter to the Election Officer of Delhi, accusing the Delhi Police of attempting to close the investigation into an incident where BJP workers allegedly intimidated AAP volunteers on January 21 and 22.&nbsp;
Atishi requested the transfer of the police officers involved, citing their attempts to pressure AAP volunteers into making false statements.
In her letter, Atishi explained that she had filed complaints regarding the intimidation on January 21 and 22. She attached both complaints to her letter, highlighting that on January 21, she received a notice under Section 94 BNSS from the SHO of Govindpuri concerning her complaint.&nbsp;
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However, instead of investigating, she claims that police officers began pressuring AAP volunteers to retract their statements.
&ldquo;Atishi&rsquo;s letter further detailed the actions of the police officers, including SHO Dharamveer, Inspector Sushil Sharma, and Constable Jai Bhagwan, who reportedly tried to coerce volunteers into signing false statements that claimed no intimidation or violence had occurred. These officers allegedly met with volunteers such as Vijeta, Rekha Bassi, and Deepa Deol, dictated false statements to them, and then pressured them to sign," the letter said.
The Chief Minister also highlighted that her volunteers were willing to give statements in the presence of their legal representatives, but they were being forced to sign incomplete and false documents.&nbsp;
When the volunteers refused, the police allegedly tore up their objections. Atishi expressed concerns over the collusion of the local police officers and called for their immediate transfer, specifically requesting that SHO Dharamveer, Inspector Sushil Sharma, and Constable Jai Bhagwan be reassigned out of the area.
Earlier this week, Atishi had also called for the deployment of paramilitary forces in Kalkaji to ensure the safety of voters and party workers as the Delhi Assembly elections draw near. The elections are set for February 5, with the vote counting scheduled for February 8, amid escalating tensions between the AAP and BJP.

As the Delhi assembly elections approach, AAP MP Sanjay Singh ridiculed BJP by releasing a blank book titled 'Achievements of BJP in Delhi'. Singh criticized BJP’s unfulfilled promises and accused its leaders of hypocrisy on patriotism.

AAP criticizes BJP’s unfulfilled promises with satirical book 'Achievements of BJP in Delhi'

As the Delhi assembly elections approach, AAP MP Sanjay Singh ridiculed BJP by releasing a blank book titled 'Achievements of BJP in Delhi'. Singh criticized BJP&rsquo;s unfulfilled promises and accused its leaders of hypocrisy on patriotism.

The political battle in Delhi continues to escalate between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).&nbsp;
In a new development, AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Monday mocked the BJP by releasing a book titled 'Achievements of BJP in Delhi' with entirely blank pages. Singh unveiled the book at a press conference, claiming it symbolized the BJP&rsquo;s failure to deliver on its promises.
Explaining the rationale behind the move, Singh remarked that the BJP would not voluntarily talk about their achievements, so AAP decided to showcase it for them.&nbsp;
Taking a swipe at the BJP-led Central government, Singh stated that the book contained everything about the unfulfilled promises made by BJP, including commitments on providing permanent housing, doubling minimum support prices (MSPs) for farmers, strengthening the rupee, and ensuring border security.
&ldquo;Modi ji had made many promises after becoming the Prime Minister. He had said that by 15th August 2022, everyone will get a permanent house, farmers will get MSP, the rupee will be strengthened, the border will be protected... Regarding Delhi, he had said that permanent registry will be given to those living in slums. The BJP people could not tell what achievements have been made in those promises, we are releasing those achievements,&rdquo; Singh said.
He further added, &ldquo;We are releasing a book to tell what achievements the BJP has made as they are not ready to tell about it... Everything is written in this book, whether it&rsquo;s about getting Rs 15 lakhs in your account, permanent houses, lowering petrol prices to Rs 40, increasing the MSPs for farmers...&rdquo;
Sanjay Singh also criticized BJP leader Anurag Thakur, accusing him of lacking the moral authority to lecture on patriotism. He alleged that BJP leaders had historically supported divisive forces and made questionable decisions.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Those who bow their heads at Jinnah&rsquo;s grave should not talk about patriotism. BJP&rsquo;s forefathers had supported the British in the freedom movement, formed the government with those with Muslim League... they formed government with party who supported Afzal Guru... Will Anurag Thakur, a gunman type leader, teach us patriotism? Do we need to hear about patriotism from Modi who called the ISI and got Pathankot investigated? Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister who invited the Prime Minister of Pakistan in his oath ceremony,&rdquo; Singh charged.
In a surprising turn, Singh also commented on AAP&rsquo;s ally in the INDIA bloc, the Congress party, dismissing their role in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. Despite the two parties working together in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, they will contest the Delhi elections separately.&nbsp;
Singh remarked, &ldquo;Congress party is not a player in Delhi elections. They make allegations every day. Focus on your election and wait for the result.&rdquo;
The stage is set for a three-way contest in Delhi among AAP, BJP, and Congress. Voting will take place on February 5, with results to be announced on February 8.

Amritpal Singh, the MP from Khadoor Sahib, has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court requesting permission to attend the Parliament session and participate in Republic Day celebrations.

Amritpal Singh requests High Court approval to attend Parliament sessions

Amritpal Singh, the MP from Khadoor Sahib, has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court requesting permission to attend the Parliament session and participate in Republic Day celebrations.

Amritpal Singh, the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Khadoor Sahib in Punjab, who is currently imprisoned in Dibrugarh jail in Assam under the National Security Act (NSA), has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court with a petition.&nbsp;
He is requesting permission to attend the ongoing Parliament session and participate in the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
In his petition, Singh has argued that his extended absence is preventing the voice of his 19 lakh constituents from being heard in Parliament. He has also claimed that his detention is politically motivated, designed to stifle his growing popularity.&nbsp;
Singh's detention order was first issued in March 2023 by the Deputy Magistrate of Amritsar and has since been extended on multiple occasions. A new detention order for March 2024 was issued citing social media activity and alleged contraband found in the jail as justifications. Singh, however, has labelled these reasons as weak and unconstitutional.
The Khadoor Sahib MP further argues that his detention infringes upon his constitutional rights and deprives his constituents of proper representation. As part of his legal challenge, he has requested the court to grant him interim release and make a swift decision on the matter.
On January 9, Singh's father, Tarsem Singh, voiced his concerns regarding the imposition of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against his son, accusing the government of conspiring to prevent the jailed MP&rsquo;s family from launching a political party.&nbsp;
In an interview with ANI, he stated, "Now when the imposition of NSA on him comes to an end, they already imposed UAPA. Now when we are planning to launch a political party, it is a conspiracy to stop us. Bhagwant Mann's anti-Sikh mindset is being exposed. Without any proof or investigation, such things are being done to defame Amritpal."&nbsp;
The Faridkot Police Superintendent confirmed that UAPA charges had indeed been invoked against Singh.

Congress demands PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to resign following Delhi court’s refusal to take cognisance of ED’s money laundering charges against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.

Congress Demands Resignation of Modi and Shah Over National Herald Case Ruling

Congress demands PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to resign following Delhi court&rsquo;s refusal to take cognisance of ED&rsquo;s money laundering charges against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.

The Congress on Wednesday demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation after a Delhi court refused to take cognisance of the ED's money laundering charge against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.&nbsp;
The opposition party also vowed to expose the "vendetta politics" against its leadership, asserting that the Congress cadres are agitated and are going to show their strength against this "misuse of agencies" by the government to target opposition leaders.
"We are fighting politically. We will keep fighting them, both inside and outside Parliament, and also on the streets and will teach them a lesson," party president Mallikarjun Kharge said at a press conference.
In a relief to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and five others, a Delhi court on Tuesday refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering charge against them in the National Herald case, holding that the agency's probe stemmed from a private complaint and not an FIR.
"I want to say that after this judgement Modi and Shah should resign because the court decision is like a slap on their face. They should give resignation as they should not harass people like this," Kharge said at the press conference, which he addressed with party leaders K C Venugopal, Abhishek Singhvi, Jairam Ramesh, and Pawan Khera.
"They should know that if they do such things people will not tolerate it and will not sit quiet, and they will face insult from people," he said.
Kharge said the Congress has been fighting the issue politically by taking out marches since its top leadership was summoned by the probe agencies. "We have been fighting on the streets, in Parliament, outside it, and will continue to do it and teach them a lesson," he said, while welcoming the court verdict and thanking party workers.
He also said that for over past 11 years, there have been more than 50 such key opposition leaders whom the Modi government has made full efforts to intimidate and blackmail by misusing the ED, CBI, and IT. Kharge claimed the National Herald newspaper was started in 1938 and its motto is "Freedom is in Peril, Defend it with All Your Might."
The December 16 court ruling has completely exposed the false allegations, conspiracy, and vengeful intent levelled by the Modi government against the leaders of his party, he said.
Venugopal asserted that the Congress will expose the "vendetta politics" of the Modi government. The entire Congress cadre is agitated and will show its strength all over India against the "misuse of agencies," he said.
"We will expose this vendetta politics on the streets of the country. The entire nation is now agitating. For the past seven years, the Congress party has faced continuous harassment by the ED. Our senior and supreme leadership is being targeted through vendetta politics, and this has agitated every karyakarta.
"We will demonstrate our strength across India. Because this is clearly an example of how ED is systematically misused by the central government to target the opposition leaders," Venugopal said, when asked about the party's further action in the matter.
Singhvi said the law has spoken louder than noise, and termed the National Herald case a story of political vendetta and harassment.
"Today, the law has spoken louder than noise and fiction. They made a money-laundering mansion on the quicksand of an absent, elusive FIR. There is no FIR. Investigative overreach has met judicial oversight. Courts are not theatres for political scripts.
"Events that had happened much before 2014 led to a private complaint by Subramanian Swamy-with a summoning order in 2014. From 2014 to 2021 - seven long years - there are written opinions sought and given by CBI and ED, mentioning that no predicate offence was made out. Obviously, that's why after 2014, they never filed an official complaint," he noted.
Suddenly, he said, a few days before June 30, 2021, "Command comes from the skies - which you can guess where it came from - to register an ECIR." From 2021 to 2025, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and many others, have been interrogated for almost 90 hours, "only to harass them, and to embarrass them, and to create a climate against them," Singhvi said.
The party leader said that on October 3, 2025, a new FIR came because "they" want to keep the pot boiling.
"Today's order is a reminder that criminal law is not a political press release. You cannot weaponise the PMLA and then plead ignorance of a condition of the law itself. This case has always been long on rhetoric and short on legs.
"This is the first one-trick wonder of its kind in PMLA, where they say there is allegedly money laundering, but not one paisa has moved an inch, nor has one property moved one foot," Singhvi said.
Delivering his order in a case that has been marked by a political slugfest and legal battles for several years, Special Judge Vishal Gogne said the cognisance of the ED's prosecution complaint relating to the offence of money laundering was "impermissible in law."
The ED complaint was based on an investigation into a complaint by a private person, Subramanian Swamy, and not on an FIR of a predicate offence, the judge said.

The Congress claimed the Modi government’s “politically motivated prosecution” stands exposed after a Delhi court refused to take cognisance of the ED’s National Herald money laundering case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.

Court Dismisses ED Charges Against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in National Herald Case

The Congress claimed the Modi government&rsquo;s &ldquo;politically motivated prosecution&rdquo; stands exposed after a Delhi court refused to take cognisance of the ED&rsquo;s National Herald money laundering case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.

The Congress on Tuesday claimed the "illegality" of the Narendra Modi government and its "politically motivated prosecution stands fully exposed" after a court here refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's National Herald money laundering case against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and others.
In a statement, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the ED's proceedings against Congress leadership -- Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi -- in the case have been found to be "completely illegal and mala fide" by the court.
"The mala fide and illegality of the Modi government stands fully exposed. The court has ruled that the ED case is without jurisdiction; it has no FIR, without which there is no case. This politically motivated prosecution by the Modi government over the last decade of the principal opposition party stands exposed before the people of India," she said.
"No case of money laundering, no proceeds of crime and no movement of property; all baseless charges that have been a part of a political witch hunt, propaganda, reputation assassination and campaign which stands defeated today," Shrinate said.
She said the Congress party and its leadership are committed to fighting for the truth and for the rights of every Indian. "We cannot, and will not ever be intimidated, because we fight for the truth," she added.
Party general secretary K C Venugopal said, "Through this judgment, the court has exposed the illegal and mala fide political targeting by the Narendra Modi government."
"From day one, the opposition, especially Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, has been targeted without any legal basis or wrongdoing. This judgment clearly vindicates our stand," he added.
Refusing to take cognisance of the federal probe agency's money laundering charge against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and five others in the National Herald case, the court noted that the chargesheet filed is based on a probe into a complaint by a private person and not on an FIR of a predicate offence.
Its cognisance is impermissible in law, the judge said.
Reading out the operative part from the order, the judge said the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has already lodged an FIR in the case, and hence it will be premature to adjudicate on ED's arguments in the case based on merits.
The ED has accused Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, as well as late party leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, along with Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and a private company, Young Indian, of conspiracy and money laundering.
It has been alleged that they acquired properties worth approximately Rs 2,000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), which publishes the National Herald newspaper.
The investigation agency further alleged that the Gandhis held the majority 76 per cent shares in Young Indian, which "fraudulently" usurped the assets of AJL in exchange for a Rs 90 crore loan.

Sirens Sounded In Chandigarh, Blackout Enforced

Sirens Sounded In Chandigarh, Blackout Enforced

Amid a missile and drone attack by Pakistan in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and shelling in Punjab's Pathankot, sirens have been sounded in Chandigarh and a blackout has been enforced. Shops have been asked to close and people have been asked to go home.
A blackout has been enforced in neighbouring Mohali as well. &nbsp;

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Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat Gaurav Gogoi appealed to people to vote in large numbers.

'Save democracy': Congress candidate Gaurav Gogoi appeals to voters  

Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat Gaurav Gogoi appealed to people to vote in large numbers.

Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, Gaurav Gogoi said, "It is an important day today and I appeal to everyone to come out of their houses and cast their votes to save the democracy and the culture of the country..."
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 The cause of the fire is reported to be a short circuit in an electric transformer installed on the ground floor of the five-storey hostel building. 

Eight students injured in hostel building fire in Kota

The cause of the fire is reported to be a short circuit in an electric transformer installed on the ground floor of the five-storey hostel building.

A massive fire broke out on Sunday morning in a boys' hostel building injuring eight students here with preliminary reports suggesting that the short circuit led to the blaze, police said.
The incident happened at around 6.15 am in Landmark City under Kunhari police station, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kota City Amrita Duhan said.
According to an initial investigation, a short circuit in an electric transformer installed on the ground floor of the five-storey hostel building led to the fire, the police said. The forensic team, however, is trying to ascertain the exact reason for the incident.
Rakesh Vyas, a fire officer at Kota Municipal Corporation, said the hostel building was not equipped with fire safety measures and did not have a fire NOC. He added that it was alarming that the transformer was installed inside the hostel building.
The police said the six injured students, including one who sustained severe burns, are receiving primary medical treatment at Maharao Bheem Singh (MBS) Hospital here.
One student, who suffered a fracture in his leg after he along with 14 others jumped from the building's first floor to escape the fire, is being treated at a private hospital, they added.
Bhavishya, a NEET aspirant from Bihar's Chindwara who lived in the building, was also injured in the incident. He said he was woken up by a loud noise at around 6.15 am and when he came out of his room, he found thick smoke everywhere.
He said the students decided to jump from the first floor as the staircase was filled with smoke and there was no other way out of the building.
The building had 75 rooms of which 61 were occupied, SP Duhan said.
She added that fire tenders rushed to the spot in time and doused the fire before it could spread to the upper floors.
All the students have been rescued from the building, circle inspector at Kunhari police station Arvind Bhardwaj said.
The parents of the students are being contacted to assure them that their wards are safe, he added.
Bhardwaj said that as most students couldn't carry their mobile phones while they were being rescued, a helpdesk is also being set up for the students and their parents.
The matter is being investigated, the CI said.&nbsp;
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Sandeshkhali victims can lodge their complaints at sandeshkhali@cbi.gov.in. 

CBI creates e-mail ID for land-grab victims in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali

Sandeshkhali victims can lodge their complaints at sandeshkhali@cbi.gov.in.&nbsp;

The CBI has created a dedicated e-mail ID -- sandeshkhali@cbi.gov.in -- on which victims of land grab in Sandeshkhali, a village in West Bengal, can get their complaints lodged, officials said on Thursday.
The agency has created the e-mail ID in compliance with the orders of the Calcutta High Court passed on Wednesday.
"The District Magistrate, North 24 Parganas has also been requested to give adequate publicity of the said e-mail ID in the locality and also issue a public notice in the vernacular dailies having a wide circulation in the areas as per the Hon'ble High Court's order," a CBI spokesperson said in a statement.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will start registering cases on the basis of the complaints received by it, sources said.
The high court on Wednesday ordered a court-monitored CBI probe into allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, saying an "impartial inquiry" is required in the interest of justice and fair play.
The court also directed the CBI to file a comprehensive report on the alleged illegal conversion of agricultural land into water bodies for pisciculture, after conducting a thorough inspection of the revenue records and a physical inspection of the land alleged to have been converted.
The court asked the central agency to submit a comprehensive report to it on the next date of hearing on May 2.
The state government was directed to provide the required support to the CBI.
The agency is already probing three cases related to attacks on Enforcement Directorate officials at Sandeshkhali allegedly by a mob instigated by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahjahan Sheikh.

The Bhupatinagar police station investigating officer has asked the NIA to bring the damaged vehicle for forensic examination.&nbsp;

West Bengal Police summons NIA officer in Bhupatinagar attack case

The Bhupatinagar police station investigating officer has asked the NIA to bring the damaged vehicle for forensic examination. 

The Bhupatinagar police station investigating officer has asked the NIA to bring the damaged vehicle for forensic examination.&nbsp;

West Bengal Police on Tuesday issued summons to the NIA officer who was injured in the alleged attack during the central probe agency's raid in Purba Medinipur district last week, to appear before the investigating officer of the Bhupatinagar police station on April 11, an official said.
The Bhupatinagar police station investigating officer has also asked the NIA to bring the vehicle which was damaged allegedly during the attack on Saturday, stating that they want to conduct a forensic test of it, he said.
The police officer has also summoned three villagers from Bhupatinagar for questioning in connection to the attack on NIA officers when they went to arrest the two main conspirators in connection with a blast that took place in 2022 at Bhupatinagar in Purba Medinipur district in which three persons were killed.
"The NIA officer has been asked to appear before our officer on April 11. We have also asked them to send the vehicle which was damaged during the attack. We plan to conduct a forensic test on it," he told PTI.
The villagers have been asked to appear in two to three days, the officer said.
A team of the NIA was allegedly attacked by a mob on Saturday when it went to arrest two main suspects in the 2022 blast case in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district, sparking a political slugfest with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the investigators of assaulting villagers.
One NIA officer was injured and a vehicle was damaged in the attack on Saturday.
The attack on the NIA team happened around three months after villagers and locals assaulted a team of Enforcement Department (ED) officers when they went to raid the residence of, now arrested TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh on January 5 in connection with the alleged ration scam.

The clip shows the girl pushing the officer, who then pushed her back. The two were seen kicking each other and using foul language.

In video, ugly fight between CISF jawan and girl over making reel at Taj Mahal

The clip shows the girl pushing the officer, who then pushed her back. The two were seen kicking each other and using foul language.

In a viral video, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and a girl were seen indulging in a heated argument over shooting a video in the prohibited sight of the Taj Mahal. &nbsp; In the surfaced clip, the girl was seen pushing the officer, who, in return, pushed her back.&nbsp; The two were seen kicking each other and using foul language. &nbsp;
The reports said the girl was recording a reel despite a warning from the officer. &nbsp;

 The boy, who is a student of Class 4, took the victim to an isolated place when she was going to her tuition classes and raped her. 

11-year-old boy ‘rapes’ six-year-old girl in Agra, victim critical

The boy, who is a student of Class 4, took the victim to an isolated place when she was going to her tuition classes and raped her.

An 11-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Agra was apprehended for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl. The girl was admitted to a hospital and her condition is said to be critical. &nbsp; The boy is a student of Class 4. The FIR lodged by the girl&rsquo;s father said that she had gone for tuition classes at 5:30 pm on April 6, when the boy took her to an isolated place and raped her, The Indian Express reported. &nbsp; &ldquo;When she reached home around 7.30 pm, she was bleeding and somehow told us what happened. She knows the accused. We took her to the hospital and rushed towards the boy&rsquo;s house and handed him over to the police,&rdquo; the father said in the FIR.&nbsp;
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sukanya Sharma told The Indian Express that a case has been registered. &nbsp; &nbsp; &ldquo;The girl&rsquo;s condition is not stable. The accused is at the police station, and he will be produced before the juvenile court. The medical examination of the victim has confirmed rape. The boy has been booked under various sections including under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He will be sent to a juvenile home after being produced in court,&rdquo; Sharma said.&nbsp; Police have also deployed adequate force in the area, as the accused and victim belonged to different communities. &nbsp;

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Fire breaks out in Kota's hostel building, eight students injured

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