Protectors of foreign invaders: Naqvi on Akhilesh Yadav's 'Shivling' remarks

IANS | December 30, 2024 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Reacting to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's call for 'excavation' of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's residence over his claims of 'Shivling' beneath it, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi rebuked him for making unjust remarks, aimed at winning the support of a particular vote bank. He also asked the SP supremo to stop behaving like a "protector of foreign invaders."

Prashant Kishor accused of threatening BPSC candidates in Patna

IANS | December 30, 2024 11:40 AM

Patna, Dec 30 (IANS) Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor and his associates have been accused of threatening Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates during a protest at Gardanibagh, Patna. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday after a lathi charge and water cannon action by the Patna police, leaving several candidates injured.

Kashmir's patron saint and stir over omitted school lesson

Kavya Dubey | December 30, 2024 11:05 AM

Srinagar/New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) When cultural heritage is sought to be safeguarded, the traditional values that instil catholicity and inclusiveness might be expected to be lighthouses standing amid rough waves—but quite the contrary nearly happened in Kashmir. The mere gesture spoke volumes and drew out voices loud and assertive.

Punjab shutdown: Farmers block roads, trains impacted

IANS | December 30, 2024 9:46 AM

Chandigarh, Dec 30 (IANS) The shutdown call by farmer organisations evoked an enormous response in Punjab on Monday over their demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) for crops. However, emergency services remained open.