Concerns about opacity, discrepancies in polling data that tend to go unexplained and vulnerability of machines to manipulation give us reason to be suspicious about the existing electronic voting system... [Read More]
22 April,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz AshrafOnly the wealthy can dream of contesting elections, an exercise that can be viewed as a means to control the masses and legitimise State policies promoting the interests of big businesses... [Read More]
15 April,2024 06:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz AshrafJagdeep Singh Chhokar, 80, has been working tirelessly for 25 years to make Indian politics transparent. His patience bore fruit recently with the striking down of the electoral bond scheme... [Read More]
08 April,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz AshrafSuch a scenario, unlikely as it would seem, would pose an existential threat to the PM. To avoid any such surprises, he is producing nightmares for the Opposition in the run-up to the Lok Sabha poll... [Read More]
01 April,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz AshrafData disclosure reinforces suspicion that State coercion fuelled donations from businesses in what is arguably the biggest scam in the history of independent India... [Read More]
18 March,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz AshrafBEST’s lost-and-found treasure has now become a central attraction at the undertaking’s museum at Anik depot in Sion. Reports Rajendra B. Aklekar (Pics/Atul Kamble)... [Read More]
26 March,2024 10:41 AM ISTCovering 4.84 hectares of land acquired from the Union textile ministry, the memorial includes a research center with lecture halls, a library, and facilities for seminars and workshops. Pics/Atul Kamble... [Read More]
30 November,2023 08:20 PM ISTA batch of 984 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar camp in Jammu on Wednesday for the twin base camps in Kashmir to undertake the onward journey to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
02 August,2023 01:02 PM ISTMumbai’s iconic 84-year-old Ram Ashraya restaurant located in Matunga is one of the seven Indian restaurants that made it to the Taste Atlas’ list. It was their upma that secured them this spot—and not surprisingly, the dish was sold out when we went to try it out last week... [Read More]
23 July,2023 08:10 AM ISTThe Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Thursday revealed that about 33,922 barricades have been removed on nearly 84 km of roads, creating more space for traffic movement amid the monsoon Reports Rajendra Aklekar (Photo/Midday Photo Team) ... [Read More]
30 June,2023 04:27 PM ISTDiana Penty announces wrap of Section 84; shares pictures with Amitabh Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur. She took to social media on Thursday and shared pictures clicked during the shoot of the film (All Photos/Diana Penty`s Instagram)... [Read More]
15 June,2023 02:48 PM ISTIn terms of seats and vote share, the victory of Congress in Karnataka assembly polls has set a record that has stood for more than 30 years. With a vote percentage of 42.88 percent, the party has won 135 seats, gaining 55 more than in 2018. The 1999 election, when it won 132 seats and earned a vote share of 40.84 percent, was the closest the Congress has ever come to today’s result. It received 43.76 per cent of the vote in 1989 and gained won seats. "This victory belongs to the people of the state," said Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge after the results. “People decided and chose. That is why we got 136 seats - huge after 36 years... It is a big victory...,” he said.... [Read More]
14 May,2023 06:05 PM ISTThe inaugural event of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre took the Bollywood industry by a storm. With the central theme of the event being `India in Fashion`, B-town stars took this opportunity to collaborate with some of the most talented and accomplished fashion designers of India, showcasing their best ensembles and making a statement. Actor Abhishek Banerjee joins the legendary thespian Amitabh Bachchan in courtroom drama Section 84. Jr. NTR, the immensely talented actor, has landed a lead role in the upcoming spy action thriller `War 2`. Serving as a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster, this latest project promises to be exciting for everyone. Recently, Khushi was snapped with her sister Janhvi and her rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya at Tirupati temple to celebrate Shikhar`s birthday. Kareena Kapoor Khan posted a picture on Instagram from the sets of her film `The Crew` on Wednesday. ... [Read More]
05 April,2023 07:06 PM ISTExplore the captivating narrative of legendary Punjabi artist Amar Singh Chamkila through an exclusive interview with acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. Delve into the intricacies of music, culture, and identity during Punjab`s tumultuous era as Imtiaz Ali shares unique insights into Chamkila`s life and impact. From the controversial rise of artistic expression to Punjab`s enduring cultural resilience, this exclusive interview offers a rare glimpse into the enigmatic world of Chamkila and the broader cultural landscape of India.... [Read More]
22 April,2024 02:35 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra tomorrow and unveil projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore in the state. He will inaugurate the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, built at a cost of about Rs 17,840 crore. Atal Setu is the longest bridge and also the longest sea bridge in the country. During the visit, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of an underground road tunnel connecting Eastern Freeway`s Orange Gate and launch Namo Mahila Shashaktikaran Abhiyaan in the state.... [Read More]
12 January,2024 11:12 AM ISTThe 39th anniversary of Operation Blue Star was observed at the Golden Temple, Amritsar on June 6. Several people were seen wearing black turbans to mark the anniversary. Security across Amritsar was tightened in view of the anniversary of Operation Blue Star. Notably, Operation Blue Star was carried out by the Indian Army in June 1984. Its aim was to capture Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his supporters hiding in the Golden Temple. On the operation’s 39th anniversary, police forces in civil clothes were deployed inside the Sikh shrine’s premises. Pro-Khalistan slogans were openly raised by people inside the Gurudwara’s premises. People were also carrying Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s posters. DCP (Law & Order) Amritsar said that the deployment was made to avoid any untoward situation. Guru Granth Sahib damaged during Operation Blue Star was taken out for public display.... [Read More]
06 June,2023 05:18 PM IST | MumbaiDays after mafia Atiq was killed on camera, a viral video sparked a political controversy. In a viral video Congress leader, Rajkumar Raju was seen paying tribute to the mafia Atiq Ahmed. He laid the Indian flag on his grave and recited `Kalma` at the grave and says he`ll fight to get the honour to Atiq and Ashraf Ahmed. Blaming BJP Government, Raju called Atiq `Shaheed` and demanded `Bharat Ratna` for him. Reacting to the incident, Prayagraj Congress President Pradeep Kumar Mishra expelled him from the party for 6 years. ... [Read More]
20 April,2023 06:18 PM ISTBodies of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf have been taken to Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital located in MG Road area of the city in Prayagraj for post-mortem. Watch for more details!... [Read More]
17 April,2023 05:16 PM IST | Uttar PradeshThe funeral of Ganster turned politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were held in Parayagraj on April 16. The last rites of the duo were performed at Kasrai Masari graveyard. Atiq`s son Asad, an accused in the Umesh Pal murder case who was killed in encounter was also buried at the same graveyard on April 15. Heavy police deployment had been done in the burial ground to maintain law and order situation.... [Read More]
17 April,2023 04:25 PM IST | MumbaiGangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, his brother Ashraf were shot dead on April 15 in Prayagraj but the Police arrested the 3 assailants on the spot involved in the crime who have been identified as Sunny Singh, Lovelesh Tiwari and Arun Maurya. Watch for more details!... [Read More]
17 April,2023 03:09 PM IST | MumbaiDreaded gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother were shot dead while they were taken for medical examination on April 15. Brothers were killed when three people opened fire at them near a medical college in Prayagraj. Once a politician, the main accused in Umesh Pal’s murder case, Atiq was a 5-time MLA, one-time MP. Notably, Atiq was involved in several serious cases, including murder, kidnapping, rioting, and extortion. However, despite being accused of heinous crimes, the gangster managed to win elections multiple times.In 1989, Atiq started his political journey as he won Allahabad West seat as independent candidate. Atiq retained his seat for the next two assembly elections and joined Samajwadi Party. In 1996, he once again won the elections from Samajwadi Party’s ticket.Then he joined Apna Dal and won assembly elections for the fifth consecutive term. After rejoining SP in 2004, he won parliamentary elections from Phulpur Lok Sabha constituency. In March 2023, Atiq, who had over 100 cases against him, was convicted in a case for the first time. It was the gruesome murder of lawyer Umesh Pal, which made Atiq gain notoriety once again. Atiq Ahmed is the main accused in Raju Pal murder case, and gruesome murder of lawyer Umesh Pal. In 2005, BSP MLA Raju Pal was killed when he and his associates were heading home. In Feb 2023, Umesh Pal, the eyewitness of Raju Pal’s case was also shot dead in broad daylight. Atiq Ahmed, his brother Ashraf, son Asad and aide Ghulam were the main accused of Umesh Pal’s murder. Prayagraj Special Court had sentenced Atiq for life imprisonment in 2007 abduction of Umesh Pal.Weeks after the heinous crime, Atiq and his brother were killed by three assailants on live TV. Both of them were handcuffed, answering questions of the media persons when the incident happened.In Jhansi, Atiq’s son Asad and his aide Ghulam were gunned down by UP STF on April 13. Noose tightened around Atiq and family’s neck after Umesh Pal murder case jolted Uttar Pradesh in February. Once again, Atiq murder has triggered a political debate in Uttar Pradesh over law and order situation.... [Read More]
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