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ED arrested Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Wednesday after seven and a half hours of interrogation. The investigating agency took him into custody and reached Raj Bhawan from CM House at 8.15 pm, where Hemant Soren submitted his resignation. It was here that his close aide Champai Soren staked claim to form a new government. Congress MLA Alamgir Alam said that our 43 MLAs are standing outside, if you want, you can count them.  The majority figure in the Jharkhand Assembly of 81 members is 41. 43 MLAs had gone to Raj Bhavan with Champai. Whereas, he has the support of 48 MLAs.  The alliance MLAs have elected Hemant loyalist and transport minister Champai Soren as their leader. 67 year old Champai Soren is the MLA of Seraikela. He is the vice president of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and will be the next CM of Jharkhand. The MLAs of the ruling coalition are currently in the Raj Bhavan. Five MLAs are meeting Governor CP Radhakrishnan there. According to the ruling coalition, he has the s...

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has filed a police complaint in Ranchi against officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) who conducted a search operation at his residence in Delhi on January 29. The First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the SC-ST police station. Ranchi SSP Chandan Kumar Sinha informed the media, stating, "Chief Minister Hemant Soren alleges in his complaint that a team of ED officials arrived at his residence without prior notice and disseminated false information to tarnish his reputation." A senior officer from Ranchi Police verified this information, stating that Chief Minister Hemant Soren had submitted an application, urging the filing of the report. In his complaint, the Chief Minister has leveled various cognizable charges against the ED officials. He informed the police that the ED team conducted a raid at his Shanti Niketan residence in Delhi while he was away, and they mistreated the employees present. On January 29, the ...

The Varanasi district court on Wednesday granted the family of a priest the right to worship Hindu deities in the Gyanvapi mosque cellar, Hindu side counsel Madan Mohan Yadav said. The order was given by district court judge A K Vishvesh. According to the petition, priest Somnath Vyas used to perform prayers there till 1993 when the cellar was closed by the authorities. Advocate Yadav said the district administration will make arrangements for performing puja and it will be facilitated by the Kashi Vishwanath Trust. Shailendra Kumar Pathak, maternal grandson of Somnath Vyas, had sought the right to worship deities there. Hindu side's lawyer said, "Kashi Vishwanath Trust will decide how the puja will be conducted. It knows better. It was our legal work which we have completed. Now it is up to the Kashi Vishwanath Trust to start the puja. Devotees. Everyone including priests etc. will be allowed to go." The Hindu side lawyer further said, "I want to say that Justice KM...

In a recent incident near the Ladakh-China border, Indian shepherds confronted Chinese soldiers who attempted to block them from grazing their sheep in the region. Despite the tension, the shepherds firmly asserted that the land in question belonged to India. Shepherds demanded Chinese soldiers to vacate the area This encounter marks the first time since the 2020 Galwan conflict that local herders have brought their cattle to graze in the area. Following the Galwan dispute, they had refrained from entering the region. The shepherds, capturing the encounter on video, demanded the Chinese soldiers vacate the area they claimed as their own. Konchok Stanzin commended the locals for their courage Konchok Stanzin, a councilor from Chushul in eastern Ladakh, shared the video on social media, commending the locals for their courage in facing the Chinese army. Stanzin emphasized that the area being restricted by the Chinese forces was essential grazing land for nomads in the region. Stanzin exp...

Wrestler Sakshi Malik has accused suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh of conducting the championship as per his wish and distributing fake certificates illegally. She wrote on X- “Government of India had suspended the activities of Brij Bhushan's associate Sanjay Singh, despite that, Sanjay Singh is conducting the National Wrestling Championship as per his wish and is distributing fake certificates to the players, which is illegal. The National Wrestling Championship organized by the Sports Ministry is to be held in Jaipur, but before that, to prove his dominance over wrestling, Sanjay Singh is illegally signing and distributing certificates of different National Championships.” Sakshi wrote further, “How can a suspended person from the organization misuse the money of the organization? Tomorrow when the players go to ask for jobs with these certificates, action will be taken against the poor players. Whereas there is no fault of the players. Action...

  In recent days, Kalpana Soren, the daughter-in-law of Jharkhand's prominent political family and spouse of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has garnered attention in the news. Despite maintaining a non-political image in the past, Kalpana Soren, the daughter-in-law of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren, is now being discussed in local media as a potential candidate for the Chief Minister's position amid ongoing political unrest in the state. Although not currently an MLA, she participated in a recent MLA meeting. The party has not officially announced any political responsibilities for her, but her name is widely discussed in both media and political circles. Kalpana is a b usinesswoman and social worker  Originally from the Rairangpur area of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, the same region as President Draupadi Murmu, Kalpana Soren is multilingual, proficient in Santhali, Odia, Hindi, and English. Recognized as a businesswoman and social worker in Jharkhand, she oper...

  Following Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's return to Ranchi, his party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has adopted a more assertive position. During a press conference in Ranchi, JMM's Central General Secretary and Spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya raised questions about the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) premature arrival at CM Soren's Delhi residence. Bhattacharya sought clarification on whose directives ED conducted a search in the Chief Minister's absence and the ownership of the allegedly recovered money. Expressing disbelief, Bhattacharya questioned the legality of searching someone's house in their absence and speculated whether the money was planted by the ED or Babulal Marandi.  Supriyo said, "Listen clearly, Hemant Soren is neither Himanta Biswa Sarma, nor Ajit Pawar nor Nitish Kumar. He is Hemant Soren, son of brave Shibu Soren.” He said further, “The way Raj Bhavan is talking. There is huge anger among the public about the mischief that ...

Aam Aadmi Party has decided to approach Punjab and Haryana High Court in the matter of alleged rigging in Chandigarh Mayor elections.   Aam Aadmi Party is raising the demand to hold these elections once again. The party demands that this election should be conducted under the supervision of a retired judge. BJP has won this election, getting a total of 16 votes. At the same time, the joint candidate of Aam Aadmi Party and Congress could get only 12 votes. 8 votes have been declared invalid in this election. Aam Aadmi Party has accused the presiding officer of treason in this case. AAP MP Raghav Chadha said, "The presiding officer has committed treason, he should be arrested. There should be a trial. We will complain, demand action, rather we will demand his arrest." Along with this, party supremo Arvind Kejriwal has termed this incident as worrying and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has termed it as loot of democracy.

Congress leader and former MP Manvendra Singh's car met with an accident in Alwar on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on Tuesday evening in which his wife Chitra Singh died. His wife Chitra Singh has died in this accident. Manvendra Singh and his son Hamir Singh have suffered fractures. His driver is also injured. They are being treated in a hospital in Alwar. After getting information about the accident, Alwar Collector and SP reached the spot. According to the information received, the accident took place near Khuspuri village located near Noganwa in Alwar. It is being told that while returning to Jaipur on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Manvendra Singh's car collided with the divider at high speed. After this the injured were admitted to a private hospital. Doctors declared Chitra Singh, wife of Congress leader Manvendra Singh Jasol, dead. Manvendra Singh is the son of Jaswant Singh, who held ministries like foreign, defense and finance in the Vajpayee government. Alwar Collector Ashish Gu...

After 36 hours, efforts to locate the fleeing female cheetah, Veera, from Kuno National Park in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh continues. The dedicated team closely monitored the big cat until late Monday night, when the GPS device ceased sending signals. Forest officials reported on Tuesday that Veera was last seen in Veerpur village, prompting alerts to residents in the area. The forest rangers have initiated a ground search to trace Veera's whereabouts. A ranger at Kuno mentioned that the device abruptly stopped transmitting Veera's location on the same day. Until late Monday night, the cheetah was situated in Veerpur village, having briefly strayed to the Morena border on Sunday before returning to Kuno. The ranger explained that the current radio signal device strength is only 1.5 km, making tracking more challenging compared to a 5 km range. Despite the sense of panic among locals as Veera roams around villages, forest officials are reassuring villagers that cheetahs do not pose...

A Kerala court handed down death sentences on Tuesday to 15 members of the banned Islamist group Popular Front of India (PFI). The verdict is in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party OBC wing leader Ranjith Sreenivasan in December 2021 in the district. Mavelikkara Additional District Judge V G Sreedevi pronounced the sentence. The prosecution had urged for the maximum penalty, describing the convicts as a 'trained killer squad.' The brutal and sinister manner in which the victim was murdered in the presence of his mother, infant, and wife was highlighted, categorizing the crime as among the 'rarest of the rare.' Were found guilty last week The 15 men were found guilty last week. The court ruled that eight - identified as Nizam, Ajmal, Anoop, Mohammed Aslam, Abdul Salam alias Salam Ponnad, Abdul Salam, Saffaruddin, and Manshad - had been directly involved in the killing of Ranjith Srinivasan. Four others were found guilty of murder because they came to the...

Indian Naval Ship Sumitra, having thwarted the Piracy attempt on FV Iman, has carried out yet another successful anti-piracy operation off the East Coast of Somalia, rescuing Fishing Vessel Al Naeemi and her Crew (19 Pakistani Nationals) from 11 Somali Pirates. INS Sumitra, Indian Navy’s indigenous Offshore Patrol Vessel had been deployed for Anti-Piracy and Maritime Security Operations East of Somalia and Gulf of Aden. The warship on 28 Jan had responded to a distress message regarding hijacking of an Iranian flagged Fishing Vessel (FV) Iman, which had been boarded by pirates & the crew taken as hostages.  The Fishing Vessel Imam was intercepted by INS Sumitra and  her Crew 17 Iranian Nationals were safely rescue in the early hours of 29 Jan 24. FV Iman was sanitised and released for onward transit. INS Sumitra was again pressed into action to locate another Iranian flagged fishing vessel  Subsequently, INS Sumitra was again pressed into action, to locate and interce...

Purdue University in Indiana confirmed the tragic demise of Neel Acharya, a diligent Indian student in America pursuing a double major in computer science and data science. The announcement came after he went missing on Sunday, prompting a concerned search. Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office officials were called around 11.30 am on Sunday to 500 Allison Road in West Lafayette for a possible dead body. Upon arrival, a 'college-aged male' was found deceased outside Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories on Purdue's campus. Neel Acharya was identified as the deceased student. Neel  was known for his kindness and compassion Described as a driven and academically talented individual, Neel was enrolled in the John Martinson Honors College. He had aspirations for numerous academic achievements and maintained strong connections with friends, particularly within the Triangle Fraternity. Known for his genuine kindness and unwavering compassion, Neel was recognized as both an achiever and...

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey has asserted that Kalpana Soren, the wife of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, might step in as the new Chief Minister. This speculation arises as Chief Minister Hemant Soren has reportedly summoned allied MLAs to converge in Ranchi "with their luggage." Dubey, in a post on X, questioned the ability of a leader to safeguard the people of the state who is reportedly evading authorities. He expressed concerns about Hemant Soren's alleged fugitive status and asserted that such a leader, facing scrutiny both nationally and internationally, may not be capable of protecting state officials or residents. 'Soren has summoned MLAs from JMM, Congress, and allied parties' "Hemant Soren ji has summoned MLAs from his party, JMM, Congress, and allied parties to assemble in Ranchi with their belongings. According to information, there is a proposal to appoint Kalpana Soren ji (Hemant Soren's wife) as the new Chief Minister....

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said  the Delhi Police help has not been sought to trace Jharkhand CM. Some media reports had said ED had asked Delhi Police to find and bring Jharkhand Chief Minister Soren. No one knows where Hemant Soren has been for the last 24 hours. To interrogate Hemant Soren, the team of Enforcement Directorate (ED) reached his residence in Delhi on Monday, where he was not found. When Soren was not found, the ED seized some documents from his residence, also seized one of his BMW cars and took away the driver. ED had summoned CM Soren ED had summoned CM Soren for questioning in a case of 'buying and selling of land using illegal funds'. Earlier, the ED team reached Jharkhand Bhawan and the residence of Hemant Soren's father Shibu Soren but he was not there either. On Monday, BJP alleged that Hemant Soren has gone 'missing' due to fear of ED. On these allegations of BJP, the Chief Minister's Office has said that the CM is still in Del...

On Sunday, Nitish Kumar made a significant political move by joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This decision dealt a substantial blow to the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (India), a coalition opposing Narendra Modi in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister and leader of the Janata Dal United (JDU), played a pivotal role in forming the 'India' alliance. His departure marks a strategic shift, impacting the dynamics of the political landscape. Timing of Nitish Kumar's move  The timing of Nitish Kumar's move coincided with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' entering Bihar, creating a potential advantage for the NDA. BJP strategists appear to have chosen this moment to enhance the NDA's position, providing a psychological edge over the 'India' alliance, currently grappling with seat-sharing issues in multiple states. The BJP ga...

In the early hours of Monday, an 18-year-old girl in Kota, Rajasthan, took her own life, leaving a note explaining that she felt compelled to resort to this extreme step as she believed she couldn't succeed in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). The Deputy Superintendent of Police in Kota, Dharamveer Singh, disclosed that the young girl, Niharika Solanki, lived with her parents and was actively preparing for the JEE, which was scheduled for January 31.  Niharika expressed her despair in suicide note In the note she left behind, Niharika expressed her despair, stating, "Mummy papa, I can’t do JEE, so I (commit) suicide. I am a loser. Worst daughter. Sorry mummy papa. Yahi last option he (This is the last option)." According to the authorities, her father works as a security guard at a bank, and Niharika was the eldest of three daughters. The tragic incident occurred in the jurisdiction of the Borkhera police station in Kota, a location known for a high number of suicides...

In a recent school event, Balmukund Acharya, the BJP MLA representing the Hawamahal assembly constituency in Jaipur, Rajasthan, voiced his objection to the wearing of hijab in schools, advocating for its prohibition. Following his remarks, a significant number of Muslim female students staged a protest at the local police station, urging authorities to take action against the MLA. The demonstration included the presence of the protesting girls and their family members. One protesting girl remarked, "He wears saffron to the assembly and instructs us not to wear hijab." MLA Balmukund Acharya has previously been embroiled in controversies related to the closure of meat shops in Jaipur and his contentious statements. Issue raised in Assembly Meanwhile, MLA Rafiq Khan raised the hijab issue in the assembly. State Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Dr. Kirori Lal Meena defended MLA Balmukund Acharya, stating that hijab and burqa are banned in numerous Muslim countries.  Dr....

Bhopal: The Republic Day celebrations in the state concluded on Monday with “Beating the Retreat 2024” in the dignified presence of Governor Mangubhai Patel. This colorful program was organized at Motilal Nehru Stadium, Bhopal.  The musical performances by the players of Police and Army Brass Band mesmerized the audience. The marchpast in step with the rhythm and the exciting tunes of patriotic songs made the program resonating.  The venue was drenched in patriotic, melodious tunes composed of a blend of Indian classical music, Indian raga and western music. Beautiful colors of colorful lights and multicolored fireworks spread from ground to sky at the venue. The program started with police brass band concert.  On the arrival of Governor Mangubhai Patel, the police brass band first welcomed him by playing a tune. After his permission the police brass band concert started. The concert started with the song “Vande Mataram” by Police Brass Band under the leadership of S...

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi commenced his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Bihar, making its way through Kishanganj on Monday. This journey unfolded just a day after the Congress faced a setback when former ally Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, rejoined the BJP-led NDA. Kishanganj, located in the Seemanchal region with a predominantly Muslim population, holds significance as a stronghold for the Congress. On Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi is slated to address a public gathering in Kishanganj and a big  rally in the adjacent Purnea district. Another rally is planned in Katihar the following day, as shared by Congress legislature party leader Shakil Ahmed Khan. The itinerary includes Rahul's departure for West Bengal on Thursday through Araria district, with plans to return to Bihar via Jharkhand, as per Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh. Leaders of the state Congress revealed that alliance partners like RJD president Lalu Prasad and CPI(ML)-L general secretary Dipa...

As the Lok Sabha polls-2024 loom, the BJP is addressing lingering issues within its Rajasthan unit, particularly focusing on rebuilding ties with former two-term chief minister Vasundhara Raje. Officially, there's no apparent discord between Raje and the party, but recent absences from party events prompted Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to visit her residence in the Civil Lines area, signaling an effort to mend relations. Despite being a six-time MLA and five-time MP, Raje missed out on the CM position after the BJP's victory in the late-2023 Assembly polls. Instead, the party leadership appointed first-time MLA Sharma. Following this, Raje distanced herself from the party, skipping key events, including the ministers' oath-taking ceremony and a crucial meeting for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Strategic move to normalize relations CM Sharma's recent meeting with Raje is viewed as a strategic move to normalize relations before the upcoming polls. Recognizing her ...

Union Minister Shantanu Thakur announced on Monday that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will be enforced across the country within the next seven days. In an interview with a news channel, Thakur, a BJP MP representing Bongaon, an area with a predominant Matua community in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, expressed the intention to swiftly implement the controversial legislation. Enacted by the BJP-led government in 2019, the CAA aims to confer Indian citizenship upon persecuted non-Muslim migrants, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians, from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014. Thakur, also a Matua community leader, asserted, "The CAA will be implemented very soon. It will be implemented within seven days. This is my guarantee." As the union minister of state for ports, shipping, and waterways, Thakur reiterated a similar statement on Sunday and has consistently claimed that the CAA w...

The 69th Filmfare Film Awards were announced on Sunday. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt stole the spotlight at the 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards, securing top accolades for their outstanding performances in films from the previous year.  At the event held in Gujarat on Sunday, Ranbir Kapoor was honored as the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) for his role in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's controversial film "Animal," while Alia Bhatt received the coveted trophy for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her performance in Karan Johar's romantic family drama "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani." 12th Fail crowned Best Film Vidhu Vinod Chopra was lauded as the Best Director, and his biographical drama "12th Fail" was crowned Best Film, surpassing strong contenders such as "Animal," Atlee Kumar's "Jawan," Amit Rai's "OMG 2," Siddharth Anand's "Pathaan," and "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani." In...

On Sunday, Nitish Kumar departed from the INDIA Alliance, aligning himself with the NDA to form a new government. Reacting to this swift political development, Sharad Pawar expressed astonishment, noting that such a rapid shift in political allegiance was unprecedented. Pawar remarked, "The events in Patna are unprecedented; never have we witnessed such a dramatic turn of events in such a short span." Recalling an earlier meeting in Patna convened by Nitish Kumar for non-BJP parties, Pawar questioned the sudden shift in Kumar's stance. He stated, "Just ten days ago, Nitish Kumar called a meeting of non-BJP parties in Patna. However, in the past 10-15 days, he abandoned this ideology and aligned with the BJP to form a government." Expressing surprise at Nitish Kumar's actions, Pawar added, "A mere ten days ago, it seemed unlikely that he would take such a step. Instead, he was positioning himself as an opponent of the BJP. It's unclear what led to th...

Political strategist and founder of 'Jan Suraj,' Prashant Kishor, has expressed strong criticism against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other leaders in Bihar regarding recent strategic developments in the state. Prashant Kishor has not only labeled Nitish Kumar as 'Paltumar' but has extended this term to include Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah as well. Addressing the crowd during the 'Jan Suraj' march in Begusarai, he stated, "If you review my statements over the past year, you'll find that I have consistently been the sole person openly stating on camera that Nitish Kumar can switch sides at any moment." According to Kishor, the trend of political flip-flopping has become ingrained in Nitish Kumar's politics. However, recent events suggest that all Bihar politicians are 'paltumars.' Kishor asserted, "Today's events have confirmed that Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and BJP members are equally significant 'paltumars...

Amman, Jordan: Three American troops were killed and over 30 injured in a drone attack on Sunday at the Al-Tanf base in Syria, near the Jordan-Syria border. Contrary to earlier reports, the incident did not occur on Jordanian territory, as clarified by the Jordanian government spokesperson, Muhannad Mubaidin. The attack comes amid soaring tensions in the region, where Israel continues its war on Gaza in response to an attack by the Palestinian group Hamas in southern Israel President Joe Biden attributed the attack to Iran-backed militants and expressed the commitment to combat terrorism. This marks the first instance of American military personnel being killed by hostile fire in the Middle East since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict, intensifying regional tensions. "Today, America’s heart is heavy. Last night, three U.S. service members were killed – and many wounded– during an unmanned aerial drone attack on our forces stationed in northeast Jordan near the Syria border,...

The announcement of the 69th Filmfare Awards has started. 12th Fail has received the Best Screenplay Award. OMG-2 has been given the Best Story Award. This award ceremony is being held in Gift City of Gandhinagar (Gujarat). Technical awards had already been announced. Shahrukh Khan's film Jawan has received the award in the Best Action category. Best Story - Amit Rai, OMG-2 Best Screenplay - Vidhu Vinod Chopra, 12th Fail, Best Dialogue - Ishita Moitra, Rocky and Rani's Love Story Ganesh Acharya was given the Best Choreography award for the song 'What Jhumka' from the Love Story of Rocky and Rani. In the category of technical awards, Sam Bahadur has received maximum three awards, while Animal has received two awards. This time Ranbir Kapoor, Shahrukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Sunny Deol and Vicky Kaushal are nominated in the Best Actor category.  Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Bhumi Pednekar, Kiara Advani, Rani Mukherjee and Taapsee Pannu have received nominations for Best Act...