Friday, April 04
NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar revealed that the accused in the Anna University assault case is a habitual offender. A two-member NCW committee is investigating. The Madras High Court has ordered a special investigation team and Rs 25 lakh compensation for the survivor due to FIR leakage, to be recovered from the responsible police personnel's salaries.
The BJP criticized AAP's promise to give a monthly honorarium to temple pujaris and gurdwara granthis, accusing AAP of remembering religious figures only during elections. BJP questioned AAP's past funding decisions and urged transparency in the registration and funding of the new scheme.
Union minister Hardeep Puri criticised Congress for creating controversies around the last rites of ex-PM Manmohan Singh, accusing them of disrespecting his memory and ethos. BJP members, including Manjinder Singh Sirsa, participated in the ceremonies, while Congress members were absent. Full state and military honours were accorded to Singh.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's decision to cremate former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat, calling it a disrespect to his legacy. Congress and other leaders demanded a memorial site for Singh's cremation. The government announced plans for a memorial, clarifying that space allocation requests were received late. Singh was cremated with full state honours.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's decision to cremate former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat, calling it a disrespect to his legacy. Congress and other leaders demanded a memorial site for Singh's cremation. The government announced plans for a memorial, clarifying that space allocation requests were received late. Singh was cremated with full state honours.
In 2025, there will be two solar and two lunar eclipses, but India will only witness the full lunar eclipse in September, according to officials from Ujjain's Jiwaji Observatory. The first three eclipses will not be visible in India, including a total lunar eclipse in March and a partial solar eclipse in March and September.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. Singh's contributions as an economist and statesman were highlighted, including his role in India’s economic liberalisation and key legislation during his tenure as PM. His last rites will be held near Rajghat.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh criticized PM Narendra Modi's election campaign for using divisive language and lowering the dignity of the PM's office. He condemned the Agnipath military recruitment scheme as a threat to national security and urged voters to support Congress for safeguarding democracy and the Constitution. He also criticized the government's handling of farmer protests and economic inequality.
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, born in Gah and raised in Amritsar, passed away at 92. Known for his transformative economic policies, his 1991 reforms opened India's economy to global markets. His tenure (2004-2014) included significant initiatives like MGNREGA and the Right to Information Act.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, known as the architect of India's economic reforms and for his interest in Urdu poetry, passed away after prolonged illness. He often engaged in poetic exchanges during parliamentary debates, notably with Sushma Swaraj, illustrating his unique approach to political discourse.
