Saturday, November 23
The BJP has condemned Rahul Gandhi's comments about Sikhs during his US visit, accusing him of promoting a dangerous narrative. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted the Modi government's efforts to protect Sikh interests, contrasting it with the 1984 Sikh massacre under Congress rule. BJP leader RP Singh also criticized Gandhi's statements.
The Supreme Court questioned the Bengal government about a missing document vital to the postmortem of a raped and murdered doctor in Kolkata. The court noted discrepancies like incomplete CCTV footage and tampered crime scenes. It directed the CBI to continue its investigation and submit a fresh status report by September 16.
Rahul Gandhi recounted how Congress's bank accounts were sealed before the Lok Sabha elections, leaving them without funds for campaigning. He highlighted that India's political struggle involves fundamental rights for all religions. Post-election, he noted a significant shift as fear of PM Modi dissipated among people, altering public sentiment dramatically.
In Surat's Saiyedpura, bulldozers removed illegal encroachments in a pre-planned operation unrelated to recent riots caused by minors throwing stones at a Ganesh pandal. Following the unrest, heavy police deployment led to several arrests. Authorities emphasized that the anti-encroachment initiative addressed ongoing issues and was not influenced by the violence.
It is for the first time after the 1987 elections that a state party, National Conference, is in a pre-poll alliance with a national party, Congress.
In Manipur's Imphal, students protested against recent violence, calling for the removal of the DGP and security advisor. This followed a meeting between Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Governor L Acharya. Security forces have deployed anti-drone systems. COCOMI declared an indefinite public emergency citing increased Kuki aggression.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Hyderabad House, marking his first official visit to India. The visit aims to bolster India-UAE ties across sectors like trade and technology. The Crown Prince will also meet President Droupadi Murmu and attend a business forum in Mumbai.
Congress has disclosed its third list of candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, listing 19 names including Neeraj Kundan and Chaudhary Lal Singh. This announcement brings the total number of declared candidates to 34. The elections will take place in three phases starting September 18, with vote counting scheduled for October 8.
During his US visit, Rahul Gandhi addressed key issues such as unemployment, education, and technology. He emphasized India's need to develop its own manufacturing capabilities and respect skilled individuals. Gandhi also discussed AI's potential impact on jobs and highlighted the importance of integrating vocational training with the business sector.
