Saturday, April 12
Maharashtra Chief Minister Davendra Fadnavis claimed terror funds were used in the state elections. He cited a Malegaon case with suspicious transactions of Rs 1000 crore. Fadnavis alleged foreign interference and a Nepal meeting discussing replacing EVMs. The meeting involved organizations associated with the Bharat Jodo Yatra. These organizations campaigned for the opposition. The ATS is investigating the matter.
Chaos erupted outside Parliament as BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing him, causing an injury. Gandhi denied the claim, alleging BJP MPs obstructed and threatened him. Congress shared a video appearing to show BJP MPs blocking their entry to Parliament.
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected an impeachment notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar filed by 60 opposition members. The notice, alleging bias, was deemed flawed, hasty, and designed to damage Dhankhar's reputation. Harivansh criticized the opposition's attempt to undermine constitutional institutions and personally target the Vice President with unfounded claims.
China and India are preparing for high-level talks aimed at improving bilateral relations. The meeting between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will focus on border issues, including finding a resolution to the boundary question. This follows recent disengagement agreements and patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after a prolonged standoff.
A passenger ferry, Neelkamal, capsized near Uran and Karanja en route to Elephanta Island from Mumbai's Gateway of India, carrying over 110 passengers. Rescue operations are underway, involving the Mumbai Police, Indian Navy, Coast Guard, JNPT, and local fishing vessels.
Off Mumbai's coast, a naval speedboat collided with a ferry carrying 110 people to Elephanta Island, resulting in two fatalities and four critical injuries. A viral video captures the speedboat's failed attempt to avert the collision. Rescue operations, led by the Indian Coast Guard, successfully retrieved all passengers and crew.
