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29/01/2024

The political landscape witnessed a significant development on January 28th when former Silchar MLA Dilip Kumar Paul made a noteworthy return to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He rejoined the BJP when it was organizing the ‘Jogdan Karjosuchi’ campaign, meaning the homecoming of a powerful political personality in southern Assam.
In 2021, with Paul being a two-time MLA from Silchar, he was all set to make history by winning the constituency for an unprecedented third consecutive term. But Dipayan Chakraborty was given the party ticket instead.
During the year 2021, Paul created quite some buzz by leaving the BJP and allegedly trying out to expose some of the party members on some illegal syndicate. It was nearly three years since the prodigal son’s return and he was welcomed by BJP members who put the party hat on Paul as a way of symbolically inducting him back.
On the same day, the BJP Assam’s mass recruitment drive also saw the inclusion of over 100 leaders from the Indian National Congress, including several senior functionaries and office bearers.
Minister Pijush Hazarika mentioned the time of Congress members’ crossover to the BJP in social media. In a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Yoda Yatra, Hazarika derided that the Yatra had led members of Congress to switch to the BJP and not strengthen the party.
According to political analysts, Paul’s re-entry into BJP is a major shot in the arm for the party in southern Assam and the Barak Valley territory. The former legislator’s network and popularity can lead to a recovery by BJP of lost territory in Silchar.
Paul’s previous status as MLA and his popularity among the voters rendered him a good prospect to the BJP. As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections draw closer, Paul’s return is a significant addition to BJP’s arsenal for fighting the Congress in this key constituency.

26/01/2024

The Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi showcased India's cultural diversity and growing military might. For the first time since 1998, the Chief Guest was the French President Emmanuel Macron. The parade was led by President Droupadi Murmu from the newly christened Kartavya Path. A 30-member French armed forces band, 90-member marching contingent and flypast by Rafale jets marked France's participation. Aligning with the twin themes of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat – Loktantra Ki Matruka’, over 13,000 guests attended. The all-women tri-service contingent marched along Kartavya Path as a tribute to women's empowerment. Major Yashdeep Ahlawat led the Army contingent, Lt Prajwal M led the 144 Navy Agniveers and Squadron Leader Rashmi Thakur led the Air Force contingent. The parade showcased indigenously developed military hardware like tanks, UAVs and electronic warfare systems. The cultural heritage and ‘Nari Shakti’ were also highlighted through the parade.


Narendra Modi

24/01/2024

The recent inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has sparked political controversy.

Congress leader Veerappa Moily questioned whether PM Modi actually fasted for 11 days before the event, as claimed, since medical experts say surviving solely on coconut water for so long would be miraculous. In response, BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya criticized Moily for attempting to appease the Gandhi family rather than having genuine faith.

The reports state that in preparation for the inauguration, PM Modi followed a satvic lifestyle including cow worship, temple visits, and consuming only coconut water and fruits for 11 days. While some individuals have claimed to survive long periods on just coconut water, medical experts argue this is unsafe for most people without vitamin supplements.

The controversy highlights the conflict between parties vying to be seen as the true custodians of Hinduism. The Congress' decision to not participate in the ceremony reveals their lack of a clear stance on the sensitive Ayodhya issue. Despite Sonia and Rahul Gandhi previously condemning the Babri mosque demolition in emotional terms, implying the Gandhis would have defended the mosque, the Congress has sent inconsistent messaging. Their absence from the event failed to clarify their current position.

The more relevant issue is whether the details of Modi's personal fasting matter compared to the symbolic meaning of consecrating this sacred site. Rather than nitpicking, the focus should be on promoting the democratic values and pluralistic spirit represented by Ram. The temple restoration is a time for social harmony and national unity, not political bickering. Regardless of party affiliation, all Indians share the universal teachings of the Ramayana.

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13/11/2023

Delhi was once again engulfed in a thick blanket of smog after the Diwali night after people of the Delhi and NCR continued to burst fire crackers on Sunday even after the blanket ban imposed by the Supreme Court. Kapil Mishra, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, announced that he was proud of the fact the people of the city did not heed the ban imposed by the Supreme Court and “bravely” defied the Supreme Court ruling. He did so while calling the ban unscientific and illogical.
“Proud of You Delhi. These are voices of resistance , voices of freedom and democracy. People are bravely defying unscientific, illogical , dictatorial ban. Happy Diwali,” Kapil Mishra posted on X (formerly Twitter).
In response to the bursting of fire crackers in the Delhi and NCR areas and the deteriorating air quality in the region due to air pollution, Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale accused the BJP leaders and ministers of violating the ban in the heart of the city.
“Thanks Delhi (especially the BJP MPs & Ministers who live down the street) for the last 6 hours of non-stop fireworks. Don’t understand the point of a ‘ban’ when ruling party leaders themselves are violating it in the heart of the capital. AQI has hit 999 - machines can’t calculate beyond that,” he posted on X.
He further went on to address the Joint Connaught Place HQ of Delhi Police seeking details of the number of cases that had been filed for use of the banned firecrackers on Sunday and actions, if any, that had been taken.
“Delhi Police needs to answer immediately & own responsibility for us breathing in a gas chamber. This morning, Delhi has woken up to a hazardous level of pollution with an AQI of 999+ thanks to bursting of fireworks last night. Despite a ban by the Supreme Court, fireworks have been easily procured & used in the city. Last night, several BJP MPs & Ministers were bursting firecrackers in my neighborhood for hours at their ‘Diwali party’,” he posted on X while sharing a picture of the letter he wrote to the police.

10/11/2023

Salman Khan has been a staple of the Bollywood Box Office for almost 3 decades now and his upcoming venture seems no different. Tiger 3 starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi is set to blaze the box office again with advance booking for the opening day already has reached Rs. 12.43 crore. The film will release on November 12 and is likely to be the biggest ever Diwali grosser.
According to reports coming out in the media, just for the opening day of the film, 4,62,327 tickets have already been sold. While most of the tickets are for the Hindi version, 14,158 have been presold for the Telegu 2D release version as well. The film will be released in Tamil as well, however, the pre-sales have been slightly luke warm there with only 1957 tickets being pre-sold.
There is also added interest in the film after “Tiger”, Salman’s character also made a cameo appearance in Pathaan, confirming the YRF Spy Universe for the elated fans. Tiger 3 is the fifth film in the YRF Spy Universe after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War and Pathaan. Tiger 3 will be directed by Maneesh Sharma who had also directed Fan and Band Baaja Baaraat prior to this.
The decision to release the film on Diwali and Lakhsmi Puja was a calculated gamble according to Rohan Malhotra, Vice President, YRF Distribution. According to him, despite this they have seen strong responses from audiences in terms of pre-booking, while he did not that the day shows were more popular on the day because people would be planning to participate in Lakhsmi Puja at night. Only time will tell if this gamble of releasing on Diwali pays off in the long run for the company.
On the other hand, reports suggest that the film might not get released in Oman and Kuwait, owing to the towel scene of Katrina Kaif.

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07/11/2023

Social media is buzzing with the picture of Ghajini star, Aamir Khan with the original Ghajini superstar, Suriya at Kamal Hasaan’s birthday bash.
Aamir khan was in Chennai to support his ailing mother, who is seeing treatment in Chennai. However, while he is here, he also decided to be part of the pre-birthday bash for the veteran Tamil actor Kamal Hassan. The celebrations were put on for the 69th birthday of the superstar actor and his close friends and colleagues.
At the party, Aamir also took a picture with the Tamil superstar Suriya which has also garnered a lot of traction on social media. However, the main focus of social media attention was the two superstar actors who have both played the role of Ghajini. A user on X also shared the picture and tweeted, “Two Ghajinis in one frame at Kamal Haasan's birthday party.”
Ghajini was a 2008 film directed by AR Murugadoss with Aamir khan and Asin in the lead roles. The film, however, was the Hindi remake of a Tamil film of the same name from the same director, starring Suriya.
In another notable interaction with the Mr. Perfectionist from the Hindi film industry, Director-actor Radhakrishnan Parthiban, who was also attending the party also shared a picture with the superstar. He also included a long message with the picture in which he mentioned that Aamir walked up to him at the party and that is how they started their interaction.
As per reports in the media, Aamir is currently staying at a hotel close to the hospital where his mother, Zeenat Hussain, 89, is undergoing treatment and is likely to stay by her side for the time being.

03/11/2023

The minister for the environment, Gopal Rai, has said the odd-even car scheme shall be considered if the pollution worsens in Delhi. Delhi’s Air Quality Index was 471 at 9 am on Friday, classified as severe plus air quality. Some anti-air pollution measures include banning unnecessary construction work as well as limiting BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel cars.
Minister Gopal Rai admitted that to exterminate all pollution in Delhi was absurd. He said that, the pollution of Delhi is twice as strong as in the interior, due to the outdoor pollution. The problem of air quality has not been addressed, especially that it is worse during the first week of November due to weather and other factors.
Rai stated that at least 109 days had clean air in Delhi, in the year 2015. There were over 200 good air quality days this year, more than what was noted last year (163). Nevertheless, the onset of the first week of November is important for air quality management because as the weather deteriorates, it further increases pollution.
Shortly after closing all elementary schools in Delhi on Friday and Saturday, the administration addressed the problem. It was due to Thursday air quality was worse. The Supreme Court has given these powers to CAQM, and the government is taking a cue. However, if the situation gets worse, more steps will follow when talking to the right people.
Delhi-NCR residents want to breathe fresh air as recent thick pollution. The daytime temperature is rising. In October 2023, only 5.4mm of rain was recorded compared to 129mm in 2022 and 123mm in 2021. Pollution is exacerbated in the inversion of temperature, which keeps the pollutants near the ground. However, cold and heavy air near the surface prevents the air pollutants from rising.

01/11/2023

The Bollywood power couple, Genelia D’Souza and Riteish Deshmukh were spotted at the Jio World Plaza in Mumbai. They were attending the launch event of the venue. While the couple were much appreciated by their fans, there was also a section of comments on the internet that trolled Genelia for the long and extravagant shrug that her dress had.
Internet trolls aside, the vent was a mega star studded event and the who’s who of Bollywood could be seen at the event. Appearing at the vent on Tuesday night were mega stars from Katrina Kaif to Deepika Padukone, who each made their style statements at the event with their outfits. However, Genelia was trolled the most on social media, with people even commenting on things like “coming straight from the tent shop."
The couple Genelia and Riteish however, dazzled those present at the vent with their matching pink outfits with Genelia sporting the baby pink dress while Riteish was in dark pink blazer and trousers. However, despite the negativity there was ample support for the couple as well, although in a funny way, with one user saying, “My Barbie and Ken.”

26/10/2023

The latest season of Koffee with Karan just premiered on Disney+ Hotstar at Midnight on the 26th of October with a band. The guests for the blockbuster celebrity chat show were the Bollywood power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. The show took a serious and potent turn when Karan asked Deepika, who has been a vocal advocate for mental health, about her own struggles and fight with depression, and in response, Karan also opened up about his issues.
Karan, who hosts the show, mentioned that his most recent tryst with a depressive episode was during the launch of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in April. Karan related this to his experience of seeing Deepika break down in tears in front of him during a helicopter ride with Farhan Akhtar while returning from Shah Rukh Khan's birthday party in Alibaug.
Karan recalled that he could not empathise with what Deepika felt at the time as he had no personal experience. However, once he went through the same during the launch event, he could understand it much better. Karan further added to a shocked Ranveer that during this episode, his hands were shaking, and he was sweating profusely; it was Varun Dhawan who came in and held his hand.
Varun went a step above and beyond and took Karan to a separate room and practiced some breathing exercises with him. "I got out of my long and elaborate jacket and I left in half an hour. I just went to my bed and I wept. I just cried and I didn't know why I was crying," Karan added.
Deepika then detailed her story as well and how it led to the launch of her Live Love Laugh foundation, which works towards spreading awareness of mental health.

19/10/2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has approached the Bombay High Court, seeking to address concerns over a public interest litigation (PIL) calling for a CBI investigation into the tragic deaths of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager, Disha Salian. Filed by the 'Supreme Court & High Court Litigants Association of India,' the PIL, which remains unheard, previously demanded the immediate arrest and custodial interrogation of Thackeray in connection with these deaths.
Thackeray's application, filed on October 13, highlights that the PIL is redundant since state authorities are already investigating the matter. The PIL requested the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe Thackeray, the former Maharashtra minister. Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in June 2020, with investigations spanning multiple agencies, including the CBI, Enforcement Directorate (ED), and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Disha Salian, his former manager, tragically passed away on June 8, 2020.
The Bombay High Court is set to deliberate on Thackeray's application, questioning the necessity of further CBI involvement in an ongoing inquiry conducted by the state machinery.

16/10/2023

The much-awaited Bigg Boss 17 premiered on Colors TV and JioCinema, setting the stage for a sensational season. Hosted by Bollywood icon Salman Khan, the show promises to be more explosive than ever, with a diverse cast of contestants vying for the coveted title in the Big Boss house.
This season introduces a dynamic mix of personalities, including Udaariyaan's Abhishek Kumar and Isha Malviya, who form the most controversial jodi (pair) of the season. In fact, fans were privy to a fiery exchange between the two on the opening night itself, which Salman himself had to mediate.
Other notable entrants include actor Rinku Dhawan, YouTube gamer Arun Mashettey, comedian Sunny Arya (Tehelka Bhai), rapper Khanzaadi (aka Firoza Khan), and model-actor Soniya Bansal.
Jigna Vora, renowned for her book "Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison," joined as a former journalist, is also set to make her journey a part of the Big Boss experience. Criminal lawyer Sana Raees Khan, who represented A***n Khan's friend Avin Sahu in a high-profile drug case, also graces the Bigg Boss house.
Other participants include YouTuber Anurag Dobhal, comedian and winner of Lock Upp season 1Munawar Faruqui, and the power couple Ankita Lokhande and Vikki Jain. Additionally, international contestant Navid Sole, known as the 'sassy' pharmacist, and the duo Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma, promise to add a dash of romance to the season.
Mannara Chopra, cousin of Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra, graced the stage as the first confirmed contestant.
Bigg Boss 17 is set to stream on JioCinema alongside its telecast on Colors TV.

14/10/2023

Shocking news has come from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar, located in Assam’s Cachar District. According to reports, there have been ongoing and continuing incidents of ragging and physical and mental abuse of foreign students at the premier engineering institute of the region. According to investigations done on the matter, over 45 students from various countries, including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, and Bhutan, have allegedly suffered severe trauma from Mohammad Mirajul Islam Sayem, Eftakhar Ahmed Emon, and Md. Jubair Mahmud Protim, all Bangladeshi students studying at the college.
Currently, 109 foreign students are undertaking their engineering education at NIT, Silchar.
47 of them have now spoken up against the abuses they have been allegedly facing over the past few years from the accused Sayem and his accomplices.
According to reports in the media, Sayem had emerged as a popular figure among foreign students, mostly because of the support he received from 30 other students, most of whom were from Bangladesh. He was further helped by the fact that while previous batches had at most 10 or 12 Bangladeshi students, his batch had enough Bangladeshi to outnumber the other international students significantly. He used this numerical advantage to secure the post of Foreign Student Representative to the Gymkhana Body. He also reportedly donated hefty sums of money to the local mosque in a bid to secure safety and power in the area.

11/10/2023

As the election season looms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government plans to increase the amount of cash support offered to farmers by a third. This move is presumably done to shore up support from the significant voter block that farmers and their families represent.
According to sources that have asked to remain anonymous, there have been several discussions within the government where they were weighing their options regarding increasing the amount of direct cash transfer from Rs 6000 to Rs. 8000.
This could, however, add a strain of Rs 200 billion over the already budgeted Rs 600 billion for the program for the period ending in March 2024. This is a major concern for the government as they mull over the decision in the critical election year.
Given the issues over the past few years, securing a significant portion of the farmers' votes from across the country would be a critical point for the Modi government. Even though PM Modi retains a staggering 55% popularity rate among voters, he will need significant support from the farmers' communities to convert into Lok Sabha seats.
This also becomes more important given that the government has recently curbed the export of rice, severely limiting rice farmers' income potential. So, placating them has become a priority for the government.
While a final decision has yet to be taken, it will be interesting to know what the government eventually brings to the farmers and if it will help them secure their votes.

09/10/2023

Security for the superstar Shar Rukh Khan increased after he complained that he had been allegedly receiving death threats. According to reports, the Maharashtra government has taken the complaints seriously and offered Y+ security to the actor.
The Maharashtra police provided a statement noting that the increased security was provided in response to a written request made by the actor where he claimed that he was receiving more death threats following the release of his films, Pathan and Jawan. The increased security was provided from the 5th of October.
According to reports, in a message from the Maharashtra State Intelligence Department (SID) to all the relevant law enforcement offices, it was requested that the Pathan star be provided with a “Y+ with an es**rt scale of security to Khan with immediate effect."
Based on the information available to us, this category of security includes 11 security personnel, including 6 commandos, a traffic clearance vehicle, and four additional police personnel. The police personnel would be stationed at his Mumbai residence, Mannat.
All this development has come after months of heightened animus against the star. In March of this year, two men had broken into Mannat by scaling the residence walls and then were apprehended by security guards. There was also an increased amount of protests around Mannat by certain groups in August of this year for “promoting online gaming apps”.

07/10/2023

In a horrifying turn of events at the Assam's Silchar Medical College and Hospital, three people were arrested allegedly for attempting to kidnap a newborn baby.
The alleged accused were caught by the staff and other visitors in the maternity ward while trying to flee with the child in their arms. The accused reportedly made contact with the mother in the maternity ward, offering to help calm the crying baby down.
According to reports, after the mother took them up on their offer and handed the baby to the two women, they attacked her and tried to flee with the baby. The man, allegedly with them, waited for the women outside the ward.
The security personnel and other visitors stopped the accused to the ward after the mother raised a cry for help following the attack. All three of the conspirators that are known so far have been apprehended and taken into custody by the police.
The police have also started an investigation into the incident.

04/10/2023

The cast of the Fighter is having a grand time in Italy. Stars of the film, Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, were seen taking a break from shooting. They were also joined by the Fighter film maker Siddharth Anand, as well as the choreographer Bosco Martis.
The behind-the-scenes glimpse was shared on Instagram by actor Arfeen Khan, who was joined by Siddharth Anand in Italy, where the shooting is taking place.
Reports suggest that the talented duo is in Italy to film two song sequences for "Fighter," with Hrithik set to showcase his chiselled physique in one of the dance numbers.
Already, the film is getting fans excited as the Siddharth Anand directorial is going to be the first aerial action film from India. With Top Gun Maverick still fresh in the minds of a lot of fans, the opportunity to see Indian stars in a similar position is raising goosebumps for audiences across the country.
Deepika Padukone also had her pictures uploaded where she looks like a sun-kissed damsel, and the fans just can’t get over it. Social media has been buzzing about the cast photos that have been uploaded in social media from Italy.
The film was originally supposed to be released much earlier as per its announcement, which was made in January 2021. However, there were several delays caused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eventually, the shooting resumed in November of 2022. And finally, a release date has been finalised for the movie. The movie is going to be released in the Republic Day week on January 25, 2024.

30/09/2023

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30/09/2023

S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, has expressed grave concern about the current situation in Canada, stating strongly that it should not be deemed normal and efforts to normalise the situation should not be made. Jaishankar stressed very much that India did not need lessons in free speech from elsewhere.
Jaishankar mentioned that because of the actions of the Canadian authorities, Indian diplomats in Canada are facing greater threats in Canada. During a recent sit-down interview that he was part of, he wondered if similar things would be considered typical in any other country.
Tensions between India and Canada have risen, particularly as a result of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's suspicions of India's participation in the June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, which India categorically denies as "absurd."
Furthermore, Jaishankar also reminded the audience that over the years there have been a lot of extradition requests for various criminals from India to Canada that have been ignored or avoided by Canada, which, according to him, raises concerns about Canada's tolerance towards terrorism, extremism, and violence.
The claims made by Canada against India are said to have been discussed by the 5 Eyes countries, comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand; however, no concrete evidence has been provided by Canada regarding its brazen allegations. Even Canada's opposition parties have mentioned that even internally, no such evidence has been shown to them.
While the US expressed serious concern about the charges, the India-Canada disagreement was not mentioned during Jaishankar's meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The US State Department urged India to help with the Canadian investigation.

28/09/2023

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28/09/2023

Indian farmers from 19 states have started a three-day rail blockade to address critical issues. This Punjab-based movement is gaining support from farmers' groups in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Northern India flood victims want financial aid, a legally binding Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantee for all crops and debt waivers. The 'rail roko' protests are scheduled for 12 Punjab locations: Moga, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Patiala, Ferozepur, Bathinda, and Amritsar.
After a crucial farmer meeting, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher announced this decision. The Bharti Kisan Union (Krantikari), Ekta Azaad, and other prominent farmer organisations support this movement.
A 'rail roko' protest by 100 Maharashtra farmers in Sangli district against railway land acquisition occurred earlier this month. This halted the Kolhapur-Gondia Maharashtra Express for over four hours in Palus tehsil's Bhilwadi-Nandre area. Maharashtra farmers are negotiating with the district administration to quantify railway land acquisition.