Congress leader Nasir Hussain on Sunday criticised the Centre’s circular, issued recently by the Ministry of Minority Affairs seeking additional payment from Haj pilgrims, terming it “arbitrary, unjustified and a reflection of administrative failure”.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day with a sharp critique of the Centre, alleging a steady erosion of media independence and accusing the ruling dispensation of using legal and coercive means to silence journalists.
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday launched a sharp attack on opposition parties, accusing them of systematically targeting key institutions of Indian democracy and warning that voters would deliver a “befitting reply.”
The Congress on Sunday sharpened its criticism of the Centre over the proposed Great Nicobar Island Development Project, with party general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh accusing the government of overlooking “grave ecological, tribal, financial, and transparency concerns” in its push to implement the plan.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday praised the legacy of the Indian National Trade Union Congress on its 79th foundation day, calling for renewed efforts to protect labour rights amid evolving economic challenges.
The central government said that news reports and social media posts suggesting a change in Aadhaar card’s format are incorrect.
Washim Khan, Deputy Commissioner (North) of Barrackpore Police Commissionerate, has confirmed that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.
According to the police, a passenger suddenly opened the emergency exit door and jumped out while the plane was taxiing at the runway.
Pathak said he has not received any formal or informal communication regarding the two FIRs, and that media reports remain his only source of information so far.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also visited the showroom and said that he was in the same area just minutes before the incident.
