CJP Protest: After DU, JNU asks students to stay away from Jantar Mantar
In its advisory, the JNU asked members of its academic community to act responsibly and prioritise their personal safety.
In its advisory, the JNU asked members of its academic community to act responsibly and prioritise their personal safety.
Rescue teams have evacuated thousands across Valsad, Navsari and Surat as overflowing rivers, submerged roads and record rainfall continue to disrupt normal life in South Gujarat.
The main accused has been booked on charges of rape and other offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The party said it would continue its sit-in at Jantar Mantar despite government assurances that led to the end of Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike, insisting its key demand remains unchanged.
Sonia Gandhi said student protests against examination paper leaks and problems in the education system had gained momentum across the country, adding that their demands were focused on accountability and reforms.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated “vote theft” charges against the Election Commission, launching the ‘Vote Chori se Azaadi’ campaign with a spoof video inspired by Laapataa Ladies. He urged people to join the movement, change social media DPs, and participate in the upcoming ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar, while the Election Commission asked him to provide proof for his claims.
The arrested person has been identified as Trinamool Congress leader Subir Maity.
"Warm wishes on the commencement of the Parsi New Year! We are all proud of the enduring contributions of Parsis to our nation. May this year bring happiness, prosperity and good health to all. Navroz Mubarak!" PM Modi said in a post on handle X.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh today said in a statement that the current GST system has become a "Growth Suppressing Tax" due to multiple rate slabs and exemptions, which have facilitated evasion and increased complexity.
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato, Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radha Krishna Kishore, and several ministers, MPs, and MLAs offered floral tributes to the departed soul.
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