Breaking Live: Tipra Motha Supremo Pradyot Kishore Declared Fast Unto Death For Constitutional Resolution Of Tribal Rights
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Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore declared a fast unto death to push for immediate action from the Centre regarding the constitutional resolution of tribal rights. He said, "The ball is in their court now. We've had meetings. It's time for the Government of India to make a decision on our demands and provide a clear constitutional solution as soon as possible. We've been meeting for over a year, and we've been patient. The people of Tripura and the North East don't seem to have enough dependency."
Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Speaking in Pune, Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar criticized the central government, stating, "The central government had announced several schemes and they say it is 'Modi Ki Guarantee' but his guarantee card doesn't have a date. They have not fulfilled any promise."
Devotees flock to the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to celebrate the 'Attukal Pongala' festival. This festival holds significance as the largest annual gathering of women, as recognized by the Guinness World Records. During Attukal Pongala, women from various walks of life come together to offer Pongala, a traditional offering of rice porridge, to the presiding deity of the temple, Goddess Attukalamma.
On February 26, BJP National President JP Nadda is scheduled to inaugurate the party's campaign chariots at 10 am, as announced by the party. The event will take place at the extension office of the BJP, where Nadda will kickstart the promotional campaign. The campaign chariot, themed "Developed India: 10 Years of Government Achievements," will showcase the progress and achievements of the Government of India over the past decade. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the promotional chariot aims to engage and educate the public about the government's initiatives and accomplishments.
National General Secretary Sunil Bansal is leading the coordination efforts for the BJP's campaign chariot initiative. This event marks a significant step in the party's efforts to communicate its vision and achievements to the masses ahead of the upcoming elections.
BJP Mahila Morcha President, Vanathi Srinivasan, along with MLA Agnimitra Paul, spearheaded a candle march from College Square to Thanthania Kalibari Kolkata, in response to the Sandeshkhali incident.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's steadfast dedication to the Indo-Pacific region and emphasized the deepening of strategic ties with Quad members, comprising the United States, Japan, and Australia. Speaking on the significance of the Indo-Pacific at the Raisina Dialogue. Speaking at the 'Quad Think Tank Forum' session of 9th Raisina Dialogue in the national capital on Saturday, Jaishankar delivered a compelling address, outlining three key messages about the Quad's permanence, growth trajectory, and its commitment to global contribution.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal visits Govindpuri and meets the residents regarding the water bill issue. He said, "During the Corona period, readings were not taken for many months. They filled out fake readings while sitting in the office. Because of that wrong bills started coming, and the public did not pay the bills. Interest was charged on it and now the bills have reached lakhs. Around 11 lakh families across Delhi are getting the wrong bills... We have come up with a scheme to correct the old bills of those whose old bills are coming wrong. Our estimate is that with this 95% of the bills will become zero...those who are getting the wrong bills, there is no need to pay, just tear it and throw it away, and I will get it fixed. LG belongs to the BJP. BJP people told LG to stop the scheme. This is wrong ..."
While speaking to reporters in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav took a dig at the BJP govt, saying, "Maybe after this elections, the ruling BJP government can take away the voting rights from people."
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MP Raghu Ramakrishna Raju on Saturday resigned from the party. Ending his association with the party he said "Time has come for all of us...".
Abdul Malik, the alleged mastermind behind the violent incident that occurred on February 8 in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani, has been apprehended by the Uttarakhand Police in Delhi. This was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Police Headquarters (PHQ), Inspector General Nilesh Bharne.
Thane: Four injured after oil leaks from a vehicle at Ghodbunder Manpada Bridge. The injured are rushed to the nearby hospital. The Thane Municipal Corporation is volunteering the relief work after the accident.
West Bengal | Five Bangladeshi fishermen arrested by Sundarbans Forest Coast Guard for alleged illegal fishing at the international border of India-Bangladesh in Sunderbans. 5 quintals of Guitarfish, a Stingray and one fishing boat recovered from their possession. They were arrested last evening.
Banners with the photos of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra & Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and MP S.T. Hasan, welcoming Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, seen in Moradabad.
Mumbai | Unit 5 of the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested an Afghan national named Zaheer Ali Khan, aged 38 years living illegally in the Wadala area. In interrogation, he confessed that he was an Afghan citizen and that he had been living in Mumbai since 2007. Police seized the Afghan passport, PAN card and vaccination certificate. After apprehension, the case against Khan was presented in the court, where the court sent the accused to police custody till 26 February: Mumbai Police Crime Branch Unit 5
Ayodhya, UP: Devotees throng the Ram Temple for the 'darshan' of Ram Lalla.
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh | Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, "Yes, she will (Priyanka Gandhi Vadra) definitely join (the yatra) today. This is the 42nd day of the yatra. We are resuming from Moradabad today...Tomorrow, on the 25th, the yatra will resume from Sambal...we will reach Agra later in the day where we hope Akhilesh Yadav to be there...From 26th Feb-1st March, there will be a break (in the yatra) because there are meetings in Delhi and Rahul Gandhi has to visit Cambridge University on 27-28 February. On 2nd March, we will again begin from Dholpur...On 5th March, Rahul Gandhi will visit Mahakaleshwar Mandir in Ujjain for darshan."
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi leaves from his residence in Delhi. He is heading to Uttar Pradesh where he will resume his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.
Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to hold a joint press conference today in Delhi. An announcement on seat-sharing for Lok Sabha elections 2024 expected to be made.
Chhattisgarh | One Naxal was killed in the encounter with DRG soldiers in the Burkalanka area, Sukma. The body of the killed Naxal was recovered. Search operation is underway: SP Kiran Chauhan.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "This is the 12th day of the morchas at Shambhu and Khanauri. Yesterday, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and SKM (non-political) decided that a candle march will be held on both borders today evening, in the memory of martyrs. After this, on 25th Feb, we will have a convention on both borders as there will be a discussion on WTO again on 26th Feb...On the morning of 26th Feb, biers of WTO, corporate houses and governments will be burned; in the afternoon, at both borders over 20ft tall effigies will be burned. On 27th Feb, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, SKM (non-political) will hold a meeting of all its leaders from across the country...On 28th Feb, both forums will sit and hold a discussion. On 29th Feb, the next steps will be decided..."
ED summons former forest minister and Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat and others in connection with the money laundering case in the Pakhro Range scam of Corbett National Park. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) called Harak Singh Rawat to its office for questioning on 29 February: Enforcement Directorate.
A 19-year-old train attendant, Deepak Parte arrested by CSMT Railway Police for allegedly molesting a college student. Case registered by Thane Railway Police and the case transferred to CSMT Police. Further investigation is underway: Mumbai Railway Police
At least three persons were injured after an explosive device planted on a motorbike detonated in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, police said, as reported by news agency PTI. The incident took place at Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan district.
ACcording to PTI, the blast originated from a motorbike laden with explosives that was parked in front of a hotel. The explosion resulted in injuries to three passersby in the vicinity, police said, adding that one of the injured persons is in critical condition. Heavy contingents of police rushed to the site and cordoned off the entire area following the blast.
At least two people died and several others sustained injuries after a cement tanker hit a bus on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway in Nadiad in the late hours on Friday, as reported by news agency ANI. According to the police, the bus broke the roadside railing and fell 25 feet down.
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Chhattisgarh: PM Modi To Inaugurate South Eastern Coalfields' Three Projects On Feb 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate three first-mile connectivity projects operated by South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) in Chhattisgarh. The first-mile connectivity (FMC) projects are worth Rs 600 crore. SECL is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to virtually inaugurate three key First Mile Connectivity projects of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Coal India Subsidiary under the Ministry of Coal, in Chhattisgarh tomorrow," the coal ministry said in a press release. One of these projects is the Dipka Open Cast Project (OCP) coal handling plant, which cost more than Rs 211 crore to build.
With an annual coal handling capacity of 25 million tonnes (MT), the project includes a 20,000-tonne overground bunker and a 2.1-kilometer-long conveyor belt.
This will allow for the rapid loading of 4,500-8,500 tonnes of coal per hour, according to the statement. The second project is the Chhal OCP coal handling plant, which cost more than Rs 173 crore. It can handle 6 MT of coal per year and includes an overground bunker, a 1.7 km conveyor belt, and a 3,000-tonne silo.
Maharashtra: Jarange-Patil announces fresh round of protests from Feb 24
Despite the state legislature passing a bill on Tuesday to provide a 10% quota to the Maratha community, Manoj Jarange-Patil remained dissatisfied and announced a new round of statewide protests on Wednesday, beginning February 24. The reservation activist, who is sceptical that the bill will stand up to legal scrutiny, wants the government to keep the promises it made to him about including Marathas in the Other Backward Classes category.
Beginning February 24, Maratha community members will hold daily rasta rokos (road blockades) across the state from 10:30 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 7 PM. Jarange-Patil has urged the community not to allow Lok Sabha election campaigning in their villages if the government does not accept its demand within two days, and to ignore politicians entirely. He has also asked them not to use violence while staging the agitations.
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