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Security Tightened In UP's Aligarh After Gangster Mukhtar Ansari's Death

Security Tightened In UP's Aligarh After Gangster Mukhtar Ansari's Death

Asian News International | Friday March 29, 2024, Aligarh, UP

Security arrangements have been beefed up in UP's Aligarh after the death of Mukhtar Ansari, who suffered cardiac arrest on Thursday night.

"Gratuitous Advice": India Dismisses China's Remarks On Khalistan Terrorist

"Gratuitous Advice": India Dismisses China's Remarks On Khalistan Terrorist

Asian News International | Friday March 29, 2024, New Delhi

Hitting back at China over its comments on the investigation into the foiled assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the MEA said India and the United States are capable of dealing with issues between them.

Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Friend At Crowded Mumbai Beach Gets Bail

Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Friend At Crowded Mumbai Beach Gets Bail

Press Trust of India | Friday March 29, 2024, Mumbai

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a crowded beach in Mumbai in 2021, noting the survivor and the accused were friends and the charges against him appear implausible.

Trinamool Vs Women's Commission Chief Over Candidate From Sandeshkhali

Trinamool Vs Women's Commission Chief Over Candidate From Sandeshkhali

NDTV News Desk | Friday March 29, 2024

A social media post by Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress sparked a war of words today between the party and the Chairperson of the National Women's Commission Rekha Sharma.

5 Facts On Mukhtar Ansari, Gangster-Turned Politician From UP

5 Facts On Mukhtar Ansari, Gangster-Turned Politician From UP

NDTV Newsdesk | Friday March 29, 2024

Jailed gangster-turned politician Mukhtar Ansari died of a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Banda in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. He was 63.

"We Are Considering Humanitarian Aspect": Vice President On Citizenship Law CAA

"We Are Considering Humanitarian Aspect": Vice President On Citizenship Law CAA

Asian News International | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his strong disapproval of the use of sovereign platforms for making ignorant observations about CAA.

"Questions For You": M Kharge Counters PM's "Browbeat and Bully" Comment

"Questions For You": M Kharge Counters PM's "Browbeat and Bully" Comment

Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge issued a strong rebuttal this evening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment that "To browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture".

"ED, CBI Are Independent. Nothing To Do With Us": Minister Anurag Thakur

"ED, CBI Are Independent. Nothing To Do With Us": Minister Anurag Thakur

Asian News International | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Refuting the opposition's claims, Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are independent agencies and the probe agencies have nothing to do with the BJP.

Kerala Financially Distressed Due To Poor Governance By UDF, LDF: Nirmala Sitharaman

Kerala Financially Distressed Due To Poor Governance By UDF, LDF: Nirmala Sitharaman

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that, according to RBI, Kerala is one of the top five financially-stressed states in India, and alleged that this was due to the poor governance of successive UDF and LDF governments in the state.

"Nonsense": BJP Demands Apology From DMK Leader Over 'Face Cream' Remark

"Nonsense": BJP Demands Apology From DMK Leader Over 'Face Cream' Remark

Asian News International | Thursday March 28, 2024, Chennai

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded an apology from Kathir Anand, candidate of the ruling Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) from Vellore Lok Sabha constituency, over his alleged remarks against women during an election event.

Gangster-Politician Mukhtar Ansari Dies Of Cardiac Arrest At 63

Gangster-Politician Mukhtar Ansari Dies Of Cardiac Arrest At 63

NDTV News Desk | Thursday March 28, 2024

Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari has died of a cardiac arrest after being hospitalised earlier in the day. The five-time former MLA from Mau in Uttar Pradesh had been in jail in the state and in Punjab since 2005.

Continue To Encourage Peaceful Resolution Of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: India

Continue To Encourage Peaceful Resolution Of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: India

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

India on Thursday said it continues to encourage a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through "dialogue and diplomacy".

Chirag Paswan, Nitish Kumar Meet, Project Bonhomie After 3-Year Face-Off

Chirag Paswan, Nitish Kumar Meet, Project Bonhomie After 3-Year Face-Off

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday March 28, 2024, Patna

Chirag Paswan, back in BJP favour, met his longtime political rival, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today. The public meeting, which came after more than three years, was seen as an ice-breaker of sorts, projecting hopes of a better relationship as alli

4 Get Life Term In Terror Conspiracy Case Involving Banned Babbar Khalsa Outfit

4 Get Life Term In Terror Conspiracy Case Involving Banned Babbar Khalsa Outfit

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Four terrorists were on Thursday given life imprisonment in a terror conspiracy case related to the banned Babbar Khalsa International outfit by a NIA special court in Mohali, according to an official statement.

Maharashtra Minister Fractures Thigh Bone, Dislocates Wrist After Fall At Home

Maharashtra Minister Fractures Thigh Bone, Dislocates Wrist After Fall At Home

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, Pune

Maharashtra minister Dilip Walse Patil on Thursday said he was injured after he fell in his home.