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KOLKATA: A BJP functionary has lodged a complaint against former Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and a TMC MLA alleging misuse of annual Eid congregations on Red Road in central Kolkata during her stint in office for political purposes in violation of Islamic principles.BJP’s Nazia Elahi Khan has claimed that Mamata’s participation in these events contravened Quranic and Sharia norms on such prayer congregations that are restricted to males, reports Tamaghna Banerjee. Javed Ahmed Khan, the TMC legislator named in the complaint, is also president of Muslim Khilafat Committee which organises the Eid prayers.The complaint alleges that political activities at the…

RK News Service Srinagar, May 30: Awami Itihaad Party has designated former BMO and DIO Dr Firdouse Bhat as District President Kupwara, while senior party leader Ajaz Ahmad Lone of Shrakwara has been designated as District President Baramulla. Quoting Party General Secretary Prince Parveez, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said that the appointments have been made in view of the organizational capabilities, public connect and long-standing contribution of both leaders towards strengthening the party at the grassroots level. Prince Parveez expressed confidence that both Dr Firdouse Bhat and Ajaz Ahmad Lone will work with commitment and dedication to further…

Crowds are gathering to pay their respects to legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle at her residence in Mumbai city. The two-time Grammy nominee died on Sunday at a Mumbai hospital, where she had been admitted after suffering a heart attack. Her last rites will take place on Monday evening at Shivaji Park in Mumbai city, with full state honours. BBC Marathi’s Mayuresh Konnur Gopal reports.Follow BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, X and Facebook. Source link

Mumbai: A 36-year-old businessman who allegedly renewed his arms licence from Nagaland using forged documents, including a fake Police Clearance Certificate, and submitted its copy to the city police, was arrested by the Khar police.The accused, Faiz Irfan Adenwala, was arrested by Khar Police on Friday in connection with a case registered under Arms Act, cheating, forgery and breach of trust. Police said Adenwala allegedly illegally renewed his arms licence issued from Nagaland by submitting forged documents and was found in possession of firearms on the basis of the said licence.Police further alleged that the accused had failed to submit…

New Delhi: Lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday interacted with fitness enthusiasts, senior citizens and local residents at Bonta Park in Kamla Nehru Ridge, where he stressed that citizen participation is essential for creating a healthier, greener and more liveable capital.LG joined community members in the park, which attracts around 4,000 visitors daily, and reviewed the facilities, including open-air gyms, yoga spaces and recreational areas.“Delhi belongs to all of us, and its development and maintenance are our shared responsibility,” LG said.During the visit, representatives of community groups raised concerns about park infrastructure, cleanliness, water facilities, entry points, and maintenance.…

Former chief minister Siddaramaiah and AICC’s KC Venugopal during the Congress legislature party meeting Bengaluru: Congress party high command used Saturday’s legislature party (CLP) meeting at Vidhana Soudha, where DK Shivakumar was chosen as the next CM, to send the message that outgoing CM Siddaramaiah’s political innings is far from over.At a subdued CLP meeting, KC Venugopal, Congress general secretary (organisation), reassured Siddaramaiah’s supporters that the 77-year-old veteran would continue to play a key role in both state and national politics.Addressing legislators and MPs, Venugopal praised Siddaramaiah’s contribution to the state and told him: “We will not allow you to…

Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar addresses a press conference at TGICCC Building, Banjara Hills, regarding the arrest of seven accused in the murder case of advocate Khaja Moizuddin under Nampally police station limits, in Hyderabad on Friday Hyderabad: The investigation into the alleged murder of advocate Khaja Moizuddin has uncovered a money trail linking the alleged masterminds to the hired killers, with police finding evidence that cash was paid both before and after the crime.Investigators have also secured CCTV footage purportedly showing money being handed over to some of the accused at Golnaka, strengthening the case against the alleged conspirators.Police…

The main building of CP Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation A 200-year-old bungalow, which had the first flush toilets in Madras, on a sprawling green campus bang in the midst of Alwarpet with ancient trees and Indie dogs lazing around, well-stocked libraries open to the public, with a book of poems signed by William Wordsworth – C P Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation at Eldams road, which turns 60 this year, is full of surprises.Each of the many centres at the foundation originated organically. The year was 1985, and a young lady walked into the centre, asking Nandita Krishna, the foundation’s director, for space…

Times News NetworkPrayagraj: Special operation group (SOG) team and Handia police on Saturday busted an inter-state drug peddling racket.Two drug peddlers, Ranjodh Singh (37) and Shubham Kumar (29), residents of Gurdaspur (Punjab), were arrested near Bhiti market flyover road. The cops also seized 102.5 kg ganja worth Rs 25 lakhs, one truck and a mobile from their possession. The drug consignment, brought from Odisha, was to be delivered in Bhadohi.The arrested drug peddlers told police that they started from Odisha about six days back and an unknown man had asked them to deliver the consignment in Varanasi. When they reached…

Bhubaneswar: She left her high-paying job in Singapore, as well as her dream of learning Spanish and pursuing a career with an embassy in Delhi, to keep her father’s dream alive.Every morning, when children from nearby slums walk into the modest Asha O Ashwasana school in Cuttack’s Buxi Bazaar, they carry more than school bags — a dream nurtured by her modest tea-seller father who believed education could change lives.Late social worker D Prakash Rao, fondly known as Cuttack’s ‘chaiwallah’, spent nearly every penny he earned selling tea to educate underprivileged children free of cost. When he founded Asha O…