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Madrasa education develops terrorist-like mindset: UP Dy CM Maurya
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya sparked controversy after saying, "Anyone who receives a madrasa education doesn't chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' nor sing 'Vande Mataram', and develops a terrorist-like mindset." Reacting to remark, Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav said, "BJP nurtures terrorists, and they're found right in their offices...BJP provides training to all these terrorists."
Tharoor to attend Gen Z outreach event which will also be attended by RSS chief Bhagwat
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will attend an event in Mumbai on August 7-8, a day after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat attends it on August 6. Bhagwat will interact with Gen Z students. When asked why he was attending an "RSS-led" event, Tharoor replied, "It’s a student movement that invites educationists and thought leaders of all backgrounds to address students."
Vijay roams like a reel creator: MK Stalin on TN CM after son Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest
Former Tamil Nadu CM and DMK President MK Stalin criticised Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government following the release of his son Udhayanidhi Stalin, accusing it of "arrogance". He stated that instead of striving to fulfil promises, Vijay is content to roam as a mere "reels creator". Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested for his alleged double-meaning remark alluding to actress Trisha.
Udhayanidhi Stalin released hours after being arrested over double-meaning remark on Trisha
DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, was released from the police station on Tuesday evening, hours after he was arrested for his alleged double-meaning remark on actress Trisha. He was released from Sengipatti Police Station in Thanjavur. Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government, headed by Vijay, told HC it didn't intend to keep him custody.
DMK workers protest after Udhayanidhi taken to different police station
Chaos erupted outside Sengipatti Police Station in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur as DMK workers protested after party leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was brought there following his arrest over alleged remarks on actor Trisha. He was originally designated to Thanjavur South Police Station, but police changed the route due to massive crowds. During protest, workers tore images of CM Vijay outside the venue.
Rahul Gandhi leaves Defence Committee meeting to attend another event
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence to attend another event on Tuesday, reported ANI. When asked about what happened in the meeting, he replied, "I am not allowed to say what happened in the meeting." Rahul attended the launch event of the book "Vaiko in Parliament"- a compilation of Vaiko's speeches.
Vijay's arrogance will destroy him: Stalin on son's arrest over Trisha remark
DMK chief MK Stalin said Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's arrogance will destroy him after his son Udhayanidhi was arrested over an alleged double-meaning remark. "Vijay is focused on arresting anyone criticising him. Udhayanidhi doesn't speak inappropriately. Even if he does, he apologises immediately," Stalin added. Udhayanidhi's remark was interpreted as referring to actress Trisha Krishnan.
Torrential showers continue to pummel Kerala, IMD predicts more
Heavy rain continued to batter parts of Kerala on Tuesday, leaving parts of state grappling with floods, power disruptions and widespread damage, even as the government intensified relief and restoration efforts. The official death toll stood at 15, though some news reports claimed 18 lives had been lost. IMD warned that the spell of intense rainfall is far from over.
What will you achieve by showing us power?: Kejriwal to PM Modi after march against E20 stopped
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday questioned PM Narendra Modi after police stopped him during a march to the PM's residence. "Modi ji, what will you achieve by showing us your power? Show this courage to Trump instead and stop imposing E20 on the country," he said. He added that the country will be forced to launch another major movement.
Save pics of girls who abused lest they end up becoming your daughter-in-law: Sadhvi Prachi
VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi, while addressing a gathering, asked people to save photos of girls who abused during the recent CJP protest. "Save the photos of the girls who were present at Jantar Mantar lest they end up becoming your daughter-in-law," she said. She said PM Narendra Modi was abused at the protest and "we can't tolerate it".