West Bengal Minister Akhil Giri on Saturday drew widespread criticism for making controversial remarks on President Droupadi Murmu. After the video clip of his comments went viral, Giri apologised for making such a remark. Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress said that it condemns the unfortunate remarks made by MLA Akhil Giri and clarified that they do not condone such statements.Read Less
TMC condemns remarks made by part MLA Akhil Giri on President
We have the utmost respect for Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. Our party strongly condemns the un… https://t.co/CUqQKheF54
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) 1668243059000
Coimbatore is receiving moderate rain since morning. City corporation has kept men and machinery on standby.
Tamil Nadu: Around 20,000 hectares of paddy crops were submerged due to heavy rain in Mayiladuthurai district. Agriculture department is conducting damage assessment survey in Sirkazhi and Mayiladuthurai blocks to enumerate the severity of crop damage.
Heavy traffic after Thudiyalur towards Coimbatore city at Mettupalayam road due to rain on Saturday noon
Heavy traffic after Thudiyalur towards #Coimbatore city at #Mettupalayam road due to rain on Saturday noon… https://t.co/Mtqbvb9MIl
— TOIChennai (@TOIChennai) 1668241271000
Retired police officer Anusuya Daisy Ernest who lost her fingers in suicide bomb attack at Sriperumbudhur and a few Tamil Nadu Congress functionaries protested against the Supreme Court's order releasing the Rajiv case convicts in Chennai on Saturday.
Understand Morbi incident seriously. What problem does Govt have in constituting a Commission under a sitting or retired judge of High Court? If people are punished, people will be wary in future. That is governance - it is zero here: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
10% EWS quota won't be implemented in Tamil Nadu. The conventional 69% reservation will continue to be in force: Higher education minister K Ponmudy.
Barring AIADMK and BJP, the DMK and its allies - Congress, CPI, CPM, MDMK, TVK, MMK and KMDK took part in the meeting.
West Bengal CM is female and a minister from her cabinet has made such a hate comment on our tribal President. This also affects our international identity. It clearly reflects that WB govt will continue harassing Adivasi communities: Union Tribal Affairs Min Arjun Munda
A meeting of legislature parties chaired by chief minister M K Stalin passed a resolution to file a review petition against the SC verdict upholding the Constitutional amendment that provides 10% quota for EWS.
Voting underway for the second phase of Sarpanch election for 142 panchayats in Rohtak
#Haryana | Voting underway for the second phase of Sarpanch election for 142 panchayats in Rohtak "I am 100 years… https://t.co/buCBp2Kw3j
— TOIChandigarh (@TOIChandigarh) 1668236258000
I respect President. I mentioned the post&made a comparison to respond to Suvendu Adhikari,I didn't take any name. He had said Akhil Giri looks bad in his appearance. I'm a min,took oath to office. If something is said against me, it's an insult to Constitution. I said 'President', I didn’t take anyone’s name. If the President of India feels insulted, I am sorry and regret what I said.
BJP MP Saumitra Khan writes to National Commission for Women (NCW), requesting them to "immediately arrest" Akhil Giri and take appropriate action against him and "try to dismiss him from the MLA post also" over his objectionable remark on President Droupadi Murmu.
Odisha: BJP fields Paradip Purohit for #Padampur by-election scheduled on December 5
Gujarat ATS, in a joint operation with GST, carried out raids at 150 locations in districts like Surat, Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Bharuch, and Bhavnagar. Investigations were being carried out over tax evasion and money trail on international routes: Sources
Waterlogged women Christian college road in Kanyakumari's Nagarkoil
Leaders and Activists of CPI staged protest demanding the BJP government to release of sufficient funds for Polavaram project and fulfill bifurcation promises ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.
Vellore, Tamil Nadu: Nalini Sriharan, a convict in the assassination of former PM Rajiv Gandhi, leaves for Katpadi for her routine signature procedure at Katpadi Police Station.
Himachal assembly election: CM Jairam Thakur casts his vote
Make new voting record: PM Modi to Himachal voters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Himachal Pradesh voters on Saturday to enthusiastically participate in the "festival of democracy", a reference to the assembly polls, and register a voting record.In a tweet, Modi also greeted the young voters who will be exercising their franchise for the first time.People of the hill state will be voting during the day to elect a new government, with the incumbent BJP and the opposition Congress squaring off in their bid to form the next government.
Voting begins across 68 seats in Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls