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Administration should take immediate action by lodging an FIR under SC ST Act against the miscreants who blocked the path of Dalits in Tukbera: Shatrughan Kumar Shatru
Shatrughan Kumar Shatru, founder and central president of Jharkhand Kranti Manch, while addressing a press conference in Medininagar today, said that he strongly condemned the inhuman act of Bablu Pandey, son of Vindhyachal Pandey, who cut the path of about 50 Dalit households of Dalit Tola of Tukbera village of Nawabazar block from the non-cultivable land (police station no. 137, account no. 1, plot no. 285, area about 225 acres) for the last 60 years by using a JCB and blocking the path by fencing it with wire forever. He said that Superintendent of Police Palamu, Smt. Rishma Rameshan ji should personally intervene and investigate the matter and take strict legal action against the accused by lodging a case under relevant sections of SC/ST Atrocities Prevention Act. Should be done.
While addressing the press, he said that on 26/6/2024 at 8:00 am, Mr. Ajit Pandey alias Bablu Pandey (village-Rajhara), along with unknown persons, in three vehicles, using JCB machines, on the strength of weapons, abused the Dalits with caste-specific abuses and intimidated them, and despite heavy opposition by the Dalit people, cut the years old path and surrounded it with net and iron rods, which is a condemnable act. In the conversation, the JKM President has said that the land of the above mentioned Khata-Plot situated right next to NH98, on which Section 144 has been imposed in the court of Sadar SDO Medininagar through Miscellaneous Case No. 135/2023 to remove the encroachment of big influential encroachers to build a stadium, today the police of SC ST police station is being misled by the accused by calling the same land as Raiyati, the investigation of which is being said to take more than 15 days by the police station in-charge Shri Narayan Soren? Whereas the entire Tukbera Panchayat residents know that the road which Shri Bablu Pandey has cut and surrounded by showing his dominance, the same road has already been constructed by the head of Tukbera Panchayat, Shri Vinod Vishwakarma. If that land belonged to Shri Bablu Pandey, then why did he not oppose the construction of the road in his alleged Raiyati land at that time?
Addressing the press, he said that in Nawabazar region, due to gross inaction of land revenue officials/ Amin/ CI/ CO etc. and their connivance with encroachers, large amounts of uncultivated land available in panchayats like Rabda and Tukbera, where high schools, colleges, health sub-centres, stadiums etc. could have been built, people are either illegally building permanent houses on those lands or have occupied them by fencing them. Certainly, by getting tempted, the corrupt employees and officials are promoting government terrorism by handing over such uncultivated lands to encroachers, which will be disastrous for the infrastructure development of the future developed Jharkhand. At the end of the discussion, he said that if the administration does not take strict action by registering an FIR under SC ST Act in the above case and does not remove the encroachment from the path of Dalits, then a movement will be started soon. Tukbera village resident Dalit Ramsharan Ram, Sonu Kumar, JKM leader Mohd. Yasin Ansari and Krishna Baitha were present in the press conference.
Cases of atrocities against Dalits increased in Tamil Nadu under DMK: BJP
Armstrong was hacked to death on Friday evening by a group of unidentified men near his residence in Perambur, Chennai.
The BJP on Tuesday alleged that cases of atrocities against Dalits have increased significantly in Tamil Nadu under the DMK Government.
Addressing a press conference here, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L Murugan said, “Since the DMK government came to power in Tamil Nadu, the Dalit atrocities in the state have risen to a very high magnitude. According to a survey, every year, more than 2,000 such cases are filed. Notably, these are only filed cases, considering the number of cases that are not filed, a very unfortunate associated picture would emerge.”
Referring to the recent murder of state Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president K Armstrong, Dr. Murugan said, “Two days ago, a Dalit leader was brutally murdered in Chennai. He was the BSP State President of Tamil Nadu. This unfortunate incident has exposed the reality of the DMK. This states that the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu has become extremely bad.”
Armstrong was hacked to death on Friday evening by a group of unidentified men near his residence in Perambur, Chennai.
Hitting out at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting further alleged that Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Stalin don’t care if anything unfortunate happens in their INDI Alliance-ruled states.
Dr. Murugan said while the DMK Government claims that it’s the pioneer of social justice, “seeing the situation in the state, no one can see even a tinge of social justice. The reality is that Stalin doesn’t even have the moral rights to talk about social justice”.
Courtesy : The Stateman
HC seeks details in Dalit youth’s tonsure case
Vijayawada: The high court on Tuesday directed the registry to place entire record before the trial court in ‘Dalit youth tonsuring case’ before the bench. YSRCP MLC Thota Trimurtulu and his family members have been convicted in the case.
Trimurtulu and the other accused moved high court challenging the trial court order which sentenced them to one-and-half year in jail along with imposition of fine. The trial court had earlier stayed the sentence after allowing a petition filed by Trimurtulu.
The high court had earlier asked the victims in the case to file objections if any in the appeal petition filed by Trimurtulu. Arguing on behalf of the victims, Javvaji Sharat Chandra, Y Koteswara Rao, Pitchuka Srinivas and Ajay opposed the stay of sentence order given by the trial court. They have pleaded to vacate the stay and requested the high court to hear the matter expeditiously.
Justice Krupa Sagar said that the petitions will be taken up for final hearing and directed the registry to place original record of the case before him.
In December 1996, Trimurtulu along with eight others attacked five Dalith youth and tonsured the head of two of them. The trial in the case continued for 28 years and the trial court had recently convicted them and sentenced to 18 months in jail and imposed ?42,000 fine on them.
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Courtesy : TOI
Scheduled Castes commission raises alarm over alleged diversion of SC/ST funds in Karnataka
The commission also underscored the importance of these funds in promoting the social and economic welfare of the SC/ST communities.
New Delhi: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has sought a detailed report from the Karnataka government over the alleged diversion of SC/ST funds.
Following a media report, the NCSC has taken suo motu cognisance of the issue regarding the alleged diversion of Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) funds in Karnataka.
In an official communication addressed to the chief secretary of Karnataka, the NCSC highlighted that the Karnataka government has decided to reallocate Rs 14,730 crore, originally earmarked under SCSP and TSP, to implement various welfare schemes known as the Five Guarantees Schemes.
The commission also underscored the importance of these funds in promoting the social and economic welfare of the SC/ST communities.
In the letter to Karnataka chief secretary, the NCSC has requested a detailed report from the state government on this matter within seven days, stressing the urgency and importance of the situation.
The NCSC said the Karnataka chief Secretary is expected to provide a comprehensive report, explaining the rationale behind the fund diversion and outlining measures to ensure that the welfare of SC/ST communities is not compromised.
Courtesy : DH
Breaking News, July 9: NIA Team To Help JK Police In Kathua Terror Attack Probe; CBI Arrests 2 More From Bihar In NEET Paper Leak Case
Breaking News July 9: The Ministry of Home Affairs today extended the ban on the terrorist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), headed by pro-Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, declaring it again as an unlawful association for a further period of five years from July 10, 2024.
Breaking News July 9 LIVE: Hello, readers! Welcome to Outlook India’s breaking news live blog. The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday extended the ban on the terrorist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), headed by pro-Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, declaring it again as an unlawful association for a further period of five years from July 10, 2024. In other news, PM Modi, holding talks with Russian President Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, said India has been facing terrorism for the last 40-50 years and expressed solidarity with Russia over the March terror attack of Crocus City Hall in which 145 people died. Meanwhile, Mihir Shah, the 24-year-old son of a Shiv Sena leader against who Mumbai Police had issued a Look Out Circular (LOC), has been arrested in connection with an accident in which a BMW allegedly being driven by him fatally knocked down a woman in Worli area of the city in the early hours of Sunday, July 8.
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9 Jul 2024, 09:44:02 pm IST
July 9 Breaking News LIVE: Key News On Focus Today
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Breaking News, July 9 LIVE: What’s In Focus Today?
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9 Jul 2024, 06:58:55 am IST
Breaking News LIVE: In Case You Missed, Top Headlines From July 8
In case you missed it, here are the top headlines from Monday, July 8:
Jammu Kashmir: 5 Soldiers Killed In Kathua After Militants Attack Army Vehicle
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Mumbai Rains: Schools, Colleges To Remain Shut On Tuesday After IMD Issues ‘Red’ Alert; CM Shinde Asks People To Stay Indoors
Assam Floods: Death Toll Reaches 85 As 19 Lakh People Remain Affected; 137 Animals Died In Kaziranga NP
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9 Jul 2024, 07:01:36 am IST
Mumbai News LIVE: IMD Issues High Tide Alert Amid Heavy Rains
Incessant rains have been lashing Mumbai since Monday, causing severe disruption to the residents’ day-to-day lives. In view of the heavy downpour, the India Meteorological Department issued a high tide alert in the island city.
9 Jul 2024, 07:05:38 am IST
International News LIVE: Indian-Origin Singaporean Jailed For Raping Runaway Girl
An Indian-origin Singaporean bar owner was sentenced to jail for 13 years and four weeks on Monday and will receive nine strokes of the cane for raping a runaway 17-year-old girl after allowing her to work for him.
The 42-year-old Raj Kumar Bala, was convicted of a charge each of raping and molesting the victim, pleading guilt to a third charge of harbouring a runaway under the Children and Young Persons Act.
9 Jul 2024, 07:44:17 am IST
Breaking News LIVE: All Exams In University Of Mumbai Postponed Amid Heavy Rains
In view of the heavy rain forecast in Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts, all exams scheduled for Tuesday at the University of Mumbai have been postponed. The university said that new dates will be announced soon.
9 Jul 2024, 07:47:17 am IST
J&K News LIVE: Search Operation Underway In Kathua’s Machedi
Security forces are undertaking search operation in the Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district.
This comes a day after an Indian Army convoy was attacked by terrorists in the Machedi area, killing five soldiers.
9 Jul 2024, 08:01:37 am IST
Breaking News LIVE: Security Beefed Up On Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
Following the militants’ attack on the Indian Army convoy in Kathua’s Machedi area on Monday, security has been tightened up on the Jammu-Srinagar National highway in J&K’s Udhampur. | Visuals
9 Jul 2024, 08:36:39 am IST
Mumbai News LIVE: Waterlogging Causes Delay In Harbour Line Services
Waterlogging was witnessed at Mumbai’s Wadala suburban station amid heavy rainfall. The Harbour line services are reportedly running a few minutes late.
9 Jul 2024, 08:37:39 am IST
India News LIVE: Rajnath Singh Condoles Demise of 5 Soldiers
Taking to X, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said, “I am deeply anguished at the loss of five of our brave Indian Army Soldiers in a terrorist attack in Badnota, Kathua (J&K). My deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the Nation stands firm with them in this difficult time.”
“The Counter Terrorist operations are underway, and our soldiers are determined to usher in peace and order in the region. I pray for a speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries in this dastardly terror attack,” he added.
9 Jul 2024, 08:39:40 am IST
Just IN | Russia To Facilitate Return Of All Indians Working In Russian Army
Russia will discharge and facilitate the return of all Indians working in the Russian Army after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the matter with President Vladimir Putin, news agency ANI reported citing sources.
9 Jul 2024, 09:15:05 am IST
Hathras Stampede Case: SIT Submits Report To Govt
The special investigation team (SIT) has submitted its report in the Hathras stampede case to the government. “The report said that the committee organising the ‘satsang’ was responsible for calling more people than the permitted number, not making adequate arrangements and not inspecting the spot,” news agency ANI reported citing sources.
9 Jul 2024, 09:50:02 am IST
Assam Floods: Governor Kataria Requests People’s Cooperation
Speaking about the flood situation in Assam, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said, “A flood-like situation more or less persists in Assam every year… People are always prepared for this situation because the region is always prone to floods owing to the Brahmaputra and other smaller rivers. This time there have been more casualties and more area has been affected… People cooperate with the authorities and support the efforts of the administration in dealing with such situations…”
9 Jul 2024, 09:52:34 am IST
India News LIVE: 2 Men Shot At In Delhi’s Seelampur
In the early hours of Tuesday, two men were shot at in Delhi’s Seelampur area. Police said that 19-year-old Umar and 35-year-old Waseem were sitting in a park when they were attacked by two assailants at around 1:40 am.
The duo sustained bullet injuries in their legs and were taken to a hospital, an official said.
9 Jul 2024, 10:00:51 am IST
Bihar News LIVE: 5 Killed In Road Accident In Begusarai
At least five people were killed and three others injured on Tuesday after a collision between a car and an auto-rickshaw took place in Bihar’s Begusarai district, police said.
The accident took place near Ratan Chowk in Begusarai town under the jurisdiction of the FCI Police Station when the car collided head-on with the three-wheeler early this morning, a police statement said.
9 Jul 2024, 10:19:44 am IST
Breaking News LIVE: Rahul Gandhi To Visit Raebareli Today
Congress MP and LoP in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, reached Lucknow airport on Tuesday morning. He is en route to his constituency, Raebareli.
9 Jul 2024, 10:26:42 am IST
Uttarakhand Rain LIVE: Waterlogging In Several Areas
Heavy rainfall has triggered waterlogging in several areas of Khatima in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar. Banushi Toll Plaza was completely submerged in the water yesterday.
Akhand Pratap Singh, a toll plaza manager, said: “Water started collecting here the day before yesterday and by the night everything got submerged. We don’t have electricity right now. There was up to 6 ft of water. We somehow reached the building and spent a day.”
9 Jul 2024, 10:59:24 am IST
Delhi News LIVE: Crime Branch Arrests 7 In Organ Transplant Racket
Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested seven persons including a doctor in connection with an organ transplant racket.
“7 people have been arrested in connection with an international organ transplant racket. The mastermind of this racket was a Bangladeshi. Both, donor and receiver were from Bangladesh. We have arrested a person named Russell, who used to arrange patients and donors and the lady doctor involved in the transplant has also been arrested. Further investigation is underway,” said Amit Goel, DCP Crime Branch.
9 Jul 2024, 11:03:57 am IST
India News LIVE: Its Raining In Delhi-NCR!
Currently, Delhi and the national capital region (Delhi-NCR) is receiving rain, with continued relief from heat for the city.
9 Jul 2024, 11:15:22 am IST
Breaking News LIVE: FIR Against Virat Kohli’s One8 Commune In Bengaluru
An FIR has been registered against cricketer Virat Kohli’s One8 Commune in Bengaluru’s MG Road.
DCP Central said that they have booked around 3-4 pubs for running late till 1:30 am last night, adding that they received complaints of loud music being played. Pubs were allowed to remain open only till 1 am and not beyond that.
9 Jul 2024, 11:31:25 am IST
Breaking News LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu Condoles Kathua Attack
Taking to X, President Droupadi Murmu said, “The attack on a convoy of Army personnel in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir by terrorists is a cowardly act that deserves condemnation and firm counter-measures. My sympathies are with the families of the bravehearts who laid down their lives in this ongoing war against terror in its all forms. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.”
9 Jul 2024, 11:37:19 am IST
Hathras Stampede: CJI Chandrachud Orders Listing Of Plea Seeking Probe
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has ordered the listing of plea seeking probe into Hathras stampede.
9 Jul 2024, 11:50:30 am IST
Modi In Russia LIVE: PM Addresses Indian Community In Moscow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Russia, addressed the Indian community in Moscow.
“I want to thank all of you for coming here. I have not come here alone, I have come with a lot of things. I have brought with me the fragrance of the soil of India. I have brought with me the love of 140 crore countrymen,” he said.
9 Jul 2024, 11:52:37 am IST
Modi In Russia LIVE: PM Reiterates India’s ‘Third Largest Economy’ Goal
“This is my first conversation with the Indian diaspora after forming the govt for the third time,” PM Modi said in his address to the Indian community in Moscow.
“Today, on 9th July and it has been a full month since I took oath as the PM of India for the third time and I took a vow that I will work with 3 times more strength, at 3 times more speed and it is also a coincidence that the number 3 is also present in many of the government’s goals. The government’s goal is to make India the third largest economy in the world in the third term,” he added.
9 Jul 2024, 12:10:10 pm IST
Modi In Russia LIVE: PM’s Goal To Create 3 Crore ‘Lakhpati Didi’
PM Modi said, “In the third phase, the government’s target is to create 3 crore houses for the poor, to create 3 crore ‘Lakhpati Didi’. We want to empower the women self-help groups running in villages in India, we want in my third phase, 3 crore women from among the poor women of villages become ‘Lakhpati Didi’, that is, their annual income should be more than Rs 1 lakh.”
9 Jul 2024, 12:12:02 pm IST
Modi In Russia LIVE: PM Hails India’s Commitment To Its Achievements
PM Modi said, “Today’s India makes sure it achieves the target it sets. Today, India is the country that takes Chandrayaan to the part of the moon where no other country in the world could reach. Today, India is the country that is giving the most reliable model of digital transactions to the world.”
“Today, India is a country that has the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. When you people gave me the opportunity to serve the country for the first time in 2014, there were hundreds of startups, today there are lakhs of startups. Today, India is a country that is filing patents and publishing research papers in record numbers,” he added.
9 Jul 2024, 12:47:41 pm IST
Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi’s ‘Bharat Badal Raha Hai’ Remark
PM Modi in Moscow said, “The world is surprised to see the pace of development that the country has achieved in the last 10 years. When people from the world come to India, they say ‘Bharat badal raha hai’. They are clearly able to see the transformation of India, the reconstruction of India.”
“When India organises successful events like G20, the world speaks in one voice, ‘Bharat badal raha hai’. When India doubles the number of its airports in just 10 years, the world says, ‘Bharat badal raha hai’. When India electrifies more than 40,000 kilometres of railway lines in just 10 years, the world also realises the power of India, they say the country is changing,” he added.
9 Jul 2024, 12:49:12 pm IST
Chennai News LIVE: CM Stalin Visits House Of Late BSP State President
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister visited the residence of late BSP state president K Armstrong and met his family on Tuesday.
9 Jul 2024, 12:50:25 pm IST
Latest News LIVE: Happy India & Russia Working Shoulder To Shoulder, Says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “I am happy that India and Russia are working shoulder to shoulder to give new energy to Global Prosperity. All of you present here are giving new heights to the relations between India and Russia. You have contributed to Russian society with your hard work and honesty.”
“On hearing the word Russia, the first word that comes to every Indian’s mind is India’s partner in happiness and sorrow, India’s trusted friend, we call it ‘Dosti’…No matter how much the temperature goes down to minus during the winter season in Russia but India-Russia friendship has always been in Plus, it has always been warm. This relationship is built on the strong foundation of Mutual Trust and Mutual Respect,” he added.
9 Jul 2024, 01:25:31 pm IST
Delhi Weather: Rains Bring Relief From Heat & Humidity | Visuals
Amid heat and humid weather in the national capital, rain showers brought some relief to Delhiites on Tuesday.
9 Jul 2024, 01:27:24 pm IST
Modi In Russia LIVE: PM Meets Artists Of Russian Cultural Troupe In Moscow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the artists of the Russian cultural troupe in Moscow, who performed to welcome him during his address to the Indian community.
9 Jul 2024, 01:39:47 pm IST
India News LIVE: Sale Of 14 Suspended Products Stopped, Says Patanjali To SC
In its hearing in the Supreme Court, Yog Guru Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved told the top court that sale of 14 products, whose manufacturing was suspended by Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority, has been stopped.
9 Jul 2024, 01:41:28 pm IST
India News LIVE: Over 5,000 Franchise Stores To Withdraw 14 Suspended Products, Says Patanjali
Patanjali Ayurved told the Supreme Court that it has instructed 5,606 franchise stores to withdraw 14 products after their manufacturing licenses were suspended.
9 Jul 2024, 01:42:54 pm IST
India News LIVE: Patanjali Instructs Media Platforms To Withdraw Ads
Patajali Ayurved told the apex court that it has instructed media platforms to withdraw the ads of the 14 suspended products.
9 Jul 2024, 02:11:11 pm IST
Uttarakhand LIVE: CM Dhami Inspects Flood-Hit Area In Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the flood-affected areas in Champawat’s Banbasa area. He was also accompanied by BJP MP Ajay Bhatt in the Khatima area.
CM Dhami also interacted with NDRF personnel engaged in the relief works in the flood-affected area of Khatima.
9 Jul 2024, 02:28:06 pm IST
Excise Policy Case: Delhi Court Takes Cognisance Of ED’s Supplementary Chargesheet
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has taken cognisance on ED’s Supplementary chargesheet and filed it against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja also issued a production warrant for Kejriwal and AAP on July 12.
9 Jul 2024, 02:29:26 pm IST
Modi In Russia: PM Lays Wreath At Tomb Of Unknown Soldier In Moscow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his two-day special visit to Russia, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow.
9 Jul 2024, 03:05:56 pm IST
J&K News LIVE: Suspected IED Found On Nagrota National Highway
A suspected Improvised Explosive Device was found near the selfie point on Nagrota National Highway 44 today. It was neutralised by the Security Forces.
9 Jul 2024, 03:07:30 pm IST
UP News LIVE: Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Visits Raebareli’s AIIMS
Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, who is in his constituency of Raebareli, visited the AIIMS there.
He also paid tribute at the Shaheed Smarak Park in the region.
9 Jul 2024, 03:49:01 pm IST
Karnataka LIVE News: Deputy CM Shivakumar Raises Pitch For Renaming Ramanagara District
A proposal to rename neighboring Ramanagara district as ‘Bengaluru South’ has once again gained steam, with a Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar-led delegation on Tuesday meeting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and submitting a memorandum to raise the pitch.
JD(S) leader and now Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy was the Chief Minister of the JD(S)-BJP coalition, when Ramanagara district was created in August 2007.
9 Jul 2024, 03:52:50 pm IST
Stock Market: Sensex, Nifty At Closing
Sensex jumps 391.26 points to settle at new peak of 80,351.64; Nifty climbs 112.65 points to record 24,433.20.
9 Jul 2024, 04:04:15 pm IST
India News LIVE: Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Against Dalai Lama Over Kissing Video
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation over the alleged molestation of a boy by the Dalai Lama, as claimed to have been shown in a video clip that went viral last year, saying the religious leader was “being playful” and has already apologised for the incident.
In the clip, the Dalai Lama was seen kissing the boy on the lips and asking him to “suck his tongue”, which sparked a row on social media.
9 Jul 2024, 04:04:15 pm IST
JUST IN | Mumbai BMW Accident News: Accused Mihir Shah Arrested
Mihir Shah, the 24-year-old son of a Shiv Sena leader against who Mumbai Police had issued a Look Out Circular (LOC), has been arrested in connection with an accident in which a BMW allegedly being driven by him fatally knocked down a woman in Worli area of the city in the early hours of Sunday, July 8.
Kaveri Nakhwa (45), resident of Worli Koliwada, was going with her husband Pradeep on the arterial Dr Annie Besant Road when the luxury car, allegedly driven by Mihir Shah, crashed it into the couple’s two-wheeler at around 5.30 am on Sunday, according to the police.
9 Jul 2024, 04:26:40 pm IST
PM Modi In Russia LIVE: Relation With You Decades Old, Modi Tells Putin
Holding talks with Russian President Putin, PM Modi said in Moscow on Tuesday: “For the past 2.5 decades, I have a relation with Russia and you. We have met for 17 times over the past 10 years, and we have had nearly 22 bilateral meetings over the last 25 years. This itself reflects the depth of our relations. I assure you that our upcoming terms will only strengthen our ties further.”
9 Jul 2024, 04:30:01 pm IST
PM Modi In Russia LIVE: ‘Can Imagine Pain,’ Says PM In Terror Attack In Moscow
Speaking to Russian President Putin in Moscow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “I am grateful to you for this warm welcome and respect. We got an unprecedented victory in the elections in India, and I thank you for the wishes you conveyed. In March, you also won in the elections, and I congratulate you for that. For the last 40-50 years, India is facing terrorism. When terror attacks took place in Moscow, I can imagine the pain it caused and I condemn all kinds of terrorism.”
9 Jul 2024, 04:36:56 pm IST
Modi-Putin Talks: PM Says Heart-Wrenching To See Innocent Dying In War
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in talks with Russian President Putin in Moscow, said it is heart-wrenchin to see innocent lose their lives in wars, conflicts and terror attacks.
“Be it war, conflicts, terror attacks – everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. But when innocent children are murdered, when we see innocent children dying, it is heart-wrenching. That pain is immense. I also held a detailed discussion with you over this,” PM Modi said.
No solution is possible in battlefield, PM Modi told President Putin during talks.
9 Jul 2024, 05:04:27 pm IST
Breaking News LIVE: New Haryana BJP Chief Appointed
Mohan Lal Badoli appointed as the Haryana State president of BJP.
9 Jul 2024, 05:17:40 pm IST
Modi-Putin Talks LIVE: India Ready To Cooperate, Says PM On Restoration Of Peace
For restoration of peace, India is ready to cooperate in all possible ways, PM Modi told Russian President Putin on Tuesday in Moscow. PM Modi told Russia, country engaged in a war with Ukraine, that “battlefield is not the solution”.
“As a friend, I have always said that for the bright future of our coming generations, peace is of utmost importance. But I also know that solutions are not possible on battlegrounds. Amid bombs, guns and bullets, solutions and peace talks do not succeed. We will have to follow the path to peace only through talks,” PM Modi told Putin.
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According to the police, the accused purportedly used Zomato T-shirts to hide their identities.
A six-member gang posing as food delivery agents in three motorcycles, seven weapons, including sickles and machetes, and a well-planned attack from behind — Tamil Nadu Bahujan Samaj Party's (BSP's) president K Armstrong was hacked to death in less than 5 minutes in North Chennai's Perambur on Friday, 5 July, police officials told The Quint.
The 52-year-old advocate and well-known Dalit leader in the capital city was allegedly killed while he was talking to his friends and supporters near his under-construction house on Venugopal Swamy Kovil Street.
As of Monday, 8 July, the Chennai Police arrested a total of 11 persons in connection with the murder, with officials maintaining that the killing did not have a "political motive" and was done as "revenge" in retaliation for the broad daylight murder of Arcot Suresh, a notorious gangster, in August 2023.
Speaking at his funeral on 7 July, BSP chief Mayawati called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in the murder, claiming that the "real culprits" were not arrested. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Tuesday, 9 July visited Armstrong's family in Perambur.
With the Opposition stepping up its attack on the MK Stalin-led DMK over the deteriorating law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, the state government on Monday shunted out Sandeep Rai Rathore as Chennai Police Commissioner and replaced him with senior IPS officer A Arun.
Who Was K Armstrong?
An advocate by profession, K Armstrong, a Dalit, first served as a Chennai corporation councillor in 2006. A year later, he was appointed as the president of the BSP's Tamil Nadu unit.
During the initial stages of his career, Armstrong rose to prominence by coordinating rallies in Chennai for former Uttar Pradesh CM Mayawati and becoming a recognised Dalit leader in the city. In the 2011 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, he contested from the Kolathur constituency against MK Stalin.
Although the BSP is a non-player in Tamil Nadu, Armstrong was an influential figure within the judiciary, and also a well-known personality in North Chennai. He was a staunch Ambedkarite and was known for advocating for the rights of Dalits.
BSP chief Mayawati addressing the crowd at K Armstrong's funeral on Sunday, 7 July.
(Photo: PTI)
Shalin Maria Lawrence, a writer and Dalit rights activists based out of Chennai, said:
"He was born and brought up in Perambur and has lived here all his life. He was a guardian of sorts for the people of North Chennai, a volatile area with poor socio-economic conditions. He was well-known and greatly admired particularly in the areas of Jamalia, Sembiam, and Perambur. More than a politician, he was a simple, grassroots leader. He was known for supporting youngsters in their educational and professional pursuits."Shalin Maria Lawrence
Meanwhile, Siva, state secretary of the BSP's Tamil Nadu unit, told The Quint that Armstrong had dedicated his life to the cause of spreading BR Ambedkar's ideology and played an active role in propagating Buddhism.
"He was one of the few Dalit leaders who converted to Buddhism early on. He even established a Buddhist Vihara near his residence in Perambur. He was also an avid reader and had immense knowledge on various subjects. Every time you visited him, you would learn something. His house would be filled with minimum 10-15 people – most of whom would have come to ask for help," Siva said.
Both Shalin and Siva believed that not only was Armstrong a "one-man army," his commitment to Buddhism and his belief in it as an alternative cultural path were deeply rooted in his activism.
Armstrong was not just an advocate, but also someone who ensured that youngsters took up the law profession in droves. According to Siva, the Dalit leader made a significant impact on producing young lawyers and educating children from poor families.
"His death is not just a loss for his family, but for all the people of North Chennai. With him gone, we have lost the fierce protector of our rights," they told The Quint.
What Happened on 5 July?
On 5 July, it was business as usual for Armstrong who would visit his under-construction house in the narrow lanes of Venugopal Swamy Kovil Street in Perambur every day. Armstrong visited the site, located 100 metres from the local police station, to oversee the building’s progress.
The incident took place at around 7:15 pm on 5 July, when Armstrong was with his brother Veeramani, and friends Balaji and Abdul Ghani, police said.
Speaking to the media, Veeramani, who was 50 metres from the spot of the incident, said:
"When I heard the commotion, I ran towards the spot, screaming. But I saw three men coming towards me with sickles. Two of them tried to attack me but missed and I tripped. When I fell on the road, one of the attackers hit on my head and another on my back. Despite the pain, I kept running towards my brother. I saw Armstrong in a pool of blood. I tried to lift him up, but as I too had lost blood, I felt dizzy."Veeramani to media persons
"I didn't see the culprits. It was just 10 seconds. All I could see was the men with sickles running towards me," Veeramani, who has a head injury, said.
According to police officials, Armstrong was rushed to a nearby private hospital in the city, where doctors pronounced him dead.
Within an hour of the incident, as many as 10 special teams had been formed under Additional Commissioner of Police (North) Asra Garg to investigate the murder.
Speaking to The Quint, Garg said:
"Preliminary investigation shows that the primary motive to murder Armstrong was to avenge the killing of Arcot Suresh last year. The family and associates of Suresh believed that Armstrong was behind the murder, and hence the retaliation."Asra Garg to The Quint
Police tracked down the assailants through mobile phone locations and bike registration numbers, following a review of CCTV footage.
"We analysed the CCTV footage and nabbed eight suspects immediately. We have seized 7 blood-stained weapons, 1 Zomato T-shirt, Zomato bags, and 3 bikes which were used for the crime. It looks like the accused used Zomato T-shirts to hide their identities," Garg said.
The accused were identified as Ponnai Bala (33), Thiruvengatam (33), Santosh (22), Arul (33), Manivannan (25), Ramu (38), Thirumalai (45), and Selvaraj (48). Ponnai Bala, the main accused, is the brother of Arcot Suresh.
The Commissioner of Police, GCP addressed the PRESS about the murder of Armstrong BSP and the swift action taken to arrest the accused within 4 hours of the incident.
— GREATER CHENNAI POLICE -GCP (@chennaipolice_) July 6, 2024
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On 18 August 2023, Arcot Suresh was killed by a five-member gang in Chennai. The Indian Express reported that the connection between Armstrong and Suresh is an alleged financial scam. Suresh allegedly supported a gold trading company involved in a financial scam that defrauded over one lakh depositors of Rs 2,438 crore between 2020 and 2022.
Armstrong had supported some of the people who lost money in the scam, and promised to retrieve their investments, leading to tension between the two, police officials told IE.
BSP leader Siva, however, told The Quint, "They are saying that the murder was due to his involvement in Arcot Suresh's murder. But Armstrong's name did not even come up once in the investigation of the killing of Suresh. It doesn't make sense. There is more than what we are being told."
Meanwhile, the Chennai Police disclosed that Armstrong's early life was marked by seven criminal cases. However, he has been acquitted in all of them, officials confirmed.
Further, dismissing allegations of an intelligence failure, former commissioner Sandeep Rai Rathore said there was no information available regarding any past threats to Armstrong.
When asked about the financial scam and past threats against Armstrong, Garg declined to divulge further details to The Quint, citing ongoing investigation.
'A Larger Conspiracy at Play': DMK Govt Under Attack
Soon after the incident, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, in a post on X said:
"BSP president Mr. Armstrong's assassination is shocking and deeply saddening. The police arrested those involved in the murder overnight. I would like to convey my deepest condolences to his family, friends and party members."
Despite the police stating that there is no political motive to the murder, BSP and Dalit activists claim that there is a deeper conspiracy at play. Addressing a gathering at Armstrong's funeral on 7 July, Mayawati said:
“I urge the Tamil Nadu chief minister to ensure law and order…in the state. Particularly, the weaker sections of the society should feel safe. Had the government been serious about this issue, they would have arrested the real accused. But now it is not the case, we urge the state government to hand over the case to the CBI.”BSP chief Mayawati
BSP chief Mayawati has demanded a CBI investigation into the murder of Tamil Nadu party chief K Armstrong
(Photo: PTI)
Hours after she left, DMK allies Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Congress, too, echoed similar sentiments.
Thol Thirumavalavan, VCK leader and Chidambaram MP, said, “We cannot ignore Mayawati’s statement. She believes that those who surrendered before the police are not the real accused. That’s why she is asking for a CBI probe. I am also saying that the arrested people are not the real culprits. The Tamil Nadu government should initiate action to arrest the real culprits."
Leaders also raised questions about how safe Dalit leaders were in Tamil Nadu.
In a tweet, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said, "To treat the murder of a political functionary in North Madras as a one-off event due to personal enmity would be erroneous and a total misreading of the ground reality."
This incident comes days after an AIADMK functionary was murdered in Salem allegedly for objecting to the sale of Ganja and illicit liquor in the area, The Hindu reported. Earlier, a Tirunelveli Congress leader was likewise brutally murdered.
'Do You Care About Dalits?'
Speaking about the deteriorating law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, Shalin said, "This will affect the people of the state, but the first to face the consequences would be us Dalits, because we belong to a vulnerable section of society."
"Armstrong was a safe haven for people. But now that he himself was attacked, no individual is safe here. His murder shows a larger picture of how Dalits are treated in the state. We all feel that it is a symbolism of saying that he was your stronghold, and we are destroying him. It is a clear message of how you can't talk about Dalit politics, and can't speak against Dravidian parties."Shalin Maria Lawrence
The Madras High Court also denied a petition filed by Armstrong's wife to grant permission for burying the body in the premises of the BSP's office in Chennai and allowed for the burial to take place on a private land in Thiruvallur. Several Dalit activists, including Shalin, condemned this.
Filmmaker and Armstrong's friend PA Ranjith said the DMK committed a huge act of "deceit" by not allowing the BSP chief's body to be buried in Perambur. It must be noted that the DMK government did not object to the burial of DMDK leader Vijayakanth at the party office in Koyambedu in December 2023.
“Do you really care about Dalit people and Dalit leaders?”PA Ranjith
"What happened to him was not because of what he did, but for what he was because of his identity. No Dalit is safe in this state," Shalin concluded.
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Kerala govt has set target to provide housing to all SC, ST families: O R Kelu
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister for SC, ST Welfare O R Kelu has said that the state government has set a target to ensure housing to all Scheduled Caste and Tribe families. The government has allocated Rs 440 crore for the same.
The minister said the target will be achieved through various housing schemes. Houses that require renovation will be included in the SAFE programme which will be expanded with the participation of local self-government institutions. The Padanamuri project will also be expanded. More internship and work experience facilities with honorariums will be provided at the government level. The Training for Career Excellence (TRACE) project will be expanded to the sectors of animal husbandry, fisheries, journalism, media, MBA and library science.
Meanwhile, the government is taking efforts to conduct a special recruitment of ST youths to the excise department. Earlier, 500 tribal personnel were appointed as forest beat officers through the Public Service Commission. The government will also provide education scholarships to 11 lakh students.
The government will also be prioritising provision of house, road, water and power connections to all SC and ST families. More work days will be provided to them through the MGNREGS.
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