PM Modi implemented CAA on March 11. Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri took a sharp jibe at the political leaders opposing Citizenship Amendment Act. He said, “There are persecuted minorities in some of our neighbouring countries- Buddhists, Christians, Jains, Hindus, Sikhs, among others... In 1947, the population of Hindus in Pakistan was 24% which stands at 1% today. In erstwhile East Pakistan, there was a certain Hindu population but now there are just 7%. Some of these people who came to India before 2014 are being given a right. The people who are suddenly worried that these few immigrants will take away all jobs and resources need to know that our population is 140 crores and only 1000 people have registered on the portal so far. The number of people who had applied for citizenship under the Citizenship Act of 1955 is also just 4000. What is this completely distorted picture which is being presented? This is not about religion.
14 March,2024 11:27 AM IST
As a mark of protest over the (WFI) elections result, where Sanjay Singh was elected as the president, India’s ace wrestler Bajrang Punia on December 22 said that he will return his Padma Shri to PM Modi. The Olympic medalist also wrote a letter to PM Modi and shared it on his official X handle. A day ago, wrestler Sakshi Malik hung up her boots protesting the victory Brij Bhushan’s close aide Sanjay Singh. In May this year, a scuffle broke out between ace wrestlers protesting against the WFI chief and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar. Wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and other top grapplers alleged that Delhi Police personnel manhandled them when they tried to bring in mattresses after daylong rain
23 December,2023 01:03 PM IST
Following months of wrestlers’ protests against the then Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sanjay Singh, aide of Brij Bhushan, was elected as the new president on Dec 21. Meanwhile, the protesting wrestlers were extremely unhappy with the appointment of the new chief. Expressing displeasure over his appointment, Indian wrestler Sakshee Malik broke down and declared ‘quitting’ from wrestling. On being asked about Sakshee Malik retirement from the gamer, Brij Bhushan Singh said he had nothing to do with it. Notably, the wrestlers have been protesting against the former WFI chief since months over sexual harassment allegations.
21 December,2023 08:51 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed ‘Sansad Khelkood Pratiyogita 2023’ in Varanasi on December 18. During this, he encouraged participants. The PM also interacted with the winners of the games. PM Modi witnessed Kashi Sansad Sports Competition 2023 as part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Sewapuri, Varanasi. Earlier in the day, PM Modi in Varanasi also inaugurated the world’s largest meditation centre, Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi on December 18. Swarved Mahamandir is located in Umraha, Varanasi around 12 km from the city centre. PM is currently on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
18 December,2023 05:38 PM IST
Indian legendary cricketer Kapil Dev had previously revealed that he was not invited to the ICC World Cup 2023 final between India vs Australia. The cricketer had mentioned “I wasn’t invited there. They didn’t call me, so I did not go. As simple as that. I wanted the whole ’83 team to be there with me, but I guess due to the fact that it’s such a big event and people are so busy handling responsibilities, sometimes they forget,” Kapil told the media. In a recent interview, when asked about the ongoing Kapil Dev controversy on not being invited to the world cup 2023 final match, the former cricketer dismissed the issue without talking about it further. On being asked about India’s loss in the world cup finals 2023, the cricketer said that it is time to move on from the setback and lauded the Indian cricket team for ‘good cricket’.
21 November,2023 03:54 PM IST
World Cup 2023: Team India defeated arch-rivals New Zealand on Nov 15 and entered the ICC CWC final. The much-awaited final match will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As India has reached the final of the tournament, hotel prices in Ahmedabad have skyrocketed. The President of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of Gujarat said that hotel rooms are being booked at Rs 50,000 to 1.25 lakh. While India defeated New Zealand in the Semi-final, Australia conquered South Africa to reach the final.
17 November,2023 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai
India on Nov 13 thrashed NZ in the ICC World Cup 2023 Semifinal. Putting up a massive target of 398, India shattered NZ’s early wicket on 30. With a steady partnership of 181 runs between Kane Williamson-Daryl Mitchell brought NZ back into the thrilling INDvsNZ match. However, Mohammad Shami and Kuldeep Yadav did the work for India eliminating the Kiwis out of the final race. Cricket fans celebrated team India’s victory in the semi-finals under the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. They celebrated by burning crackers, raising the Indian national flag, and chanting India’s name. New Zealand was a tough competition against India in this match, however, India proved to have the upper hand in the end. Australia will take on South Africa in the second semi-final at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on November 16.
16 November,2023 10:51 AM IST
As India braces for an exciting match with the New Zealand cricket team today at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai in the first semi-final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match, fans have thronged outside the stadium and all set to enjoy the match. Among the fans, was also spotted New Zealand star cricketer Rachin Ravindra’s distant relative who hoped to witness a spectacular performance from the young cricketer. Ahead of the INDvsNZ match, cricket fans have begun arriving outside Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai where the semi-final between India and New Zealand will be played today. Excited Indian fans are visiting temples and praying for India’s win across India with hopes of India’s team reaching the finals.
15 November,2023 01:20 PM IST
India and New Zealand are set to clash today in the first ICC ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final match in Mumbai. Ahead of the INDvsNZ match, cricket fans have begun arriving outside Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai where the semi-final between India and New Zealand will be played today. Excited Indian fans are visiting temples and praying for India’s win across India with hopes of India’s team reaching the finals. Renowned Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture extending best wishes ahead of the World Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad will look to continue their winning streak while New Zealand pose a stern threat in the India vs New Zealand match.
15 November,2023 12:48 PM IST
A masterclass double century by Glenn Maxwell, the first for his country in international cricket, helped Australia secure a semifinal spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they defeated Afghanistan by three wickets in a crucial match. Maxwell's blitzkrieg in which he scored 201 runs came in 128 balls and comprised 21 fours and 10 sixes. Maxwell came to the crease when Australia were 49 for four chasing Afghanistan total of 291, and saw more wickets falling quickly with his team's score reading 91 for seven. Following the match, an Australian fan spoke to ANI and said, “Maxwell had some serious back problem and he was in pain...but like a true Aussie, the star that we love, he just got like I'm not walking off injured...it was a classic Australian fightback…”
08 November,2023 11:10 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
