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Prophet comment row: Protest outside Jama Masjid in Delhi
The people gathered on the stairs, just outside the Jama Masjid, here, holding placards against the former BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal. The protest was staged soon after the Friday prayers. The protesters were demanding immediate arrest of the suspended BJP leaders. Pertinent to mention here that an FIR was also lodged against Nupur Sharma and several others for their alleged hate remarks during a debate on a TV news channel.
Curfew continues in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah town, Internet suspended
Police said two FIRs have been registered against two groups of people for trying to stoke communal passions in the town. Trouble erupted in Bhaderwah town on Thursday after some miscreants posted purported announcements from a local mosque which triggered tension between the two communities.
Sidhu Moosewala killing: Sharp shooter Harkamal Ranu arrested from Punjab's Bathinda
Meanwhile, a Red Corner Notice (RCN) has been issued against Canada-based gangster Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar wanted in the killing of Moosewala. The Central Bureau of Investigation had on June 2 written a request letter to the Interpol to issue a RCN against Goldy Brar. According to the information, Brar went to Canada on a student visa and didn't return after that.
Twist in temple restoration plea as 'royal family member' claims Qutub Minar
Considering the intervention application, Additional District Judge Dinesh Kumar deferred the pronouncement of the verdict for August 24 on the appeal seeking the restoration of the Hindu and Jain temples and the deities at the Qutub Minar complex. The intervention plea was moved through Advocate M.L. Sharma by Kunwar Mahendra Dhwaj Prasad Singh claiming to be heir of the united province of Agra and he sought the rights over territories from Meerut to Agra.
Bihar man carries away son's body on bike after ambulance refused
Anjal died due to electrocution at Vidhyapati Chowk on Wednesday. The family members took him to Sadar hospital in the hope that he might be saved, but doctors declared him dead on arrival. When Mandal requested the doctors to provide an ambulance, they refused and asked him to take the dead body on his own. There were some private hospitals but they demanded Rs 2,000 to convey the dead body till home.
Red Corner Notice issued against Goldy Brar in Moosewala murder case
The Central Bureau of Investigation had, on June 2, written a request lettet to the Interpol to issue a RCN against Goldy Brar. According to the information, Brar went to Canada on a student visa and didn't return after that. "He killed his cousin Gurlal Brar and entered in the crime world," said a CBI official.
ASEAN Regional Forum discusses terrorism, maritime and cyber security
Secretary (East), Saurabh Kumar participated in the meeting (ARF SOM) virtually. The meeting was attended by senior officials of the ARF member states and chaired by Cambodia as the Chairperson of ASEAN. "The meeting reviewed activities and exchanges of the 27 member ARF over the past year and deliberated on its future plans and activities.
Offenders will be dealt with, NSA assures Iran
In a statement, the Ministry said: "Ajit Doval reaffirmed the Indian government and officials' respect for the Prophet Muhammad, saying offenders will be dealt with, at the government and related bodies levels, in such a way that others will learn a lesson." The statement comes as Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian is currently in New Delhi on his first trip to India after assuming office in August 2021.
PUC classes commence in Karnataka, uniform compulsory
Due to the controversy in connection with wearing hijab in classrooms, the state Education Department had made uniform compulsory from the beginning of the academic year. Students attended classes in uniform and no incident of defiance was reported from the state. According to the academic calendar released by the Department of Public Instruction, the colleges will begin on Thursday.
Over 90 vehicles gutted in Delhi parking fire
The official informed that they received a call about the fire incident around 5.00 a.m. at the Main Tikona Park, Jamia Nagar in South-East Delhi after which as many as 11 fire tenders were immediately pressed into service. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. "The fire has damaged in 10 cars, 1 motorcycle, 2 scooties, 30 new e-rickshaw, 50 old e-rickshaw in a metro parking," Delhi Fire Service chief Atul Garg said.
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