Opposition leaders on Tuesday have urged for a debate on the Constitution in both Houses of Parliament stressing that recent developments have raised concerns over constitutional values and rights in the country, the PTI reported. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said on Tuesday that he and Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, have formally requested a two-day discussion on the Constitution. Kharge emphasised the importance of this debate, “Time should be allotted for that so that the good things about the Constitution can be discussed, and the wrong things that are happening today can also be discussed. Rahul Gandhi ji and I have written letters, we are waiting for the government's response,” he told PTI. Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh raised questions regarding the implementation of the Constitution’s Preamble, asking, “Are people getting justice, liberty? Is there freedom of expression? Where is fraternity? Only bowing to the Constitution will not lead to it being followed.” Singh also criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) slogan 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas, Sabka Vishwaas, Sabka Prayaas' and said "It will happen when confidence is instilled in every citizen from every community. Mr Prime Minister, follow what you are saying. Practice before you preach." "Incidents like Sambhal are repeatedly occurring. I am surprised that even Supreme Court judges and our retired Justice Chandrachud overlook the laws of this country and state that surveys are permitted as it is a matter of faith... Every individual in this country has equal rights to practice their religion and faith. The growing disharmony is a threat to the nation," Singh told PTI. Violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on Sunday during a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque, which a petition had claimed was the site of an ancient Hindu temple, stated PTI. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi highlighted that previous debates in Parliament have been held on significant anniversaries, such as the 125th birthday of B.R. Ambedkar and the 75th anniversary of Bharat Chhodo Andolan (Quit India Movement). "We want both Houses to have a debate on the Constitution for two days so that all MPs get an opportunity to show their dedication to the Constitution and the country can see it," Gogoi told PTI. "So both Leader of Opposition in both Houses have written to the Chair on this... It will send a good message to the country. We have discussed with all opposition leaders," he said. Union Minister Chirag Paswan slams Congress for killing Constitution during 1975 Emergency, watch video: PTI stated that Congress Lok Sabha MPs K Suresh, Gaurav Gogoi and Manickam Tagore also met Speaker Om Birla over the demand for two-day discussions to celebrate 75 years of the Constitution. (With inputs from PTI)
26 November,2024 05:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Tuesday refused to accept the Maharashtra Assembly election results, saying that the "EVM issue" is not being taken seriously, reported the ANI. "Whatever election results have come, they are not acceptable to anyone, not even to the people of Maharashtra," Nana Patole told ANI. "So we have brainstormed on this issue and if you see social media in Maharashtra today, the public says that the government has not come with our votes, so the Congress party has always respected the sentiments of the public," Patole said. He said that no one is listening to the problems raised by the people of alleged mismatch of votes, leaving a mass movement to be the only option left for them. "No one is listening on this (EVM issue), we also went to the Supreme Court, they said to prove it. Public sentiment says that we give our vote to X but it is being marked in the name of Y, so no one is listening to the problems. So it seems except a mass movement there is no other way," he added. Meanwhile, Nana Patole also met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party's MP Ravindra Chavan from Maharashtra's Nanded, to discuss the performance of state's assembly election, and the bypolls. In Maharashtra, Congress won the Nanded Lok Sabha by-poll. But, surprisingly the party lost all the six assembly segments in the Nanded Lok Sabha seat to the BJP and Shiv Sena. Ravindra Chavan of Congress trounced BJP's Santukrao Hambarde by 1,457 votes after a recount. Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) winning candidate from Mumbra-Kalwa assembly seat, Jitendra Awhad said that he is 'unable to find any reason' for the Maha Vikas Agadhi(MVA) coalition losing the election, and questioned the claims of Ladki Bahin Yojana being the reason for Mahayuti landslide victory. "We are unable to find any reason (for our loss) because things have only gone bad after the Lok Sabha elections, prices have risen, unemployment has increased, we find it hard to believe that Ladki Bahin Yojana has made them win," Awhad said on Monday, as per the ANI. He further said that many of the winning MLAs have also claimed Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) being faulty. "Even our winning MLAs have said that the EVMs were faulty," he added. (with ANI inputs)
26 November,2024 05:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Nana Patole met Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Ravindra Chavan from Nanded in New Delhi on Tuesday. Earlier on November 24, as per results by Election Commission of India, Congress had won the Lok Sabha Constituencies of Nanded in Maharashtra and Wayanad in Kerala. In Maharashtra, Congress won the Nanded Lok Sabha by-poll. But, surprisingly the party lost all the six assembly segments in the Nanded Lok Sabha seat to the BJP and Shiv Sena. Ravindra Chavan of Congress trounced BJP's Santukrao Hambarde by 1,457 votes after a recount. Congress's Ravindra Chavan competed with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Santukrao Marotrao Hambarde. In Kerala, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra who was making her electoral debut registered a massive victory in Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll. According to the Election Commission, Priyanka Gandhi won the Wayanad bypoll by 4,10,931 votes by defeating BJP's Navya Haridas and CPI's Sathyan Mokeri. She won 6,22,338 votes against Navya Haridas' 1,09,939. Following this win, Priyanka Gandhi would join her mother, Sonia Gandhi, a Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan and brother Rahul Gandhi, who represents the Rae Bareli constituency in the Lok Sabha. "I thank the people of Wayanad for giving me the honour to represent them. It's a testament to the fact that my brother worked hard there, their love for him and their trust in me. I feel it's a great honour and I will respect it fully," Priyanka Gandhi told reporters. Among the assembly polls held, BJP and it's allies had won maximum seats in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) had won all the six seats in West Bengal. The by-polls were held in 48 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha seats across 15 states. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 November,2024 02:47 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIA deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone by Wednesday and move towards Tamil Nadu, skirting the Sri Lankan coast, over the subsequent two days, the India Meteorological Department said. In an update issued at around 12 noon on Tuesday, the weather department said the deep depression was centred about 310 km southeast of Trincomalee, 710 km south-southeast of Puducherry, and 800 km south-southeast of Chennai as of 8.30 am on Tuesday. "It is very likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards towards the Tamil Nadu coast, skirting the Sri Lanka coast during the subsequent two days," the IMD said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 November,2024 02:25 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the citizens on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, PTI reported. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution at the Central Hall of Parliament on November 26, 1949. The Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950.The day of its adoption is observed as Samvidhan Divas. President Droupadi Murmu will address the Members of both Houses of Parliament on Tuesday in the Central Hall on the occasion of Constitution Day. Prime Minister Modi is also set to attend the Constitution Day festivities, marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution of India, ANI cited. The event is set to take place at the Auditorium, Administrative Building Complex of the Supreme Court of India. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister will release the annual report of the Indian Jusdiciary (2023-24) and address the gathering. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, Heads of Missions based in Delhi, and other dignitaries will attend the event, ANI reported. Vice President Dhankhar is also set to address the Members of both Houses during the occasion. A commemorative coin and stamp marking the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India will be released during the event. Along with that, two books titled, "Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse" and "Making of the Constitution of India & Its Glorious Journey", will also be unveiled. There will be versions of the Indian Constitution in Sanskrit and Maithili, along with a booklet highlighting the document's art. The esteemed audience will also see a short film that highlights the creation, significance, and development of the Indian Constitution, ANI reported. Indian Minister wish citizens on Constitution Day Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended his warm greetings for Constitution Day to the people on Tuesday. He also paid tribute to Baba Saheb Ambedkar, who contributed greatly to the creation of the Indian Constitution. सभी भारतवासियों को ‘संविधान दिवस’ की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। भारतीय संविधान ने एक नये भारत के निर्माण की आधारशिला रखी है। आज हमारा देश एक विकसित, सशक्त और स्वाभिमानी भारत के निर्माण के मज़बूत संकल्प के साथ आगे बढ़ रहा है। #75YearsOfConstitution‘संविधान दिवस’ के इस पवित्र अवसर पर… — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 26, 2024 "Heartiest greetings to all Indians on 'Constitution Day'. The Indian Constitution has laid the foundation for the creation of a new India. Today our country is moving forward with a strong resolve to build a developed, strong and self-respecting India. #75YearsOfConstitution. On this sacred occasion of 'Constitution Day', I pay my homage to all the great personalities including Baba Saheb Ambedkar who have contributed in the creation of the Indian Constitution," he posted on X. Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday also extended his wishes. सभी देशवासियों को संविधान दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।भारतीय संविधान का 75वें साल में प्रवेश हमारे लोकतंत्र के लिए एक उज्ज्वल अवसर है। इसे सशक्त बनाने और राष्ट्र को प्रगति के पथ पर ले जाने में योगदान देने वाले सभी महान आत्माओं को शत्-शत् नमन।#75YearsOfConstitution pic.twitter.com/p0XJJKH2ey — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) November 26, 2024 "Heartiest greetings of Constitution Day to all the countrymen. The entry of the Indian Constitution into its 75th year is a bright occasion for our democracy. Salute to all the great souls who contributed to strengthening it and taking the nation on the path of progress. #75YearsOfConstitution," he posted on X. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has also greeted the people on Constitution Day. In a message released on the eve of Constitution Day, the Chief Minister said that the Constitution is the soul of the country. It is also the protector of the pride, rights and honour of every Indian, ANI cited. आप सभी प्रदेशवासियों को संविधान दिवस की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। हमारा देश विश्व का सबसे बड़ा लोकतांत्रिक देश है एवं हमारा संविधान इस लोकतंत्र की आत्मा है। यह संविधान हमें न केवल हमारे अधिकारों की जानकारी देता है, बल्कि कर्तव्यों के निर्वहन की प्रेरणा भी प्रदान करता है।आइए,… pic.twitter.com/mhqlfkUNrw — Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) November 26, 2024 Odisha CM Mohan Charan paid floral tribute to BR Ambedkar in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of 'Samvidhan Diwas'. CM Majhi along with state minister will be holding a padayatra in Bhubaneswar. ସମ୍ବିଧାନ ଦିବସ ଅବସରରେ ଡକ୍ଟର ବି. ଆର୍. ଆମ୍ବେଦକରଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତିମୂର୍ତ୍ତିରେ ମାଲ୍ୟାର୍ପଣ କରି ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଅର୍ପଣ କଲି। ଏହି ଅବସରରେ ଆୟୋଜିତ 'ଆମ ସମ୍ବିଧାନ ଆମ ସ୍ବାଭିମାନ' ପଦଯାତ୍ରା କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ଯୋଗଦେବା ସହ ଦଳୀୟ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକର୍ତ୍ତା ଏବଂ ସ୍ଥାନୀୟ ଲୋକଙ୍କ ସହ ମିଶି କ୍ୟାପିଟାଲ ହସ୍ପିଟାଲରେ ‘ସ୍ବଚ୍ଛତା ଅଭିଯାନ’ରେ ସାମିଲ… pic.twitter.com/OxuoMqWAIM — Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) November 26, 2024 (With PTI and ANI inputs)
26 November,2024 01:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWelcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Nifty, Sensex maintain bullish momentum, experts caution against lingering selling pressure Indian stock markets extended their bullish trend on Tuesday as Nifty and Sensex recorded gains for the third consecutive session. Experts caution that selling pressure remains amid MSCI rebalancing-driven FII buying. Read More. Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM, continues as caretaker Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister on Tuesday, after he called on Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan and submitted his resignation. Shinde (60) has been asked to continue as the caretaker CM till the new government is in place. He was appointed CM on June 30, 2022, after he toppled the erstwhile Sharad Pawar-crafted Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government. Read More. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das hospitalised in Chennai Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been admitted to a corporate hospital in Chennai, according to a reliable source. As per PTI reports, the Governor is currently under medical observation. However, further details regarding his condition or the reason for his hospitalisation have not been disclosed at this time. Read More. Border-Gavaskar Trophy, IND vs AUS Tests 2024: Zabardast! As India register their biggest ever win in Australia, Aussie pacer-turned-coach Geoff Lawson says hosts should have played competitive domestic cricket ahead of marquee series. Read More. International Emmy Awards 2024: India's 'The Night Manager' loses, check full list of winners International Emmy Awards 2024: The show hosted by Vir Das had only one nomination from India, The Night Manager created by Sandeep Modi. The show was nominated in the Best Drama series category. Read More.
26 November,2024 01:35 PM IST | MumbaiTwo explosions took place outside two popular clubs in Chandigarh on Monday night, with CCTV footage revealing a man throwing suspected crude bombs at the locations. The blasts occurred near the Seville Bar and Lounge, owned by renowned rapper Badshah, and the nearby De Orra Club in Sector 26, sparking concerns over possible extortion attempts, according to police officials. The explosions, which occurred between 2:30 am and 2:45 am on Tuesday, caused significant damage to the window panes of both establishments. CCTV footage from the area shows a man throwing what is believed to be crude bombs at the clubs before fleeing the scene. The visuals from the site of the incident showed shattered glass from the windows, while structural damage was reported to the buildings. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as the explosions were of a low intensity. The Chandigarh Police swiftly responded to the scene, with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) also arriving at the location. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the attack. Initial reports suggest that the incident could be linked to an extortion attempt, but there is also speculation that it might have been related to a dispute between the partners of the two clubs. According to the police, the explosions were concentrated outside De Orra Club, which is located near the Seville Bar and Lounge. Both clubs are situated around 30 metres apart from each other. The police have also engaged bomb detection teams and forensic experts from the Chandigarh Forensic Science Laboratory to assist with the investigation. They are currently gathering samples from the blast site to help identify the perpetrators. In response to the incident, Badshah, the well-known singer and rapper, has yet to make an official statement. However, the police are working diligently to track down the suspects and understand the full extent of the situation. With CCTV footage providing key evidence, authorities hope to make progress in solving the case. As the investigation continues, the authorities are focusing on identifying the individuals responsible for the attack and determining whether the motive was indeed linked to extortion or if another factor was involved. The incident has raised concerns over safety and security at entertainment venues in the city, as the police work to prevent further occurrences. (With inputs from agencies)
26 November,2024 12:50 PM IST | ChandigarhIPS officer Rashmi Shukla has been reappointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra on Monday. Earlier, she was transferred by the Election Commission of India (ECI) ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections on November 4. The development came days after the Election Commission ordered the immediate transfer of Rashmi Shukla from her position as DGP Maharashtra. The poll body directed the Chief Secretary to hand over her charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in the cadre. The election in Maharashtra concluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance registering a resounding victory. The alliance won 230 out of the 288 seats in the state assembly. The results that were announced by the ECI on Saturday stated that the BJP won 132 seats, while its allies--the Shiv Sena, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, secured 57 seats, and the NCP, led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, won 41 seats. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) faced a major setback. The Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackeray, won 20 seats; Congress managed 16, and the NCP(SP), led by Sharad Pawar, secured just 10 seats. Meanwhile, amid a tussle over the post of Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, and NCP chief Ajit Pawar are expected to meet BJP National President JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah later tonight. The trio will be attending a private event in the national capital before meeting the BJP's top leadership to discuss government formation in Maharashtra, according to sources. Amid the ongoing discussions, two-time Chief Minister and current Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is seen as a strong contender to occupy the top post for the third time. However, Shiv Sena leaders insist that Eknath Shinde should continue as Chief Minister. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 November,2024 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised Cabinet's decision to approve Rs 2750 crore for the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) 2.0, stating that the scheme will 'turbocharge' the innovative power of the youth. In a post on X, the Union Home Minister expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the decision. "The Union Cabinet's decision to approve the Rs 2750 crore Atal Innovation Mission 2.0 initiative will turbocharge the innovative power of our youth by extending the culture of thinking out of the box to new regions and fields," his post on X reads. "Thanks to PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji for the visionary initiative," the Union Home Minister added. Earlier in the day, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of its flagship initiative, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under the aegis of NITI Aayog. The initiative has an enhanced scope of work and an allocated budget of Rs 2750 crore for the period until March 31, 2028. According to an official release, AIM 2.0 is a step towards a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) that aims to expand, strengthen, and deepen India's already vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The approval underscores the government's commitment to fostering a robust innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in India. With India at rank 39th on the Global Innovation Index and being home to the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, the next phase of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM 2.0) is expected to further elevate India's global competitiveness. The continuation of AIM will directly contribute to creating better jobs, innovative products, and high-impact services across sectors. While building on the accomplishments of AIM 1.0, such as Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and Atal Incubation Centres (AIC), AIM 2.0 marks a qualitative shift in the mission's approach. Whereas AIM 1.0 involved implementing programs that built innovation infrastructure to strengthen India's then-nascent ecosystem, AIM 2.0 will pilot new initiatives designed to fill gaps in the ecosystem and scale successes through central and state governments, industry, academia, and community. AIM 2.0 is designed to strengthen India's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in three ways, including increasing input, improving the success rate, and enhancing the quality of 'output,' the release said. Additionally, the Union Cabinet has also approved "One Nation, One Subscription," a new central sector scheme for providing countrywide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications. Information and Broadcasting Minister, who briefed the media on the cabinet decisions, explained that the scheme will be administered through a simple, user-friendly, and fully digital process. This will be a "One Nation, One Subscription" facility for the government higher education institutions and R&D laboratories of the central government. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 November,2024 11:27 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIPresident Droupadi Murmu, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid heartfelt tributes to the security personnel who lost their lives during the tragic 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Droupadi Murmu honoured martyrs and reiterated India's commitment to defeating terrorism in all forms. "On the anniversary of cowardly terror attacks in Mumbai on 26th November 2008, I join the entire nation in paying homage to the bravehearts who lost their lives and expressing solidarity with their families," said the President. On the anniversary of cowardly terror attacks in Mumbai on 26th November 2008, I join the entire nation in paying homage to the bravehearts who lost their lives and expressing solidarity with their families. A grateful nation salutes its valiant security personnel who made… — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 26, 2024 "A grateful nation salutes its valiant security personnel who made ultimate sacrifice while protecting our people. It is also the day to reiterate that India remains firmly committed to defeating terrorism in all its forms," the post added. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, also expressed his deep sorrow over the events of that fateful day, describing the attacks as a cowardly act that shamed humanity. Taking to X, he stated, "On this day in 2008, cowardly terrorists shamed humanity by killing innocent people in Mumbai. I pay my emotional tribute to the soldiers who attained martyrdom while fighting terrorists in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and salute those who lost their lives." He condemned terrorism as a "blot on the entire human civilization" and highlighted India's leadership in global anti-terrorism efforts. साल 2008 में आज ही के दिन मुंबई में कायर आतंकवादियों ने निर्दोष लोगों की हत्या कर मानवता को शर्मसार किया था। 26/11 के मुंबई हमलों में आतंकियों से लड़ते हुए वीरगति को प्राप्त होने वाले जवानों को भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करता हूँ और अपना जीवन गँवाने वाले लोगों को नमन करता हूँ।… — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 26, 2024 "Terrorism is a blot on the entire human civilization. The Modi government's 'zero tolerance' policy against terrorism has been appreciated by the entire world and today India has become a world leader in anti-terrorism initiatives," the post added. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also honoured the sacrifices made by the security forces during the 26/11 terror attack. He shared his thoughts on X, stating, "On the anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the nation remembers who lost their lives that fateful day. We pay homage to the security personnel who fought with utmost courage and made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty." On the anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the nation remebers who lost their lives that fateful day. We pay homage to the security personnel who fought with utmost courage and made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. We remember, and we will never forget those wounds. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 26, 2024 "We remember, and we will never forget those wounds," the post added. Union Minister Piyush Goyal also remembered the sacrifice made by the security forces and citizens in a post on X in Hindi. 26/11 मुंबई आतंकी हमले में मातृभूमि की रक्षा हेतु अपना सर्वोच्च बलिदान देने वाले वीर जवानों, पुलिसकर्मियों और निर्दोष नागरिकों को सादर नमन। उनकी वीरता, त्याग और बलिदान सदैव स्मरणीय रहेगा। pic.twitter.com/qCTH0gGmIZ — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) November 26, 2024 "Respectful salute to the brave soldiers, policemen and innocent citizens who made the supreme sacrifice to protect the motherland in the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack. Their bravery, sacrifice and martyrdom will always be remembered," the post said. This day marks the 16th anniversary of the coordinated attacks carried out by ten terrorists from the Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The 26/11 attacks were a series of coordinated terror attacks that targeted iconic locations in Mumbai, including the Taj Hotel, Oberoi Trident Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Leopold Cafe, Mumbai Chabad House, Nariman House, Cama Hospital and Metro Cinema by ten Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. Notably, at least 174 people, including 20 security force personnel and 26 foreigners, were killed and more than 300 injured in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, stated ANI. Ten Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists came to Mumbai via the sea route from Pakistan and carried out a series of coordinated attacks on India's financial capital. (With inputs from ANI)
26 November,2024 11:19 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been admitted to a corporate hospital in Chennai, according to a reliable source. As per PTI reports, the Governor is currently under medical observation. However, further details regarding his condition or the reason for his hospitalisation have not been disclosed at this time. A Reserve Bank of India spokesperson said, "Reserve Bank of India Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das experienced acidity and was admitted to Apollo Hospital, Chennai for observation." Das, who has been serving as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India since December 2018, is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with an extensive career in public service. Under his leadership, the central bank has navigated significant economic challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation management, and the implementation of key monetary policies. The Governor’s hospitalisation comes at a time when the Reserve Bank is preparing for its next monetary policy meeting, scheduled for early December.
26 November,2024 10:18 AM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
