Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away on Mar 28 following a cardiac arrest. Mukhtar Ansari took his last breath at Banda Medical College Hospital in Uttar Pradesh. Following his death, people in large numbers gathered outside the politician’s residence in Ghazipur. The police also conducted a flag march and issued alerts across the state to prevent any untoward incidents following Ansari's death. Security arrangements have been beefed up in several parts of UP after the demise. However, Umar Ansari, the son of Mukhtar Ansari, alleged conspiracy in father’s death.
29 March,2024 11:09 AM IST
In a major Parliament security breach, two persons jumped into Lok Sabha from the visitors’ gallery, and triggered a commotion on December 13. The Maternal Uncle of one of the accused, spoke to the media in Lucknow. Defending his niece Pradeep Sharma, he said that Sagar had been pulled into a conspiracy. He further added that people holding big positions have lured him to make this act. He went on to say that the issue should be thoroughly investigated. While speaking to ANI "He has been pulled into it as per a conspiracy by someone who holds a big position. The issue should be thoroughly investigated."
14 December,2023 03:45 PM IST
Home Minister of Haryana Anil Vij spoke on the situation in Nuh after state witnessed violence that erupted between two groups on July 31.During an interaction with the media, he said that everything was pre-planned, as people ascended hills around the temples, had lathis, and gathered at entry points. He further stated that several rounds were fired and that some persons had arranged weapons to disturb the peace, law and order in the region. In addition, he stated that the government does not want to rush to a conclusion without conducting a comprehensive investigation, and that internet connections would be restored after the situation in the region improves.
05 August,2023 12:53 PM IST | Mumbai
Reacting over Nuh violence, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar suspected a 'conspiracy' behind the clashes that broke out between two groups on Monday. Khattar, while speaking to the media called the incident 'unfortunate' and said that clashes broke out at several places and that a big conspiracy seems behind the violence. A total of five people have died including two home guards who were shot dead after a clash broke out on Monday. Post the clashes between two groups in Nuh, a curfew has been imposed in the area. Section 144 has been imposed and mobile internet 888 services have been temporarily suspended in the district.
02 August,2023 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai
Speaking on a major fire that broke out at Satpura Bhavan in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal on June 12, District Magistrate Ashish Singh said that nearly 22 fire tenders are trying to douse the flames along with tankers for refilling purpose and no casualty has been reported. However, Congress MLA Jitu Patwari alleged that Government is behind such incident and said that Government does such 'action' to destroy evidence.
13 June,2023 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai
Billionaire investor Geroge Soros has weighed in on the ongoing Adani-Hindenburg row stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "silent" on the issue and will have to "answer questions from foreign investors and in parliament." Soros in a speech on Thursday said that Gautam Adani is "accused of stock manipulation and his stock collapsed like a house of cards."
17 February,2023 11:21 PM IST | Mumbai
Delhi-Kanjhawala Case
The mother of the victim in the horrific Kanjhawala incident in the national capital on Wednesday dismissed claims made by deceased Anjali’s ‘friend’ Nidhi and said that she “might be involved” in this “well thought-out conspiracy”. Rekha, the deceased’s mother, said that she does not know Nidhi who claimed to be Anjali’s friend on Tuesday. “She was in a drunken state but insisted on driving the two-wheeler. After being hit by the car, she came under the car, and got dragged with it. I was scared and ran away and returned home, didn’t tell anything to anyone. It is the fault of the girl who was driving in an inebriated state. I insisted to her so much that don’t drive, I am conscious, let me drive. She didn’t believe me and believed herself,” Nidhi had claimed before the media yesterday. Refuting her claims, Anjali’s mother said that she would not believe her remarks as her daughter “never used to drink”.Rekha questioned how Nidhi left the spot of the accident if she was Anjali’s friend and termed the incident a “well thought-out conspiracy”.
05 January,2023 02:30 PM IST
Twelve Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs were suspended on Monday (July 5) on the charges of creating a ruckus in the House and misbehaving with presiding officer Bhaskar Jadhav. Jadhav alleged that the legislators verbally abused and manhandled him while he was seated in the Speaker’s chamber. The opposition party has claimed political vendetta behind the suspension.
06 July,2021 06:43 PM IST | Mumbai
Controversial Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya was booked and two of his alleged aides were arrested yesterday for an alleged conspiracy to kill Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haque in the state's Pratapgarh district. Video courtesy: NDTV
04 March,2013 03:50 PM IST
Following the shooting of a main witness in a molestation case against self styled godman Asaram, his spokesperson Neelam Dubey on Saturday said every time the case comes close to bail, something like this happens.
11 July,2015 02:49 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
