With straight three defeats in three games, new Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya hasn't hoped for this poor start in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik has been subjected to not only plenty of online trolling and abuse but also faced booing at stadiums during matches. Meanwhile, Former India skipper and Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly on April 06 came out in support of Hardik Pandya. He said that the fans behavior has not been pleasing and urged them not to boo the new MI skipper. Ganguly pointed out that it is not Hardik's fault if he has replaced the much-loved Rohit Sharma. Hardik returned to Mumbai Indians (MI) as a captain from Gujarat Titans (GT), replacing the five-time IPL winner Rohit Sharma. Since the start of the 17th edition of the IPL Mumbai Indians is at the bottom place, having lost all their matches. Earlier, Pandya also offered prayers at Somnath temple on April 05 after MI lost their last match against Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets.
07 April,2024 11:04 AM IST
Women from Sandeshkhali were set to participate in a women's rally to be addressed by the Prime Minister on March 6 in Barasat, West Bengal. Expressing their intentions, a resident said, “We are heading to PM Modi to implore him to guarantee our right to vote, demand justice for the atrocities against women, and advocate for peace.” Another local said, “We are going to see Narendra Modi. We will ask him to give us our right to vote back. The way Shahjahan Sheikh took back our voting rights that shouldn’t happen again.” mphasising the statements of the two previous locals, another local woman said, “We want our peace and voting rights back. Up till now, the guns of Shahjahan and Shibu Hazra didn’t let us vote. We want to live peacefully in our area.
06 March,2024 05:07 PM IST
Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh on December 11 appealed to Hindu brothers to consume Jhatka meat and stop the consumption of halal meat. Speaking to ANI, he said, “I have said that I respect my Muslim brothers. They are so committed to their religion that they only consume halal meat. To protect and respect your religion, I request my Hindu brothers to stop consuming halal meat and instead only consume jhatka meat.” While speaking over Union Minister Giriraj Singh's Jhatka Meat statement, Congress leader Udit Raj said that they just do Hindu-Muslim for vote bank and the Constitution gives freedom to eat and dress so people shouldn’t be listening to such advice.
18 December,2023 05:00 PM IST
The Sanatana dharma row doesn't seem to die down as it continues to create a stir amid political circles in India. Launching a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s ‘eradicate Sanatana Dharma’ remark, Jharkhand Governor on September 07 said that all the cruel kings who tried destroying Sanatana Dharma got destroyed themselves, who is this kid (Udhayanidhi Stalin) from Tamil Nadu. “Sanatana cannot be destroyed. Nobody can destroy Sanatana. It will persist forever and ever. Many cruel kings tried destroying Sanatana, who is this small bachcha from Tamil Nadu. Modi ji will take India to the top of the world,” he said.
08 September,2023 01:45 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 as India celebrated Independence Day 2023 appealed for peace in Manipur from the ramparts of Red Fort. He emphasised that the resolution can only be found through peace. He said, “The largest democracy of the world and now also the leading country in terms of population. Such a large country, 140 crore members of my family are celebrating Independence Day today. The country stands with the people of Manipur. Resolution can be found through peace only. The Centre and the State government are making all efforts to find a resolution.
15 August,2023 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai
As heavy downpour continues to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Monday announced helpline numbers for those seeking information about people affected by the rains. CM Sukhu appealed to the people of the state to stay indoors for the next 24 hours and cooperate with the government “in this hour of disaster.” A cloud burst in Thunag caused flash floods in Mandi Monday morning. In a viral video confirmed by the police, water is seen gushing through the roads with debris, split tree branches and mud. At least 14 lives have been lost so far, CM Sukhu said, due to the rains triggering landslides and damaging houses. The IMD issued a red alert in seven districts across the state on Sunday. Amid the surging of the river and falling of stones on the Kullu-Manali road, the movement of vehicles from Kullu and Manali towards Atal Tunnel and Rohtang has been completely stopped. As many as thirteen landslides and nine flash floods have been reported in the state in the past 36 hours, while 736 roads have been closed to traffic.
10 July,2023 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai
A curfew was imposed in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur on Wednesday after a huge number of people gathered on the streets in protest over clashes that broke out between two groups. The protest was reportedly called after clashes broke out as a result of a “WhatsApp status" put up by three youngsters yesterday. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said those who found guilty will be punished. Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said there is “no forgiveness in Maharashtra for those who praise Aurangzeb".
07 June,2023 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was recently disqualified as Lok Sabha MP, will be in Gujarat's Surat on Monday to file an appeal in a sessions court against his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his “Modi surname” remarks. He was seen leaving his residence and boarding a flight to Surat. Several top Congress leaders, are reportedly to accompany him to the court. Security situation is tight amidst his visit to the city.
03 April,2023 03:32 PM IST | Surat
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appeals CJI UU Lalit to save democracy. CM said, 'The judiciary must save people from injustice & hear their cries. Right now, people are crying behind doors. All democratic powers are being seized by some people, this might be going on for a presidential form. Where is democracy? Please save democracy'
02 November,2022 03:04 PM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in his press conference said, ‘I appeal to the central govt & the PM to put the photo of Shri Ganesh Ji & Shri Laxmi Ji, along with Gandhi Ji's photo on our fresh currency notes’. CM further adds, ‘If Indonesia can do it; choose Ganesh Ji, so can we... I will write to the centre tomorrow or the day after tomorrow to appeal for it... we need the almighty's blessings apart from the efforts to settle the economic condition of the country.’
26 October,2022 02:45 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
