A horrific bus accident took place in Haryana’s Mahendragarh on April 11 sending shockwaves across India. At least 5 students were killed and 15 were rendered injured after a private school bus overturned in the Kanina town. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital following the horrific road tragedy. As per police, the driver was driving the bus under the influence of alcohol. One of the parents and other locals also claimed that the driver was drunk while driving. One of the relatives of deceased child said the school administration was made aware of the drinking habit of the driver. On the other hand, another relative of deceased child raised questions on Govt and School administration. Expressing grief, PM Modi said that “state govt is engaged in providing all possible help to victims and their families”. Haryana CM Nayab Saini expressed grief over the incident and assured stringent action on the guilty. However, the question of the school being operational on a festival day (Eid) sparked a political row. Former Deputy CM of Haryana Dushyant Chautala raised questions and targeted Haryana Govt and administration.
12 April,2024 10:41 AM IST
Launching a scathing attack on Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya blamed Congress governments and country’s first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru and their policies for Hindi imposition on southern states. BJP MP’s comments came in Parliament Motion of Thanks on the President's Address on February 2.
05 February,2024 11:34 AM IST
Thirty-six people died and 19 others were injured after a bus fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda on November 15. Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed in a post on X about the 36 deaths and said that out of those injured six people were said to be in critical condition. Talking about the Doda Bus accident, the Sarpanch of the Assar area said alleged the administration of being least bothered about frequent accidents in the area. He said that there have been around 10 such incidents but the administration pays no heed. “36 people died on spot. It is being said that some people died among the ones who were critically injured… there have been around 10 such incidents but the administration pays no heed. Since the road has been constructed, we are just carrying dead bodies,” said Assar Sarpanch.
16 November,2023 04:21 PM IST
While speaking on the Hamas leader's virtual address at a pro-Palestine rally in Kerala and multiple explosions that rocked the convention centre in Kochi, BJP leader Anil Antony condemned the incident and criticized the CM Pinarayi Vijayan-led government in the state. Blaming the current ruling government in the state for the Kerala blasts, he said that the Kerala government is hands and gloves with the terrorist organizations. One person died and several more were injured after multiple explosions took place at a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Kalamassery area of Kerala's Kochi on the morning of October 29.
29 October,2023 04:44 PM IST
About 500 Palestinians were killed in a blast at a Gaza City hospital on October 17. The Israeli and Palestinian officials are blaming each other for the deadly hospital strike. Deadly blast at Gaza hospital has ignited protests in the West Bank and around the West Asia. The health authorities in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip said that an Israeli air strike caused the blast. Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour, standing with Arab UN envoys, blamed Israel for the deadly attack. Meanwhile, Israel's military said that a failed rocket launch by the Islamic Jihad militant group hit Gaza hospital. Taking to platform X, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held Islamic Jihad responsible for the “failed rocket launch”. This blast was the bloodiest incident in Gaza since Israel launched a bombing campaign against Hamas in retaliation.
18 October,2023 04:37 PM IST | Mumbai
While Himachal Pradesh has been grappling with one of the worst floods in decades, Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s recent statement blaming the Bihari architects for the construction in the state that could not withstand the floods, has landed him in a damage control mode. Later, the Chief Minister clarified his alleged “Bihari architects” remark. In recent weeks, incessant Himachal rains and severe flooding have led to massive destruction of lives and property in the state.
18 August,2023 12:36 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 08 blamed the grand old party for the Manipur violence and said Congress’ hands are full with blood. Sarma’s remarks come as the Congress party has been attacking the BJP-led government at the Centre over Manipur which is in a state of turmoil for more than three months and over 150 people have lost their lives. Addressing a Press Conference, the CM said the hallmark of Congress’ policy in the northeast was “divide and rule”.
09 August,2023 05:50 PM IST
While the people of Delhi struggle with Delhi floods, BJP MP from East Delhi Gautam Gambhir, held the Delhi government responsible for the prevailing situation and accused them of not spending money on building the city’s infrastructure. “It’s unfortunate that Delhi is flooded today. This situation doesn’t come as a surprise to me as the present government has not spent any money on building infrastructure in the city. CM had promised to make Delhi a world-class city,” said Gautam Gambhir.
15 July,2023 04:03 PM IST
West Bengal Panchayat Poll was marred by widespread violence, resulting in deaths of locals, political workers. Three-tier panchayat elections in 20 districts were marked by widespread violence, looting of ballots papers and rigging. Several Ballot boxes were looted and destruction of ballot papers was reported from parts of West Bengal. Reacting sharply to the violence in West Bengal, BJP Leader Smriti Irani questioned Rahul Gandhi’s silence. 19 people were killed, and several injured in widespread violence during West Bengal Panchayat Polls. Meanwhile, Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury fumed at TMC, Mamata Banerjee over the violence. Union Minister Anurag Thakur reacted sharply to violence that erupted in West Bengal during the election. The panchayat elections were held on July 8 under tight security, with approximately 5.67 crore voters. The voters decided the fates of 2.06 lakh candidates eying for 73,887 seats in the rural areas of West Bengal.
11 July,2023 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai
Ram Navami Clash In Howrah; BJP, TMC Blame Each Other
Several vehicles were set on fire, stones were thrown and shops ransacked as clashes between two groups broke out in West Bengal's Howrah amid Ram Navami celebrations on Thursday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is on a two-day sit-in protest in Kolkata against Centre's policies, called "rioters the enemy of the country" and said those behind the violence "will not be spared". While BJP leader Amit Malivya, denied her allegations and blamed the Trinamool government for the violence.
31 March,2023 04:48 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
