Quick-thinking residents clear the path for fire brigade, as over 35 stranded residents are rescued from high-rise... [Read More]
28 November,2024 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveThe number of Marathi MLAs in Mumbai has reduced from 25 after the 2019 Assembly election to 23 following the 2024 polls. Meanwhile, the number of Gujarati/Marwadi and Hindi-speaking MLAs has grown... [Read More]
25 November,2024 08:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveThe BMC began work on converting the Aarey colony main road to cement concrete in 2022, with the target completion being by 2025. The 4-kilometre section from the Western Express Highway is already finished. The project’s total budget for the 7.2-kilometre road is Rs 51.6 crore... [Read More]
26 November,2024 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav , Sameer SurveMVA’s vote share in the Assembly elections came down to 38 percent from the 45 per cent it had during Lok Sabha, causing a loss of seven seats... [Read More]
25 November,2024 11:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveProperty seizures to begin as civic body serves notice to top twenty defaulters... [Read More]
23 November,2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveThree people were killed as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Uttar Pradesh`s Sambhal clashed with security personnel on Sunday. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
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21 November,2024 11:39 AM ISTThe Static Surveillance Teams (SST) of the Election Commission are on vigil to prevent the transportation of unaccounted funds ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 (Pics/Ashish Raje)... [Read More]
16 November,2024 08:11 PM ISTBJP National President JP Nadda addressed a key professional meet at the Garware Club in Wankhede in Mumbai on Wednesday. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
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01 October,2024 04:39 PM ISTDays after violence in UP’s Sambhal, heavy security has been deployed at Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid head of Friday Namaz. Security forces have geared up to prevent any possible mishap in the region after the violence on 24 November. Drone camera, CCTVs, metal detectors and more advance technology tools have been brought in to keep close eyes on mischievous elements. Total 16 companies of security forces have been deployed including a Rapid Action Force team to keep a check on anti-social elements. Sambhal district court and other sensitive areas are under special surveillance to maintain peace in the area. Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said, “All kinds of arrangements have been made. Drone cameras are there...monitoring is being done through CCTV cameras. 16 companies have been deployed which includes one RAF...13 PSCs. We have spoken to Maulvis of Mosques...we have appealed to people to offer Namaz only in their own Mosques...we have appealed to people to come in fewer numbers to Jama Masjid...we are also monitoring social media platforms...sensitive areas are being monitored.”... [Read More]
29 November,2024 01:22 PM ISTOn Constitution Day, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government over the Sambhal stone-pelting incident, where lives were lost. He questioned how the Constitution could be celebrated when people were suffering. He pointed out that false cases were being filed against local politicians and their families. Akhilesh questioned why a survey, which had already been conducted, was repeated and suggested it could have been done after discussions. He asked if any action had been taken against those who provoked people during the survey, especially if BJP workers were involved. Akhilesh also mentioned that opposition leaders and MPs were being prevented from visiting Sambhal to assess the situation.... [Read More]
26 November,2024 04:56 PM ISTThe situation in Sambhal has returned to normal after a clash on November 24, as confirmed by DIG Muniraj Ji. Shops are open, and people are going about their daily activities without any disruptions. The District Magistrate will soon update the media about the reopening of schools. The police have also identified those responsible for the violence. The clash occurred when an ASI team visited the Shahi Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque, after claims by the Hindu side that it was built on a temple site. Police used tear gas and appealed to stone pelters to control the situation. Four people died, and many others were injured. Security remains tight near the mosque to prevent further violence.... [Read More]
26 November,2024 03:46 PM ISTAfter the Sambhal violence that resulted in deaths, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav commented on November 25, dragging the recently released film The Sabarmati Report into the controversy. He claimed that the government created the violence to distract from their mistakes and election manipulation. Yadav suggested that some people, after watching the movie, were inspired to become influential leaders, which he believes may have triggered the violence. He mentioned that opposition MPs wanted to bring up the issue in Parliament, but they will do so when they get the chance. Additionally, he said a delegation from his party would visit Sambhal to meet the victims and raise the matter further. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
25 November,2024 05:50 PM ISTZia Ur Rehman Barq, a Samajwadi Party MP, expressed concern over Sambhal violence, calling it a pre-planned incident. He said it was unfortunate and highlighted the rising targeting of Muslims across the country, which he believes is worse than anything seen since India’s independence. Barq pointed out that the Places of Worship Act is being violated, with urgent actions taken to address petitions on the same day, including surveys by district officials. He questioned the necessity of conducting a second survey and emphasized that people were being prevented from offering Namaz. His statement stresses that the situation is worsening, and urgent attention is needed to prevent further unrest. Watch video for more. ... [Read More]
25 November,2024 05:06 PM ISTFresh footage of the Sambhal violence, which resulted in four deaths and several injuries, was released by the Uttar Pradesh police. The violence erupted when ASI officials arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to investigate claims from the Hindu side about a temple existing at the mosque site. On November 25, the Sambhal SP briefed the media about the incident. He stated that Sub-Inspector Deepak Rathi, who was injured, had filed a complaint against 800 people. Zia Ur Rehman Barq and Sohail Iqbal were named as the main suspects for allegedly instigating the mob. Barq had previously been warned for making provocative speeches. The violence also left 15 police officers injured, and 25 people have been arrested. The police assured that all accused would be arrested and legal action would be taken. ... [Read More]
25 November,2024 03:57 PM ISTAIMIM Chief Owaisi spoke about the recent violence in Sambhal, stating that the mosque there is not just 50-100 years old, but more than 250-300 years old. He criticized the court’s ex parte order, claiming it was wrong because the people from the mosque were not heard. He also said that during the second survey, no information was shared, and a video that surfaced later showed people raising provocative slogans during the survey. He condemned the violence that followed, where three Muslims were shot dead, calling it murder, not just firing. He demanded the suspension of the officers involved and called for a sitting High Court judge to investigate, describing the situation as an injustice and ongoing atrocities.... [Read More]
25 November,2024 02:40 PM ISTSecurity has been increased at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal after a stone-pelting incident occurred when a survey team arrived to conduct an inspection of the mosque. Earlier, the situation escalated quickly as a large group of protestors clashed with the police. Tensions soared, leading to a violent confrontation between the two sides. The protestors expressed strong opposition to the survey, which was likely seen as controversial. To control the situation, the police resorted to using tear gas to disperse the crowd. The area has been heavily secured to prevent further disturbances, with additional forces deployed to maintain law and order. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about communal tensions. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
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