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In his address to the house today re-elected Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla condemned the Congress-led government’s decision to impose the Emergency in 1975, calling it a “dark chapter in India’s democracy.” This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, which is considered one of the most controversial periods in India’s political history. Mr Birla said remembering and educating the younger generation about such critical historical events is imperative. “Awareness towards the Constitution will only strengthen when the young generation knows about democracy,” Mr Birla remarked. “The Emergency is a dark chapter in India’s democracy. Then PM Indira Gandhi…
A half-shuttered house with lights and fans left on – in a posh housing society in Maharashtra’s Latur – and two haphazardly parked scooters are all that can be seen at the home of Iranna Kongalwar, one of many named by law enforcement agencies probing the leak of NEET-UG question papers. NDTV visited the house Wednesday but, from the way some lights were still left on and some windows open, while others were closed, it appeared Kongalwar and his family left in a hurry. The visuals from the housing estate paint a pleasant picture; a wide, red tile-lined driveway with…
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that he hoped that actions like suspension of MPs would not be taken in the 18th Lok Sabha. Speaking shortly after NDA’s Om Birla was re-elected as the Lok Sabha speaker, Mr Yadav said he believed that the BJP MP would be impartial towards the opposition and give its leaders equal opportunity. “I congratulate you and extend you best wishes on behalf of all my colleagues. The post that you are occupying has glorious traditions attached to it. We believe that this will continue without any discrimination and as Lok Sabha Speaker…
These new posters of Bad Newz are making the wait for the film so difficult. The brand new poster of the film features Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk in a face-off of sorts. The film’s lead actress Triptii Dimri is MIA from the new poster. The text on the motion poster flashes “The baap of all wars.” The makers also revealed that the trailer of the film will release on Friday. Vicky Kaushal captioned the post, “Get ready for the dhamakedaar showdown! Just 2 days until the ultimate entertainment will hit you! #BadNewz in cinemas 19th July.”Check out the new poster…
The re-election of Om Birla to the Lok Sabha Speaker’s post – a formality given the ruling BJP-led coalition always had the numbers – was followed by a flurry of congratulatory messages, and appeals to the Kota MP to run an impartial House – from opposition leaders, including the Congress’ Rahul Gandhi. The opposition MPs – who backed the Congress’ Kodikunnil Suresh – struck several common notes, including urging Mr Birla, a three-time BJP MP from Rajasthan’s Kota, to ensure impartiality in conduct of the House and to allow their members time to voice their concerns and criticisms. The reference…
Credit: Reuters Delhi’s meteorological and political climates seem to be in perfect sync this year. After the infernal heat and dust, the city is holding its breath. It’s like being transfixed by the cobra’s eyes. Everything is at a standstill. A pregnant pause. While the new parliament is in session, nothing significant has been achieved yet, either by the ruling party or the opposition. No, Rahul Gandhi becoming the Leader of the Opposition does not count as a significant event. This was along the predicted lines. Similarly, a drop in the mercury is not worth any mention. After twelve months…
For all Kamal Haasan fans out there, we have super cool news in store for you. The makers of his upcoming film Kalki 2898AD have released a poster of his character -Yaskin – on Instagram. Here, Kamal Haasan is carrying a bald look with a crack on his skull. The “supreme Yaskin” read the text on the poster. Sharing it on social media, Kalki 2989AD’s producers Vyjayanthi Movies wrote, “The one and only Supreme Yaskin.” Kalki 2898AD will open to theatres on June 27. The film features Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani are also part of the Nag Ashwin…
As the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will participate in the appointment process for key officials such as the CBI director, the Chief Election Commissioners, National Human Rights Commission chairperson and the Chief Vigilance Commissioner. Mr Gandhi today took over as Leader of the Opposition in the lower House — a position that was vacant for the past 10 years because no Opposition party met the minimum strength criterion for the post. In the past two Lok Sabhas, Congress’s Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury were leaders of the Congress in the House. On…
Actress Emma Roberts has spoken about how even successful actors with family working in the entertainment industry don’t always have an easy path toward stardom. During Roberts’ appearance on the Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi podcast by iHeartMedia, she said, “That’s the thing that I always talk about — people kind of only see your wins because they only see when you’re on the poster of a movie. They don’t see all the rejection along the way.” Roberts, whose aunt is Julia Roberts and father is Eric Roberts, told the podcast host, “That’s why I’m always very open about things I’ve…
A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter have tested positive for Zika virus infection in Pune city of Maharashtra, but their health condition is stable, an official said today. The man recently developed symptoms like fever and rashes, following which he was admitted to a private hospital. The medical facility sent his blood samples to the city-based National Institute of Virology (NIV) for analysis. On June 21, his reports confirmed that he tested positive for Zika virus infection, a health official of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) said. The doctor is a resident of Erandwane area of the city, he…