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Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dared Naveen Patnaik to name all the districts of Odisha and their district headquarters without referring to any notes as a test of his knowledge of a state he has governed since 2000, the chief minister has hit back and reminded the PM of all his forgotten promises. The Biju Janata Dal chief – who was seen as close to PM Modi, had supported the BJP in crucial votes in Parliament, and was reportedly also in talks for an alliance with the party – also accused the PM of ignoring the “brave sons of…
Canadian authorities on Saturday arrested a fourth Indian national for his role in the killing of separatist Khalistan Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to an official release. Twenty-two-year-old Amardeep Singh, a resident of Brampton, Surrey, and Abbotsford areas of Canada, has been charged with first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said that Amardeep Singh was arrested on May 11 for his role in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He was already in the custody of the Peel Regional Police for unrelated firearms charges out, the official release said. “This arrest shows the…
The Indian Consulate in New York has announced that it will remain open throughout the year, including weekends and other holidays, to address the “emergency requirements” of people. In a press release, the Consulate General of India, New York said that it will be open from 2 pm to 4 pm during all holidays, with effect from May 10. “The Consulate will remain open during all holidays (including Saturday/Sunday and other public holidays) from 2 pm to 4 pm to address emergency requirements of the general public w.e.f. May 10, 2024,” the release stated. “It is reiterated that this facility…
A resourceful homeless woman turned the rooftop sign of a Family Fare grocery store into her home for nearly a year. The surprising discovery was made by a contractor who spotted an extension cord leading to the roof, according to USA Today. The 34-year-old woman, who wished to remain anonymous, had transformed the space behind the sign into a comfortable haven. Police were unsure how she accessed the small space, but they found flooring, a mini desk, and even appliances like a coffee maker and computer inside. Remarkably, the woman had managed to tap into the store’s electricity for power.…
“Check karo, check karo”, said someone as officials rifled through BJP’s poll publicity material in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar. First came the Modi masks, then caps and other publicity material out of the big cardboard box as another official made notes. Among them was a rectangular shaped item, which someone said was a “gold biscuit”. That video with the “gold biscuit” reference is now in wide circulation. It later turned out that it was a plastic perfume bottle, which was to be distributed along with other material among the party workers. “My family was in the car. They had gone out to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lashed out at Congress over remarks on the “purification” of the Ram Mandir by senior party leader Nana Patole. Addressing a huge public meeting at Odisha’s Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency, PM Modi said that the Congress leader’s statement was an insult to President Droupadi Murmu and the whole tribal community. He said that the BJP made a tribal daughter of Odisha the President of India but the Congress and its allies are repeatedly disrespecting her. “President Droupadi Murmu recently visited Ram Mandir. She offered puja inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Mandir. She…
A video of a fight between a group of people is being shared on social media with a claim that a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was beaten up by the public in Haryana’s Sirsa. Several users shared the video on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) making the same claim. Archived versions of such posts can be seen here, here and here. Screenshots of the viral posts. (Source: Facebook/X/Modified by Logically Facts) However, the claim is false. The video shows a brawl between two groups of the Indian National Congress (INC). How did we find the truth? On conducting a…
KKR vs MI IPL 2024 LIVE Score: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 match at Eden Gardens. The toss for the game was delayed due to rain at the venue. The match has been reduced to 16-overs-a-side due to the delayed start. KKR are one a win away from sealing a playoff spot. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya-led MI are already out of the playoffs after they lost eight of 12 matches in the tournament. (Live Scorecard | IPL 2024 Points Table) Original Source
The IPL 2024 is heading towards its business end. Eight of the 10 teams which are playing are old ones, while Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants are two relatively new teams. There were several other teams which have been part of the IPL but are now no longer there due to various reasons including ownership changes. Deccan Chargers, Gujarat Lions, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Rising Pune Super Giants have ceased to exist due to various reasons. Former Indian cricket team star player Sreesanth, who was part of the Kochi Tuskers Kerala team, said that he is yet to be paid…
Having earned a crucial win in their previous outing, Delhi Capitals will look to keep the momentum going when they take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their penultimate league stage match of the IPL 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. With Rishabh Pant set to miss tomorrow’s match due to slow-over rate suspension, Axar Patel will lead the team. Addressing the pre-match press conference on Saturday, the Delhi Capitals’ Head Coach Ricky Ponting said, “He (Axar) has been Vice-Captain at this franchise for the last couple of seasons. A very experienced IPL player, an experienced international…