Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:05am on 28 Sep 2024,Saturday Politics
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) students' wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad, suspended two senior members, Prantik Chakraborty and Rajanya Haldar, for creating a short film related to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The suspension was announced on Friday and was attributed to “anti-party activities.” The controversy arose after Haldar shared the film's poster, titled Agamani, Tilottomader Galpo (The Tale of Tilottomas), on social media, indicating it was set against the backdrop of the RG Kar incident. The film, directed by Prantik Chakraborty, is scheduled for release in the first week of October.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:12pm on 27 Sep 2024,Friday Politics
YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy canceled his planned visit to the Tirumala temple after allegations surfaced about the use of animal fat in the preparation of the temple's prasadam laddus. The visit, part of statewide rituals by the party, was meant to counter allegations made by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Naidu claimed the laddus, a sacred offering, contained substandard ingredients, leading to public outrage. Reddy dismissed the accusations, calling them baseless, and criticized the state government for obstructing his temple visit. He defended the temple's transparent procurement process for ingredients, including ghee, which is used in the laddus.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:20pm on 26 Sep 2024,Thursday Politics
On September 26, 2024, the Indian Parliament restructured its standing committees, assigning Rahul Gandhi to the Defence Affairs Committee and Kangana Ranaut to the Communications and IT Committee. The Defence Committee will be chaired by BJP's Radha Mohan Singh, while the Communications panel is led by Nishikant Dubey. Other notable appointments include Shashi Tharoor as head of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Digvijaya Singh leading the Women, Education, Youth, and Sports Affairs Committee. This restructuring reflects a significant political maneuvering within Parliament, with key roles distributed among prominent leaders across party lines.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:00am on 26 Sep 2024,Thursday Politics
Sanjay Raut, a Rajya Sabha MP and leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has been convicted in a defamation case and sentenced to 15 days in jail. The judgment was delivered by a metropolitan magistrate in Mumbai’s Mazgaon, which also imposed a fine of ₹ 25,000 on Raut. The case was initiated by Dr. Medha Kirit Somaiya, the wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, who accused Raut of making false and defamatory statements regarding her and her husband. Raut alleged their involvement in a ₹ 100 crore scam concerning the construction and maintenance of public toilets in Mira Bhayandar. The court found Raut guilty of defamation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:42pm on 25 Sep 2024,Wednesday Politics
In the first 100 days of the Modi 3.0 government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prioritized significant international engagements. He made notable visits to Russia and Ukraine during the ongoing conflict and participated in the G-7 Summit in Italy. During these visits, he emphasized India's humanitarian support and the need for dialogue. Additionally, President Droupadi Murmu received Fiji's highest civilian award, reflecting India's strengthening ties with various nations. Modi also became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Singapore, Brunei, Austria, and Poland in decades, marking a pivotal phase in India's foreign policy.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:34pm on 25 Sep 2024,Wednesday Politics
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy plans a temple visit and urges prayers across the state on September 28 amid allegations of animal fat being used in Tirupati laddoos. This follows claims by former CM N Chandrababu Naidu that beef tallow and lard were used in the ‘prasadam’ during the YSRCP's governance. Reddy dismissed these accusations as “political malice” aimed at tarnishing the sanctity of the temple. The Telugu Desam Party retaliated, questioning Reddy's faith and commitment to the deity, suggesting divine retribution for the alleged adulteration.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:59pm on 25 Sep 2024,Wednesday Politics
The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on September 25 recorded a 54% voter turnout by 5 PM. Over 2.5 million voters from 26 constituencies in six districts are deciding the fate of 239 candidates. Key constituencies include Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi, regions with heightened security due to previous terror incidents. The first assembly election in 10 years follows the abrogation of Article 370. Voting in the first phase saw a 61.13% turnout. National Congress' Omar Abdullah and BJP’s Ravinder Raina are among the key candidates in this crucial electoral phase.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:09pm on 25 Sep 2024,Wednesday Politics
Rahul Gandhi has demanded Prime Minister Modi clarify whether the BJP plans to revive the controversial farm laws, after BJP MP Kangana Ranaut proposed bringing them back. Gandhi warned that the INDIA alliance would oppose any such move, recalling the martyrdom of over 700 farmers during the protests against the now-repealed laws. He criticized the BJP’s strategy, asking, “Who is deciding the government’s policy, a BJP MP or the Prime Minister?” Ranaut later issued an apology, stating her views were personal and do not represent the party.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:49am on 25 Sep 2024,Wednesday Politics
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has sparked controversy by suggesting the reintroduction of three farm reform laws that were previously scrapped after farmers' protests. Her remarks received backlash from the BJP, prompting her to issue a public apology, stating, "I take my words back." The BJP quickly distanced itself from her comments, asserting that she is “not authorised” to speak on behalf of the party. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia emphasized that Ranaut's comments were her personal views and did not reflect the party's stance. In her apology, Ranaut acknowledged the disappointment her statement caused and reminded herself that, as a politician, her opinions should align with the party’s position.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:23am on 25 Sep 2024,Wednesday Politics
Wrestling champion Vinesh Phogat has entered politics, contesting the Julana constituency in Haryana for Congress. In an exclusive interview, Phogat revealed her decision stemmed from necessity, driven by the unresolved wrestlers' protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, accused of sexual harassment. Phogat, a key protester, felt compelled to act after the movement's demands went unmet. Citing the people's demand for her to "step up," she aims to fight for justice and empower Haryana's youth. Her Olympic dreams remain intact, but Phogat's focus now shifts to politics.