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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi encountered a 45-minute delay in Jharkhand's Godda today as his helicopter awaited clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC), a situation the Congress party attributes to a deliberate attempt to disrupt his campaign ahead of the state's assembly elections. Party leaders suggested that the ATC's decision prioritized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Deoghar over Mr. Gandhi's travel, prompting the Congress to lodge a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI). The party's letter highlighted concerns over the misuse of protocol to hinder opposition campaigns, asserting that such tactics undermine a level playing field in elections. Mr. Gandhi, while campaigning, criticized the BJP for reducing reservations for backward classes, accusing the party of neglecting their interests. Meanwhile, PM Modi's aircraft faced its own delay due to a technical issue, as the second phase of Jharkhand's assembly elections approaches on November 20. 
Published: Nov 15 2024, 3 pmeznews.inBCCI Secretary Jay Shah has condemned the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) plan to host a Champions Trophy tour in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), citing concerns over "territorial integrity and political interference in sports." Reports indicate that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to cancel the tour scheduled for 2025 in PoK areas, including Skardu, Murree, and Muzaffarabad. Shah has urged the ICC to take action regarding India's objections to the PCB's announcement. The ICC previously informed the PCB that India would not participate in the tournament, leaving its future uncertain. Pakistan rejected a hybrid arrangement that would allow India to play at neutral venues, leading to a continued stalemate in bilateral cricket, as the two nations have not faced each other in a series for over a decade. The Champions Trophy is set to take place in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Karachi from February 19 to March 9, 2025.
Published: Nov 15 2024, 6 pmeznews.inUnion Minister Piyush Goyal has predicted that Congress will be the "worst-performing" opposition party in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, citing internal rifts and dissatisfaction within its leadership. Goyal noted that the Congress, once hopeful of being a dominant partner in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, is now struggling, particularly following its recent collapse in Haryana, where it lost a significant lead to the BJP due to failure in accommodating allies. Tensions within the MVA alliance have been highlighted by difficulties in seat-sharing negotiations, with nominations finalized just before the deadline. Goyal also dismissed concerns over election officials searching high-profile campaigners' bags as trivial, arguing that it reflects the MVA's impending loss. The elections are set for November 20, with results for all 288 seats to be announced three days later.
Published: Nov 15 2024, 6 pmeznews.inA tragic car crash in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, claimed the lives of six friends in the early hours of November 12. The group was reportedly returning from a party celebrating Siddhesh Agrawal's new car when their vehicle, a Toyota Innova, rear-ended a truck while traveling at approximately 100 km/h. Siddhesh, the sole survivor of the accident, is 25 years old. Disturbing footage from the scene shows the horrific aftermath, including decapitated bodies and dismembered remains scattered around the wreckage. The victims have been identified as Kunal Kukreja (23), Atul Agrawal (24), Rishabh Jain (24), Navya Goel (23), Kamakshi (20), and Guneet (19), with Kukreja hailing from Himachal Pradesh. The police continue to investigate the circumstances of the party and whether alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Published: Nov 15 2024, 4 pmeznews.inPrime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft experienced a technical issue at Deoghar airport in Jharkhand, forcing him to wait over two hours before departing for Delhi on another Indian Air Force plane. The snag was detected just as the Prime Minister was about to take off after addressing two rallies commemorating tribal icon Birsa Munda's birth anniversary. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's helicopter faced a 45-minute delay due to air traffic control clearance, leading the Congress party to accuse the government of deliberately prioritizing Modi's schedule. During his rallies, Modi criticized Gandhi, alleging that he was conspiring to eliminate reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, while Gandhi advocated for a nationwide caste census and promised to remove the reservation cap. The second phase of polling for the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly is set for November 20, with results to be announced on November 23.
Published: Nov 15 2024, 4 pmeznews.inThe North Central Railway (NCR) has initiated an investigation following allegations that a chief train ticket examiner permitted ticketless passengers to travel on the New Delhi-Lucknow Swarn Shatabdi Express during a surprise check on October 29. Reports indicate that the examiner colluded with 21 individuals, allowing them onboard after allegedly accepting bribes ranging from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 each. The inspection team, prompted by a tip-off, discovered the ticketless passengers in coach C-11, where the examiner was notably absent at the time. As the train halted at Etawah, many ticketless passengers fled. Additionally, another complaint surfaced regarding a TTE overcharging a passenger Rs 1,300 without issuing a proper excess-fare ticket. NCR officials have emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, pledging strict action against any implicated personnel.
Published: Nov 15 2024, 4 pmeznews.inMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has condemned Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar for derogatory remarks aimed at his wife, Amruta Fadnavis, amid the upcoming Assembly elections. Fadnavis accused Kumar and the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance of resorting to personal attacks due to their inability to challenge the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena coalition effectively. He expressed outrage over the trolls targeting his wife, stating they should "drown in water" for their comments, and emphasized the need for civility in political discourse. Kumar's comments, which dismissed Amruta's social media presence while calling for collective responsibility in safeguarding religion, drew sharp rebuke from BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, who deemed it an insult to Marathi women. The elections are crucial, following the Congress-Sena-NCP alliance's strong performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections, contrasting with the BJP's prior dominance in the 2019 state elections.
Published: Nov 15 2024, 3 pmeznews.inNEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah's luggage was inspected by Election Commission (EC) officials in Hingoli, Maharashtra, during his campaign for the upcoming elections, amid allegations of bias against the Opposition. Shah shared a video of the search on X, affirming the BJP's commitment to fair elections and adherence to EC rules. This incident follows a series of similar checks on various political leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, raising concerns of selective scrutiny. Thackeray, whose bags were searched multiple times, criticized the EC for allegedly not checking ruling party leaders' luggage, a claim EC officials dismissed as routine procedure. In response to the controversy, the Maharashtra BJP shared footage of their leaders undergoing inspections, emphasizing the importance of following constitutional protocols. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also defended the checks as standard practice, questioning the Opposition's concerns over the process.
Published: Nov 15 2024, 2 pmeznews.inIn a tragic incident in outer north Delhi, a 42-year-old man named Dhiraj has been arrested for allegedly killing his neighbour, Ran Singh, who intervened during a domestic dispute. Police reported that the confrontation began when Dhiraj was reportedly abusing and assaulting his wife. When Ran Singh attempted to confront Dhiraj and object to his behaviour, the situation escalated violently. Dhiraj allegedly struck Singh on the head with an iron rod, causing him to fall down the stairs and sustain severe head injuries. Despite being rushed to BJRM Hospital, Singh was declared dead on arrival. Authorities found blood stains at the scene and have booked Dhiraj for murder, with further investigations ongoing.
Published: Nov 15 2024, 2 pmeznews.inIn a significant drug bust off the coast of Gujarat, authorities intercepted a boat carrying over 700 kg of methamphetamine during an overnight operation near Porbandar. Eight individuals, who claim to be Iranian nationals, have been arrested and are currently being interrogated to uncover the source of the drugs and their intended destination. The estimated value of the seized narcotics is between Rs 2-5 crore. This operation, part of the larger Operation Sagar Manthan, involved collaboration between the Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The vessel was detected near the International Maritime Boundary Line and has raised suspicions about potential links to drug trafficking from Pakistan, which has been accused of smuggling narcotics to finance terrorism. This incident follows another major drug seizure in Gujarat, where narcotics worth over Rs 250 crore were confiscated just three weeks prior.
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