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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticized Kerala's decision to allocate Rs 10 crore in aid to Turkey following the 2023 earthquake, citing Ankara's support for Pakistan during conflicts with India. Tharoor urged the Left Democratic Front government to reconsider its "misplaced generosity," suggesting that the funds could have better served local needs, particularly in Wayanad. In response, CPM's John Brittas defended the state's actions, highlighting that the Central government also provided assistance to Turkey through Operation Dost. Brittas accused Tharoor of exhibiting "selective amnesia" for questioning Kerala's aid while ignoring the broader national context of support for Turkey. The tension stems from Turkey's historical backing of Pakistan during military confrontations with India, leading to a decline in public sentiment towards Turkey, including boycotts of Turkish goods and a decrease in its popularity as a tourist destination in India. 
Published: May 25 2025, 6 pmeznews.inAn Uttar Pradesh BJP leader, Amar Kishore Kashyap, has been issued a notice by the party to explain his conduct following the circulation of an "inappropriate" video involving a woman at the district party office in Gonda, approximately 120 km from Lucknow. The video, which reportedly dates back to April 12, has been described as "shameful" by a party worker who lodged a formal complaint with BJP leadership. Govind Narayan Shukla, the state general secretary, emphasized that the conduct depicted undermines the party's reputation and constitutes indiscipline. Kashyap has been given seven days to provide a written explanation, failing which he may face disciplinary action. Defending his actions, Kashyap claimed the woman, an active party member, sought help due to feeling unwell, and he merely assisted her. He insisted that the footage is being misrepresented to tarnish his image.
Published: May 25 2025, 11 pmeznews.inPrime Minister Narendra Modi has cautioned BJP leaders against making inappropriate comments regarding Operation Sindoor, India's precision strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, amidst growing public outrage and legal ramifications. During a meeting with Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states in Delhi, Modi stressed the importance of refraining from unnecessary statements on sensitive issues. Controversial remarks from party members, including Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah's sexist comments about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra's remarks on women who lost their husbands in a recent terror attack, have drawn criticism and legal scrutiny. Shah's derogatory comments have reached the Supreme Court, while Jangra suggested that the bereaved women lacked "heroic qualities," sparking further backlash. Modi's intervention comes as the BJP navigates the fallout from these incendiary statements.
Published: May 25 2025, 11 pmeznews.inThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticized the BJP-led government in Delhi over severe waterlogging following a thunderstorm that caused significant disruption, including flight delays and fallen trees. AAP leaders, including Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi, accused the government of negligence, highlighting that Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma was abroad during the crisis. They shared videos of the flooding and pointed out that even VIP areas like Chanakyapuri were affected. In response, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva defended the government, stating that efforts were made to restore normalcy quickly, and attributed previous waterlogging issues to past administrations. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena acknowledged the challenges posed by years of neglect but commended the current government's efforts to improve drainage systems. Despite the storm's impact, he noted that the situation was managed effectively by local officials and BJP representatives.
Published: May 25 2025, 10 pmeznews.inA 15-year-old girl in Dombivali, Maharashtra, endured two months of confinement, repeated rape, and forced prostitution at the hands of a man known to her family, police reported on Sunday. The situation came to light when local workers discovered her plight, prompting a police raid that rescued her. The girl had initially left home after a dispute with her mother, who sells food, and was lured away by the main accused, who sells spices. During her captivity, she became pregnant and was taken for an abortion before being forced into prostitution. While four individuals, including a woman and her husband, have been arrested, the primary suspect remains at large. Authorities have filed charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. Investigations are ongoing.
Published: May 25 2025, 10 pmeznews.inA woman was killed in a leopard attack in Ayodhyapurva village, located within the Sujauli forest range of Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, according to officials. The incident occurred late Saturday night when 48-year-old Zahira was sleeping on the open roof of her home. During the attack, her two children, who were also on the roof, attempted to help their mother, causing the leopard to flee into nearby fields. Tragically, Zahira fell from the roof and died at the scene. The Divisional Forest Officer, B Shivshankar, confirmed that her body has been sent for post-mortem examination. In response to the incident, the family has been provided with immediate financial assistance of Rs 10,000. The area is part of the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, which has seen increasing human-wildlife conflict in recent years.
Published: May 25 2025, 9 pmeznews.inRashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rohini Acharya has publicly backed her father, party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, following his decision to expel her elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from both the RJD and the family. Lalu cited Tej Pratap's repeated violations of family values and public conduct as the reasons for his expulsion, stating that neglecting moral standards undermines their fight for social justice. In a post on X, Acharya emphasized the importance of family dignity and loyalty, declaring her father as akin to God and the family as a sacred entity. Tej Pratap's expulsion follows a controversy involving claims of his Facebook account being hacked, which surfaced alongside allegations of a long-term relationship. This family rift unfolds as Bihar prepares for upcoming assembly elections, with Tej Pratap's younger brother, Tejashwi Yadav, acknowledging the situation as personal yet unfortunate.
Published: May 25 2025, 8 pmeznews.inA woman was brutally gang-raped and tortured to death in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, in an incident reminiscent of the infamous Nirbhaya case. The atrocity occurred around 1 pm on Saturday in the Roshni Chowki area, where the victim, a tribal mother of two, was discovered unconscious by her daughter in a neighboring house. Authorities reported that the assailant used an iron rod, inflicting horrific injuries, including the removal of her uterus. Following information from local villagers, police have arrested two suspects, identified as Hari Palvi and Sunil Dhurve, both acquaintances of the victim. The woman's body has been sent for a postmortem at the district hospital, with forensic experts involved in the investigation. In response, state Congress chief Jitu Patwari condemned the violence, attributing such crimes to a breakdown of law and order in the state.
Published: May 25 2025, 8 pmeznews.inHeavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has triggered landslides, causing significant disruptions to traffic as the tourist season commences. A six-kilometre-long traffic jam has formed on the Badrinath highway, which stretches from the Dhari Devi temple, situated on the Alaknanda river, to Khankra. A real-time Google traffic update at 4 pm indicated unusually heavy congestion on National Highway 7 (NH 7), crucial for pilgrims traveling to key sites such as Rishikesh, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Badrinath. Visuals captured vehicles, including cars and trucks, stuck in traffic while JCB machines worked to clear debris from the road. Meanwhile, weather forecasts warn of dust storms across West and East Rajasthan and possible hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, further complicating conditions in the region.
Published: May 25 2025, 6 pmeznews.inTej Pratap Yadav, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and son of party patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been expelled from the party for six years following a controversial social media post about his romantic relationship. The post, which has since been deleted, featured a photograph of Yadav with a woman named Anushka, claiming they had been in a 12-year relationship. Lalu Prasad Yadav stated that his son's actions were inconsistent with the family's values and detrimental to the party's fight for social justice. Tej Pratap later claimed his social media account was hacked. His younger brother Tejashwi emphasized that while personal decisions are his brother's right, such behavior cannot be tolerated within the party. The incident has left the RJD embarrassed as it gears up for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
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