Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar is set to take charge as the new chief election commissioner on Sunday (May 15), BSP supremo Mayawati came out in support of senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan who is incarcerated on several charges including corruption, A mob set a house, two bikes, and a shop afire in retaliation to an alleged attack on a former village head and his brother, and other top news in this bulletin. The Karnataka government plans to bring an ordinance to outlaw religious conversions months after the state assembly passed an anti-conversion bill prohibiting conversion from one religion to another by “misrepresentation, force, fraud, allurement or marriage” in December amid Opposition protests. The legislation is modelled on similar laws in other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states such as Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The state’s bicameral legislature got prorogued before the bill could not be taken up for passage in the state legislative council, where the BJP does not have a majority. Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar is set to take charge as the new chief election commissioner on Sunday (May 15). He succeeds Sushil Chandra for the top post in the poll body. In a tweet, union law minister Kiren Rijiju said: “In pursuance of clause (2) of article 324 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Rajiv Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from the 15th May, 2022. My best wishes to Shri Rajiv Kumar. (sic).” Rajiv Kumar is a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. He has “worked in various ministries at the centre and his state cadre of Bihar and Jharkhand,” a government statement had said earlier. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday came out in support of senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan who is incarcerated on several charges including corruption. In a series of tweets, Mayawati accused BJP-led state governments of targeting the poor, Dalits, Adivasis and Muslims and harassment of its political opponents. “In Uttar Pradesh and other BJP ruled states, like the Congress, the manner in which poor, Dalits, tribals and Muslims are being harassed by making them victims of atrocities and fear is very sad, whereas their (BJP) kindness is continuing in the affairs of others,” the BSP chief tweeted. A mob set a house, two bikes, and a shop afire in retaliation to an alleged attack on a former village head and his brother over a disputed piece of land at Kareni in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh district on Wednesday night, said police. Vehicles of the district administration and police were also vandalised and prompted the authorities to deploy additional forces in the village. Rajgarh Police superintendent Pradeep Sharma said an argument over the land dispute between Allah Wali, a mechanic, and Manoj Verma, the village head, escalated into the mob attack. “On Wednesday evening, Verma was going to Rajgarh when Wali’s son Golu and Aslam got into the argument before attacking Verma.” The Delhi Capitals secured a dominant eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals to keep their chances for playoff qualification alive in the 2022 Indian Premier League. After restricting the Royals to 160/6, DC rode on contributions from Mitchell Marsh (89) and David Warner (52*) to chase down the target in 18.1 overs, as the side inched closer to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the points table, who are fourth with seven wins in 12 matches. Warner and Marsh forged a 143-run stand for the second wicket which proved to be the difference between both sides; however, the Delhi Capitals opener got a lucky reprieve during the ninth over of the game when he missed a leg-break against Yuzvendra Chahal, but the ball failed to dislodge the bails despite hitting the leg-stump. Actor Namrata Shirodkar on Thursday watched the 4 am show of her husband Mahesh Babu’s new film Sarkaru Vaari Paata at a theatre in Hyderabad. Namrata was accompanied by some of her family members for the show and their pictures have surfaced on social media. Namrata was spotted in a white kurta at a movie theatre. Directed by Parasuram, the film features Mahesh Babu in the role of a loan agent and co-stars Keerthy Suresh.
Om Birla accepts notice for no-confidence motion against Modi govt, Did Joe Biden really say he ‘ended cancer’ in White House speech, Here's the truth
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav ... Read more
Om Birla accepts notice for no-confidence motion against Modi govt, Did Joe Biden really say he ‘ended cancer’ in White House speech, Here's the truth
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray talks of BJP’s ‘sunset’ in YouTube podcast, VivekRanjan Agnihotri: 'I have been a Naxal, and a leftist, Raghav Chadha attacked by crow on camera, BJP says, ‘Jhooth bole. Read more
End of the Brij Bhushan reign?, How INDIA decided on no-confidence motion against govt, Delhi services tussle: Cabinet nod for bill to replace ordinance other top news bulletin he ... Read more
End of the Brij Bhushan reign?, How INDIA decided on no-confidence motion against govt, Delhi services tussle: Cabinet nod for bill to replace ordinance other top news bulletin here. Read more
LAC situation has ‘eroded strategic trust’, NSA Doval tells Chinese counterpart, 'We are India’:Rahul Gandhi hits back at PM Modi over his attack on Congress, Swedish Police remove ... Read more
LAC situation has ‘eroded strategic trust’, NSA Doval tells Chinese counterpart, 'We are India’:Rahul Gandhi hits back at PM Modi over his attack on Congress, Swedish Police removes Greta Thunberg from climate protest other top news bulletin here. Read more
Centre vs Opposition: Parliament logjam persists, INDIA vs WEST INDIES: Rain has final say in 2nd Test, Pakistan: At least 133 killed, 215 injured as rain continues to wreak havo ... Read more
Centre vs Opposition: Parliament logjam persists, INDIA vs WEST INDIES: Rain has final say in 2nd Test, Pakistan: At least 133 killed, 215 injured as rain continues to wreak havoc other top news bulletin here. Read more
Ready to discuss Manipur issue in House, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha, Gyanvapi case: SC orders ASI to stop survey of mosque site till 5pm on July 26, Married Indian Woman Travels T ... Read more
Ready to discuss Manipur issue in House, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha, Gyanvapi case: SC orders ASI to stop survey of mosque site till 5pm on July 26, Married Indian Woman Travels To Pak To Meet Man She Befriended On Facebook and other top news bulletin here. Read more
Monsoon session: Manipur issue set to dominate House restart, Manipur viral video, Police recovers cell phone with evidence, Gyanvapi mosque: ASI survey from today, panel moves t ... Read more
Monsoon session: Manipur issue set to dominate House restart, Manipur viral video, Police recovers cell phone with evidence, Gyanvapi mosque: ASI survey from today, panel moves top court and other top news bulletin here. Read more
At least 21 dead, over 100 feared trapped as landslide buries Maharashtra village, Rajasthan Minister Rajendra Gudha Sacked For Telling The Truth: BJP, Harris says Florida rules o ... Read more
At least 21 dead, over 100 feared trapped as landslide buries Maharashtra village, Rajasthan Minister Rajendra Gudha Sacked For Telling The Truth: BJP, Harris says Florida rules on Black history pushed by DeSantis are 'propaganda' and other top news bulletin here. Read more
Why central team not sent to Manipur, says Mamata at Kolkata rally, Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day amid uproar over Manipur issue, UK PM race: All about the Conservati ... Read more
Why central team not sent to Manipur, says Mamata at Kolkata rally, Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day amid uproar over Manipur issue, UK PM race: All about the Conservative party members who will decide Rishi Sunak's fate
and other top news bulletin here. Read more
4.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Jaipur, Opposition Parties Give Notice In Parliament To Discuss Manipur Violence, Elon Musk's wealth slumps $20.3 billion as Tesla shares tumble and ... Read more
4.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Jaipur, Opposition Parties Give Notice In Parliament To Discuss Manipur Violence, Elon Musk's wealth slumps $20.3 billion as Tesla shares tumble and other top news bulletin here. Read more
PM Modi calls Manipur incident shameful; assures strict action against culprits, Netflix to crack down on password sharing for users in India from today, PM Modi checks on Sonia Ga ... Read more
PM Modi calls Manipur incident shameful; assures strict action against culprits, Netflix to crack down on password sharing for users in India from today, PM Modi checks on Sonia Gandhi during brief conversation in Parliament and other top news bulletin here. Read more
The Website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. If you continue browsing you will be providing your consent to our use of these.
