Chhattisgarh police serve notice on BJP functionaries for hate speech

Chhattisgarh police serve notice on BJP functionaries for hate speech

The Chhattisgarh police have called at least eight BJP functionaries, including spokespersons and the IT Cell in-charge of the State unit, for questioning in connection with alleged hate speeches posted by them on social media.  Taking cognisance of a complaint by the ruling Congress, in which the complainants had objected to terms like “Bhupesh ka Jihadgad” … Read more

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 Live Updates | Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan begins Budget speech

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 Live Updates | Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan begins Budget speech

T.N. Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan to present State Budget Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is set to present the Budget for 2023-24 in the State Legislative Assembly in Chennai. The Finance Minister would also present the vote on account for the first few months of 2023-24 and the final supplementary estimates for 2022-23 in … Read more

Paresh Rawal apologises for ‘cook fish for Bengalis’ remark during Gujarat campaign speech

Paresh Rawal apologises for ‘cook fish for Bengalis’ remark during Gujarat campaign speech

Paresh Rawal. File | Photo Credit: PTI Veteran actor Paresh Rawal on December 2 apologised for his statement linking gas cylinders, Bengalis and fish during a campaign speech in Gujarat, saying his reference was to illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. The apology came after a huge backlash from the Bengali community and some others on social … Read more

Don’t wait for complaints to act against hate speech, Supreme Court tells police

Don’t wait for complaints to act against hate speech, Supreme Court tells police

The Court said that action should be taken against hate speeches irrespective of religion so that the secular nature of the nation is preserved. The Court said that action should be taken against hate speeches irrespective of religion so that the secular nature of the nation is preserved. The Supreme Court, on October 21, 2022, … Read more

Wind Instruments Don’t Spew COVID More Than Speech: Study

Wind Instruments Don’t Spew COVID More Than Speech: Study

Aug. 19, 2022 – Good news for music lovers and musicians, too: Wind instruments don’t appear to project COVID-19 particles more than talking does, according to a new study. New research from the University of Pennsylvania, along with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, found that wind instruments don’t spread COVID-19 particles any farther or faster … Read more

When will you throw Chinese out of India territory: Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi over his speech announcement

In a Tweet, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi requests PM Narendra Modi to tell the nation the date by when he will throw out Chinese out of Indian territory. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with PM Narendra Modi. (File Photo: Reuters) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation at 6pm today, Congress leader Rahul … Read more

MP farmer dies at Jyotiraditya Scindia’s rally, Congress slams BJP for carrying on with speech

A farmer reportedly died of a heart attack during a public meeting in Madhya Pradesh where BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Jyotiraditya Scindia was scheduled to speak, officials said. The 80-year-old farmer passed away while a public meeting was underway in the state’s Khandwa district on Sunday. The rally was held ahead of Madhya Pradesh bypolls … Read more