He downplayed. He denied. He dismissed. President Joe Biden’s first television interview since his poor debate performance last week was billed as a prime-time opportunity to reassure the American people that he still has what it takes to run for, win and hold the nation’s highest office. But Biden, with more than a hint of hoarseness in his voice, spent much of the 22 minutes resisting a range of questions that George Stephanopoulos of ABC News had posed — about his competence, about taking a cognitive test, about his standing…
Month: July 2024
2 lionesses fall in well while trying to hunt nilgai, 1 dead | Ahmedabad News
While trying to hunt a nilgai, two sub-adult lionesses fell in an open well on an agricultural field near Dhari village in Gir (East) wildlife division in Amreli on Saturday, leading to death of one of the big cats, forest officers said.The incident happened on the agricultural farm of Shmbhu Rudani on Dhari-Kubda Road near Dhari village in Sarasiya range of Gir (East). Rajdeepsinh Zala, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) of Gir (East), said, “Two sub-adult lionesses fell in the open well while chasing a nilgai on the intervening night…
Plea in SC for confiscation of money received by political parties under Electoral Bonds scheme | India News
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction for the confiscation of the money received by political parties under the electoral bonds scheme of 2018 that was struck down by the apex court in February. The plea filed by petitioner Khem Singh Bhati said that on February 15, in the case of Association for Democratic Reforms versus Union of India, the apex court struck down electoral bonds scheme as it was violative of Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution. It said this court further directed…
How the Indian Coffee House brewed the politics of revolution, one cup at a time
In the shadow of authoritarian rule, where the voice of dissent is often silenced, pockets of resistance find refuge in unexpected places. Coffee shops and informal addas emerge as vital sanctuaries for those who dare to challenge the status quo. The recent political war of words between Congress on the one hand and the BJP and the TDP on the other over the internationally recognised Araku Valley coffee, offers an opportunity to understand how coffee and adda culture have helped fuel dissent and revolution. Coffee culture gained popularity in the…
Passport office revokes 42 Indian passports procured by Bangladeshi infiltrators | Pune News
Based on information received from Pimpri Chinchwad police on Saturday, the Regional Passport Office in Pune, on July 2, revoked as many as 42 Indian passports that were allegedly procured by Bangladeshis by submitting forged documents. Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Shivaji Pawar said details of 42 passports were revealed during a probe into the five Bangladeshis arrested from Nigdi area this year in January. Police identified the five accused as Rocky Barua alias Debit Roy (31), Amiron Barua (28), Ankur Barua (28), Ratul Barua (28) and Rana Barua (25),…
DRI, Pune seizes red sanders worth Rs 7.9 crore; 5 arrested | Pune News
The Pune regional unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested five persons in connection with smuggling Ran sandalwood, also known as red sanders. A press release issued on Saturday by the DRI stated that about 8 metric tonnes (MTs) of red sanders with an illicit market value of approximately Rs 7.9 crore was seized under relevant provisions of the Customs Act. The press release mentioned that based on specific intelligence, officers of DRI, Pune Regional Unit mounted a surveillance on a syndicate attempting to smuggle red sandalwood out…
Declare dengue as medical emergency in Karnataka: Bengaluru Rural MP Dr CN Manjunath | Bangalore News
Bengaluru Rural MP and noted cardiologist Dr C N Manjunath on Saturday urged the Karnataka government to declare dengue as a state medical emergency in view of the growing number of cases. He warned that if the breeding of mosquitoes is not contained, it can also lead to chikungunya, zika, and other harmful diseases. “The cases are soaring close to 7,000 in the state with about six to seven deaths. Hassan, Chikmagalur, Bengaluru, and Mysore, among other districts, are seeing a steep rise in dengue cases. The government has to…
Railways says Rahul Gandhi met drivers from outside, ‘We have similar issues,’ counter Unions | India News
The train drivers’ unions have countered Railways’ claim that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met loco pilots who were not from the Delhi Division and were brought from outside. On Friday, after Gandhi visited the loco pilots’ crew lobby at the New Delhi Railway Station, the Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) of Northern Railway (NR) under which the Delhi Division falls, said that it looked like Gandhi met loco pilots who were not from crew lobby of the New Delhi Railway Station. “It looks like they were brought from outside,” Deepak…
Rahul Gandhi in Ahmedabad: ‘Congress will defeat BJP and Narendra Modi in Gujarat in 2027 like we did in Ayodhya’ | Ahmedabad News
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, visited Ahmedabad to meet victims of the Rajkot gaming zone fire and Congress workers on Saturday and declared that his party would defeat the BJP in the 2027 Assembly election and give a vision to the people of Gujarat. Attacking Narendra Modi, Rahul said the prime minister did not contest from Ayodhya instead of Varanasi in Lok Sabha elections after being informed by surveyors that he would lose and his political career would end. “Congress will win Gujarat, and from Gujarat,…
BSP leader’s murder not political, eight suspects held over killing: Police | Chennai News
The city Police on Saturday said the killing of Tamil Nadu BSP chief K Armstrong by a group of assailants was not political and that all angles were being probed. Eight suspects in the case were nabbed within three hours of the crime on Friday, City Police Commissioner Sandeep Rai Rathore told reporters here. As many as 10 special teams had been formed under Additional Commissioner of Police (North), Asra Garg, and the officials were carrying out investigations from various angles and looking for the possible involvement of more people…