Top news of the day: Mamata Banerjee convenes meeting of Opposition leaders on Presidential poll; Centre sends advisory to States over protests against Prophet remarks, and more
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Mamata Banerjee convenes meeting of Opposition leaders, CMs on upcoming Presidential poll
The West Bengal Chief Minister has written to Opposition leaders, requesting them to attend a meeting on June 15 convened by her in New Delhi to prepare a joint strategy for the upcoming Presidential poll.
Centre monitoring situation after Friday protests, sends advisory to States
Violent protests erupted across the country over controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal. Protests were held in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Telengana and Gujarat. It cautioned that police forces could be the target of protestors and asked them to wear proper riot gear.
Delhi Police file FIR in connection with Friday protests outside Jama Masjid
Police said a case has been registered under section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code on Friday against the protesters and further investigation is underway.
Jharkhand moves Supreme Court on maintainability of plea seeking probe against CM Soren
Rahul Gandhi emphasizes that great nations thrive on open expression, not silence, during the Priyadarshini Literary Award ceremony.
Puducherry government to enhance monthly aid for BPL women and upgrade Palloor Health Centre with new CHC construction.
Gender-based discrimination remains pervasive even though the State has seen a significant increase in women in higher education, particularly in health education, Health Minister Veena George has said.
A study reveals Tamil Nadu's 'Green Schools' initiative cut grid power consumption by 46% through rooftop solar installations.
The second Additional District and Sessions court, Mangaluru, on Monday, sentenced 52-year-old Alphonse Saldanha to life and imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh on finding him guilty of murdering Vincey alias Vincent D’souza and his wife Helen D’souza in Elinje Village of Mangaluru taluk in April 2020.
TMC praises Supreme Court's ruling on voting rights and calls it a victory against unjust discrepancies in West Bengal's electoral process.
A helium cylinder explosion during Kallakurichi's River Festival killed one woman and injured 12 others on January 19.
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Congress criticizes BJP for allegedly mistreating Shankaracharya at Magh Mela, calling for Prime Minister's intervention and an apology.
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