Nobody Can Browbeat Judiciary: Chief Justice On Rahul Gandhi's Supreme Court March
The court issued notice to the ECI, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and the two Election Commissioners on the petitions filed by Rahul Gandhi and others
Former Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph has said constitutional courts must do more than issue warnings when their interventions fail to achieve the desired results, comparing the judiciary to a watchdog entrusted with protecting the Constitution, as reported in Hindustan Times. We have heard that famous saying that the barking dog seldom bites. But this [] The post When Parliament And Courts Fail, The Street Would Come To Our Rescue: Ex-Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph Who Stayed Terrorist Yakub Memon Death Warrant appeared first on The Commune .
From swift arrests and an SIT investigation to effective prosecution, financial assistance and employment for the victims family, the government has fulfilled its responsibilities through decisive action and sensitivity.
No Zubeen Garg Mahotsav Celebrations Until Justice Is Served, Says Organising Committee
The organising committee of the proposed Zubeen Garg Mahotsav has temporarily suspended all programmes scheduled for November 18, 19 and 20, declaring that no celebratory events will be held until justice is delivered to the late singer. In a statement, the committee said the decision was taken in view of the sentiments of Zubeen Gargs... The post No Zubeen Garg Mahotsav Celebrations Until Justice Is Served, Says Organising Committee first appeared on Northeast Today .
FBI updates on OpenAI spy device case: Saudi national arrested, crime photos released
In a shocking turn of events, OpenAI has fired Abdulrahman Alfozan after a clandestine recording device was found in an executive conference room. The FBI has since apprehended Alfozan, a Saudi national, charging him with the interception of communications. Records show he had been with OpenAI since July 2025, accessing secure areas unlawfully.
A Murder For Rs 11,000: Punjab's Crime Issue Is Worse Than You Thought
Illinois Man Arrested Over Alleged Plot To Carry Out Mass Shooting At Hindu Temple
A 19-year-old man in Illinois has been arrested after investigators uncovered an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple, with authorities recovering a rifle, ammunition, body armor and other tactical equipment from his home.
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NVIDIA Expands AI Tools For Chipmakers, Targets Faster Semiconductor Manufacturing
NVIDIA is expanding its AI software ecosystem for semiconductor manufacturers, with new tools designed to speed up chip simulations, detect defects and help engineers test manufacturing changes before they reach production, an official news release noted.
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Blood Pressure Drug Losartan May Boost Brown Fat Activity And Improve Metabolism, Study Finds
A commonly prescribed blood pressure drug could offer a new way to improve the body's metabolism by activating brown fat, a type of tissue that burns energy to produce heat, according to a U.S. government-funded study.
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next months midterm elections
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Goddess Skandamata on Navratris Fifth Day
On the fifth day of Navratri, PM Modi honored Goddess Skandamata with a Sanskrit verse, celebrating her divine power and significance. PM Modi Pays Tribute to Goddess Skandamata on Navratris Fifth Day
PM Modi to Meet Indian Contingent for Asian Games 2026
Prime Minister Modi will address the Indian team participating in the Asian Games 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. PM Modi to Meet Indian Contingent for Asian Games 2026
PM Modi to launch Rs 3350 crore development package for Ladakh
New Delhi, Oct 14:Prime Minister NarendraModi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation five major development projects worth around Rs 3350 crore in Ladakh on Thursday at around 12:30 pm via video conferencing. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The five projects will strengthen connectivity, improve energy infrastructure, conserve cultural heritage and enhance water security in the region. Prime Minister will inaugurate the New Passenger Terminal Building at KushokBakulaRimpochee Airport, Leh, built at a cost of Rs 640 crore. Spread over 23,800 square metres, the modern terminal is designed to handle 35 lakh passengers annually. Incorporating geothermal energy to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, the facility reflects the importance of sustainable infrastructure in Ladakhs ecologically sensitive environment. Blending modern passenger amenities with elements of Ladakhs rich cultural heritage, the terminal will improve passenger convenience and strengthen air connectivity with the rest of the country. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the 298-km-long Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Connecting Nimmu in Leh with Darcha in Himachal Pradesh through the remote Zanskar Valley, the road provides an alternative connectivity corridor to Ladakh, supplementing the Srinagar-Leh and Manali-Leh highways. Traversing challenging Himalayan terrain, including the high-altitude Shinkun La Pass, the road marks a significant engineering achievement. Its strategic importance lies in enhancing operational mobility and strengthening logistical support for the armed forces. It will also benefit residents of Zanskar by improving access to healthcare, education, markets and essential services. As part of efforts to strengthen energy security and harness Ladakhs renewable energy potential, Prime Minister will inaugurate the 9 MW Hanu Small Hydroelectric Project and the 66 kV Double-Circuit Dah-Hanu-Khaltsi Transmission Line. The projects will strengthen power evacuation infrastructure and improve the reliability of Ladakhs electricity network. They mark an important step towards harnessing the regions hydropower resources and strengthening its energy infrastructure. Recognising the importance of preserving Ladakhs ancient archaeological heritage, Prime Minister will inaugurate Indias first Petroglyph Conservation Park at SindhuGhat, Leh. Ladakh is home to hundreds of prehistoric rock art sites featuring carvings of wildlife, human figures and symbolic representations that offer valuable insights into thousands of years of human history. These petroglyphs are an irreplaceable record of the regions cultural and civilisational past. The conservation park will provide a dedicated space for protecting these vulnerable archaeological remains, raising public awareness and encouraging responsible heritage tourism. Prime Minister will also inaugurate 40 water bodies developed across 40 villages under Project Him Sarovar, an initiative aimed at addressing Ladakhs unique geographical and climatic challenges through water conservation, in line with the objectives of Mission AmritSarovar. Agriculture in Ladakh faces a seasonal imbalance between water availability and demand. Farmers often experience water scarcity during the crucial sowing season, even as snowmelt and glacial runoff provide substantial water resources during other periods. Project Him Sarovar seeks to address this challenge by conserving water when it is available and ensuring its availability when required, thereby supporting irrigation, sustaining agricultural livelihoods and strengthening long-term water security in the region.
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Justice for Ankita Bhandari: Dhami Governments Firm Stand Throughout the Case
The Dhami government ensured justice for Ankita Bhandari, securing life sentences for her killers through diligent legal action. Justice for Ankita Bhandari: Dhami Governments Firm Stand Throughout the Case
Costa Rica opens mega-prison as organized crime fight intensifies
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PM Modi to launch Rs 3,350-crore projects in Ladakh
Leh, Oct 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth around 3,350 crore to the nation in Ladakh on Tomorrow through video conferencing, marking a major push towards strengthening infrastructure, connectivity and sustainable development in the Union Territory. The projects include the new Passenger Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, the Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, the 9 MW Hanu Hydroelectric Project along with power transmission infrastructure, India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park in Leh, and 40 water bodies across 40 villages under Project Amrit Him Sarovar. These initiatives are expected to strengthen connectivity, enhance strategic mobility, improve power infrastructure, preserve Ladakh's rich cultural heritage and improve the quality of life of its people. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for spearheading development initiatives in the Union Territory. In his message, Saxena said the projects mark the beginning of a new era of sustainable and inclusive development for Ladakh, expressing optimism that the initiatives would pave the way for a prosperous future for the region and its people. The projects reflect the Centre's continued focus on infrastructure development, improved public amenities and the preservation of Ladakh's unique cultural and historical legacy.
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You Can Jail those who are Questioning, Not the Question
On October 10, Delhi did not look like the capital of the world's largest democracy. It looked like a city under siege. Jantar Mantar has been India's address for anger and hope for decades. Farmers, students, doctors and workers have all stood there and been heard. That day it was sealed off. Permission to protest was denied. Plans were made to deploy 23,000 central armed police personnel. Police sought the closure of 57 metro stations. Trains to Delhi were cancelled.
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Mandhana Says Captaincy Won't Be A New Challenge, Aims To Do Justice To Role
ODI World Cup: India's newly appointed women's cricket captain Smriti Mandhana said the full-time leadership role would not be an entirely new challenge for her, given her nearly decade-long experience as vice-captain, and expressed confidence that the additional responsibility would not affect her batting approach. Mandhana was appointed captain of the Indian women's team earlier this month, on the same day Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role. The 29-year-old, who has been part of the Indian team since 2013, will lead the side in white-ball cricket going forward. I have been the vice-captain for the last almost 10 years. So, I have been part of the leadership role, and I wouldnt say it is an extremely new thing. But for sure, it is something to look forward to, and hopefully, I can do justice to the role, Mandhana told reporters on Wednesday. The left-handed batter also stressed that captaincy would not change the way she approaches her innings, adding that she would continue to play according to the team's requirements and trust her instincts. I have become a captain on the field; there should be no changes in my batting. My coach used to tell me when I was 15 years old, Whenever you bat, always think you are the captain. You always take that responsibility, and those things have never changed. If the ball is in the zone, I will still go for it. I will still play whatever (way) the team needs (me to), she said. Calling the series an exciting opportunity, Mandhana said India would also look to learn from their opponents while using the matches to establish their approach ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy. The first bilateral (series) with Zimbabwe, I think, is very exciting. It is our first time playing with them. Sometimes, playing with Zimbabwe and all the Associate nations, it feels like you can learn a lot from them as well because they enjoy playing their cricket, she said. Sometimes, we get into a lot of things professionally. You can learn a lot from them. But again, we have six T20 matches before the Champions Trophy as an Indian team, so we will look to set standards as an Indian team (as to) how we approach the next three months leading up to the Champions Trophy, Mandhana added. The first bilateral (series) with Zimbabwe, I think, is very exciting. It is our first time playing with them. Sometimes, playing with Zimbabwe and all the Associate nations, it feels like you can learn a lot from them as well because they enjoy playing their cricket, she said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Parents of Ankita Bhandari Demand Justice at India Gate
Ankita Bhandaris parents protest at India Gate, seeking justice as Rahul Gandhi offers support amidst ongoing political tensions. Parents of Ankita Bhandari Demand Justice at India Gate
Parents of Ankita Bhandari Demand Justice at India Gate, Rahul Gandhi Offers Support
Ankita Bhandaris parents protest at India Gate, seeking justice for their daughter. Rahul Gandhi expresses solidarity with their cause. Parents of Ankita Bhandari Demand Justice at India Gate, Rahul Gandhi Offers Support
Justice Department threatens California over alleged noncitizen voters, letter shows
By Jacob Bogage and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department on Tuesday gave California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action, according to two letters reviewed by Reuters, part of an unprecedented effort to find evidence of voter fraud ahead of next month's elections. The letters, written by acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter and addressed to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan, say the Justice Department provided officials in Los Angeles County with a password-protected thumb drive with the names of people the federal government believes are likely noncitizens and were sent mail-in ballots from California. The letters demand the state refuse to send ballots to those on the list until their citizenship status has been confirmed. Voters in question who have already received ballots should have their ballot segregated once they are mailed back; ballots already returned should not be tabulated until citizenship has been determined, the letters stipulate. The federal government will have no choice but to seek emergency relief, according to the letters, if state and county officials do not follow its instructions. Allowingnoncitizens to vote cancels citizen votes, McCotter wrote. The letters mark an escalation of the Trump administration's attempts to pressure states over alleged voting by non-US citizens and signal the Justice Department may be prepared to challenge ballots in the weeks leading up to the November 3 election, when Republicans will be defending their narrow majorities in Congress. Justice Department spokeswoman Kiersten Pels confirmed the existence of the letters in a statement to Reuters, adding: The department will take all necessary legal action to protect election integrity and ensure compliance with federal law. Representatives from the White House and the California secretary of state's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Logan also did not immediately respond. FRAUD CLAIMS The Justice Department under President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that voting by non-US citizens is widespread, despite multiple studies showing it is rare. Though states may have added more than 30,000 noncitizens to their voter rolls since 2000 due to software glitches and clerical errors, Reuters found in September, it was unclear how many had cast a ballot. Experts said the numbers were too small relative to the countrys 170 million registered voters to affect elections. In July, the Justice Department sent letters to chief election officials in all 50 states warning they could face criminal prosecution if they knowingly allowednoncitizens to remain on their voter rolls or cast ballots. The department's Civil Rights Division has demanded nonpublic voter data, including voters' Social Security numbers or dates of birth, from nearly all states as part of its hunt fornoncitizens on state rolls. It has sued 30 Democratic- and Republican-led states that refused to hand over their rolls, but haslost 26 of those cases without winning one. Reuters reported last month that the Department of Homeland Security was using a commercial data broker to find sensitive voter information not included in publicly available rolls, which officials and experts warned could lead to citizens being falsely flagged as illegal voters and potentially detained. Federal prosecutors have also ramped up prosecutions of noncitizens for allegedly voting in past elections or submitting fraudulent registrations, touting 16 new criminal cases on Monday. Officials in Democratic-led Californiahave tussled for months with the Trump administration over its attempts to intervene in election procedures over allegations of voter fraud. Homeland Security SecretaryMarkwayne Mullin informed California officials on July 16 that the federal government believed the state had noncitizens on its voting rolls, according to the letter. California could prove pivotal in deciding control of the US House of Representatives, especially after the state's voters approved a new congressional map that heavily favors Democrats as part of a nationwide redistricting sprint that began in Republican-led states. Votersin Los Angeles will also weigh in on a ballot measure that would allow certainnoncitizen legal residentsto cast ballots in municipal elections. (Reporting by Jacob Bogage and Andrew Goudsward in Washington; Editing by Jesse Mesner-Hage and Jamie Freed) This article originally appeared on Reuters at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/exclusive-us-justice-department-threatens-034849746.html
Home cooking to cut dementia in older adults
A recent peer-reviewed Japanese study by researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health (2026) found that preparing a home-cooked meal at least once a week is associated with a significantly lower risk of dementia in older adults. The study followed 10,978 older adults (aged 65 and older) with 1,195 dementia cases from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study over six years. Specifically, the study noted that cooking from scratch at least once a week was associated with a 23% lower risk of dementia in men and a 27% lower risk in women (with an overall risk reduction cited around 30%).
Ex-fiance of US Rep. Nancy Mace and 2 others charged with sex crimes she detailed in a House speech
The ex-fiance of U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace and two of his business associates have been charged with sex crimes and voyeurism
Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Proposal to Honor Prime Minister Modi on 25 Years of Service
The Rajasthan Cabinet has approved a proposal to honor PM Modi for his 25 years of service, highlighting key achievements during his tenure. Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Proposal to Honor Prime Minister Modi on 25 Years of Service
PM Modi to unveil Leh airport terminal, key connectivity projects in Ladakh on Oct 15
New Delhi [India], October 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he would inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh via video conferencing on October 15. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the projects include the new Passenger Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh and the Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, which will strengthen connectivity and strategic mobility. Tomorrow, 15th October, I will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation development projects worth around 3,350 crore in Ladakh via video conferencing. These include: New Passenger Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh. The Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, strengthening connectivity and strategic mobility, Modi wrote on X. The projects also include the 9 MW Hanu Hydroelectric Project and power transmission infrastructure, Indias first Petroglyph Conservation Park in Leh, and 40 water bodies across 40 villages under Project Amrit Him Sarovar. 9 MW Hanu Hydroelectric Project and power transmission infrastructure. India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park in Leh. 40 water bodies across 40 villages under Project Amrit Him Sarovar, he further wrote. Modi said the projects would strengthen connectivity, boost development, preserve Ladakhs rich heritage and improve the quality of life of its people. These projects will strengthen connectivity, boost development, preserve the rich heritage and improve the quality of life of the people, he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation five major development projects worth around 3,350 crore in Ladakh on Thursday at around 12:30 PM via video conferencing. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The five projects will strengthen connectivity, improve energy infrastructure, conserve cultural heritage and enhance water security in the region. Prime Minister will inaugurate the New Passenger Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh, built at a cost of 640 crore. Spread over 23,800 square metres, the modern terminal is designed to handle 35 lakh passengers annually. Incorporating geothermal energy to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, the facility reflects the importance of sustainable infrastructure in Ladakhs ecologically sensitive environment. Blending modern passenger amenities with elements of Ladakhs rich cultural heritage, the terminal will improve passenger convenience and strengthen air connectivity with the rest of the country. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the 298-km-long Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Connecting Nimmu in Leh with Darcha in Himachal Pradesh through the remote Zanskar Valley, the road provides an alternative connectivity corridor to Ladakh, supplementing the SrinagarLeh and ManaliLeh highways. Traversing challenging Himalayan terrain, including the high-altitude Shinkun La Pass, the road marks a significant engineering achievement. Its strategic importance lies in enhancing operational mobility and strengthening logistical support for the Armed Forces. It will also benefit residents of Zanskar by improving access to healthcare, education, markets and essential services. As part of efforts to strengthen energy security and harness Ladakhs renewable energy potential, Prime Minister will inaugurate the 9 MW Hanu Small Hydroelectric Project and the 66 kV Double-Circuit Dah-Hanu-Khaltsi Transmission Line. The projects will strengthen power evacuation infrastructure and improve the reliability of Ladakhs electricity network. They mark an important step towards harnessing the regions hydropower resources and strengthening its energy infrastructure. Recognising the importance of preserving Ladakhs ancient archaeological heritage, Prime Minister will inaugurate Indias first Petroglyph Conservation Park at Sindhu Ghat, Leh. Ladakh is home to hundreds of prehistoric rock art sites featuring carvings of wildlife, human figures and symbolic representations that offer valuable insights into thousands of years of human history. These petroglyphs are an irreplaceable record of the regions cultural and civilisational past. The conservation park will provide a dedicated space for protecting these vulnerable archaeological remains, raising public awareness and encouraging responsible heritage tourism. Prime Minister will also inaugurate 40 water bodies developed across 40 villages under Project Him Sarovar, an initiative aimed at addressing Ladakhs unique geographical and climatic challenges through water conservation, in line with the objectives of Mission Amrit Sarovar. Agriculture in Ladakh faces a seasonal imbalance between water availability and demand. Farmers often experience water scarcity during the crucial sowing season, even as snowmelt and glacial runoff provide substantial water resources during other periods. Project Him Sarovar seeks to address this challenge by conserving water when it is available and ensuring its availability when required, thereby supporting irrigation, sustaining agricultural livelihoods and strengthening long-term water security in the region. (ANI)
Justice Served: Meerut Court Sentences Duo To Death In 'Blue Drum' Murder
A Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput, invoking the Mahabharata in its decision. The court deemed the crime extremely cruel and grave, with the verdict bringing satisfaction to the victim's family and eliciting strong public emotion. Police had registered an FIR in March 2025, and the conviction came in September 2026 for the lue drum murder case.
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Babulal Marandi praises PM Modis impact on India, highlighting key achievements and initiatives during a press conference in Ranchi. Modis Leadership Transforms India, Says Jharkhand BJP Leader Babulal Marandi
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Modi and Canadas Foreign Minister Anand Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties in New Delhi
PM Modi and Canadas Foreign Minister Anita Anand met in New Delhi to enhance bilateral relations across various sectors. Modi and Canadas Foreign Minister Anand Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties in New Delhi
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The Prime Minister's office said the discussion covered ongoing efforts to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy, education, people-to-people ties and multilateral cooperation
The Prime Minister's office said the discussion covered ongoing efforts to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy, education, people-to-people ties and multilateral cooperation
UP CM inspected preparations for inauguration of Arvind Mills, scheduled to be held by PM Modi
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PM Modi to inaugurate five development projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh tomorrow
On October 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate key development projects that enhance infrastructure in Ladakh. The projects aim to improve connectivity, energy security, and cultural heritage conservation in the region. These efforts include the New Passenger Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport and the Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road. Additionally, a Petroglyph Conservation Park and 40 water bodies under Project Him Sarovar will be inaugurated.
Rajasthan Cabinet approves proposal to felicitate PM Modi
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan Cabinet has approved a proposal to felicitate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the completion of his 25 years in public office. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced this while addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, saying Rajasthan would play a key role in realising the Prime Ministers vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). Sharma highlighted several major achievements under the Modi government, including the consecration of the Ram Mandir and progress on long-pending inter-state water agreements. He said the spirit of cooperative federalism had helped advance the Yamuna Water Agreement, the Narmada Water Agreement and the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). He also highlighted the signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth 35 lakh crore during the Global Rajasthan Summit and the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery by the Prime Minister. According to the Chief Minister, greenfield expressways spanning more than 27,750 kilometres are being developed, while Rajasthans solar power capacity has increased by 28 gigawatts during the state governments tenure. He said the state had benefited significantly from the Prime Ministers leadership and guidance. Sharma said around 30 crore saplings had been planted in Rajasthan under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. Emphasising the importance of youth in nation-building, he said recruitment processes for one lakh posts were currently underway. The Chief Minister claimed that more than 410 examinations had been conducted without paper leaks. He added that the government was working to ensure daytime electricity supply to farmers across 26 districts. Sharma said Rajasthan was implementing the concept of One State, One Election in line with the Prime Ministers vision. Panchayati Raj elections are being conducted simultaneously, he said, adding that elections held at different times had previously disrupted development activities. The Chief Minister said information about public welfare schemes was being disseminated in rural areas through Seva Sankalp Raths, dedicated to marking the Prime Ministers 25-year journey in public service. The initiative aims to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach every eligible family. Sharma said the vision of a Viksit Bharat could be realised only by strengthening basic amenities in villages and making the rural economy self-reliant. He said the Centre and the state government, working together under the double-engine government framework, were advancing development initiatives in rural areas. The state government is focusing on preparing development plans tailored to the needs of individual villages and ensuring that their benefits reach the last person in society. Under the Viksit Gaon, Viksit Bharat Abhiyan, suggestions were collected from farmers, livestock rearers, women and senior citizens through Gram Sabhas and community meetings. Based on these consultations, a Village Development Pledge Document was prepared, reflecting villagers aspirations and their commitment to collective development.
Maha Cabinet approves resolution praising PM Modis 25-year public service
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday passed a unanimous resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing an unbroken 25 years of public service as head of government, spanning his tenures as Chief Minister and Prime Minister from October 7, 2001, to October 7, 2026. The cabinet lauded PM Modis leadership in driving national transformation across good governance, inclusive development, infrastructure expansion, social empowerment, and national security. Highlighting his philosophy of serving as Pradhan Sevak, the resolution emphasised how his policies have prioritised the welfare of the poor, exploited, deprived, and vulnerable sections of society. Acknowledged the national goal of reaching a USD 5 trillion economy by 2029 and highlighted Maharashtras concurrent objective of building a USD 1-trillion economy backed by robust central support. The resolution noted that infrastructure projects worth approximately Rs 12 lakh crore are currently underway in the state with central collaboration. The 701 km Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway was completed, boosting economic development across Vidarbha, Marathwada, and North Maharashtra. There has been accelerated momentum for metro projects in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, including the 33.5-km underground Mumbai Metro Line 8 (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ). The 22-km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) and the Navi Mumbai International Airport have become operational, while the construction of the Vadhavan Port in Palghar district and the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project are underway. PM Modi-led government took the historic decision granting Classical Language status to Marathi on October 3, 2024, alongside the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Classical Marathi Language Studies in Pune. The resolution also recognised central initiatives, including celebrating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (including naval insignia inspired by the Rajmudra and UNESCO World Heritage status for 12 hill forts), the development of Panchteerth sites, land allocation for the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Memorial at Indu Mill, and the nationwide celebrations for Mahatma Phules bicentenary alongside the Bhide Wada memorial project. The resolution cited the implementation of 29 major and medium irrigation projects under the Pradhan Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (creating 4.49 lakh hectares of irrigation capacity by July 2026), the Baliraja Jal Sanjeevani Yojana (allocating Rs 15,000 crore for drought-prone regions), and the installation of 11.80 million solar agricultural pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme alongside PM Surya Ghar free electricity initiatives. Further, the resolution highlighted the reach of Ayushman Bharat (benefitting 4.40 crore citizens in Maharashtra), PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (supporting 91 lakh farmers), Jeevan Mission water connections, and extensive coverage under rural housing, Mudra loans, and financial inclusion schemes.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing further strengthening of bilateral ties in trade, technology, security, energy, education and people-to-people exchanges. During their conversation, PM Modi expressed India's commitment to building a constructive and forward-looking strategic partnership with Canada that delivers tangible benefits to the people of both nations. Pleased to meet Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. We had a productive discussion on further strengthening India-Canada ties in trade, technology, security, energy, education and people-to-people exchanges. India is committed to building a constructive and forward-looking strategic partnership with Canada that delivers tangible benefits to the people of both countries, Prime Minister Modi posted on X after the meeting. Earlier in the day, Anand held a meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in New Delhi, where both sides reviewed progress in ties across various sectors, including trade, investment, education, energy, defence and people-to-people exchanges. Following the meeting, EAM Jaishankar stated that India and Canada are advancing their Strategic Partnership guided by the leadership of the two nations and sustained engagement. Delighted to meet FM Anita Anand of Canada in New Delhi today. Reviewed progress in our ties across trade and investment, education, energy, defence and people-to-people exchanges. Also exchanged views on key regional and global developments, EAM Jaishankar posted on X. Guided by our leadership and sustained engagement across government and industry, we are advancing our Strategic Partnership, he added. Anita Anand recalled her meeting with EAM Jaishankar during her visit to India in 2025, when they had agreed to establish a Joint Roadmap for CanadaIndia ties and said that she is encouraged by seeing the progress in bilateral cooperation, including advancing trade negotiations and expanding cooperation on energy, innovation and security. She noted that closer engagement between Canada and India provides an opportunity to shape future prosperity and contribute to a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific when the international order is undergoing profound change. Exactly one year ago in New Delhi, I met with my Indian counterpart S Jaishankar to establish a Joint Roadmap for CanadaIndia relations. Returning today, I am encouraged by how far we have come from advancing trade negotiations to expanding cooperation on energy, innovation and security, Anand posted on X. The significance of this relationship lies in what our two countries can achieve together. At a time when the international order is undergoing profound change, closer engagement between Canada and India offers an opportunity to shape our future prosperity and contribute to a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific, she added. Anita Anand arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for an official visit to India. This is her third visit to India since June last year. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) extended a warm welcome to Anand and noted that her visit to India will provide an opportunity to both nations to build on the recent progress and further advance bilateral partnership.
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Srinagar, Oct 14: Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir, J&K presented a chargesheet in case FIR No. 02/2022, registered u/s 420, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC and 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, before the Honble Court of the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, against three accused: Abdul Rashid Gojri, Helper in the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Office, Beerwah; Manzoor Ahmad Wani, Section Officer in the office of the Chief Agriculture Officer, Budgam; and Peer Abdul Rashid, retired Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO). Officials said the case originated from a communication dated 15.02.2022 from the Deputy Director Agriculture, Central Kashmir, regarding alleged manipulation of service records by certain officials to obtain undue benefits. During verification, it surfaced that accused Abdul Rashid Gojri had allegedly submitted a forged date-of-birth certificate showing his date of birth as 27.02.1973 instead of his actual date of birth, 27.02.1975. Accordingly, Case FIR No. 02/2022 was registered at Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir, now Police Station SCW Kashmir. They said the investigation revealed that accused No. 1 was 17 years and 2 months old at the time of his initial engagement as a daily wager in the Agriculture Department. Accused Nos. 2 and 3 allegedly facilitated the incorporation of the incorrect date of birth into his service records by disregarding directions for document verification, thereby facilitating the regularisation of his services. During the investigation, offences as per the FIR were established against all three accused, officials said, and added that after obtaining the requisite approval and sanction in respect of the two serving government employees, the chargesheet has been presented before the Honble special judge anti-corruption court Srinagar. They urged general public to remain vigilant against fraudsters and report any such incidents to the Crime Branch.
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PM Modi to interact with contingent of Indian athletes who participated in Asian Games 2026 tomorrow
New Delhi [India], October 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Games 2026 on October 15 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. The interaction is expected to be held at around 4:30 PM, Prime Ministers office said. Notably, India finished fourth in the medal tally at the Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. This marked Indias second consecutive finish among the top five nations at the Asian Games, reflecting the countrys growing competitiveness across a diverse range of sporting disciplines. India recorded several notable achievements at the Games, including historic performances in recurve archery, gold medals for both the mens and womens hockey teams in the same edition, and maiden medals in soft tennis and mixed martial arts (MMA). Other significant achievements included Indias first-ever gold medal in the womens trap event, a silver medal in weightlifting at the Asian Games after a gap of 28 years, and a silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, ending a 64-year wait for an Indian finalist in the discipline. The programme will be attended by athletes from the Indian contingent, their coaches and support staff, officials of the Indian Olympic Association, representatives of National Sports Federations, and officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the PMO further said. Moreover, PM Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation five major development projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh on October 15, via video conferencing. He will inaugurate Indias first Petroglyph Conservation Park at Sindhu Ghat, Leh, on the occasion. (ANI)
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The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) has approached the Supreme Court seeking protection for journalists covering public protests, alleging that several reporters were detained, assaulted and prevented from performing their professional duties during demonstrations in Delhi on October 10 and 11 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The writ petition raises concerns over alleged police [] The post Delhi Union of Journalists moves Supreme Court over alleged police assault, detention of reporters during CEC protests appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to explore measures to streamline the process of securing compensation for families of Indian nationals recruited into the Russian armed forces, including the possibility of submitting claims through the Russian Embassy in India. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also [] The post Supreme Court asks Centre to simplify compensation process for families of Indians recruited into Russian Army appeared first on India Legal .
A Delhi court has questioned the nature of the relief that can be granted in a civil defamation suit against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee over a video allegedly insulting Hindu deities, asking how a court could direct an individual to stop expressing himself. District Judge Mohinder Virat was hearing a suit filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, [] The post Delhi court questions scope of civil relief in defamation suit against Dhruv Rathee over alleged insult to Hindu deities appeared first on India Legal .
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The Madras High Court on Wednesday questioned the Tamil Nadu Police over repeated refusals to permit route marches by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), asking why the organisation could hold marches in Jammu and Kashmir but faced restrictions in Tamil Nadu. Justice V Lakshminarayanan made the oral observations while hearing a petition filed by RSS [] The post If RSS can hold march in J&K, why deny permission in Tamil Nadu? Madras High Court questions state appeared first on India Legal .
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Lalit Modi has recalled how the Walt Disney Company turned down an opportunity to finance Ramanand Sagars Ramayan, claiming that the companys executives struggled to connect with the filmmaker during a meeting in India. According to Modi, he had tried to persuade Disney to back the television series, but the discussions did not progress as he had hoped. Speaking on a podcast with The Bharat Inc, Modi discussed the challenges of financing television programming at the time and his efforts to bring large-scale Indian productions to an international platform. He also revealed that both Ramanand Sagar and BR Chopra had approached him seeking financial support for Ramayan and Mahabharat, respectively. Lalit Modi says Doordarshan did not finance programmes Recalling the television landscape of that period, Modi said, Ramanand Sagar and BR Chopra both came to me and wanted me to finance it, and I was ready to finance it. I had an integrated system of marketing, production, worldwide syndication through Disney. But I had a partner in the Walt Disney Company. I told them that we should get into the production business and make a co-production with Ramanand Sagar. They said we have to sell our programming. It will be a conflict of interest. I kept pushing though. Disney executives met Ramanand Sagar over Ramayan Modi said he continued trying to convince Disneys senior executives to consider the project. He explained, Disney came with a big entourage and private jets and Ramanand Sagar walked into that meeting in shorts. Everyone used to be suited at that time. Unki English bhi tuti futi thi (He had some issues with his English as well). He listened to what Disney had to say, but he couldnt understand it fully and vice versa, so he couldnt make an impression on the Disney guys. There used to be sophisticated pitches back then. They wanted to see a presentation. I could see that the president of Disney was ready to run out of the room. Lalit Modi says Disney failed to see Ramayans potential Modi further claimed that Disneys executives could not fully appreciate the potential of Ramayan. At the time, a mythology-based television production on that scale was unfamiliar to the Indian television industry, according to his account. He added that his ability to move the project forward was limited because Disney was his business partner and the financing decision involved the company. Although Disney did not back the project, Ramanand Sagars Ramayan went on to become one of Indian televisions most widely recognised mythological series. Its popularity grew further during its 2020 rerun on Doordarshan, when audiences revisited the show during the COVID-19 lockdown. Also Read:Lalit Modi DENIES Bigg Boss 20 participation, calls reports fake news and issues legal notice
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A DEMOCRACY DOES NOT have to formally suspend its Constitution to make dissent difficult. Sometimes, it is enough to close the routes through which citizens reach one another, restrict access to the spaces where they assemble, and make the costs of protest so high that people begin to withdraw before they are stopped. When public infrastructure becomes an instrument for controlling political participation, the suppression of dissent extends beyond the policing of a crowd. The events reported in New Delhi on 10 October 2026 raise precisely this concern. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which was founded as an online platform following observation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kants that unemployed youth are like cockroaches, called for a peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who has allegedly manipulated the electoral rolls and voter registration forms following the implementation of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter list across the country. . Those coercive measures adopted by police to shut down capital city of Delhi, detain almost seven thousand people and block internet on October 10, 2026 cannot be understood merely as a disruption of activities of protesters to organise a political rally. They raise deeper concerns about the erosion of constitutional freedoms and the conditions under which citizens can exercise their right to dissent. Reports indicate that approximately 50,000 security personnel were deployed, nearly 57 metro stations were shut down and fairly big iron nails were fixed on city roads. The reported overnight detentions of around including prominent political figures such as Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal, and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, further intensified concerns about the scale of the States muscular measures to muzzle peoples freedom.The CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were detained the moment their commercial flight landed in Delhi. Their legal head, Ratna Singh, has also been detained without even informing her of the grounds of arrest.These reported repressive measures raise a fundamental constitutional question. When the regulation of public order extends beyond the protest site to restrict mobility, detain organisers and impede peaceful assembly, does the state s response cross the line of legitimate crowd management to get manifested in the sinister methods for suppression of dissent?The constitutional infirmities will become clearer when examined in the light of the following considerations. The status of Article 19: the right to assemble The core of a functional democracy lies in the citizens right to question the State and hold the Government accountable. The Constitution safeguards this democratic imperative through Article 19(1)(a), which guarantees the freedom of speech and expression, and Article 19(1)(b), which guarantees the right to assemble peaceably and without arms. These are not privileges bestowed at the Governments discretion, but fundamental rights that enable citizens to express dissent, organise collectively, and peacefully challenge the exercise of State power, when the State exceeds its constitutional authority or acts in ways that undermine democratic accountability. Although Article 19(3) permits reasonable restrictions on the right to assemble in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India and public order, such restrictions cannot be treated as an unrestricted licence to suppress peaceful dissent. The constitutional question, therefore, is not merely whether an assembly may be regulated, but whether such regulation remains within the bounds of constitutional reasonableness.Therefore, a blanket denial of permission to protest and barricade the city, shut down internet fails the test of proportionality and so contravenes the fundamental right enshrined in Article 19 of the Constitution. The State, through Delhi Police, refused permission to the CJP to protest, on the ground that it never submitted application seeking permission to that effect. It was also stated by the authorities that there could be a massive disruption of law and order in case CJP went ahead in organizing protests. However, in the landmark case of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court of India ruled that the government cannot completely ban peaceful demonstrations in central areas of Delhi like the Jantar Mantar. Therefore, by denying permission and arresting the organisers, the state blatantly acted against the mandate of the Honble Supreme Court. Weaponizing Section 163 BNSS as a Political Tool To make the mass detentions legally executable, the State relied on Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS); the equivalent provision of the colonial-era Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). According to this provision, Executive Magistrates are allowed to issue prohibitory orders (banning gatherings of four or more people) in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger. It was designed to prevent riots and immediate threats to human life and not to insulate the Chief Election Commissioner from being accountable to the public. The Supreme Court has repeatedly warned against the misuse of prohibitory orders in cases such as Babulal Parate v. State of Maharashtra and Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India . The court ruled that the power bestowed by this provision cannot be used as a tool to suppress legitimate grievances or to curtail the lawful exercise of fundamental rights. The apprehension of danger must be real and imminent. Detaining hundreds of peaceful protestors is inconsistent with law and it only prevents protesters from exercising their fundamental right to peacefully assemble and express their dissent. Infrastructural Suppression: The Foucauldian Panopticon in Practice To understand the chilling nature of the October 10 th clampdown better, it would be salutary to examine Michael Foucaults concept of the panopticon. which is an architectural model of a prison where the inmates are constantly visible from a central watchtower. Since the inmates never know exactly when they are being watched and monitored, they internalize the fear of surveillance and begin to regulate their own behaviour driven by panic and scare. On October 10 th , Delhi was turned into a modern-day panopticon. By shutting down 45 metro stations and coordinating with ride aggregators like Ola and Uber to restrict movement to central Delhi, the State converted civic infrastructure into a weapon against the citizens. The fact that the Delhi Police could track the exact flight carrying the CJP leaders and arrest them immediately in the flight itself sends a terrifying message to every average citizen: You are always being watched. Your travel itinerary, your location, and all your communications. The panopticon aims to induce docility, and by making the physical act of reaching the protest site logistically impossible, the State creates a chilling effect whereby the citizens self-censor and stay home, not because they agree with the government but because the cost of dissent has been made unbearable by the State. Detention After Dark: Gendered Violations of Legal Safeguards One of the most disturbing incidents of the October clampdowns was the preemptive midnight raids leading to detention of 1000 people in the dark hours. Among those were female students, activists, and leaders of various organisations. Reports of male police officers aggressively handling female protestors have also been seen on videos which highlight a severe breakdown of statutory protections. Under Section 43 of the BNSS, it provides strict safeguards that no woman shall be arrested after sunset and before sunrise, and in exceptional circumstances, the arrest must be made by a woman police officer only after obtaining prior written permission from a Judicial Magistrate. The Bombay High Court in the case of Christian Community Welfare Council of India v. Government of Maharashtra , established that women are highly vulnerable to abuse during arrests made at night. This principle was later adopted by the Supreme Court and the Legislature. But the sweeping late-night arrests, without prior magistrate approval, clearly violate this mandate, thereby suspending the rule of law. The Constitutional Cost of Detention: Article 21 and Personal Liberty The Constitution of India guarantees that no person shall be deprived of their life or personal liberty except in accordance with a procedure established by law through Article 21. The overnight crackdowns clearly violated this mandate as well when the accommodations of CJP volunteers and youth activists were raided in the middle of the night before they had even committed an allged offence or reached the protest site. In the infamous midnight crackdown on sleeping protestors led by Baba Ramdev, the Supreme Court in the Ramlila Maidan Incident v. Home Secretary, Union of India , made a historic ruling and held that a peaceful protest is a fundamental right. The police cannot forcefully evict or detain demonstrators in the middle of the night without valid, reasonable, and proportionate justification. The Court had established that the right to sleep is a fundamental component and extension of Article 21, and disrupting it with state action is unconstitutional. How Democracies Die: Warning Signs in State Action The transformation of a democracy into an authoritarian regime rarely occurs now overnight through a military coup. More often, it unfolds gradually, through the systematic erosion of democratic norms, institutions, and civil liberties. In their seminal work, How Democracies Die , Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt explain how democracies can be hollowed out from within when elected leaders increasingly exhibit authoritarian tendencies and weaken the institutional and normative safeguards that sustain democratic governance. These concerns resonate with ideas of Partha Chatterjee outlined in his Ruth Benedict Lectures, delivered at Columbia University in April 2018. and subsequently published as I Am the People: Reflections on Popular Sovereignty Today . Chatterjees engagement with popular sovereignty offers a useful framework for reflecting on a contemporary political landscape in which populist movements are gaining ground, authoritarian leaders are emerging, democratic institutions appear increasingly vulnerable, and traditional political parties are struggling to sustain public trust and political solidarity. When political leaders claim to embody the will of the people, those who question or oppose them can increasingly be portrayed as enemies of the people themselves. The language of popular sovereignty then risks becoming a means of exclusion rather than an expression of democratic participation. In such circumstances, the cynical maxim, Show me the person and I shall show you the law, captures the danger of a political order in which the application of law appears to depend less on constitutional principle than on a persons identity, political position, or perceived loyalty to those in power. Tragically the October 10 th incident in Delhi captures those maladies. The denial of legitimacy to protests launched by youth and opposition parties stifled their fundamental right. The State no longer treats the opposition as legitimate political rivals with valid grievances but as criminal threats to the State. The CJP that emerged out of sheer youth frustration over unemployment is not treated as a citizen collective but as an insurgent threat that needed to be stopped by deploying 50,000 police officers and cancelling all trains to Delhi. . The readiness of the State to curtail the civil liberties of the opponents by detaining journalists, lawyers, and political leaders is a textbook execution of this indicator. When the State uses the police force to detain lawyers-the very people meant to defend the Constitution- it signals terminal decline of civil liberties. Conclusion: The Undeclared Emergency As a citizen witnessing the barricaded streets of New Delhi, the closure of metro stations, internet shutdowns, cancelled trains, and viral footage of protesters being harassed at the protest site, one cannot escape the unsettling sense that the social contract between the citizen and the State, as theorised by Thomas Hobbes, is under strain. Michel Foucaults insight that power does not eliminate resistance but often drives it beneath the surface becomes pertinent here. Therefore, the suppression of dissent may silence its visible expression, but it does not extinguish the underlying conflict; it merely pushes it underground, where it continues to persist. The Constitution guarantees citizens the freedoms of speech and expression, peaceful assembly, and the protections of liberty and dignity. Yet, the clampdown reveals how those operating the Indian State can employ the infrastructure of modern life as an instrument of suppression. By restricting access to air travel, metro services, and digital communication, the State risks creating a Panopticon of infrastructural control, in which the ordinary conveniences of citizenship become means of constraining dissent and undermining fundamental freedoms. When the referee of our democracy- the Election Commission cannot be questioned by the public without being arrested, the electoral process itself loses its sanctity. This cannot be termed as a law-and-order operation; it is a demonstration of brute force.The most profound danger, therefore, is not simply that streets are barricaded or public spaces restricted, but that citizens may gradually be reduced from participants in a constitutional democracy to subjects of surveillance and control. An emergency need not always announce itself through a formal proclamation. Democratic freedoms can also be diminished through the cumulative normalisation of exceptional measures. But history offers lessons that repression fails to suprees people who always rise and successfully fight for constitutionally mandated freedom. Mahatma Gandhi while addressing the Congress session in Ahmedabad on December 28, 1921, described freedom of opinion and freedom of association as the two lungs that are absolutely necessary for a man to breathe the oxygen of liberty. He then very boldly stated, If there is any authority in this country that wants to curb the freedom of speech and freedom of association, I want to be able to say in your name, from this platform, that that authority will perish, unless it repents, before an India that is steeled with high courage, noble purpose and determination, even if everyone of the men and women who choose to call themselves Indians is blotted out of the earth. We the People are now steeled with courage to save the Constitution which guarantees their freedom and so powers that be must act in accordance with the Constitution and constitutional morality so that liberty is upheld in face of all odds.
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PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV as he undergoes surgery
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