Mobile Internet Services Resume in Manipur

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Mobile Internet Services Resume in Manipur:

The Manipur government has called for the termination of the free movement agreement with Myanmar, which enables residents living near the India-Myanmar border to travel up to 16 km into each other’s territory without documentation.

This move, with potential international implications, comes as mobile internet services, suspended since May 3 due to ethnic violence, are set to be reinstated on Saturday. Manipur’s Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, explained that the suspension aimed to curb the spread of fake news and hate speech during the unrest. Internet services have been resumed there.

He emphasized that the ongoing situation is a consequence of previous governments’ poorly planned policies, rather than a recent decision. Singh also noted that his government has urged the Union Home Ministry to cancel the free movement agreement and highlighted that security forces were not effectively guarding the border, often stationed 14-15 km within Indian territory instead of at the zero point.

Manipur’s Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, has disclosed that the Union Home Ministry is actively implementing measures to secure 60 km of the international border in Manipur. He emphasized his government’s commitment to addressing the issue of “illegal immigrants” and highlighted the importance of completely fencing the India-Myanmar border. Singh also confirmed the ongoing collection of biometric data from “illegal” immigrants in the state and Internet sericies too.

Furthermore, the chief minister criticized the prevalence of strikes (bandh culture) and incidents involving widespread verbal abuse directed at MLAs, ministers, and police officials. He expressed concern about these issues diverting people from genuine concerns and generating conflicts among residents.

Singh reported improvements in the security situation over the past two months, with a reduction in the frequency of firing incidents thanks to heightened security force presence in vulnerable areas.

He emphasized the rising problem of drug and substance abuse among the state’s youth and reiterated his government’s commitment to the ‘war on drugs’ initiated in 2018. Singh emphasized the need to intensify efforts to eradicate poppy plantations in the hills, facilitated by a committee established in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Narcotics & Affairs of Border (NAB). This committee will employ Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and drones for poppy plantation surveillance and eradication.

Mobile Internet Services Resume in Manipur
Mobile Internet Services Resume in Manipur

The chief minister also noted the resettlement of people from Torbung, Serou, and Koutruk, who were displaced due to ethnic violence, and the completion of prefabricated house construction in various locations.

Singh highlighted the surge in extortion, kidnappings, and other crimes committed by individuals posing as police officers and stressed that his government has initiated several measures to establish the rule of law in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Moreh, and Imphal.

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Supreme Court to Review High Court Verdict on Naidu’s Quash Petition

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Supreme Court to Review High Court Verdict on Naidu’s Quash Petition

Supreme Court to Review High Court Verdict on Naidu’s Quash Petition:

Chandrababu Naidu’s Legal Team Files Supreme Court Petition Challenging High Court Ruling Counsel representing N. Chandrababu, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), has submitted a petition to the SC challenging the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

The Supreme Court registry has received a copy of the petition, and it is expected to be scheduled for a hearing on Monday. The Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected the quash petition, citing its inability to intervene in the late stages of the investigation.

The court also noted that the petition, filed under Section 482, cannot serve as a mini-trial. Additionally, the court expressed concerns that releasing funds to Siemens with certain recommendations could potentially lead to the misuse of public funds, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive examination by experts.

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BJP to Win Big: Shivraj Chouhan

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BJP to Win Big: Shivraj Chouhan

BJP to Win Big: Shivraj Chouhan:

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asserted on Friday that the BJP would secure a historic mandate in the year-end assembly polls, ensuring their continued rule in the state.

He attributed his confidence to the overwhelming response received during the ongoing ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra,’ a large-scale outreach initiative initiated by the Bharatiya Janata Party on September 3, which has garnered tremendous enthusiasm among the people across the state.

Mr. Chouhan declared, while addressing party workers here, that the Jan Ashirwad Yatra is generating an unparalleled and enthusiastic response from the people across the state. He added that he could sense the sentiments of the people during the yatra, leading him to assert confidently that it would result in the party’s most significant victory in the upcoming state assembly elections.

The chief minister remarked that the yatra received acclaim from the people wherever it traversed, and he had never witnessed such fervor among the people for the party’s yatra before.

BJP initiated five yatras across the state, which began on September 3 and are set to converge in a grand event on September 25, coinciding with the birth anniversary of BJP ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a Bharatiya Janata Party rally on that day.

The BJP’s mass outreach program has already reached approximately two crore people in the state, according to a party spokesperson.

Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, leading one of the yatras in Budhni, which is currently represented by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, asserted on Friday that Bharatiya Janata Party would secure a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly elections. He noted that in previous assembly elections, BJP only launched one yatra before the polls in the state, but this time, they opted for five yatras to ensure extensive coverage of the state’s population.

BJP to Win Big: Shivraj Chouhan

In response, the opposition Congress dismissed the claims made by the two senior BJP leaders, stating that they were indulging in wishful thinking. Congress spokesperson K K Mishra confidently stated that Congress would secure a majority in the upcoming state assembly elections.

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Kamal Nath Unveils Statue of Shivaji in Pandhurna, Madhya Pradesh

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Kamal Nath Unveils Statue of Shivaji in Pandhurna, Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath Unveils Statue of Shivaji in Pandhurna, Madhya Pradesh:

Kamal Nath, the Madhya Pradesh Congress chief, unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the district headquarters of Pandhurna, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday. Aditya Thakre, a leader of Shiv Sena (UBT) and former Maharashtra minister, attended the event. Pandhurna, a newly formed district, was carved out of Chhindwara district, which is considered Mr. Nath’s political stronghold. The district shares a border with Maharashtra and has a significant Maharashtrian population.

Mr. Nath had previously represented the Chhindwara parliamentary constituency nine times before winning the polls from the Sauser seat under the Lok Sabha constituency in the last assembly elections. Currently, Chhindwara LS constituency and all the assembly seats under it are held by Congress.

During the event, Mr. Nath mentioned his long-standing association with the Thakre family and their old bond. He recounted how he was asked by the late Sanjay Gandhi to meet the founder of Shiv Sena, the late Balasaheb Thakre, to seek his support for the government at the Centre during the imposition of the emergency. According to Mr. Nath, Balasaheb Thakre had supported the Congress on the issue at that time.

Mr. Thakre expressed his desire to see Mr. Nath return as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. He criticized the Centre for failing to control inflation and referred to the Maharashtra Chief Minister as an “illegal Chief Minister.”

In a post on social media, Mr. Thakre announced the unveiling of the equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, by former Chief Minister Kamal Nath. He mentioned that there was an atmosphere of change in Madhya Pradesh.

Kamal Nath Unveils Statue of Shivaji in Pandhurna, Madhya Pradesh
Kamal Nath Unveils Statue of Shivaji in Pandhurna, Madhya Pradesh

Notably, the unveiling of the Shivaji statue in Pandhurna by Mr. Nath has sparked a political controversy, with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan describing it as “double standards” by the Congress leader. Mr. Chouhan stated that Mr. Nath had previously opposed the installation of a Shivaji statue in Sauser, which he currently represents. He accused Mr. Nath of showing a fake face and hiding his true intentions.

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Women’s Group Calls for Reintroduction of Bill with 50% Reservation

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Women’s Group Calls for Reintroduction of Bill with 50% Reservation

Women’s Group Calls for Reintroduction of Bill with 50% Reservation:

The All India Coordination Committee of Progressive Organisation of Women (POW), Pragatisheel Mahila Sangathan (PMS), and Istri Jagriti Manch (IJM) have called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reintroduce the Women’s Reservation Bill with an increased reservation for females, raising it from 33 percent to 50 percent.

The committee criticized the current version of the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill proposed by the BJP-led government, likening it to a mere political tool. They accused the BJP of using it for election propaganda and noted that government-owned media outlets are already promoting it as a gift to females from the Modi government.

Women's Group Calls for Reintroduction of Bill with 50% Reservation
Women’s Group Calls for Reintroduction of Bill with 50% Reservation

The All India Coordination Committee urged for the immediate implementation of the bill, emphasizing its inclusion in the 2024 elections. They suggested disconnecting it from census and delimitation, as these factors are unrelated to the implementation of women’s reservations. The committee also proposed accommodating sub-quotas for OBCs, SCs, and STs within the bill.

Furthermore, the committee advocated for the bill’s applicability to seats in both the Rajya Sabha and legislative councils.

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Assess Success of Schemes,” Urges CM MK Stalin to Planners

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Assess Success of Schemes,” Urges CM MK Stalin to Planners

Assess Success of Schemes,” Urges CM MK Stalin to Planners:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has urged the State Planning Commission’s deputy chairperson and members to assess the effectiveness of government welfare schemes, provide reports on their impact, and ensure that the advice they offer to various government departments is being properly implemented.

During the fourth meeting of the State Planning Commission, Stalin also encouraged the commission to expedite the development of policies related to waste management, agricultural land use, water resources, employment and skill development, and housing.

Assess Success of Schemes, Urges CM MK Stalin to Planners
Assess Success of Schemes, Urges CM MK Stalin to Planners

He expressed gratitude for the commission’s contributions to policy decisions in areas such as gender dysphoria, medical rights, tourism, and more, emphasizing its role in guiding the government’s progress. Stalin also called for a study on the impact of the “Naan Mudhalvam” (I am Leader) scheme, which aims to prepare students for post-education careers and has helped 1,74,183 youth secure jobs.

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BRS Secures Advantage by Announcing Early Assembly Election Candidates

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BRS Secures Advantage by Announcing Early Assembly Election Candidates

BRS Secures Advantage by Announcing Early Assembly Election Candidates:

The BRS has taken the lead by announcing its candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections ahead of other parties. Most of these candidates have already covered all the manuals, with some even campaigning in villages. Meanwhile, other parties are still in the process of finalizing their candidate lists.

In addition to promoting the government’s welfare and development initiatives, several party candidates have already begun distributing voter slips, a task typically reserved for closer to the polling day.

BRS Secures Advantage by Announcing Early Assembly Election Candidates
BRS Secures Advantage by Announcing Early Assembly Election Candidates

This early announcement has allowed the party leadership to address concerns among aspirants who were not selected and potentially prevent rebellions or defections to other parties. Party President and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has renominated nearly all sitting MLAs, minimizing the chances of discontented aspirants seeking alternatives

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Rambabu’s Recommendation to Balakrishna: Take Charge of TDP Leadership

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Rambabu’s Recommendation to Balakrishna: Take Charge of TDP Leadership:

Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu has called upon MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna to capitalize on the current situation within the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and assume leadership of the party.

Rambabu encouraged leader to uphold the legacy of the Nandamuri family and emphasized that the legislative assembly is not the party’s headquarters. He suggested that Balaya and other legislators should address public concerns within the assembly.

Regarding discussions on the arrest of former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and allegations of corruption, Rambabu expressed readiness to engage in dialogue anytime and anywhere. He claimed that the TDP members had evaded discussions and preferred chaos over a meaningful debate.

Rambabu objected to Balakrishna’s symbolic twirling of his mustache and suggested that this was the moment for Balaya to take a more assertive stance. He asserted that Balaya now has a unique opportunity to contribute to the survival of his father NTR’s party, countering rumors that he had not supported NTR during a challenging period.

Rambabu's Recommendation to Balakrishna: Take Charge of TDP Leadership
Rambabu’s Recommendation to Balakrishna: Take Charge of TDP Leadership

Highlighting the absence of key TDP leaders, Rambabu pointed out that Balakrishna’s brother-in-law, Chandrababu Naidu, is in jail, and his son-in-law, Nara Lokesh, is in Delhi. He emphasized that this opportunity may not come again for leader to assume control of the party. Rambabu also raised concerns about perceived injustices within Balakrishna’s family, including his own electoral victories without ministerial appointments, while his brother Harikrishna was initially given a ministerial role but later sidelined.

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Interrogation Room Prepared for Chandrababu Naidu’s Detention in Jail

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Interrogation Room Prepared for Chandrababu Naidu’s Detention in Jail:

A Special Room Prepared for Interrogation of Former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in Central Jail” The Central Jail in Rajamahendravaram has set up a dedicated room just beyond its main gate for AP CID officials to conduct an interrogation with former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The jail authorities received a 30-page set of instructions from the ACB Court detailing the procedures for Naidu’s interrogation. A team of 10 CID members and two legal advocates will be dispatched to the Central Jail.

The lawyers will maintain a 10-meter distance from the CID officials who will conduct the questioning. Currently, the former Chief Minister is in custody in the Sneha block of Central Jail, where he is under tight security and surveillance by closed-circuit cameras.

Interrogation Room Prepared for Chandrababu Naidu's Detention in Jail
Interrogation Room Prepared for Chandrababu Naidu’s Detention in Jail

To prevent any potential leaks due to camera presence, a separate room has been arranged for the interrogation. Additionally, there has been a campaign involving the sending of 7.43 lakh postcards to Central Jail authorities, each bearing the message “Babutho Nenu (I am with Babu).” Prisons DIG M.R. Ravi Kiran informed news that the jail is preparing for the CID’s interrogation of the former Chief Minister in compliance with the court’s directives. Regarding the postcards, he mentioned that they have not yet been counted, but they have been received by the jail personnel. These postcards will be reviewed before any further action is taken, the DIG stated.

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Passage of Women’s Bill Attributed to Strong Central Government, Says PM

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Passage of Women’s Bill Attributed to Strong Central Government, Says PM

Passage of Women’s Bill Attributed to Strong Central Government, Says PM:

PM Modi Celebrates Women’s Reservation Bill, Credits Strong Government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the recent passage of the 33 percent reservation for women legislation during a special parliamentary session. He hailed this achievement as a “declaration of India’s renewed commitment to democracy.” The success of this long-awaited bill, according to Modi, is attributed to the presence of a “decisive and stable government with a strong majority at the Centre.”

Modi received recognition from the BJP’s ‘Mahila Morcha’ at the party headquarters for this legislative victory. He also used the occasion to criticize regional parties like Bihar’s RJD and Uttar Pradesh’s SP, noting that those who had previously opposed bills advocating reserved seats for women were now supporting the proposed law. He credited this shift to the increasing influence of women during his government’s tenure. The Prime Minister emphasized that his government had taken multiple steps to empower and promote women before passing this bill.

Passage of Women's Bill Attributed to Strong Central Government, Says PM
Passage of Women’s Bill Attributed to Strong Central Government, Says PM

He remarked, “We made decisions to enhance women’s status at all levels and did not allow political interests to obstruct women’s reservation. In the past, such bills were often a mere formality, lacking committed efforts. Attempts to undermine women were also prevalent.”

Modi also addressed critics who questioned the use of the term ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ (Salutation to Women Power) by the government for the bill, asking whether the women of the country shouldn’t be honored and their dignity enhanced.

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