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Citizenship Amendment Act: Mamata Banerjee criticised the exclusion of Muslims from the ambit of CAA, saying that it aims at creating division among people.West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday in a fresh attack on the newly notified Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), said she does not want ‘detention camps in Bengal just like in Assam’.”The CAA is related to NRC, that is why we are opposing it. We don’t want detention camps like those in Assam,” the Trinamool Congress chief was quoted by PTI as saying.According to an HT report, the Assam government in 2009 notified detention centres to…

BJP’s 2nd list of candidates contains big names including former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Union minister Nitin Gadkari.The BJP on Wednesday released the second list of 72 candidates which featured big names like Manohar Lal Khattar, Nitin Gadkari, Anurag Thakur, Piyush Goyal (Mumbai North), and Tejasvi Surya among others. Manohar Lal Khattar will be contesting from Karnal, the announcement did not come as a surprise as Khattar resigned from the post of Haryana chief minister signalling his Lok Sabha innings. Union minister Nitin Gadkari retains his Nagpur seat after there was a little uncertainly as his name did…

Praveen Kumar blasted Hardik Pandya for giving more preference to playing IPL and earning the big bucks than playing for the country or for his domestic team.Former India cricketer Praveen Kumar has made a serious allegation on Hardik Pandya and his fitness a day after the India all-rounder joined the Mumbai Indians camp to begin his preparations for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season where he will be leading the five-time champions. Praveen ripped apart Hardik alleging that he has shown a pattern of getting injured two months before the IPL and doesn’t turn up for the domestic team,…

On Monday, the top court bench dismissed the SBI’s plea seeking extension of time till June 30 to disclose the details of electoral bonds.The State Bank of India on Tuesday submitted details of electoral bonds to Election Commission. This comes a day after the top court rejected the lender’s plea seeking an extension of deadline to disclose details of electoral bonds. “In compliance of Hon’ble Supreme Court’s directions to the SBI, contained in its order dated Feb 15 & March 11, 2024 (in the matter of WPC NO.880 of 2017), data on electoral bonds has been supplied by State Bank…

BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini, along with five other ministers, was sworn in as the Haryana chief minister on Tuesday.BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the Haryana chief minister on Tuesday, hours after Manohar Lal Khattar and his cabinet ministers resigned from their posts. Five other ministers – BJP leaders Kanwar Pal, Mool Chand Sharma, Jai Parkash Dalal, Banwari Lal, and an independent MLA Ranjit Singh Chautala – also took oath as members of the new council of ministers.BJP leader Nayab Saini took oath as the new Haryana chief minister. Hailing from the OBC community, he was…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on the Free Trade Agreement.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on the Free Trade Agreement. “Had a good conversation with PM @RishiSunak. We reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and work for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement,” the prime minister posted on social platform X.According to a Bloomberg report, the latest rounds of trade talks between UK and India ended without a breakthrough on major issues.UK officials flew back from New…

CAA: The government said due to the persecution of minorities in some Muslim countries, “the name of Islam was badly tarnished”.Indian Muslims shouldn’t worry about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) as it cannot take away their citizenship, the Central government said in a statement on Tuesday, in an attempt to allay fear about the law. The Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement that 18 crore Indian Muslims have equal rights like their Hindu counterparts and no citizen would be asked to produce any documents to prove his citizenship.”Indian Muslims need not worry as CAA has not made any…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 10 new high-speed Vande Bharat trains. He inaugurated through a video conference from Ahmedabad. He mentioned that the progress made in the last 10 years is just a glimpse of what is yet to come. The real picturelaid to come.  Vande Bharata project  Modi launched and laid out the foundation stone for various railway projects. Modi emphasized the importance of determination.He stated, “The developments in the past decade are just the beginning, there is more to achieve.”He highlighted the impact of past governments prioritizing political interests over national development. It is particularly affecting the Indian Railways.Modi…

In today’s fast-paced world, it is important for people to start investing early to secure their financial future. With so many investment options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right ones that align with your goals and risk tolerance. However, there are new-age investment tools that make investing more accessible and diverse for the younger generation.  Best tools for beginner investors  Let’s explore the best tools that can empower Gen Z to confidently start their investment journey. HDFC Life Smart Protect Plan Successful investments require patience and a long-term investment plan. HDFC Life Smart Protect Plan is an ULIP…

Today, on March 12, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins in India. During this month-long period of fasting. Followers of the faith abstain from food and drink for 13 to 14 hours each day. Fasting depends on the time of sunrise and sunset.In addition to its spiritual significance, fasting also provides various health benefits by detoxifying the body.There are two main meals consumed during the fasting period: Iftar and Sehri. Iftar is eaten after sunset. Sehri is consumed before sunrise.To maintain a feeling of fullness for a longer period, it is recommended to choose healthy food options for Sehri. …