Allahabad HC adjourns hearing on plea challenging order allowing Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi
Allahabad HC adjourns hearing on plea challenging order allowing Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar to February 12.
BJP Makes Inroads into Opposition as RLD’s Jayant Chaudhary Explores Alliance Talks
In a setback to the Opposition's INDIA bloc, RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary is reportedly in talks with the BJP for a possible alliance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. BJP has offered RLD four Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, namely Kairana, Baghpat, Mathura, and Amroha. Jayant Chaudhary met with a senior BJP leader in Delhi on Tuesday, fueling speculation that the two parties may be considering joining hands with mere months to go to the crucial polls.
No Irani Visa For Indian Citizens From 4th February
Iran announces that visa for citizens of India will be abolished starting from 4th February 2024 subject to the following conditions: 1. Individuals holding ordinary passports will be allowed to enter the country without a visa once every six months, with a maximum stay of 15 days. It is important to note that the 15-day period cannot be extended. 2. The visa abolition only applies to individuals entering the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran for tourism purposes. 3. If Indian nationals wish to stay for a longer period or make multiple entries within a six-month period or require other types of visas, they must obtain the necessary visas through the respective representations of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India. 4. The visa abolition outlined in this approval specifically applies to Indian nationals who enter the country just through the air border.
Congress President Kharge Invites Akhilesh To Join Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra In UP
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge sent an invitation letter to Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav to join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra as it is going to be organised at National Inter College in Chandauli's Saiyadraja. The rally will reach Uttar Pradesh on February 16.
The ongoing budget session of Parliament will be extended by another day
The ongoing budget session of Parliament will be extended by another day. So it will be adjourned on 10th February instead of 9th February as scheduled.
Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut: ED, an Extended Branch of BJP, Targets Opponents
On ED searches, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "ED is an extended branch of the BJP. After RSS, BJP trusts ED. Who played the game in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, this has been done by ED. Whoever speaks against the BJP, ED will take action against him."
RJD MP Manoj Jha Raises Doubts Over EVM Integrity Amid PM Modi’s Seat Predictions
RJD MP Manoj Jha says, "If he (PM Modi) is saying that BJP will get 370 (seats in Lok Sabha elections) and NDA will be 400 plus. Does this mean the EVM is set? When you specify the exact numbers, doubts arise."
Congress MP K Suresh: ED Raids Targeting Opposition Leaders Ahead of Elections to Eliminate Opposition
On ED searches, Congress MP K Suresh says, "The ED raids are happening every day against all the Opposition party leaders so there is nothing special. The elections are near and the BJP wants to eliminate the entire Opposition."
AAP Leader Atishi: ED Raids Target AAP Members, We Won’t Be Intimidated
On ED raids, AAP leader and Delhi Minister Atishi says, "ED raids are going on against AAP leaders and people associated with AAP. Raids are underway at the residence of AAP Treasurer and MP ND Gupta, Arvind Kejriwal's PA and others. BJP want to suppress our party through central agencies but I want to tell them that we will not be afraid."
AAP Leaders Endure Threats and Raids Amidst Liquor Scam Allegations, Minister Atishi Highlights Lack of Evidence
Delhi Minister Atishi says "For the last 2 years, AAP leaders are being threatened. In the name of this so-called liquor scam, someone's house is raided, someone gets summons and someone is arrested. Even after hundreds of raids in two years, ED has not been able to recover even a single rupee. Even after two years, ED has not found any concrete evidence and the court has also repeatedly asked that evidence should be presented."