Commandos patrolled Guwahati as police went on high alert in BJP-governed Assam. Protests led by Aasu rekindled the spark of unrest triggered by Lok Sabha passing the CAA bill. Aasu plans to burn CAA copies, launch a satyagraha and stir with 30 other organisations. The law isn't applicable to tribal areas of Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura.
Farmers protest 10% slump in chilli prices in Byadagi market, Haveri district. They vandalize vehicles, torch two, attack officials, leaving 30 injured. Chilli now costs 39,000, down from 43,000 per 100kg. Anguished farmers, expecting about 4,000 per quintal, lost their patience when offered less and started arguing with traders, who claimed the price was closely tied to the quality of produce.
Uma Shankari assaulted her 87-year-old father-in-law with a walking stick. He sought refuge at his brother’s house and informed his daughter. A case has been registered based on the complaint given by the victim’s daughter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik are inaugurating multiple projects in Odisha ahead of the Lok Sabha and assembly elections. The projects include railway initiatives, heritage development, and infrastructure projects.
Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NKS) enters politics, releases candidate list for assembly elections. No government responded to farmers' demands for price, prestige, or pension. NKS to raise farmers' issues in elections at state, Centre. May field independent candidates if party registration is not granted. In the first list, the Sangathan has announced candidates for eight assembly constituencies.
BJP's Odisha unit flagged off 34 video van vehicles to collect suggestions from one crore people in the state for the election manifesto. This initiative is part of BJP's nation-wide campaign. The campaign vehicles will visit assembly constituencies under Lok Sabha seats. People can give suggestions through NaMo App and BJP helpline number.
US Embassy in New Delhi interviewed over 1,000 visitor visa applicants. US Ambassador Eric Garcetti joined the embassy team to support the surge and assist in the fingerprint verification process, according to a press release from the embassy. In 2023, the US Embassy and Consulates in India processed a record-smashing 1.4 million US visas.
PM Modi inaugurated Haryana section of Rs 9,000-crore Dwarka Expressway & laid foundation for 112 NH projects worth Rs One lakh crore. The expressway is part of the Centre's Rs 60,000 crore highway development plan.
Assam CM warns political parties of losing registrations if they violate court orders by calling bandhs. Opposition parties announced intensified agitations if CAA is implemented. CM will report violations to Election Commission. Gauhati high court declared bandhs illegal and unconstitutional. Opposition should take CAA opposition to Supreme Court. Assam Home and Political Affairs Department will assess loss caused by agitations.
Three friends from Kanpur drowned in Saryu river in Ayodhya. The bodies of Ravi Mishra, Priyanshu Singh, and Harshit Awasthi were taken to the mortuary in Ayodhya government hospital for identification. The cause of drowning and funeral arrangements are yet to be determined.
The body of Chaithanya Madhagani was discovered in wheelie bin on side of road in Buckley on Saturday. The woman had been living in Australia with her husband and their son. Uppal MLA Bandari Lakshma Reddy, who represents the constituency from which the deceased hailed, said that according to information provided by Chaithanya's parents their son-in-law 'confessed' of having killed their daughter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the first leg of the Rs 9,000-crore Dwarka Expressway, conceived by the Haryana govt. Two proposed link roads are yet to start. This will be the fifth expressway to be operational in NCR in the past six years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 19km elevated section of Dwarka Expressway, a road built on a single pier. It features an 8-lane, 3.6km long shallow tunnel near IGI airport with a blastproof design. The road has four-level interchanges at Shiv Murti, Yashobhoomi, and IMT Manesar.
Yogi Adityanath praises PM Modi for focusing on Azamgarh's development, launching projects worth thousands of crores, and ensuring modern infrastructure and implementation of various public welfare initiatives. He mentions the transformation from a district known for crime and mafia activities. He thanks the PM at a public meeting near Manduri airport.
