Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday described the Maha Kumbh as a true representation of Sanatan Dharma and said that it showed country's true identity to the world.
Mumbai's session court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to Abu Azmi on a solvent surety bond of Rs 20,000 in connection with his alleged controversial statement about Aurangzeb made in the Maharashtra legislative assembly.
Regular skipper Mitchell Santner will be unavailable for the series due to T20 league commitments, notably the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting from March 22 onwards.
DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi moved a breach of privilege notice against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday, seeking action against the minister for "contempt of the House" while he was replying to a question regarding the non-disbursal of funds by the union government unde
Sam Pitroda, the president of the Congress (I) overseas unit, Darshan Shankar, the founder of the FRLHT (Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Traditions) organisation and four senior Karnataka Forest Department officials are accused of grabbing government land.
Police have detained the workers of the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) and Bhim Army who had gathered to protest outside the state assembly in Lucknow over their various demands.
"The media tried to malign me by misrepresenting my statement, so I humbly request that my suspension be withdrawn as I am not at fault in this matter," he said.
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh directed that Ansari must stay at his official accommodation in Lucknow and seek prior permission from the District Administration and the trial court (Chitrakoot Sessions Court) before visiting his constituency.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge alleged that the media is debating about Aurangzeb to appease the Centre, but are were no debates on the current crisis the nation is facing. This comes amid row over suspension of Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Azmi for his remarks.
Earlier on Wednesday, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar suspended Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi for the entire duration of the ongoing Budget session.
Earlier on Wednesday, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar suspended Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi for the entire duration of the ongoing budget session over his remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.