New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on November 28 reacted on BJP MP Pragya Thakur's remark on Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse. He said that the party condemns the statement and Gandhi is an idol for all of us, he was our guiding light and will always remain so.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla staged protest at Delhi's Vijay Chowk on November 28 demanding action against BJP MP Pragya Thakur's comment. He was later detained by police. In Parliament, Pragya Thakur referred to Nathuram Godse as a 'deshbhakt' on November 27.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Congress MPs staged walkout from Lok Sabha after Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned Pragya Thakur's remark on Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse. On November 27, BJP Lok Sabha MP Pragya Thakur called Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as a 'deshbhakt.' She called Godse a patriot during a debate in Lok Sabha, it also triggered a protest by Opposition members.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): BJP working president JP Nadda on Wednesday condemned Pragya Thakur's statement referring to Nathuram Godse as 'deshbhakt' in Lok Sabha. He further said she will be removed from the consultative committee of defence. Earlier, in the Lok Sabha, Pragya referred to Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as a "deshbhakt" (patriot), triggering a protest by opposition members.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 28 (ANI): Former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu visited the site of the construction work in Amaravati on Nov 28. While speaking to ANI, Chandrababu Naidu slammed Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and said that he destroyed the concept of Amaravati and now he wanted to destroy the Andhra Pradesh. He said, "I had given vision 2020 to achieve a developed Hyderabad and today it's rated as one of the most livable cities. With that experience I planned Amaravati, but this man (Jagan Mohan Reddy) has destroyed its concept." Meanwhile, few protesters hurled stones and slippers at Chandrababu Naidu's convoy during his tour to Amaravati.
Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): DMK president MK Stalin arrived in Mumbai on November 28. He will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government of the state led by Shiv Sena chief and 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' Uddhav Thackeray as the Chief Minister today. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Shivaji Park.
Chatra (Jharkhand), Nov 28 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Chatra, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Where was Congress when the youth were sacrificing their lives and fighting for formation of Jharkhand state? Jharkhand didn't come into existence as long as there was Congress government. It was formed when BJP came to power." "Atal ji ne Jharkhand ko banaya aur Modi ji-Raghubar Das ji ne isko sanwaarne ka kaam kiya hai," he added.
Tehri (Uttarakhand), Nov 28 (ANI): Uttarakhand's Tehri received its first snowfall on November 28. Normal life got affected following the snowfall. Vehicular movement was partially disrupted. Snow covered the entire landscape. The temperature of Tehri is 11 Degree Celsius.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on BJP's Pragya Thakur's statement in Lok Sabha (referring to Nathuram Godse as 'deshbhakt') said that it's not the first time that she has said something like that. "It's not the first time she said something like that. It shows she's an enemy of Gandhi and a supporter of his killers. I have given Privilege Motion to Speaker, let's see what happens," said Owaisi.
Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, after being asked if Ajit Pawar will be made Deputy Chief Minister of new cabinet of Maharashtra. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that what post should be given to Ajit Pawar, will be decided by senior-most leader of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' Sharad Pawar. "I don't know, it is NCP's matter. Sharad Pawar is senior-most leader of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi'(Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP), what post should be given to Ajit Pawar or someone else in his party, will be decided by him," Sanjay Raut.
Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Maharashtra Congress president Balasaheb Thorat said, "I don't know how many ministers will take oath today but chief minister and a few ministers from the three parties (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) will take oath at the ceremony. Balasaheb (Bal Thackeray) and Indira ji had good relations. He had supported Indira ji. Whenever it was needed, they stood by each other."
Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Ahead of Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in ceremony, bust of his mother Meena Thackeray was decorated with flowers. Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Nov 28. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Shivaji Park.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 28 (ANI): A thick layer of smog covered Lucknow on Nov 28. People were seen wearing pollution masks in smoggy weather. Air quality index (AQI) data, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), was PM 2.5 at 340 (
Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Hoardings welcoming the new government were seen in Maharashtra on November 28. The party flags of Shiv Sena and Congress were also seen on the stretch from Dadar TT to Shivaji Park. The new state government will be led by Shiv Sena chief and 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' Uddhav Thackeray. Uddhav Thackeray will be the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra in Mumbai on Nov 28. The preparations are underway for his swearing-in ceremony. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Shivaji Park.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Rain lashed in parts of national capital on Nov 28. The downpour dropped down the temperature. Rainfall increased cold in Delhi as well. The temperature of Delhi is 17 Digree Celsius as of today.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): The air quality of national capital improved on Nov 28. A clear sky was observed on Thursday morning. The major pollutant PM 2.5 was at 149, 'moderate' category at ITO and was at 184 'moderate' category in the area around Anand Vihar. While, according to AQI, major pollutant PM 2.5 was at 114 in 'moderate' category at Lodhi Road. To curb air pollution, Delhi government had earlier implemented odd-even scheme from Nov 04-15.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has confirmed hackers stole about USD 49 million worth of cryptocurrency. Upbit CEO Lee Seok-woo revealed in an official blog post that 342,000 ETH (approximately 58 billion South Korean won) were transferred from the Upbit Ethereum Hot Wallet to an unknown wallet. The company will cover the loss of its customers with its own assets. Upbit estimates it to take at least two weeks for the deposit and withdrawal to resume.
Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Poster featuring former prime minister Indira Gandhi with Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray was displayed near Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai. Poster stated, "Balasheb Thackeray's dream fulfilled, Chief Minister from Shiv Sena." Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as next Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 28 (Thursday). This will be the first time a Shiv Sena leader will take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Ranchi (Jharkhand), Nov 28 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel reacted to BJP's Pragya Thakur referring to Nathuram Godse as 'deshbhakt' in Lok Sabha on November 27. He said, "Pragya Thakur always speaks in favour of Godse. BJP should clarify either they are with Gandhi or Godse."