Evening news wrap: After chaos in Kolkata, Messi arrives in Hyderabad; PM Modi hails ‘watershed’ Kerala poll results and more | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Chaos erupted at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata as Lionel Messi’s brief, controlled appearance – part of his GOAT Tour three day India leg – led to fan protests and the detention of the event organizer, who now have agreed to refund the ticket prices. In Kerala, local body elections saw the…

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‘Dhurandar in rebranding’: Congress slams BJP for renaming MGNREGA; questions hatred for Gandhi | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday criticised the Modi government after the Union cabinet approved a bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi national rural employment guarantee act (MGNREGA), questioning why Mahatma Gandhi’s name needed to be dropped and accusing the Centre of focusing on rebranding rather than reform. Reacting to the Cabinet decision, Congress…

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2001 Parliament attack: When terror from ‘sarhad’ struck Sansad; how it’s still shaping India 24 years on | India News

[ad_1] 24 years of 2001 Parliament attack On the afternoon of December 13, 2001, India witnessed a deadly assault on its democracy. A group of Pakistan-trained terrorists drove into the Parliament complex in a stolen white ambassador car and opened fire, leading to a gun battle that lasted nearly half an hour. For millions who…

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‘Embarrassment on international stage’: BJP targets TMC after chaos during Messi’s stadium visit; shares footage | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday trained its guns on the Trinamool Congress after chaos broke out during football icon Lionel Messi’s brief visit to Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, sharing videos of angry spectators and calling the episode a “total embarrassment” on an international stage.BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari, reacting to footage from the…

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‘What’s the benefit?’: Priyanka Gandhi questions proposed MGNREGA renaming; flags cost | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday questioned the Centre’s reported decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), arguing that the exercise would lead to unnecessary expenditure of government resources without delivering any clear benefit.Her remarks came a day after the Union cabinet approved a Bill to…

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Delhi battles heavy smog: Airport issues advisory; passengers told to contact airlines | India News

[ad_1] Heavy smog in Delhi; flights might get disrupted NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport issued an advisory on Saturday amid heavy smog and low visibility conditions across the capital.The airport assured the flight operations to be normal as ‘Low Visibility Procedures’ were in progress, and urged the passengers to stay updated with their…

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Zubeen’s manager, fest organiser among 4 to face murder trial | India News

[ad_1] A 12,000-page chargesheet has been filed in the Zubeen Garg death case, with four individuals, including a woman, accused of murder. The investigation into the incident off Singapore’s St John’s Island on September 19 has established motive and conspiracy. The Assam Chief Minister expressed confidence in securing a conviction and plans for a fast-track…

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