Saturday, March 07
Congress has slammed the BJP following the arrest of a Christian priest and 11 others in Nagpur during a prayer meeting, accusing the party of religious bigotry. MP KC Venugopal and Kerala LoP VD Satheesan condemned the arrests, demanding the FIR be withdrawn and calling for action against Bajrang Dal activists. They highlighted concerns over minority rights and constitutional freedoms.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged BJP representatives in West Bengal to intensify grassroots outreach, dedicating at least four days weekly to constituencies and holding daily street-corner meetings. He emphasized performance for ticket consideration and signaled a renewed role for former state chief Dilip Ghosh in the upcoming assembly elections.
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant 25% drop in fire incidents in 2025, with 6,039 cases compared to 8,033 the previous year. This reduction, attributed to prevention efforts and public awareness, saw property worth Rs 5,000 crore saved. The fire services also conducted numerous audits and provided crucial support during Operation Sindoor and the Amarnath Yatra.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached a United Kingdom-based high-value property located near Buckingham Palace in a Rs 1,400 crore bank fraud case, the agency said on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's global recognition for accelerated development through next-generation reforms. He emphasized that these reforms, spanning sectors like GST, labor laws, and foreign investment, are strengthening long-term, inclusive growth and empowering citizens and businesses. Modi stated that India is moving towards a trust-based system with citizens at its core, aiming to build a developed India.
