Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot sat on a day-long dharna in Jaipur on Tuesday, defying a directive from the Congress that claimed his protest was “against the party’s interests and is anti-party activity.” Pilot was demanding action in corruption cases that occurred while Vasundhara Raje was the chief minister.

Around 11 a.m., Pilot arrived at Shaheed Smarak and decorated the portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Jyotirao Phule on the dais before taking a seat on the stage to listen to patriotic songs like Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon, Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge, Ae Watan Tere Liye, Mera Rang De Basanti Chola, and Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram.

On the anniversary of social reformer Jyotirao Phule’s birth, a dharna is being held. Pilot has previously stated, “Corruption is a problem that affects the people and is a major issue towards improving the society, therefore the inspiration to sit on a protest on his Jayanti.

Pilot attacked Ashok Gehlot, claiming that he had ignored corruption allegations under the previous Vasundhara Raje administration. Pilot will remain silent throughout his all-day protest, which will go until around 4 o’clock in the afternoon. His supporters yelled “Humara CM Kaisa Ho, Sachin Pilot Jaisa Ho” and “I love you, I love you, Sachin Pilot, I love you” while also pleading for justice in corruption charges at the protest location. 

Along with hundreds of members of the Congress, Pandit Suresh Mishra, the president and founder of the Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha, and Jyoti Khandelwal, a former mayor of Jaipur, joined Pilot on stage. 

Times fashion week was conducted on March 31st from 5 pm onwards, showcasing the latest trends and designs. This three-day premier fashion and lifestyle event was in collaboration with the Kundan Properties, was being held at the Westin, Koregaon Park in Pune, and got concluded on April 1st, 2023, with the presentation of Archana Kochhar’s prêt collection ‘Mauryan, which took inspiration from the golden age of Indian ancient history.’

Piyali Toshniwal opened the sequence in her unique style with renowned celebrity Bollywood fame singer and artist Tulsi Kumar. Piyali was much appreciated for her style and the way she carried the outfit and represented it through her walk on the dazzling ramp as the audience kept hooting for her and cheering her throughout.

She was then featured by various Bollywood news Instagram handles such as Viral Bhayani, Instant Bollywood – the World’s largest Bollywood online network with an audience size of 50 million+ across multiple platforms; her presence was seen in various stories and posts shared by the celebrities like singer Tulsi Kumar and the ace fashion designer Archana Kochhar. She is rocking in the posts of Times Fashion Week Pages too.

Piyali walked the ramp as a renowned Instagram Influencer & Plussize model, and her outfit was based on an inclusivity concept represented by designer Archana Kochhar. Piyali has been spreading body positivity and all-inclusive fashion inspiration on her social media handles.

The show-stopper for the sequence was Hina Khan, who sizzled the ramp with her presence. Lots of Instagram influencers and Bollywood celebrities made their presence in this show. INSD, Vespsa, and Mercedes were part of the sponsorship list.

Life is a mysterious journey filled with ups and downs, and to appreciate the beauty of it, one must learn to embrace both joy and pain. Books have always been a source of guidance and comfort in every stage of life, imparting valuable lessons that shape and connect individuals. Among the countless literary pieces in the market, Rajeev Kejriwal‘s Mukhauta, a collection of poems in the Hindi language, stands out for its unique ability to capture the essence of human emotions and experiences in words that resonate with readers.

Exploring the Human Experience

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The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other organisations such as Bajrang Dal called for a statewide ‘bandh’ over the violence in Chhattisgarh’s Bemetara district, on Monday, April 10th. The BJP workers, who have lent support to the violence have requested the people to shut their businesses. A 22-year-old, Bhuneswar Sahu was killed in the violence between the two groups in the village. During the incident, three police personnel were also injured. 

 “Today, shutting of business has been called by VHP and the Bajrang Dal. All the Police Stations have been deployed by an additional police force. Some extra patrolling has also been provided and almost 400 police officers have been deployed in all the police stations,” said Raipur Additional Superintendent of Police. “We’ve got details that they plan to hold a ‘chakka jam’ at three to four locations. We will try to disseminate them as soon as possible,” mentioned by the police officer. The BJP district president said the decision for a shutting of business was mandatory because of the violence in the state. He further added, BJP is supporting their decision of shutting the business. 

Indira Kalyan Elesela, the superintendent of Police in Bemetara  said “A bandh of the state has been called tomorrow in regard to yesterday’s incident. We are ready for this. We hope everything remains peaceful. We are completely ready, the crowd has been controlled by installing barricades at many places.” Saja Vidhansaba was the place where the incident of the death of Bhuneshwar Sahu took place. There were consistently eight cases of love jihad in that particular area and Sahu Samaj was creating public awareness regarding  Love Jihad as a crime. Meanwhile, an infliction of Section 144 in the area amid heavy police deployment. 

On Sunday, the last rites of Bhuneshwar were performed, who died in the clash. According to the police, As the preliminary information a fight broke out between the children belonging between two groups in Biranpur village, and afterwards , tension increased and turned into a clash between the group members. The Police have investigated the case and so far arrested 11 people in connection with the violence in Chhattisgarh.  

April 10th marks the celebration of Siblings Day, a day dedicated to honouring the special bond between brothers and sisters. It’s a day to cherish the memories and the unbreakable bond that siblings share, regardless of the ups and downs in their relationship. Siblings are our first companions in life, and they remain our lifelong support system. On this day, we acknowledge and celebrate the unique relationship between siblings and express our gratitude for having them in our lives.

Siblings share a connection that is different from any other relationship. They have a shared history, and the memories they create together last a lifetime. From childhood to adulthood, siblings are always there for one another through thick and thin. They are a source of comfort, laughter, and support, and they play an essential role in shaping our lives. Siblings often have a deep understanding of each other, and they share a unique language that only they can understand.

On Siblings Day, we celebrate the diversity of sibling relationships. Some siblings have a close and loving relationship, while others have a more complicated dynamic. However, regardless of their relationship, siblings remain a significant part of each other’s lives. The bond between siblings is unbreakable, and even if they fight, they know that they can always count on each other. It’s a bond that is forged through love, laughter, and tears, and it’s something that can never be replaced.

This day is also an opportunity to express gratitude for siblings who have passed away. While the loss of a sibling can be devastating, the memories of the time spent together remain precious. Siblings who have passed away hold a special place in our hearts, and we honour their memory on this day. It’s a day to remember the happy times spent together and to cherish the memories that we have.

Siblings Day is a day to celebrate the bond between siblings all over the world. It’s a day to acknowledge the unique relationship between brothers and sisters and to express gratitude for their presence in our lives. Whether we have a close relationship with our siblings or a more complicated one, we can all agree that the bond between siblings is unbreakable. On this day, let us take the time to appreciate and celebrate this special bond that we share with our siblings. Happy Siblings Day 2023!

On Monday, Supreme Court arrived to hear an April 14 plea by the Anjum Intezamia Majid committee seeking approval for ‘wazu’ (ritual ablution) at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi during the month of Ramzan. The apex court on last year November 11, extended further orders for the protection of the area where a ‘Shivling’ was claimed to have been found. The dispute matter was mentioned before a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.

Senior advocate, Huzefa Ahmadi, appealing on behalf of the Masjid committee side, filed a plea at the apex court bench to take part in the matter for hearing. He added that the month of Amazan is ongoing and worshipers need an adequate setup for ritual ablution. He said the water for wazu available in the drum and the number of worshippers increased during the Ramzan.

The CJI said the matter will be picked up for hearing on April 14 under the bench including Justice Surya Kant. On March 28, the SC had conceded to list for hearing on April 21 a petition of the Hindu side seeking amalgamation of all suits filed in a Varanasi session court about the Gyanvapi mosque complex row.     

In May 2022, the court ordered for protection of the pond in the Gyanvapi complex, earlier being used for ‘wazu’. After the purported uncovered of ‘Shiv Ling’ during the official survey under the court-appointed Commissioner, which the Muslim committee side called a fountain. 

In the past, the court had permitted the Hindu parties to proceed with a petition prior to the Varanasi district judge for the amalgamation of all litigation filed on the  Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gaur dispute. The order directed the Hindu side to file their replies within three weeks to the appeal by the Muslim committee challenging the Allahabad High Court order on the appointment of a survey commissioner.

The US official has launched a probe to identify the direct source of the intel leak after the high-classified documents, containing intel details fuming from Ukraine air defence to Israel spy agency content surfaced on the internet world. On Sunday, Pentagon officials said it had formal reference to the Department of Justice, requesting it to investigate the visible intel leak of the classified documents, which surfaced on the social media world. 

Some experts in the US suspect that concerning intel leaks may be leaked within the country rather than any allies. The mainly highly classified documents are related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and other major allied partners of the US like the Middle East, South Korea and Africa. Michael Mulroy, a former Pentagon official, commented on the intel leak with the news agency, “The main centre of attention is on being a US leak, as numerous documents were only in US hands.”

On the other hand, the possibility of a pro-Russia element behind the intel leaks has not been ruled out by the investigation agency. The US official said that in case an outside hand is found to be backup of the intel leak it would be one of the utmost crucial security breaches the US would face after the WikiLeaks case in which more than 700,000 intel documents, diplomatic cables and videos surfaced on the public platform. 

Recent intel leaks also show that Washington is spying on the many close US allies, including Isreal, Ukraine and South Korea. It was a potentially embarrassing disclosure for the government of US President Joe Biden. Though, the intel leaked documents pop up to contain at least some mistakes, including war zone fatality estimates that deliberately show the low number of Russian losses. US officials further added that they have not ruled out the prospect of the leaked document information having been fake or manipulated to spread the flawed information that could directly damage the US security image. 

Currently, a liter of Nandini toned milk in Bangalore costs consumers only Rs 39 and has 8.5 percent SNF and 3 percent fat (solids-not-fat). Whereas, reaching the price of Rs. 54 per liter in Delhi and Rs. 52 per liter in Gujarat for Amul-flavored milk.

Despite all the political commotion surrounding Amul’s “entrance” into the milk market in Karnataka, which was accentuated in the lead-up to the state Assembly elections, the economic situation is straightforward: The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) and other dairy companies are not in a position to compete with the Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (KMF) at this time.

The cost is the cause. The most affordable milk in India is produced by KMF and sold under the Nandini brand rather than Amul by GCMMF. Now, customers in Bengaluru just pay Rs 39 for a liter of Nandini-toned milk containing 3 percent fat and 8.5 percent SNF (solids-not-fat). Compare this with the Rs 54 per liter price for Amul toned milk in Delhi and Rs 52 per liter in Gujarat.

In Gujarat, GCMMF charges Rs 64 per liter and Rs 66 per liter for full-cream milk with 6 percent fat and 9 percent SNF, respectively. This milk from Nandini was being sold for just Rs 50 for a liter and Rs 24 for 500 ml up until the beginning of March. Since then, KMF has increased the price subtly by maintaining the same prices for 900 ml and 450 ml smaller packs, respectively.

But, even after accounting for “shrinkflation,” Nandini full-cream milk still costs between Rs. 53 and Rs. 56 per litre, which is significantly less than Amul. In comparison to Amul’s 450-gm packet, which costs Rs 30 (about Rs 66-67/kg), Nandini curd’s maximum suggested retail price is only Rs 47 per kg.

“KMF is incomparable to anyone. Nandini has a near monopoly in Karnataka thanks to its low costs, an industry insider claimed. But why is the price of Nandini milk so cheap that no other supplier, whether cooperative or private, can compete?

It has to do with a plan that was the brainchild of the late Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. In September 2008, the BJP government, led by him, began offering farmers a Rs 2 per liter incentive in addition to the district unions’ purchase price when they supplied milk to those organizations. The incentive was doubled five years later, in May 2013, and increased to Rs 5 percent liter in November 2016 by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government. The government of Karnataka offers milk farmers an incentive totaling roughly Rs 1,200 crore each year.

The Karnataka government was accused of destroying the “state’s pride,” the Nandini brand, by opposition leaders like JD(S) leader H. D. Kumaraswamy and Leader of the Opposition from the Congress, Siddaramiah. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai defended Amul’s entry and downplayed any threat to Nandini.

Among all such conundrums,  Siddaramiah of Congress has tweeted to PM Modi by saying that “Is your purpose of coming to Karnataka is to give to Karnataka or to loot from Karnataka? You have already stolen banks, ports, and airports from Kannadigas. Are you now planning to steal Nandini (KMF) from us?,” with the hashtags AnswerMadiModi and SaveNandini. 

On Sunday, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai stated the list of candidates for the upcoming assembly polls would be announced by the party shortly, following the conclusion of the party’s chief election committee (CEC) meeting in New Delhi. Basavraj Bommai, speaking to media members, stated that the list for the upcoming Karnataka elections was discussed and there is a possibility of reconvening on Monday. 

The announcement of the candidate list is expected to take place today. Additionally, Bommai confirmed his candidacy for the Shiggaon constituency. The CEC meeting for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections, set to take place next month, was held at the national capital’s party headquarters on Sunday and was attended by senior BJP leaders.

The meeting was graced by the presence of several notable individuals, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP Chief JP Nadda, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. A meeting was convened by Amit Shah on Saturday at the residence of BJP President Nadda in the national capital to deliberate and finalise the roster of candidates for the May 10 elections.

Nadda’s residence saw the presence of several leaders including Karnataka BJP President Nalinkumar Kateel, former Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and others. During the 2018 Assembly elections, the BJP secured the most seats as a single party, winning 104 out of 224 seats. In comparison, the Congress won 80 seats and the JD(S) won 37 seats. The upcoming Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections for all 224 seats are scheduled for May 10th, with the vote counting taking place on May 13th.

On Friday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released a statement that the central government will provide financial aid to the state in order to give relief to those marginalised prisoners who are incapable to avail of bail or get discharged from prison due to unable to pay the fines in poor financial condition. The step being taken by MHA will ease the poor prisoners, the majority of the sections belonging to marginalised groups with downgraded education and income level, to break out of prison. 

Under the statement of MHA, “The wide outline of the scheme has been concluded in the discourse with relevant stakeholders under which the Union government will facilitate financial assistance to States in sequence to increase relief to those poor prisoners who are unable to get bail from prisons mainly cause of non-payment of fines, on account of financial constraints.”

This move directly addresses the issue of undertrials in prison under the prime guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah. From time to time, MHA had already worked on the undertrial prisoners in various segments. The particular introduction of Section 436A in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), insertion of a new chapter XXIA ‘Plea Bargaining’ in the CrPC. On the other hand, the Legal Services Authority has provided free legal aid to poor prisoners. 

In the MHA press release, further added to make sure that the resources of the budget are extended across all the considered sections of the society. The main purpose of the budget, namely Guiding ‘Saptarishis’ is passing the last mile. Undergoing this, one of the messages is ‘Support for Poor Prisoners’. It is generally the provision of required financial assistance to poor individuals who are in the jailhouse and incapable to afford the judicial penalty or the bail amount.