A video of a 72-year-old Muslim man being assaulted on a train in Maharashtra has sparked widespread outrage on social media. The video shows a group of men attacking Haji Ashraf Munyar, accusing him of carrying beef. The incident occurred near Igatpuri in Nashik district as Munyar was traveling from Jalgaon to his daughter’s home in Kalyan, near Mumbai. The attackers are seen abusing and repeatedly slapping Munyar while questioning him about the meat he was carrying. They kicked him, abused him, and recorded a video of the assault and shared it on social media where it became viral. The Government Railway Police in Thane filed a first information report on August 31, leading to the arrest of three suspects. However, they were subsequently released on bail. The incident, which took place on August 28, has drawn significant criticism, with many calling for stringent action against those responsible. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde reacted to the brutal incident.
03 September,2024 02:43 PM IST
During the UN General Assembly debate on the Annual Report of the UN Security Council, Pratik Mathur, Minister at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, condemned Pakistan's misuse of the forum to propagate false narratives, particularly concerning Kashmir. Mathur dismissed Pakistan's statements as baseless and deceitful, refraining from dignifying them with a response to save the assembly's time. He reiterated India's firm stance on the urgent need for comprehensive reform of the Security Council, advocating for both permanent and non-permanent category expansions to ensure fairness and effectiveness in global governance.
27 June,2024 01:15 PM IST
Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on May 07 backed Muslim reservation in India and said, “Reservation to milna chahiye musalmano ko, poora”. “The votes are on our side... They are saying that there will be 'Jungle Raj' because they are scared, they are trying to instigate... They want to finish the Constitution and democracy... 'Are toh reservation toh milna chahiye Musalmano ko, pura'..." said Lalu Prasad Yadav. Watch video to know what more he said.
07 May,2024 01:10 PM IST
After a clash was reported from Mumbai's Mira Road, bulldozers razed illegal structures and encroachments in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road on Tuesday. "Illegal structures and encroachments were razed by bulldozers in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road where Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha celebrations were stone pelted. After instructions from the Maharashtra government, action is being taken by the Municipal Corporation with the help of the police," the Maharashtra government said. Meanwhile, three persons were arrested in Mumbai and an FIR was filed against unknown individuals after at least four cases of outraging religious sentiments were filed in the city following the Mira Road Violence.
31 January,2024 03:28 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
