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Woman files rape complaint against LJP MP Prince Raj in Delhi
According to sources, the woman submitted a three page complaint at Connaught Place police station here on Tuesday night against Prince Raj, accusing him of raping her after sedating drink. Police sources said that a case has not been registered as of now. "The police is verifying the allegations against the Lok Sabha MP and after the outcome a case will be registered," the source said.
Mayawati lashes out at SP, accuses it of planting stories in media
A day after her rebel legislators met Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati mounted a blistering attack on SP. She blamed the 'divisive and hatred-filled forces' of planting stories in the media about the BSP legislators defecting to other parties. In a series of tweets, she termed the reports as a 'mirage' of sorts. She said, "These MLAs have already been suspended when they were prompted to defeat a Dalit candidate at the behest of SP and a corporate entity.
Watch | Indian Army releases new video song on 1st anniversary of Galwan valley clash
The song, released on the 1 year anniversary of the clash between the Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along LAC in Ladakh has been sung by legendary singer Hariharan. The song highlights the bravery and spirit of the Indian army personnel. It praises the soldiers who rose to the occasion and protected the motherland as ‘heroes’.
Race for Delhi Police chief heats up as Shrivastava to superannuate
Race to become Commissioner of Delhi Police has intensified with serving Commissioner S.N. Shrivastava, a 1985 batch Indian Police Service officer, is all set to hang up his boots by June end. Shrivastava's four juniors -- three from 1987 batch -- A.S.M. Sahai, Satyendra K. Garg and Dilbagh Singh and one from 1988 batch Balaji Srivastava -- are jostling for the top post in the national capital.
Mithun Chakraborty questioned by Kolkata Police over 'inciteful speech'
A complaint filed in Maniktala police station against him, has accused the actor of inciting post-poll violence in West Bengal through his speeches. Chakraborty moved the Calcutta High Court for quashing the case against him. But the court asked him to appear for questioning through video conferencing. The complaint also mentioned that these dialogues were enough to incite violence.
IT Minister blasts Twitter, says it failed to comply with new guidelines
In a series of tweets, the minister came down hard on the platform over its reluctance to comply with the new norms. "There are numerous queries arising as to whether Twitter is entitled to safe harbour provision. However, the simple fact of the matter is that Twitter has failed to comply with the Intermediary Guidelines that came into effect from the 26th of May," Prasad said.
Bharat Biotech supplies Covaxin to 16 states
Company's co-founder and joint managing director Suchitra Ella on Wednesday tweeted that Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana were supplied the vaccines through government of India from June 8 to 14. The Hyderabad-based vaccine maker also made supplies to 16 states during the same period.
Twitter loses legal protection in India, FIR filed against it for not removing 'misleading' communal content
Twitter losing legal shield means that any illegal content posted by any user on the platform can result in a lawsuit or police interrogation against the company officials. Here onwards, instead of being considered just a platform hosting content from various users, Twitter will be directly, editorially responsible for posts published on its platform.
Tensions rise in South China Sea, Rajnath calls for negotiations
The minister asserted that India supports freedom of navigation, over flight, and unimpeded commerce in these international waterways. Singh was referring to escalating territorial tensions in the South China Sea in recent weeks. China lays claim to nearly all of the South China Sea while other countries also claim parts of the region leading to territorial disputes in the region.
Govt's attempts to save PM's image is costing lives: Rahul
In a tweet, Rahul Gandhi said, "India needs quick and complete vaccination- not BJP's usual brand of lies and rhyming slogans to cover-up vaccine shortage caused by Modi government's inaction. GOI's (Government of India) constant attempts to save Prime Minister's fake image are facilitating the virus and costing people's lives." Rahul Gandhi also attached a news report which claimed that Indian scientists did not back doubling of Covid vaccine dose gap.
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