UP records 49.3% polling in by-elections; exit polls predict BJP to win maximum seats
An estimated 49.3% of the 34.35 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the by-elections for the nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
An estimated 49.3% of the 34.35 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the by-elections for the nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
Manipur’s descent into violence once again high lights the fragility of peace in regions marred by ethnic divides and inadequate governance.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the situation in violence-ridden Manipur and asked the senior security officials to take effective steps to prevent violence and maintain peace in the Northeastern state
The MHA notification said that the security situation in Manipur has been further reviewed in consultation with the stakeholders and it is noted that the situation continues to remain volatile amidst ongoing ethnic violence in the state.
Violence erupts in Manipur's Imphal West, Jiribam; indefinite curfew imposed
Once again, Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been rocked by violence, with a suicide bombing attack having already claimed 42 lives, and with the death toll likely to mount. The attack occurred at a political meeting organised by the Jamait-Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl, a political party that seeks Islamic rule in the country, but one that has opted to be a part of the democratic process in order to achieve its ends.
Over 50 people have been arrested in connection with the communal violence while 18 FIRs have been registered across various police stations here, an official said on Wednesday, adding no fresh violence has been reported.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar asserted that no one found guilty in Nuh riots will be spared and justice will be ensured for the victims of the violence.
police is keeping close supervision in the city to handle any communal clashes similar to those observed in Haryana arising.
The death toll in the communal violence in Nuh district of Haryana has gone up to six including two home guard personnel, one cleric and three civilians.
