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Senior RJD functionary Abdul Bari Siddiqui's remark that only "women with lipstick and bob-cut hair" would benefit from the women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies has triggered a controversy, with BJP seeking an apology from him and describing Lalu Prasad's party as "anti-women". Siddiqui, who added that "reservation should be given to backward and extremely backward women", later said his intention was not to hurt anyone. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nDdvHG7

 In a status report filed in the apex court, the state of Uttar Pradesh has said it has left no stone unturned to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the incident and other cases. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/a2remg8

Stung by Tamil actor-filmmaker Vishal’s public accusation of blatant corruption in the process of film certification by the Censor Board, the government on Friday called the incident “unfortunate” and ordered an immediate inquiry led by a ministry official. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wsnrz1t

Heavy rains in New York City have caused severe flooding, leading to a state of emergency being declared. Cars were submerged, roads were impassable, and the subway system was severely affected. The National Weather Service issued warnings of continued flooding throughout the day. The situation worsened during the morning rush hour, with flights being delayed and streets turning into rivers. While no fatalities or critical injuries have been reported, daily life has been severely disrupted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vd6cpfh

Today, since you brought up the issue of minorities in India, What is the test really of fair and good governance or of the balance of a society? asked the EAM. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/oHwpxRC

During our investigation, Zee News found many such channels on the Video Messenger App and Telegram, on which fake currency gangs post videos asking people to buy notes. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/p9nLBWd

The husband of Baloch political activist Karima Baloch, who was killed in Toronto in 2020, accused Pakistan's ISI of her murder and called on the Canadian government to reopen the investigation. He participated in a protest in Geneva organized by the Baloch National Movement (BNM) to demand justice for Karima and other Baloch activists killed in Pakistan and abroad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PhjRxAv