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BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri Labels Danish Ali ‘Terrorist’ in Lok Sabha

Incendiary remarks by ruling party MP Ramesh Bidhuri spark outrage; demands for strict action and suspension in Lok Sabha.

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BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri Labels Danish Ali ‘Terrorist’ in Lok Sabha
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A ruling party MP created a stir on Thursday by using derogatory language against Muslim Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator Kunwar Danish Ali during a session in the Lok Sabha. The BJP MP in question, Ramesh Bidhuri, targeted Danish Ali with inflammatory terms like “Atankwadi” (terrorist) and “Ugrawadi” (militant) while discussing the success of India’s moon mission, Chandraayan-3.

A video shared by a user on the platform formerly known as Twitter showed Ramesh Bidhuri shouting at the BSP MP in Hindi. Two other BJP MPs and former ministers, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Harsh Vardhan, were seen laughing and making jokes as Bidhuri continued his verbal attack.

Bidhuri went on to call Danish Ali a “mullah” and accused him of being a terrorist. Despite efforts by Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh, who was presiding over the session, to calm the situation and get Bidhuri to sit down, the ruling party MP persisted in his hate-filled rant.

These comments from Bidhuri were triggered by Danish Ali’s reference to a statement made by IIT-Mandi Director Laxmidhar Behera. Behera had claimed that landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh were a result of people eating meat. Bidhuri’s remarks drew sharp criticism from netizens.

Journalist Shivam Kumar urged Om Birla, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, to take action against Bidhuri. He warned, “If you do not take action today, you will bring down the dignity of the post of Speaker, and the country will not forgive you.”

In response to the incident, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday expressed his serious concern over the objectionable remarks made by Bidhuri in the House. He warned the MP of “strict action” if such behavior is repeated in the future.

Union Defence Minister and Deputy Leader of the Lok Sabha, Rajnath Singh, expressed regret over Bidhuri’s comments. He stated that he did not hear exactly what Bidhuri had said.

Meanwhile, the Congress party strongly objected to BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks in the Lok Sabha and demanded his suspension from the House. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh termed the remarks as an insult to all MPs and criticized the apology offered by Union Minister Rajnath Singh as inadequate. He called for strict action to be taken against Bidhuri.

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Supreme Court to Review Kolkata Doctor’s Rape and Murder Case on March 17

The Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, is scheduled to review the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of a junior doctor from R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on March 17. In August of the previous year, the Court addressed the tragic incident, emphasizing […]

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The Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, is scheduled to review the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of a junior doctor from R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on March 17.

In August of the previous year, the Court addressed the tragic incident, emphasizing the critical need for enhanced safety measures for medical professionals nationwide. The Bench appealed to protesting doctors to resume their duties, assuring them of protection against any punitive actions related to their participation in the protests.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been actively probing the case. In October, they filed the initial charge sheet against Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer associated with Kolkata Police, implicating him in the heinous crime. The CBI‘s investigation suggests a potential broader conspiracy, highlighting concerns about evidence tampering during the early stages when the Kolkata Police were overseeing the investigation. Subsequently, two additional arrests were made: Sandip Ghosh, the former Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mondal, the former Station House Officer of Tala Police Station. Both are accused of obstructing the investigation and tampering with evidence.

The upcoming hearing on March 17 will further address these developments, underscoring the Supreme Court‘s commitment to ensuring justice and reinforcing workplace safety for medical professionals across the country.

Note: For a comprehensive understanding, readers are encouraged to refer to official Supreme Court records and updates from the Central Bureau of Investigation.

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Karnataka Govt Withdraws CID Probe in Ranya Rao Case

The Karnataka government has rescinded its previous directive for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate potential lapses by police officers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport concerning the gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao. Initially, the CID was tasked with examining any negligence or misconduct by airport police following Ranya Rao’s arrest on charges…

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The Karnataka government has rescinded its previous directive for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate potential lapses by police officers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport concerning the gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao.

Initially, the CID was tasked with examining any negligence or misconduct by airport police following Ranya Rao’s arrest on charges of attempting to smuggle gold. However, a subsequent order issued on Wednesday annulled this investigation. The government cited an ongoing probe led by Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, focusing on the involvement of Ranya’s stepfather, K Ramachandra Rao—a Director General of Police (DGP) rank officer currently serving as the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation.

Gupta’s inquiry aims to uncover the facts and circumstances surrounding the misuse of protocol-related facilities and assess Rao’s potential role in the case. This development follows the seizure of gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore from Ranya Rao at the airport. Subsequent searches of her residence led to the discovery of gold jewelry valued at ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash.

The government’s decision to withdraw the CID probe underscores its commitment to a focused and impartial investigation into the high-profile gold smuggling case, ensuring that all aspects are thoroughly examined without redundancy.

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Fewer Indian students traveled abroad for study purposes in 2024: government response in Lok Sabha

Indian students en route to Canada decreased by 41%; those going to the UK declined 27% and 13%, with Australia experiencing an annual 12 % decrease; at 2,04,058 Indian students studied in America in 2024 alone. Canada had the second-highest student enrollment at 1,37,608. China experienced a decrease as 7279 students came for studies in […]

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Fewer Indian students traveled abroad for study purposes in 2024: government response in Lok Sabha

Indian students en route to Canada decreased by 41%; those going to the UK declined 27% and 13%, with Australia experiencing an annual 12 % decrease; at 2,04,058 Indian students studied in America in 2024 alone. Canada had the second-highest student enrollment at 1,37,608. China experienced a decrease as 7279 students came for studies in 2023 while only 4,978 attended in 2024. Germany, Bangladesh, Russia and Ireland saw the greatest increases in Indian students traveling for studies – at 49 per cent, 44 per cent, 34 per cent and 30 per cent increases respectively. At 34,702, Indians increased by 49 per cent traveling to Germany for studies while 31444 Russian students arrived compared to 23503 a year prior. France, Philippines and Uzbekistan all saw increases as well.

There’s something magical and evocative about seeing an old friend from school come back into town to show us something they remember from long ago – often something from when they were younger themselves! So much for my visions of an ideal world where it wouldn’t matter who ran it anymore… Numbers of Indian students traveling overseas for studies dropped 15% last year as countries tightened visa regulations, according to information provided by Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State in Education ministry, at Monday’s Lok Sabha session. He reported that 7,59,064 students studied overseas according to Bureau of Immigration (BoI). Even though this number represents a decrease from 8,92,989 students traveling overseas for education in 2023, it is slightly higher compared to 2022 when it stood at 7,50,365.

This data pertains specifically to Indian travelers who disclosed “Study/Education” as their reason for visiting foreign destinations. As per information shared with Lok Sabha earlier, BoI data for previous years shows that 2024 surpasses 2019 in terms of students heading abroad for study; during 2019, 5,86,337 went abroad to pursue their education. Canadian, United States and United Kingdom all saw significant declines (in percentage terms) as they all tightened visa regulations for immigrants. Canada became more stringent on student visa regulations following worsening diplomatic ties in 2024 which resulted in more visa rejections and scrutiny on applications for entry.

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