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Out on parole, radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh and Kashmir's Engineer Rashid take oath as Lok Sabha members
Jailed MPs Amritpal Singh and Sheikh Abdul Rashid took oath amid security. Singh, Waris Punjab De, on four-day parole; Rashid, Baramulla, on two-hour parole. Singh in Assam, National Security Act; Rashid in Tihar, linked to Zahoor Watali. Police coordinated their oath taking, granted by court and district magistrate. They won Lok Sabha seats as Independents.
Amritpal can't leave Delhi: Parole order
During his stay in the national capital, neither Singh nor his relatives or family members can make a statement in any form of media, according to the conditions laid down in his parole order issued by the district magistrate of Punjab's Amritsar from where he was arrested on April 23 last year.
Radical preacher Amritpal Singh fails to take oath as MP
Amritpal Singh, jailed in Assam, missed taking Parliament oath. His father awaits govt response for temporary release. Singh defeated Zira after evading arrest in Jalandhar, arrested later for causing disharmony in Moga.
Radical preacher Amritpal, son of Indira Gandhi's assassin win LS polls as Independents
Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh and Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, son of one of Indira Gandhi's assassins, have made their maiden entry into Parliament as Independent candidates. Singh won in Khadoor Sahib by a huge margin over Congress, while Khalsa won in Faridkot against AAP. Singh, chief of 'Waris Punjab De,' is in jail in Assam under the National Security Act. Both candidates received overwhelming support from their communities, with Singh being praised for his anti-drug efforts and Khalsa focusing on various Sikh issues.
Lok Sabha polls: In Punjab, jailed Amritpal and other radicals add a new twist
The chief among them is Amritpal Singh, the Sikh separatist who headed the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, and is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act. However, the most influential among the separatists fighting elections is Simranjit SIngh Mann, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), who had won in the 2019 elections from Sangrur, the home district of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of the AAP.
Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha Polls: Radical Amritpal Singh's kin, supporters keep drug fight narrative going
Jailed Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh's entry into the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat as an Independent candidate, campaigning on a pro-Panth, anti-drug platform, has stirred politics in the region bordering Pakistan. Supporters have placed posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, highlighting the seat's Panthic sentiment. Amritpal's manifesto focuses on ending the drug culture, releasing prisoners, and ensuring justice in sacrilege cases. While his work against addiction is praised, there are concerns about his pro-Khalistani stance leading to separatism. The contest also includes candidates from SAD (Amritsar), Congress, and BJP, making it a crucial four-cornered contest.
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Jailed radical preacher Amritpal Singh gets ' mike' as poll symbol
Amritpal, the chief of the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act.
What Arvind Kejriwal's bail means for AAP's poll prospects
Punjab will cast its ballots on June 1 and Delhi on May 25, which is the last day of Kejriwal's bail period. On May 25, there will be elections in Haryana, where the AAP is vying for one seat among other opposition parties in the INDIA alliance. The Congress and the AAP have a seat-sharing agreement in Delhi, where the Congress is running for three seats and the AAP for four. They have not reached a seat-sharing agreement in Punjab; rather, they are fierce rivals and are running for numerous seats directly.
Stanford AI leader Fei-Fei Li building 'spatial intelligence' startup
Li, considered a pioneer in the AI field, raised money for the company in a recent seed funding round. Investors included Silicon Valley venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, three of the sources said, and Radical Ventures, a Canadian firm she joined as a scientific partner last year, according to two others.
LS polls: SAD (A) to support radical preacher Amritpal Singh from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib seat
Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who is behind the bars in Assam's Dibrugarh under the National Security Act (NSA), will fight the polls from the Khadoor Sahib parliamentary constituency as an Independent candidate, his counsel had said on Wednesday.
Mother says radical preacher Amritpal Singh to fight LS polls as Independent
Jailed radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh's mother on Friday said he will contest the Lok Sabha polls from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib seat as an Independent candidate. Earlier on Wednesday, Amritpal Singh's legal counsel Rajdev Singh Khalsa had also claimed that the 'Waris Punjab De' chief would contest the elections.
Lawmaking process requires radical changes, says AG Venkataramani
India's legal counsel further said that the country moved to a policymaking which is now people-centric, and added that many policies require a lot of experimentation. In the wake of challenges, he said, lies an opportunity for collective introspection and innovation. "Technology has revolutionised our connectivity, so too can it transform our approach to law and governance. This era of interconnectedness necessitates a holistic approach to policy-making and justice administration."
Moscow attack points to rise of radical ideologies in Central Asia
Recent Moscow attack highlights rising extremism in Central Asia, influenced by Pakistan. Tajik Taliban seeks to establish an Islamic Emirate in Tajikistan, supported by Taliban and IMU. Central Asian states face the challenge of radical ideologies and terrorist activities.
Multiple victims of Moscow attack including children are in serious condition, Russian officials say
Russia is still reeling from the attack Friday in which gunmen killed 139 people in a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that the gunmen are “radical Islamists,” but despite all evidence pointing to the involvement of Islamic State, Putin repeated his accusation that Ukraine could have played a role. Kyiv has strongly denied any link to the attack.
Indian security analysts suggest probing role of Pakistan in encouraging radicals in Russia
Terrorists attacked a large concert hall in the Moscow region on Friday night and sprayed the crowd with gunfire, killing more than 90 people, injuring over 100 and setting fire to the venue in a brazen attack. Security has been tightened in Moscow and the adjoining regions, with mass events being cancelled.
Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism Tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more
Get ready to be mesmerized as pop sensation Dua Lipa prepares to embark on her eagerly awaited Radical Optimism Tour. Spanning across Europe, this tour accompanies the release of her much-anticipated third studio album.
Bank of Japan ends negative rates, closing era of radical policy
The Bank of Japan ends 8 years of negative interest rates, making a historic shift with the first rate hike in 17 years. This move keeps rates around zero due to a fragile economic recovery.
In a ‘radical shift’, frontier markets go for policy changes
Central banks across key frontier economies including Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt have hiked policy rates significantly in recent months, while also implementing steps to liberalise markets - such as Nigeria's move to allow free trading in the naira.
India-US to engage in homeland security talks on February 28; counter terrorism among key agenda
India and the United States are set to engage in a high-level dialogue on homeland security, focusing on counterterrorism, cybersecurity, aviation security, and other key issues. Led by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and US counterparts, the discussions will cover areas such as cooperation in counterterrorism, cybersecurity, combating illegal migration, and extradition. The dialogue is expected to address concerns related to Sikh radicals, including issues linked to Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and fugitives residing in the US. India will also highlight challenges such as cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and data sovereignty concerns.
I'm not Malala and safe in my India: Kashmiri Yana Mir counters 'fabricated stories of oppression' in UK Parliament
Kashmiri journalist Yana Mir asserted her safety and freedom in India, rejecting comparisons to Malala Yusufzai. Speaking at the UK Parliament, she denounced Pakistan's propaganda and urged media to stop dividing people. Mir was honored for promoting diversity and praised the Indian Army's efforts in youth development. The event emphasized India's claim over Jammu and Kashmir and highlighted the region's diverse nature.
Opposition BNP & radical forces encourage “India Out” campaign in Bangladesh
The campaign has the potential to rock Bangladesh economy as citizens are being encouraged to boycott Indian products that dominate daily lives, Dhaka-based sources told ET. The campaign, sources claimed, is aimed at weakening Bangladesh economy and subsequently the Hasina government akin to the artificial crisis that was created in early 1970s to weaken the then Sheikh Mujib government.
Iran denies links to Jordan drone strike that killed 3 US troops
There is no evidence linking Iran to the drone strike in Jordan that killed three US military personnel, according to Iran. The country denies any involvement and rejects the accusations made by the US, describing them as "baseless." Iran emphasizes that it is not seeking an expansion of conflict in the Middle East and claims the accusations are part of a conspiracy to involve the US in a new battle. Iran insists it does not influence the decisions of what it calls "resistance groups" in the region.
Advocating for the well-being of Zo people amidst Meitei radical challenges: Zomi Council Steering Committee's memorandum to PM
The Zomi Council Steering Committee (ZCSC) submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister highlighting the plight of the Zo people - the Hmars, the Kuki-Zos and the nine Zomi tribes - who continue to bear the brunt of Meitei radicals. The memorandum described how the Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei militia group, have influenced Meitei MLAs and MPs to take an Oath favoring their desires. The entire Oath-taking exercise testified the collapse of democracy in Manipur. The ZCSC letter also requested the creation of a Separate Administration for the Zo people, the restoration of AFSPA in Manipur Valley, and the disarming of Meitei militias.
Three MLAs beaten up by Meitei group during Imphal meet
The Congress condemned the attack on its MLA, which came to light a day later. "The Indian National Congress strongly condemns the brutal physical assault on Manipur PCC president K Meghachandra during a meeting of all-party MLAs, MPs, ministers, under full security protection of state and central forces at Kangla in Imphal yesterday. The PM, however, continues with his eloquent silence on the enormous tragedy that has overtaken Manipur," Congress chief spokesperson Jairam Ramesh posted on Twitter.
Members of the 'Zo United' stage rally demanding separate administration
Albert Renthlei Convenor of the Zo United stated that the rally is to speed up the demand for separate administration for the Kuki, Zomi , Hmar and Mizo ( ZOs) while progress towards the grant of separate administration has been slow.
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