Malaysia Airlines plane, with 186 flyers, diverts to Chennai after engine snag

Bengal BJP Pushes Back on Dhirendra Shastri's Meat Ban Call During Festivities

Religious preacher Dhirendra Shastri called for a ban on the sale of non-vegetarian food near Durga idols during the festive season and urged Hindus in West Bengal to observe Navaratri. The appeal sparked a sharp response from the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Bengal BJP leaders firmly stated that Bengalis will continue to eat fish and meat, pushing back against the proposed restriction. The party's stance highlights a cultural divide between the dietary traditions of Bengali Hindus and the call for abstinence during the religious period.

Congress Demands BRS MLA's Ouster Over Remarks Against Telangana Speaker

The Congress party has launched an attack on the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) over alleged derogatory remarks made against the Telangana Assembly Speaker. The controversy centres on statements attributed to a BRS legislator that were deemed offensive by the ruling party. Telangana's Chief Minister weighed in on the matter, calling for strict action against the legislator involved. The Chief Minister specifically demanded that the membership of the MLA responsible for the remarks be revoked. The incident has escalated political tensions between the Congress-led state government and the opposition BRS.

Rahul Gandhi Blames BJP's 'Triple-Engine' Govt for Delhi Hostel Collapse

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the BJP following a hostel collapse in Delhi. He questioned the government's accountability, pointing out that Delhi currently has a 'triple-engine' BJP government at local, state, and central levels. Gandhi argued that the administration's failure to prevent such an incident reflects a lack of political intent rather than a lack of resources. He described the situation as one of complete helplessness on the part of the ruling party.

India, Bangladesh likely to discuss resumption of passenger train services