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Maharashtra: Viral video shows Muslims offering namaz at Panvel railway station, MNS demands permission to perform Maha Aarti but denied

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Maharashtra: Viral video shows Muslims offering namaz at Panvel railway station, MNS demands permission to perform Maha Aarti but denied

On July 7, Friday, a video went viral in which some Muslims were seen offering namaz at the railway station. The incident that caused a massive stir, prompting railway authorities to assure an investigation into the same, occurred at Panvel railway station in Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra.

After the video went viral, leaders of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) stated that they would perform a Maha Aarti on the platform where the namaz was offered. However, the railway authorities did not grant permission for this.

A video showing namaz being offered by some Muslims at Panvel railway station in Navi Mumbai was going viral on Twitter. It showed 4 to 5 people praying on a platform at the Panvel railway station. This video of Panvel railway station was recorded by a passenger using a mobile camera and it immediately went viral.

The video mentioned that in a few days, there would erect a Mazar at this place. Questions were raised regarding the identity of the people performing namaz there, why they were praying at the station and what was the purpose of praying on the platform. The railway authorities acknowledged that the video was from Panvel station but denied making any statements until the investigation is conducted.

After the incident of offering namaz at Panvel station in Navi Mumbai, local MNS (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) leader Yogesh Chile became confrontational. He announced his intention to conduct a Maha Aarti on the platform.

Yogesh Chile said in his video appeal, “India is a secular country. All religions are treated equally. If Muslims are allowed to perform namaz on the platform, Hindus must also be allowed to perform Maha Aarti. I appeal to all the Hindus in Panvel to join the Maha Aarti at the Panvel railway station platform at 7 in the evening on 7th July 2023.”

However, the railway authorities denied him permission. Following this, several MNS members met with railway officials to request permission for the Maha Aarti. Despite their efforts, the railway authorities remained firm in their refusal.

Replying to Yogesh Chile, the Railway police force Mumbai division tweeted, “Jai hind sir On 05.07.2023, a group of 5 persons came to Panvel station in a local train at 08.36 PM. They had come to Panvel station to board Train No 22150 (Pune Ernakulam Express), which came to the station at 03.17 AM the next day. While they were waiting for their train at the Panvel station, they started offering Namaz at 09.12 PM near Deluxe Pay and using the bathroom in the station area. They were then seen waiting in the station area and further boarding Train No 22150 peacefully.”

Incidents, where Muslims are seen offering Namaz in public places, are quite common. Last year, the Delhi Police arrested a person named Mohammed Tariq Aziz for disrespecting the Indian national flag at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Aziz, a resident of Assam, had spread the tricolour on the floor of the airport and offered Namaz by standing on it.

Similarly, in October last year, a video of men offering namaz being performed onboard a train went viral on social media. The viral video was reportedly from Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh.

Three dreaded sharpshooters of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested by Delhi police

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Three dreaded sharpshooters of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested by Delhi police

Three dreaded sharpshooters of the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate were arrested on Saturday, said Special Cell of Delhi Police.

The accused were identified as Udit Shah (31), Anish Kumar (42), and Mohit Gupta (27). Two single-shot pistols along with four cartridges were recovered from their possession, said the Special Cell.

“As per the directions of senior officers, a team of Special Cell/NR (Northem Range) was tasked with busting the nexus of Lawrence Bishnoi and the Goldy Brar Gang operating in Delhi/NCR. The team worked relentlessly day and night and, through manual and technical surveillance, managed to gather valuable information about the associates of the dreaded criminals who are operating from behind bars”, said the police.

Further, the police stated that the accused were wanted in an extortion case under the Kotwali Police Station (located in the Chandni Chowk area). They had allegedly demanded Rs 20 lakhs from a merchant based in Old Delhi.

“All the arrested accused are habitual offenders and are history sheeters”, said the Special cell.

A case under the relevant provisions of law has been registered against the accused and an investigation is underway.

Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is an accused in the murder case of Punjabi singer, Sidhu Moose Wala, in 2022. Goldy Brar, a Canada-based gangster, is also accused of planning the murder of singer Moose Wala. 

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Canada: Bharat Mata Mandir in Brampton defaced with anti-India posters ahead of pro-Khalistan rally

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Canada: Bharat Mata Mandir in Brampton defaced with anti-India posters ahead of pro-Khalistan rally

Canada has become a hotbed of anti-India and anti-Hindu activities as yet another Hindu temple was defaced by Khalistani terrorists on Friday. Ahead of a pro-Khalistan rally in Canada, the Bharat Mata Mandir in Brampton was defaced with anti-India posters.

Posters targeting Indian diplomats Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, Consul General of India in Toronto Apoorva Srivastava and Consul General in Vancouver Manish were put around the temple. They have been held responsible by the Khalistanis for the murder of Khalistani Hardeep Singh Nijjar on 18 June in Surrey, Canada. Similar “War Zone” posters were seen in other locations in Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The posters also featured pro-Khalistan slogans.

Posters targeting Indian diplomats put up in Greater Toronto Area (Image via HT)

The Khalistani extremists are planning to take out their so-called Freedom Rally on July 8 at around 12 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) from Malton to the Indian Embassy in Toronto. 

According to a Hindustan Times report, a group of Indo-Canadians have also planned a counter rally at the Indian Consulate in Toronto. 

Among those taking part will be Virender Singh of Toronto, who told HT, “We are a group of concerned citizens of Indo-Canadian heritage.” We believe that Canadian values are not in line with the threats posed to Indian diplomats.”

Arvind Mishra of Brampton another likely participant, expressed concern about the “extreme rise of hatred” and the lack of action by Canadian authorities. “What would they do if people held rallies under the banners of Al Qaeda or ISIS (Islamic State), with posters of Osama bin Laden or the ISIS chief?” he wondered.

The pro-Khalistan rally on Saturday is organised in the name of Harjit Singh Nijjar. Khalistani terrorist organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has accused India of carrying out his “assassination” on June 18. 

Nijjar was linked to a Khalistani terrorist organisation, and in the 1990s, a full-fledged operation was ongoing in Punjab against Khalistani groups. Nijjar, the head of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, was shot dead in Surrey by two unidentified assailants on June 18 this year. He was a wanted terrorist by the Indian Government. The 46-year-old hailed from the village Bhar Singhpura of Jalandhar.

Earlier today, it was reported that pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh, currently lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh Central Jail has purportedly written a letter demanding that the status of ‘martyr’ be accorded to dreaded Khalistani terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Avtar Khanda.

On July 3, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India will take up the issue of Khalistanis threatening Indian diplomats in posters circulated in Canada with the Trudeau government, and also talk to other partner countries where such issues keep emerging.

The Indian High Commission recently demarched the Justin Trudeau administration and requested the Federal Government to take action against Khalistan extremists for targeting and threatening Indian diplomats.

Prominent Jain monk Muni Kamkumar Nandi Maharaj murdered in Karnataka, accused say the body was cut into pieces and thrown away

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Prominent Jain monk Muni Kamkumar Nandi Maharaj murdered in Karnataka, accused say the body was cut into pieces and thrown away

In a shocking incident from the Belgaum district of Karnataka, a Jain muni (monk) was brutally murdered and his body was allegedly dismembered. The victim is identified as Muni Kamkumar Nandi Maharaj, who was missing since Thursday, July 6, 2023. The police arrested two suspects in connection with the crime, and they confessed to the crime. The Police are currently interrogating them in an attempt to recover the monk’s body.

The dreadful incident took place in the Chikkodi area of Belgaum district, where the revered Jain Muni 108 Kamkumar Nandi Ji Maharaj had been residing at the Nandi Parvat Ashram for the past 15 years. He was the head of the Acharya Kamakumara Nandi Charitable Trust of Hirekodi village near Chikkodi in Belagavi district. His sudden disappearance on Thursday raised concerns among his disciples, who searched for him but were unable to locate him. Consequently, Acharya Kamkumar Nandi Charitable Trust’s chairman Bheemappa Udaare filed a missing complaint on the same day.

During the investigation, suspicion fell on an acquaintance of the deceased, who was subsequently taken into custody and questioned. The suspect eventually confessed to the murder of the Jain muni. The motive behind the heinous act appears to be related to a monetary dispute, as the accused had borrowed money from the monk and failed to repay it. The mounting pressure from the Jain muni to return the funds allegedly led to the fatal outcome. “Prima facie it appears that the Jain monk was murdered over a money issue,” said a police officer.

However, the police said that the exact reason will be known after the completion of the investigation.

The arrested suspect provided crucial information about another individual involved in the crime. Both perpetrators disclosed that they not only killed the Jain muni but also mutilated his body into pieces. They confessed to disposing of the remains by discarding them into the river near Katkabavi village. Despite this information, the police have not been able to retrieve the body parts yet. Ongoing rains are hampering the search operations.

As a precautionary measure, additional police forces have been deployed to secure the ashram premises. The Jain muni, born on June 6, 1967, in the Belgaum district of Karnataka, was previously known as Bhramappa during his childhood. He was initiated into monkhood by Acharya Shri 108 Kunthu Sagar Ji Maharaj.

The brutal murder of the Jain muni has sent shockwaves throughout the state of Karnataka, raising concerns about the overall law and order situation. This incident has highlighted the need for a strong and efficient criminal justice system to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, particularly religious figures who play a significant role in society.

The state of Karnataka recently witnessed a change in power, with the Congress party assuming control after a resounding victory in the assembly elections. However, in the aftermath of this tragic event, questions are being raised about the effectiveness of the newly formed government and its ability to maintain law and order. The incident has underscored the importance of addressing security issues promptly and efficiently, as citizens rightly expect a safe and secure environment, regardless of the political landscape.

I have become a Hindu, I would be killed if sent back to Pakistan: Pakistani woman Seema Haider who came to India illegally for her lover in Noida wants to stay in India

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I have become a Hindu, I would be killed if sent back to Pakistan: Pakistani woman Seema Haider who came to India illegally for her lover in Noida wants to stay in India

On Friday, July 7, the Pakistani woman and her Indian lover recently arrested by Noida police, were granted bail. Seema Haider and her partner Sachin Meena have been released from jail. The duo came in contact in 2019 through the PUBG Mobile gaming app and fell in love with each other. 

While Seema was booked for illegally entering India, Sachin has been charged with sheltering an illegal immigrant and her kids. 

Speaking to AajTak, Seema Haider said that she deeply loves Sachin and wants to stay with him in India with her four children. Seema also added that she has embraced Hindu Dharma and will do court marriage with Sachin. 

“I want to appeal to the Indian authorities that I don’t want to go back to Pakistan, I have become a Hindu and my children have also embraced Hinduism. Please allow me to stay here. If I will return to Pakistan, they will kill me”, Seema said.

She said that if her children wish to return to their father, they are free to go, however, she added that they will not leave her as their father never gave them any love. Seema also expressed her apprehension that her husband who is trying to persuade her to return would torment her if she goes back to him. 

She reiterated that does not wish to go to her husband’s village saying that she wishes to live and die in India only. 

“I don’t want to go back, I will live and die here (in India) only (Main wapis nahin jana chahti, main marungi aur jiyungi toh yahin par). I have no one of my own there in Pakistan,” Seema said.

Sachin Meena has also requested the government to let Seema reside with him, he also said that he got married to Seema Haider in Nepal in March this year.

Meanwhile, Seema Haider’s first husband Gulam Haider has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government to send his wife and children back to Pakistan. Gulam Haider, who is currently residing in Saudi Arabia, has released a video in which he alleged that his wife Seema was lured and manipulated into leaving him and coming to India through PUBG. 

Gulam Haider appealed to the Modi government to ensure a safe return of his wife and children to Pakistan. He also thanked the Indian media for their “unexpected support”. “I express my gratitude by joining hands with the Indian media, through whom I could find the whereabouts of my wife and children,” Gulam said. 

As reported earlier, Seema Haider met Sachin Meena online while playing PUBG. They shared numbers soon after and started talking to each other. After a few days, they fell in love with each other. Seema told Sachin she was a resident of Sindh province. Later, they decided to live together. Seema got a visa for Nepal and entered India illegally.

The police learned about the woman and her four children when the couple gathered information on how they could get married. Reports suggest that the advocate whom they approached got suspicious and informed the police as she told him that her brother was a Pakistani Army personnel. Sachin told the advocate that he wanted to complete the process quickly, as Seema was forcing him to take her on a Delhi tour. The advocate got suspicious and informed the police.

As per the police, Seema entered India via Nepal around a month ago. Police said she did not have any valid documents to stay in India.

From objections raised over his appointment as judge to calling the judicial system a farce, here is what retired Justice PN Prakash said in a tell-all Interview

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From objections raised over his appointment as judge to calling the judicial system a farce, here is what retired Justice PN Prakash said in a tell-all Interview

On the 7th of July, Retired Madras High Court Judge, Justice PN Prakash gave an interview to the legal news site, Bar and Bench. In the first of this two-part interview, Justice Prakash shared his insights on the bottlenecks of our Judicial system which we inherited from the British, the possible remedies for fixing the issues, and ‘politically motivated’ objections raised at the time of his judicial appointment.

Brief Introduction about Justice Prakash

In January 2023, Justice PN Prakash retired as the Madras High Court judge after serving a long stint of nearly a decade at the court. Prior to his judicial appointment, he was a practising lawyer who specialised in criminal law with more than three decades of experience. Additionally, he had prior involvement in politics and was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at one point.

During his judicial tenure, Justice Prakash disposed of 69,190 cases and played a crucial role in introducing the Pattam Project. It was a project for the rehabilitation of first-time petty offenders. He also played a key role in enforcing the Tamil Nadu Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019. He also ended the evening courts in Tamil Nadu arguing that it was an unnecessary burden on the State’s resources. 

Justice Prakash initially aspired to become a doctor, but his Class XI CBSE results were delayed by a month when Indira Gandhi called elections in 1977. After missing an opportunity to secure a medical college seat, he joined DG Vaishnav College to study economics. However, his interest in theater and acquaintance with renowned actor Radha Ravi led him to join Law College with the intention of pursuing acting opportunities. 

The Journey to Judgeship and issue that his opponents rake regularly

After completing his law studies in 1984, he was inspired by figures like Justice MC Chagla and Atal Bihari Vajpayee and later he actively participated in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and engaged in public speaking as an ordinary BJP karyakarta. At that time, he was also arrested and kept in the Chennai Central Jail.

Afterward, with the help of famous Public Prosecutor, P Rajamanickam he became an Additional Public Prosecutor. Rajamanickam was the Chief Public Prosecutor in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. After Rajamanickam’s death, PN Prakash became a Public Prosecutor. 

In 2004, he gave up government work to start a firm called Norton and Grant with 

G Jayachandran (currently Madras High Court Judge), and Advocate S Rajendra Kumar. In 2013, the senior-most judges of the Madras High Court asked him to seek elevation to the Bench, he asserted that his name will not be cleared due to his past political leanings.

Justice Prakash stated that then he declared everything, including his political past in the form because he did not want to conceal anything. He stated that he didn’t get arrested for cheating or in a murder case, he didn’t need to hide anything as it was a political arrest. 

The politically motivated outrage over his judicial appointment

Subsequently, Justice Prakash highlighted the outrage and controversies that was hurled at him at the time of his judicial appointment. He even called it a “politically motivated” one. 

He said, “But after my name was proposed by the Madras High Court for elevation, there was so much agitation by the Bar. They said I was a Brahmin candidate and that I was a Malayali, therefore, not a son of the soil. Which was not even true. I was born in a government hospital in Triplicane, Chennai. But even then, I did not harbour any ill-will against anyone. I knew everyone had political motives. I understood their political compulsions.”

He added that he was surprised when the Congress government cleared his name. He further stated that the Home Ministry called for his files. The High Court and the Supreme Court Collegium cleared his name as he had not concealed anything about his political past.

Responding to his earlier criticism of the court and calling it bogus, Former Justice Prakash said, “Our judicial system did not have an organic growth with the society. It was thrust upon us by the British.”

He asserted that though calling our judicial system bogus will be harsh, one can call our judicial system a ‘farce’. 

He argued that the jurisprudence of the West was shaped by the Greek belief system that this is only one life and that time is linear. However, Indians believe in several lives, and also in the theory of Karma. For us, time is cyclical and that is why we suffer injustices stoically. We accept boycotts of courts by lawyers and also long delays in the disposal of cases. We attribute all this to our Karma. 

Justice Prakash further argued that our people respect the courts more out of fear than love. He asserted that there are two classes of people in India – those who cannot be persuaded to litigate and those who cannot be restrained from litigating. The former is in the majority.

Indian courts are merely passing judgments not delivering justice, asserts Justice Prakash

Former Madras HC judge Prakash claimed that since this formal justice dispensation system has not had organic growth, our people do not hesitate in speaking lies. He stated that if an in-depth study of the plaints and written statements filed in suits is conducted, one can see that both sides would have lied copiously. 

He added, “Truth and justice are twin sisters. And in the absence of truth in the system, what we are delivering is not justice, but merely judgments.”

He reminded what Former President KR Narayanan said during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Supreme Court. 

President Narayanan said that the court of law “is not a cathedral but a casino where so much depends upon the throw of the dice.” 

Stating that he strongly believes in our scriptures, he narrated an episode from Bhagwath Puran, where in speaking about the Kalyug, Sukracharya tells Parikshit, “Might only will be right. There will be injustice because of the immorality of judges.”

It also says, “Justice will have every chance of being vitiated because of one’s ability to gratify those administering it, and voluble speech the (only) criterion of scholarship.”

Other issues plaguing the Courts and possible solutions

Justice Prakash stated that it is the rich who create a traffic jam on the road to justice. 

He said, “Please visit the prisons. You will see the lowest strata of society suffering imprisonment either as remand prisoners or convicts. Why? Do you mean that the middle-class and upper-class people in this country are paragons of virtue? No, they are able to break laws and the system with influence and money power.” 

According to Retired Justice, the Judicial Statistics Bill that Fali S Nariman had sought to introduce in 2004 was a very good idea. It would have let one know about the kind of disputes a court hears, the amount of time it spends on each case, etc.

He advised everyone to read Arun Shourie’s ‘Anita gets bail’ and Justice Mridula Bhatkar’s ‘I must say this’, as one will get tears in their eyes.

He further argued that we should have a Commission of Inquiry to study perjury and falsehood in courts. Targeting the current Judicial system, Retired Justice Prakash said, “You know why people still go to court? Because, in their collective imagination, judges occupy an exalted position. Ideally, a robust alternative dispute redressal system where disputes can be nipped in the bud by mediation and conciliation will work best. Currently, people go to mediation because the judiciary is incapable to render justice in a timely manner.”

Uttar Pradesh: Sack full of meat found near temple in Shahjahanpur area, police launches probe

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Uttar Pradesh: Sack full of meat found near temple in Shahjahanpur area, police launches probe

On Friday, July 7, a sack containing meat remains was found near a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur area. Local villagers and members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad protested as the news spread.

VHP leader Rajesh Awasthi said he got information about the incident on Friday night, after which he and his associates blocked the road.

On getting the information, the Shahjahanpur Police formed three teams to probe the matter, officials said on Saturday. Subsequently, a case was registered against unidentified individuals. The local police outpost in charge was transferred to the lines for negligence in the performance of duty in connection with the case.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashok Kumar Meena said the sack was found near the temple in the Kacha Katora area of the city under the Kotwali police station area of the district on Friday night.

Ashok Kumar Meena said that there were possibilities that the sack might have fallen on the road while being taken for disposal or someone might have left it there to disturb communal harmony. He added that the police are looking into both these possibilities.

The SP added that the police are examining the CCTV footage. He also said that action was taken against the police outpost in charge of Kotwali Jokhan Yadav for laxity in the discharge of duty.

ISI agent arrested in Gujarat: Honeytrapped BSF personnel had leaked crucial information to Pakistan

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ISI agent arrested in Gujarat: Honeytrapped BSF personnel had leaked crucial information to Pakistan

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has successfully dismantled a Pakistani intelligence agency (ISI) spy network operating in the Kutch region. The arrest of an individual named Vishal Badia on Saturday, 8th July 2023, has shed light on the case involving a honeytrap, in which he was compromised and subsequently divulged sensitive information about Indian Security Forces to Pakistan.

According to sources, Vishal is employed with the Border Security Force (BSF), although specific details about his position remain undisclosed. Investigations have revealed that Vishal had been maintaining communication with a virtual online person Aditi. The two were engaged in frequent conversations.

Under the influence of this young woman, Vishal had been clandestinely providing her with a multitude of vital information, including photographs and maps detailing the locations of Indian soldiers deployed along the Kutch border. In return for his services, he received a sum of 25 thousand rupees as well. Presently, Vishal has been transported to Ahmedabad by the ATS, where further interrogation will take place.

The arrest of Vishal Badia has unveiled a concerning breach in national security, as valuable intelligence was compromised and transmitted to Pakistan.

Honeytrapped DRDO scientist shared missile secrets with Pakistani spy

In another case of honeytrapping at the hands of Pakistani spies, DRDO scientist was chargesheeted by Maharashtra Police’s ATS.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar was attracted to the Pakistani intelligence agent who went under the alias ‘Zara Dasgupta’ and talked to her regarding Indian missile systems and other confidential defence initiatives.

The charge sheet was brought up in a courtroom last week against the accused who served as the director of one of the DRDO’s Pune labs.

Kurulkar is presently in judicial custody after being apprehended on May 3 for violating the Official Secrets Act. He was removed from his post two weeks before the arrest. The charge sheet stated that both Pradeep Kurulkar and Zara Dasgupta communicated over voice and video conversations as well as WhatsApp.

She identified as a software engineer residing in the United Kingdom and became friends with him by sending explicit messages and videos. Her IP address was traced to Pakistan during the inquiry, the ATS proclaimed in the charge sheet.

Indian Railways to slash ticket prices of AC chair cars and executive classes of less occupied trains by up to 25%

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Indian Railways to slash ticket prices of AC chair cars and executive classes of less occupied trains by up to 25%

In a big respite to train travellers, the Indian Railways has delegated powers to the Zonal Railways to slash the ticket price of AC chair cars and executive classes of all trains by up to 25%. The discounted fare is aimed at boosting occupancy of trains including that of Vande Bharat trains. The discount will apply to all AC sitting accommodations including Anubhuti and Vistadome coaches.

“With a view to optimize utilization of accommodation in trains, Ministry of Railways has decided to delegate powers to Zonal Railways to introduce discounted fare scheme in trains with AC sitting accommodation, subject to terms and conditions,” a press release by the Railway Ministry read.

Trains having classes with occupancy less than 50% (either end-to-end or in some specified legs/sections) during the last 30 days shall be taken into consideration. The discount will be implemented with immediate effect. However, there will be no refund of fare for passengers who have already booked their tickets.

While the discount shall be up to a maximum of 25% on the basic fare, other charges like reservation charges, Super fast surcharge, GST, etc., as applicable, shall be levied separately. This means that even if the face is reduced by 25%, the actual reduction will be less. Reservation charge range from ₹15 for the second class to ₹60 for 1st AC, while the super fast charge ranges from ₹15 to ₹70. GST is 5% for AC classes. There is an additional catering charge for trains where the food price is included in the ticket, for Rajdhani, Shatabdi and some Duronto trains.

The discount may be provided in any or all the classes on the basis of occupancy. The fares of the competitive mode of transport will be the criteria while deciding the quantum of discount, the press releases read.

Vistadome Coach

The discount shall be initially implemented for a period as decided by Principal Chief Commercial Managers (PCCMs) of the zones subject to a maximum of six months for the journey dates from when it is implemented. Discounted fare may be given for the entire duration or part duration or month-wise or seasonal or for weekdays/ weekends based on the demand pattern of the aforementioned period.

This scheme will not be applicable on special trains introduced as holiday/festival specials et cetera. Furthermore, the relief is subject to regular review based on the occupancy following which the discount may be modified/extended/withdrawn.

The Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express (Image credit: The Hindu)

The release also states that in case of those trains where flexi fare scheme is applicable in a particular class and the occupancy is poor, flexi fare scheme may be withdrawn initially as a measure to increase the occupancy. In case this does not result in improved occupancy, then the discount scheme may be made applicable in those trains/classes.

The discount shall be for tickets booked up to the preparation of the 1st chart and during the current booking. The discount may also be permitted onboard by TTE. The provision of this scheme shall be applicable up to a period of 1 year. Tickets under tatkal quota will not be available for trains with such discounted tickets.

Mega infra push to Railways

The Indian Railways has received a huge infrastructural impetus under the Modi government. From revamps of railway stations to launch of the advanced & fast-paced Vande Bharat trains across lines, the Centre’s aggressive approach towards boosting connectivity through railway infrastructure has inspired a new vision among passengers.

PM Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Gorakhpur Railway station. Earlier today, he also laid the foundation stone for Railway manufacturing unit at Kazipet.

The Prime Minister said, “Over the years, Indian Railways has manufactured thousands of modern coaches and locomotives. In this rejuvenation of Indian Railways, now Kazipet is also going to join the energy of Make in India, now dozens of wagons will be made here every month.”

Take a look at this exhilarating view as the Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express received a grand welcome from passengers at the Sabarmati Junction on Friday. The Made-in-India Vande Bharat Express has received widespread praise from citizens; it is now running on 25 routes across the country.

Kejriwal’s ‘my way or highway’ politics will not be accepted: Congress slams AAP for putting up conditions for attending opposition meet

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Kejriwal’s ‘my way or highway’ politics will not be accepted: Congress slams AAP for putting up conditions for attending opposition meet

The efforts to unite the opposition seem to have hit another roadblock as the political difference between Congress and AAP has no end in sight. On the 8th of July, Congress leader Abhishek Dutt hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party for putting up pre-conditions for accepting Congress’ proposal to attend the joint opposition meeting scheduled in Bengaluru on July 17-18. 

The Congress leader condemned the pressure tactics of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and his political outfit. He accused AAP of acting “immaturely” and asserted that Kejriwal’s ‘My way or highway’ politics won’t be accepted. 

He said, “They (AAP) have to be more open-minded. See what is happening in Maharashtra, and what are they planning in Bihar. There are many major issues that the country is facing today. They have to come and look like an Opposition party that is there for a bigger target. Kejriwal’s ‘My way or highway’ politics won’t be accepted.”

Dutt added that they (AAP leaders) are most welcome to the Opposition meeting. Whenever the issue comes up, they should take it up. However, there should not be any terms and conditions for attending the opposition meeting. 

AAP is insisting that Congress should oppose the centre’s ordinance on Delhi. While most other opposition parties have backed AAP on the issue, Congress has not taken a stand so far. It is notable that Congress is the major opponent of AAP in Delhi and Punjab.

Earlier, on the 7th of July, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha reminded Congress of their so-called promise made during the previous opposition meeting held in Patna. 

Chadha said, “Congress party has sent an invitation for AAP (for opposition meet in Bengaluru), however, during the Patna opposition meets, in front of all like-minded parties, the Congress party had said that they will clear their stand on the Delhi ordinance, 15 days prior to commencement of the Parliament monsoon session.”

Additionally, the AAP Rajya Sabha MP hinted that they have paused any discussions in this matter until the grand old party announces its opposition to the Union government’s ordinance on Delhi. 

He added, “We’re (AAP party) hoping they (Congress) will do that soon and all further conversation will only happen after their formal announcement.” 

Earlier on several occasions, AAP has claimed that it has garnered support from various Opposition parties that have representation in Rajya Sabha, excluding Congress.

The main issue in contention is an ordinance which the Union government passed on the 19th of May, 2023. The ordinance aimed to enact rules for the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) in relation to matters such as transfer posting, vigilance, and other related issues. 

As per media reports, it is expected that the Union government would introduce this ordinance in Parliament to formally pass it as a law. As the BJP-led government has a clear majority in Lok Sabha, the Aam Aadmi Party wants to challenge the ordinance in the Upper House and stop it at any cost. 

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