In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on PM Modi’s announcement on Bharat Ratna for BJP stalwart LK Advani; Ulhasnagar BJP MLA’s arrest after opening fire at Eknath Shinde’s man, and other top stories.
‘Have No Regrets’: Arrested Ulhasnagar BJP MLA After Opening Fire at Shinde’s Man; Victim Critical | VIDEO
A firing incident surfaced in Maharashtra’s Ulhasnagar where a BJP MLA opened fire at Shiv Sena (Shinde) faction leader on Friday night. The shooting took place inside the cabin of senior police personnel at the Hill Line police station where the two politicians, Shinde leader Mahesh Gaikwad and BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad and their supporters had gathered to file a complaint over a long-standing land dispute. Maharashtra Deputy CM and Home Minister Devendra Fadanavis has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident. A Crime branch SIT led by ACP Nilesh Sonawane has been formed for the investigation of the incident. READ MORE
Bharat Ratna for LK Advani: How BJP Charioteer’s ‘Mandir Wahin Banayenge’ Call Shaped Ram Temple Quest
January 22, 2024, will forever be a red-letter day for LK Advani. As India and the world welcomed Lord Ram in Ayodhya after a 200-year-old dispute, the political face of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement watched the fruition of his legacy from the side-lines. The long and arduous journey for the Ram Mandir — BJP’s poll plank and electoral promise — would be incomplete without mentioning the efforts of ‘charioteer’ Advani who will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. READ MORE
LK Advani Thanks India with Folded Hands After Bharat Ratna Announcement, Leaders Call Him ‘Inspiration’ | WATCH
Many prominent politicians and other personalities, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, congratulated LK Advani and called him their ‘source of inspiration’ after PM Modi announced Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award for the country, for the BJP stalwart on Saturday. The co-founder of the BJP who had played a pivotal role in the Ram Mandir movement in 1990s, greeted people and journalists with a smile and folded hands from his residence after the announcement. He was escorted by his family members. READ MORE
Poonam Pandey Is ALIVE, Lock Upp Fame FINALLY Comes Out In a Video Statement: ‘I Did Not Die…’
Poonam Pandey is alive. The Lock Upp fame finally came out in a video statement on Saturday morning and clarified that she is not dead. In the video, Poonam argued that the motive of her death news was to create awareness regarding cervical cancer. “I am alive. I did not die because of cervical cancer. Unfortunately, I cannot say that about those hundreds and thousands of women who have lost their lives because of cervical cancer. It is not because they couldn’t do anything about it but because they had no idea what to do about it. I am here to tell you that, unlike other cancers, cervical cancer is preventable. All you have to do is, you have to get your tests done and you have to get HPV vaccine,” she said. READ MORE
From Jawaharlal Nehru To LK Advani, Here’s A List of Recipients of Bharat Ratna
BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishan Advani will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday. “One of the most respected statesmen of our times, his contribution to the development of India is monumental. His is a life that started from working at the grassroots to serving the nation as our Deputy Prime Minister,” Modi said on X. The 96-year-old BJP veteran is credited with crafting the party’s rise through the 90s when it came to power for the first time as the head of coalition governments under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. READ MORE
Before Poonam Pandey But THESE Celebrities Also Opted For Bizarre Publicity Stunts | Check Out
Poonam Pandey has left the nation furious. A day after the actress’ death was announced on social media, Pandey shocked all by coming out in a video statement and saying, “I am alive”. She claimed she faked her death only to create awareness regarding cervical cancer. While Poonam Pandey’s publicity stunt has left netizens disappointed and furious, this was not the first time that a celebrity opted for such a bizarre move. READ MORE
Telangana Vehicle Registration Plates to Change from ‘TS’ to ‘TG’, Budget Session from Feb 8
The Telangana government has decided to change the state’s code from ‘TS’ (Telangana State) to ‘TG’ in a cabinet meeting — a change that will reflect on all vehicle registration plates in the state. Chief minister A Revanth Reddy said the previous government chose ‘TS’ as per its whim and no other state in the country has ‘state’ in its code. The decision on Sunday was taken to implement an announcement made by the CM during the assembly election campaign. READ MORE
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