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In the districts, protesters gathered in front of their respective Collectorates and raised slogans against the BJP and the AIADMK for creating a sense of insecurity among the minorities. More than 700 people gathered on the service road on the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway. Their protest went on for over an hour. … [Read more...] about Districts respond to State-wide call for anti-CAA protests

A Hindu Munnani functionary said, “There was a wordy-tussle between Ambur Taluk Inspector of Police Gokulraj and Hindu Munnani divisional secretary M. Deenadayalan over the former carrying out checks on vehicles of devotees attending the temple festival. The police action irritated several devotees, who protested against the checks, since they had come to visit the temple for the Masi Karaga Thiruvizha in Periyankuppam village.” … [Read more...] about Tension after police conduct checks on vehicles of devotees

Hyderabad: Describing India's latest tax reform GST as "the biggest madness of the 21st century," BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday said that the country needs to grow at 10 per cent per annum to become a superpower by 2030. He also demanded that former Prime Minister, late P V Narasimha Rao, be given the highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, for the reforms he introduced during his tenure. Speaking on "India - an Economic Superpower by 2030", organised by the Pragna Bharati here, Swamy said though the country had achieved eight per cent growth from time to time, there had been no improvements on the reforms brought in by the Congress leader. "So how to get that 3.7 per cent (efficiency factor to utilize investments)? (We need to)fight corruption, second, reward those who will invest. Don't terrorise them (investors) with income tax and this GST, which is the biggest madness of the 21st century. This GST is so complicated (that) nobody understands which … [Read more...] about GST “biggest madness of the 21st century”: Subramanian Swamy

Abdul Rahim, president of Jamathul Ulama Sabai in Coimbatore, said that former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa always ensured to protect minorities in the State but the present Chief Minister was supporting the BJP-led Centre which brought in an amendment in a law that questions the citizenship of Muslims and Sri Lankan refugees. … [Read more...] about Thousands take part in anti-CAA rally in Coimbatore

While there is no clarity on the total number of people who will ultimately turn up to greet Trump, everyone agrees that the figure is not likely to go beyond 3.5 lakh at any cost. Trump’s convoy is set to first head from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to Gandhi Ashram. From there, the convoy will head back to the airport circle and then on to Motera stadium. The convoy will cover a 15-km route from Sabarmati ashram to Motera stadium. If one were to assume that people would be made to stand shoulder-to-shoulder on both sides of the stretch, the number would be 49,212 people considering two feet of space for one person. Even if there are three lines formed on the pavement, only 1.47 lakh people would fit along this route. A wall mural of Modi and Trump was found not up to the mark and has since been replaced with an eagle and a peacock … [Read more...] about Not 7 million, Mr Trump, max 100,000 people to welcome you in Ahmedabad