Baba Siddique (Photo: X handle) Baba Siddique, born Ziauddin Siddique, was a seasoned politician from Mumbai, who joined Ajit Pawar’s NCP after long-standing association with the Indian National Congress (INC). Over the decades, he has held several influential positions in the Maharashtra government and the Mumbai Youth Congress.Baba Siddique passed away on Saturday after being…
Baba Siddique (File photo) Baba Siddique, senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, died on Saturday after being shot outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra East.The Maharashtra‘s former minister suffered multiple gunshot wounds before he was admitted to Lilavati Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.Three unknown assailants were involved in the attack, and…
Uddhav Thackeray and CM Ekanth Shinde at Dusshera rallies in Mumbai Dusshera rallies addressed by CM Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday set the tone for the impending Maharashtra assembly elections. The rival factions — Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, or UBT) — hurled piercing jibes at one another, heating up…
Indian supports UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon India has expressed concern over the safety of peacekeepers following an incident along the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel. Two United Nations peacekeepers were injured by an Israeli strike while the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) were engaging Hezbollah. The Blue Line, established in the 1970s, has been a…
Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique passed away after being shot at multiple times by unidentified persons on Saturday, according to Mumbai police. The incident occurred near the office of Zeeshan Siddiqui, Baba Siddiqui’s son, in Bandra East. Baba Siddiqui suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was swiftly taken to Lilavati Hospital for medical care.According…
Farooq Abdullah (PTI/File) National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday appealed to the Kashmiri Pandits to “come back home”. The Kashmiri Hindu community faced a mass exodus in the early 1990s when armed insurgency and terrorism peaked in the Valley, forcing them to flee Kashmir.In an assurance to the Kashmiri Pandits, Abdullah, who is…
NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government on Saturday rejected the mass resignations tendered by senior doctors of the state-run-hospitals saying papers had no “legal value.” This came after the Mamata government received several resignation letters from doctors in support of the junior doctors’ fast-onto-death strike, who are demanding justice for the PG trainee medic in…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Saturday reiterated its concerns regarding credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in Haryana polls. Pointing out a “strange coincidence,” Pawan Khera said that a list of 20 constituencies had been submitted to the Election Commission where the EVMs showed full charge during counting.“We have sent a list of 20 seats…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated his ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as it marked its 100th foundation day. He also noted the right-wing organisation’s “resolve and dedication” towards turning India into a developed nation.“Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), dedicated to the service of the nation, is entering its 100th year today. My heartfelt…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday called BJP a party of terrorists over PM Modi‘s remark that Congress has been taken over by Urban Naxals.Congress chief further accused BJP of lynching and raping tribals. “Progressive people are being called Urban Naxals…this is his habit. His party itself is a terrorist party. They do…
