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The Hindu
43 minutes ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Narendra Modi's Bihar visit was an empty bundle: Manoj Kumar Jha
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha member and party's national chief spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha on Friday (July 18, 2025) termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Motihari visit without any vision and emotion. Mr. Jha also said that his speech was an empty bundle and Mr. Modi made a mockery of democracy by calling the ₹7200 crore scheme a (Saugaat) gift. He pointed out that everyone knows that the development schemes run through the government with the hard-earned tax money of the poor, farmers, labourers, doctors, lawyers, businessmen of Bihar. 'The kind of language he used is not something that we associate with democracy but with monarchy. Neither is he a Mughal emperor nor any king, he should avoid such vocabulary. It is not appropriate at all. The Prime Minister should stop using such terminology,'Mr. Jha said while addressing the press at the party office. He added, 'It is a humble request from PM Modi not to change the wrapper of running projects, nor to change the wrapper of those projects which have already been announced in the budget. We don't have any ill intention towards any of the states, but all the capital flow is for Gujarat, and you come to Bihar to inaugurate B-grade trains so that labourers can go to Gujarat.' Lashing out at the PM, Mr. Jha alleged that Mr. Modi does everything for Gujarat but nothing for Bihar. 'The tradition of investing capital in Gujarat and taking labourers from Bihar will not continue anymore,'Mr. Jha said. He asked those who talk about making Patna like Pune should tell whether they have ever seen such scary images in Paras Hospital in Bihar? The RJD leader mentioned about the private hospital shootout in which a prisoner was shot dead inside hospital by five shooters on Thursday and police are yet to make any breakthrough in the case. The RJD leader asserted that what will Mr. Modi say when the situation in Bihar is like Mahajungle Raj and he also knows that a government with no sensitivity is running in Bihar. Without naming anyone, Mr. Jha alleged that the government in Bihar is running from Delhi Durbar and those who were supposed to run Bihar are not even able to run their own house. Reminding the PM about his old speech Mr. Jha said that 11 years ago in Motihari Narendra Modi himself had said that he will start the Motihari sugar mill and drink tea from the same sugar mill. 'Till date the people of Motihari are still waiting and thinking that the sugar mill will start functioning before Mr. Modi reaches Motihari today. But nothing happened. His visit was empty bundle without any emotion and vision,'Mr. Jha said. He asserted that the double engine government is forced to follow the line drawn by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for jobs, employment, development, for women and for the poor in Bihar. Professor Jha listed out that in 17 months, Tejashwi Yadav gave 5.5 lakh jobs and left 3.5 lakh jobs pending. Expressing confidence, Mr. Jha said that in the coming days, under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav, investment will come to Bihar and Bihar will bring labourers from Gujarat.
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
DTTDC invites bids for horticulture work at three heritage sites in Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) has invited online bids for the development of horticulture and landscaping work at Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal, Bijri Khan Tomb and Maqbara-e-Paik sites in the national capital, along with a one-year maintenance period with an estimated cost of Rs 47.15 lakh. According to the tender notice issued by DTTDC on Thursday, the scope of work includes development of horticulture work, including landscaping with one-year maintenance at Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal in the Central Ridge Reserve Forest in Karol Bagh, Bijri Khan Tomb in RK Puram and Maqbara-e-Paik in Mukarba Park along NH-1 Bypass. The estimated cost for the entire project is Rs 47.15 lakh, with an earnest deposit of Rs 94,316. The completion period is specified as 30 days for initial development, followed by one year of maintenance, the tender stated. The deadline for submitting the bid is 3 pm on July 25 and the earnest money in original form must be submitted by the same deadline, while the lowest bidder will be required to submit additional documents within seven working days after the bid opening, it mentioned. Tenderers have been advised to inspect the site and make themselves familiar with the nature of the work, site conditions, and access points. They will be responsible for arranging their own materials, tools, and facilities unless otherwise stated in the tender documents, it read. Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal, located in the Central Ridge near Karol Bagh, is a 14th century hunting lodge believed to be built during the Tughlaq dynasty. The monument, now part of Delhi's protected ridge forest, is often associated with local folklore and is largely abandoned now. Bijri Khan's Tomb in RK Puram is an example of Mughal-era architecture, though lesser known, and stands amidst a busy urban landscape, often requiring upkeep to preserve its historic integrity. Maqbara-e-Paik, near Mukarba Chowk, is another under-recognised heritage structure believed to have been constructed during the late Mughal period, surrounded by modern infrastructure development and in need of aesthetic revival. PTI SHB SHB MNK MNK (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
2 hours ago
- General
- India Today
Delhi's restored Sheesh Mahal
It was once a Mughal royal retreat set in a typical charbagh-style garden with fountains and water channels. Then it fell into disrepair following decades of neglect. Now, after a meticulous restoration by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in association with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Sheesh Mahal has regained a modicum of its former glory and has been opened to the public.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Forgotten heroes, Sikh Gurus' defiance of Mughal persecution in focus in NCERT's new class 8 book
Stories of resistance and resilience, such as the rise of the Marathas , the contribution of women like Tarabai and Ahilyabai Holkar, the defiance of Sikh Gurus in the face of Mughal persecution , and tribal uprisings are in focus in the NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook. The book, "Exploring Society: India and Beyond", released this week, is also the first in the new NCERT curriculum to introduce students to the Delhi Sultanate , Mughals , Marathas and the colonial era. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Product Management others MCA MBA Cybersecurity Management Public Policy healthcare Digital Marketing CXO Degree Leadership Project Management Design Thinking Data Analytics Finance Operations Management Others Healthcare Data Science Data Science PGDM Technology Artificial Intelligence Skills you'll gain: Creating Effective Product Roadmap User Research & Translating it to Product Design Key Metrics via Product Analytics Hand-On Projects Using Cutting Edge Tools Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Product Management Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Competitive Advantage Tactics Product Development Processes & Market Orientations Product Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Agile Development, Design Thinking, & Product Leadership Duration: 40 Weeks IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Roadmapping User-Centric Product Design Agile Product Development Market Analysis & Product Launch Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Forgotten heroes occupy a significant space in the book with figures like Rani Durgavati, Rani Abakka, and Travancore's Marthanda Varma profiled alongside chapters exploring India's cultural knowledge traditions and its rich skill heritage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist Reveals: The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo At the beginning of the book is a section titled "Note on Some Darker Periods in History", where the NCERT offers context for the inclusion of sensitive and violent events, primarily war and bloodshed. It urges students to understand "the historical origin of cruel violence, abusive misrule or misplaced ambitions of power" dispassionately and states, "No one should be held responsible today for events of the past." Live Events In the new book, the chapter covering Indian history from the 13th to the 17th century - "Reshaping India's Political Map" - spans the rise and fall of the Delhi Sultanate and the resistance to it, the Vijayanagara Empire, the Mughals and the resistance to them, and the rise of the Sikhs. Describing Babur as a "brutal and ruthless conqueror, slaughtering entire populations of cities" and Aurangzeb as a military ruler who destroyed temples and gurdwaras, the NCERT's new textbook points to "many instances of religious intolerance" during the Mughal period. While it notes Akbar's reign as a "blend of brutality and tolerance" for different faiths, it also mentions that "non-Muslims were kept in a minority in the higher echelons of the administration". Akbar is portrayed as having "ordered the massacre of some 30,000 civilians" after the siege of Chittorgarh. The Marathas are depicted not only for their military might under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj but also for their maritime supremacy and governance innovations. The Sikh Gurus' resistance to Mughal oppression is discussed in detail, highlighting their role in confronting injustice and preserving a distinct identity in challenging times. The textbook also delves into colonial-era revolts such as the Sanyasi-Fakir rebellion, the Indigo uprising, and the Great Rebellion of 1857, "offering students a more inclusive picture of struggle beyond the familiar narratives", said a faculty member of the textbook committee of NCERT.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Allahabad HC allows plaint to represent suits of Hindu side in Krishna Janmabhoomi Mathura case
The Allahabad High Court on Friday allowed an application moved by the plaintiff in suit number 17 to treat his plaint as the representative one of all other suits in the Krishna Janmbhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute at Mathura. After this, suit number 17 will be treated as the representative suit and will be heard and decided first. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Digital Marketing Degree CXO Technology Management MBA Product Management Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence others Public Policy Others MCA Data Science Design Thinking PGDM Data Science Project Management healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Finance Operations Management Leadership Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategy Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Social Media Marketing & Advertising Data Analytics & Measurement Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategies Customer Journey Mapping Paid Advertising Campaign Management Emerging Technologies in Digital Marketing Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Digital Marketing and Analytics Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Passing the order, the court said that the plaintiff may make necessary amendments in this regard. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More The order was passed by Justice Ram Manohar Narain Mishra, hearing a bunch of original suits relating to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute at Mathura. The controversy is related to the Mughal emperor Aurangazeb-era Shahi Eidgah mosque at Mathura, which is alleged to have been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Live Events In suit number 17, an application under order 1 rule 8 was moved saying this suit be treated in representative capacity for all the suits. Senior advocate Taslima Naseem, appearing on behalf of the Muslim side, said that the proceedings of other suits be stayed after this order. She further said that whatever order will be passed now in suit no. 17 should be binding on other suits. The court fixed August 22 as the next date for framing issues. The Hindu side has filed 18 suits for the possession of land after the removal of the Shahi Idgah masjid structure as well as for restoration of the temple and for permanent injunction . At one stage, on August 1 last year, the high court had rejected applications of the Muslim side, which challenged the maintainability of suits of Hindu worshippers. The court held that all suits of the Hindu worshippers were maintainable and these suits were not barred by the Limitation Act , the Waqf Act and the Places of Worship Act,1991. Later on October 23, 2024, the high court rejected an application moved by the Shahi Idgah mosque committee to recall the high court's January 11, 2024 order consolidating all suits filed in connection with the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute at Mathura.
