JJP, Congress workers join BJP in presence of Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini
Haryana’s Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) and Congress workers joined the BJP, with Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini welcoming them into the party.
Earlier, on Thursday, former Rajya Sabha MP Mamata Mahanta joined the BJP, following her resignation from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).
Haryana is among the eight states scheduled to hold legislative assembly elections this year.
Parliament security breach: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet against 6 accused
The Patiala House Court on Saturday acknowledged the charge sheet submitted by Delhi Police against six individuals accused in the Parliament Security Breach case. The accused are Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma, Amol Dhanraj Shinde, Neelam Ranolia, Lalit Jha, and Mahesh Kumawat. The Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) acknowledged the charge sheet filed by the Delhi police. The court has scheduled the next hearing for September 9. This case involves a security breach at parliament on December 13, 2023, the anniversary of the Parliament attack.
Himachal cloudburst: Rescue operations underway in flood-affected Samej village
Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Samej village near Rampur, Shimla district, following severe cloudbursts across Himachal Pradesh. The recent cloudburst has caused extensive damage throughout the hill station, including in Samej village. Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh reported on Saturday that approximately 50 people are feared dead, with the official count pending confirmation and the completion of rescue efforts. The government has announced an immediate relief of Rs 50,000 for affected families, with plans for further compensation in the future.
