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Truck driver protest: Truckers strike enters day 2, bus drivers block highways across states against hit-and-run law

The BNS specifically targets drivers involved in serious accidents who depart the scene without reporting the occurrence to authorities.

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Fuel supply disruptions and long lines at gas pumps were caused by the statewide strike by transport associations and drivers, which was a protest against the recently implemented Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). The strike had been on its second day.

Stricter punishments have been established for hit-and-run cases under the BNS, which recently superseded the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of the colonial era.

The BNS specifically targets drivers involved in serious accidents who depart the scene without reporting the occurrence to authorities. The new law imposes a heavy fine of Rs 7 lakh along with a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for anybody responsible for such incidents.

In reaction to the ongoing protest, the Maharashtra government has asked the police to make sure that there is a constant supply of LPG, fuel and petrol cylinders in order to prevent shortages.

Authorities have reported that the strike has caused delays in the delivery of LPG cylinders to customers. It is said that striking packed lorry drivers are failing to report to the factory, which is impeding the distribution process.

According to the letter sent to all police commissioners and superintendents of police by the Maharashtra Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Protection Department, the effects go beyond LPG and also include other essential petroleum products like petrol, diesel and kerosene.

Protesters on Monday deliberately positioned cars to obstruct highways that travel through the districts of Kheda, Valsad, Gir Somnath, Bharuch, and Mehsana.

This caused traffic jams on routes like the Mehsana-Ambaji highway in Mehsana and the Ahmedabad-Indore highway in Kheda. The Ahmedabad-Vadodara highway near Kanera village saw a 10-kilometer traffic gridlock due to burning tyres that momentarily blocked key roads.

Social media users shared videos of the protests, showing the lengthy queue of parked trucks, and warned commuters to avoid the impacted routes.

Parts of Rajasthan were also affected by the protests; important highway routes including as Dholpur-Karauli, Udaipur-Nathdwara, Sawai Madhopur-Kota Lalsot, Bhilwara-Ajmer, and Anupgarh-Ganganagar were reported to be experiencing traffic jams.

A representative for the Rajasthan State Roadways Transport Corporation, Ashutosh Awana, said, the demonstration caused traffic congestion on a number of roads. Roadway bus operations were impacted, however they were able to resume following police involvement.

He gave the people confidence that the transporters’ continuous demonstrations would not affect the way buses travel in the area.

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PM Modi wishes nation on Akshaya Tritiya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended wishes to all families across the country on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, May 10, extended the wishes of Akshay Tritiya to the nation. PM Modi emphasized the spirit of charitable giving while stating that people are inspired to bring fresh energy and enthusiasm on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya.

Taking to social media X, PM wrote, Warm wishes to all the families of the country on Akshaya Tritiya. He wished that this auspicious occasion that inspires charity brings new energy and enthusiasm in the lives of all of you, the PM added.

In addition to PM Modi, other leaders such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed their best wishes on this occasion.

PM Modi first conveyed greetings to the people on Akshay Tritiya, and then he sent best wishes for Parshuram Jayanti, which falls on the same day.

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted on X, saying, heartfelt greetings on the sacred festival of Akshaya Tritiya! to convey festival wishes. He said, he prays to Goddess Lakshmi to grant everyone endless vitality, joy, and forward motion in their life.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered greetings for the day and wished for happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health for everyone. On this auspicious occasion, the UP Chief Minister also performed Rudrabhishek at the Goarkhnath temple in Gorakhpur, UP.

The holy shrine Kedarnath Dham reopened in conjunction with the celebration. The temple is among the most revered and historic pilgrimage sites in the nation. Six months pass, during which time the temple is inaugurated with rites and songs spoken ceremoniously, including throughout the dead of winter.

The portals were opened to the sound of shlokas (hymns) being chanted by the throng of devotees present for the occasion, and among them emerged chants of Har Har Mahadev.

Another name for the day is Akti or Akha Teej. Every year on the third lunar day of the month of Vaishakha, Hindus celebrate Akshay Tritiya, an auspicious holiday. In accordance with the Gregorian calendar, the holiday is often observed in April or May.

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INDIA Bloc accuses Modi government of trying to create communal divide over EAC-PM paper on population

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and CPI General Secretary D Raja slammed Modi government for not conducting the census, and called the working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) as an attempt to get votes by creating a communal divide.

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INDIA Bloc on Thursday accused the union government of trying to create communal divide over a report that claimed there has been a decrease in the share of the Hindu population between 1950 and 2015. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and CPI General Secretary D Raja slammed Modi government for not conducting the census, and called the working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) as an attempt to get votes by creating a communal divide.

Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh used the report to target the Congress, and said there has been a decrease in the Hindu population due to its politics of appeasement. When RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was asked about the report he accused BJP of spreading hatred.

The census that was supposed to take place in 2020-21 has not been carried out till now. Yadav said the aim of the BJP government is trying to mislead the people of the country, and are spreading communal hatred. Yadav further pointed out that this is the only agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP government at the centre. He accused the Modi government of fooling people of the country for the past 10 years, and they want to do that again.

Raja questioned the timing of the report and asked why has the prime minister’s economic advisory council come out with this report at a time when the country is undergoing Lok Sabha elections?  He said PM Modi is already trying to polarise people in the name of Muslims and is talking about handing over keys of the Ram Temple to Muslims. He asked why is PM Modi taking up all these issues? Raja further added that this means there is an attempt to polarise people by bringing out such data and said the people should be cautious of such reports.

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Amit Shah says if BJP comes to power, it will increase reservation for SC, ST, OBC and will end Muslim quota

Amit Shah said Congress wants to fight elections by telling lies. He pointed out that Congress has said that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes then he will end reservation. Shah said PM Modi has been leading India unanimously for the last 10 years, but he did not finish reservation.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday was addressing an election rally in Telangana’s Bhongir where he claimed that if the BJP came to power in the state then it will increase the reservation of SC, ST, OBC and will end the Muslim reservation.

While appealing to the public to vote for BJP in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Amit Shah said Congress wants to fight elections by telling lies. He pointed out that Congress has said that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes then he will end reservation. Shah said PM Modi has been leading India unanimously for the last 10 years, but he did not finish reservation. But the Congress party has robbed the reservations of SC, ST, OBC by giving 4% reservation to Muslims.

He added further in 2019, the public of Telangana gave the BJP 4 seats. The Union Home Minister promised that the BJP will get more than 10 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana. This double digit score in Telangana makes PM Modi cross 400 seats. He appealed to the people of Telangana to make BJP victorious in more than 10 seats. And they will end Muslim reservation in the state of Telangana and increase the reservation of SC, ST, and OBC’s.

Shah took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and said in BJP’s election manifesto the party has given Modi guarantees and he does what he says. And the guarantees of Rahul baba does not even stay till sunset. The Union Home Minister slammed Rahul Gandhi for making promises and not fulfilling them. He said Rahul Gandhi promised to forgive the farmer loans but did not, he promised to give Rs 15000 to farmers but he did not fulfill his promise. Amit Shah further said Rahul Gandhi promised to give loans of Rs 5 lakh to students without guarantee but did not.

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