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Congress Alleges PM Modi Is Orchestrating His Media Engagements

Published

1 year ago

June 8, 2025

The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of choreographing his media engagements, raising concerns about his transparency and accountability. They stated that he lacks the courage to conduct “unscripted” press interactions.
In a social media update, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized that world leaders often hold spontaneous press conferences, while Modi has avoided them for over a decade.

He highlighted the crucial role of media in a democracy, noting that PM Modi has not hosted an unscripted press meeting in 11 years.

“During last year’s election campaign, Narendra Modi scripted his media interactions — one of which included his claim of being ‘non-biological.’ Yet, he has never dared to hold an unscripted press conference,” Ramesh shared on X.
He contrasted this with former Prime Ministers, who frequently faced tough questions in spontaneous press meetings, helping establish democratic foundations.
Ramesh further accused PM Modi of dodging questions in Parliament and skipping all-party meetings.
In a democratic system, the Prime Minister or President should engage openly with the media, yet Modi refrains from addressing opposition inquiries or attending bipartisan discussions, the Congress leader told a news agency.
He claimed that PM Modi neglects Parliament, often deflecting questions back to Jawaharlal Nehru.
“His responses to any queries are simply to blame Nehru,” Ramesh stated, reiterating Modi’s lack of accountability in Parliament.
“He delivers election speeches rather than addressing issues directly in Parliament. His focus seems to be on Nehru and Congress, rather than current topics like the economy or foreign policy,” Ramesh added.
The Congress party has been vocal on this matter since Modi took office in 2014.

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Killers Travelled 1,400 Km to Murder Delhi Professor

Published

5 days ago

June 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.

Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.

Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.

Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.

The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.

The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.

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Ex-IAS Officer Dhanendra Kumar Dies in Delhi House Fire

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2 weeks ago

May 29, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.

According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.

Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.

Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.

He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.

Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.

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Woman Found Dead Six Months after Marriage

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2026

Namma Kudla

Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.

According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.

The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.