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Deccan Herald
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Protecting Constitution duty of all when regimes try to reshape it to fit their ideology: Salman Khurshid
Khurshid, who was addressing a national legal conclave organised by the legal cell of the Indian Youth Congress, also stressed that the Constitution was 'not barely a legal document, but the spirit of our freedom, protecting which is the fundamental duty of every Indian'.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Unless you win...': Amid Bihar voter list row, Khurshid downplays protest; urges focus on winning polls
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Saturday took a different view from his party on the Bihar voter list revision, saying that the focus of the party should be on winning elections suggesting that 'unless you win, your point will not matter. ' In remarks that appear to diverge from the party's combative line, Khurshid said: 'Whoever is raising questions (on the Election Commission), let them... The reality is that, ultimately, unless you win the election, your point will not matter, so we have to try to put all our efforts into winning the elections only then will it matter.' On the Supreme Court's verdict on the electoral rolls revision in Bihar, Khurshid said, 'One should not speak on the verdict of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has given relief too in this case...' His comments come as opposition parties, especially the Congress and RJD, have been vocally critical of the EC's voter list revision, alleging that it is being used by the BJP and its allies to manipulate the electoral roll ahead of the state polls. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently led a street protest in Patna, accusing the EC of attempting to replicate what he called the 'Maharashtra model of voter list manipulation' in Bihar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Se você sofre com dores no joelho. Leia isso antes que seja deletado Vida Sem Dores Undo Khurshid's latest remarks echo a pattern. He has previously drawn internal criticism for positions that appear at odds with the Congress high command. During the recent global outreach mission after Operation Sindoor, he praised the Modi government's efforts on Kashmir, saying Article 370 had 'given the impression that [J&K] was separate from the rest of the country' and calling the abrogation a move that ended the problem. BJP targets Cong over SIR in Bihar On Friday, the BJP hailed the Supreme Court's remarks on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar as a 'befitting reply' to opposition criticism, demanding a public apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav for opposing the process. Also read: Why are you getting into citizenship issue? SC asks EC; calls it MHA's domain The apex court had ruled that the Election Commission's decision to carry out the SIR is a "constitutional mandate", allowing the revision to proceed. It also directed that Aadhaar, Voter ID, and ration cards be accepted as valid documents for the exercise. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh noted the ruling would help prevent mass voter disenfranchisement, stating on X, 'This will save a vast majority of voters from being disenfranchised.' The BJP criticised Congress for its 'double standards', pointing out that while the party had earlier opposed linking Aadhaar to Voter IDs, some of its leaders even approaching the court over it, it is now supporting the move. 'This is called double standards,' BJP MP Sambit Patra told PTI. BJP's Gaurav Bhatia also accused the opposition of lacking faith in constitutional institutions. He called on Gandhi and Yadav to 'publicly apologise' and 'introspect', questioning their protests ahead of the court hearing.
India Gazette
07-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
2020 Delhi Riots: No evidence that accused Shifa ur-Rehman part of conspiracy
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The Karkardooma Court on Monday heard arguments on behalf of the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case accused Shifa ur-Rehman. The court heard arguments on the framing of charges in the 2020 Delhi riots case in which ur-Rehman, a former president of the alumni association of the Jamia Millia Islamia, and other activists and student leaders face prosecution under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) It is alleged that the 2020 riots were the results of a larger conspiracy allegedly hatched by all the accused persons including Ur-Rehman. As per Delhi police, ur-Rehman was a member of Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC) and the WhatsApp group of JMI Coordination Committee and JCC JMI. Senior counsel Salman Khurshid on behalf of the accused addressed allegations that ur-Rehman provided financial aid during the anti-CAA protests outside Jamia Millia Islamia. Khurshid submitted that the accused was not a member of any such WhatsApp groups in which any objectionable activity under the law was found and that there is no evidence to show that he gave money to protestors during the anti-CAA protests outside Jamia. After hearing the arguments, Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sameer Bajpai listed the matter for further hearing on July 11. The court has directed that the written submissions be filed in the case. Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Amit Prasad appeared for Delhi Police in the case. Senior advocate Salman Khurshid submitted that accused is an old student of Jamia Millia Islamia. Khurshid on behalf of ur-Rehman argued that even if the accused had given money 'to buy food or rain covers for protesters, these are normal actions during a protest and cannot be equated with conspiracy.' To establish conspiracy requires a meeting of minds, and in this case there is no meeting of minds, Khurshid argued. The senior advocate submitted that no evidence was shown by the investigation agency on whether the accused had given the money or not. He argued that the standard of 'grave suspicion,' not mere suspicion, is essential for framing charges. Eighteen accused persons, including Umar Khalid, Shakeel Imam, Tahir Husain, Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita and others, are facing allegations of 'larger conspiracy' in the 2020 North East Delhi riots. Delhi Police have filed charge sheet and supplementary charge sheets against accused persons who are booked under UAPA and sections of the IPC for allegedly masterminding the riots that broke out in the national capital. It is alleged that during the riots in February 2020, around 53 people died and hundreds were injured. (ANI)
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Khurshid calls for harmony amid row over kanwar route dhaba names
1 2 3 4 Agra: Amid tensions over dhabas named after Hindu deities in Muzaffarnagar, Congress veteran Salman Khurshid called for mutual respect and cultural understanding among communities, saying such gestures must not be viewed negatively when done respectfully. Khurshid was in Muzaffarnagar on Sunday to meet local Congress workers. Khurshid, former foreign minister, said, "If someone includes the deities or beliefs of others in their life as a mark of respect, especially during personal struggles, it should be seen positively." He was referring to the row around Pandit Ji Dhaba on Kanwar Route in Muzaffarnagar, where members of a Hindu outfit led by self-styled seer Swami Yashveer Maharaj allegedly attempted to pull down a staffer's pants to verify his religious identity. Khurshid said, "Whoever did something wrong in this matter, I would say, it was not right." He added, "We have lived together, and we believe in Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb. In this country, our identity is that of a citizen, linked to our beliefs and religion. But in our constitution, all religions have been given equal status. We all should respect this." On political matters, he addressed speculation around the India alliance ahead of the Bihar assembly polls. "The top leaders discuss the alliance from time to time. The alliance has not broken yet, and no one has said that we do not have an alliance. Whatever success we achieved in the elections through the alliance is in front of everyone. What is the contribution of Congress to it, and what is the contribution of Samajwadi Party? They all know it. Keeping in mind it our leaders will take further decisions on it."
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Leerink Partners Slashes MannKind Corporation's (MNKD) Price Target to $7, Keeps a Buy Rating
MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) is one of the 13 Best Long-Term Penny Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On June 19, analyst Faisal Khurshid of Leerink Partners reiterated a Buy rating on MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD), reducing the price target to $7 from $9. Despite some near-term uncertainties, the analyst based the rating on the company's long-term growth, stating that the stock is currently undervalued. A close-up of a doctor's hand pressing on an inhaler, conveying the effect of the company's therapeutic products. Calling the company a unique player in the SMID-cap biotech sector, the analyst stated that MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) holds an optimistic position because of its modest Afrezza sales and cash flow positive status from Tyvaso DPI royalties. The company is also focusing on inhaled therapies for orphan respiratory indications, which further presents several opportunities for success, according to the analyst. While Khurshid acknowledged the risks associated with the Tyvaso DPI royalty stream, especially with Yutrepia's recent approval and position as a competitor, he also expressed near-term optimism about the commercial trajectory of Tyvaso DPI and its potential effect on the company's financials. The analyst considers the upcoming results from the Phase 3 TETON-2 trial of Tyvaso in IPF to be a notable catalyst for the MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD). MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative therapeutic devices and products that address serious unmet medical needs for endocrine and orphan lung diseases. The company's pipeline and products include Afrezza, Pediatric Afrezza, V-Go, Tyvaso DPI, MNKD-101, MNKD-201, MNKD-301, and MNKD-501. While we acknowledge the potential of MNKD as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
