Delhi minorities commission issues show cause notice to mayors over meat ban

The Delhi Minorities Commission on Thursday issued show-cause notices to the mayors and commissioners of the national capital's three municipal corporations seeking an explanation of their decision to order meat vendors to close shop during Navratri. The commission's chairman, Zakir Khan, sought a detailed report within 24 hours and asked the concerned officials to appear on Friday. The argument offered was 'most people do not consume non-vegetarian food during these days'.

Efforts being made to break, but no power could finish India: PM Modi

Referring to the continued ancient flow of Indian consciousness, PM Narendra Modi said that India is not just a land mass but is an expression of civilisation, culture, harmony and possibilities. Modi said many other civilisations perished as they could not adapt to the changing times, but Indian civilisation has endured for thousands of years.