Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi over Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has condemned the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was marching to the national capital demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. Calling the incident “unacceptable,” Gandhi said the government’s actions against peaceful protesters are reminiscent of its handling of the farmers' protests.
Wangchuk and over 100 others, who were trekking to Delhi, sought to stay overnight at the Singhu border. However, as curfew is currently in place in the capital, they were asked to leave. When they refused, the police arrested 120 individuals, including Wangchuk, according to officials.
Reacting on X, Gandhi stated, “Modi ji, like with the farmers, this ‘Chakravyuh’ will be broken, and so will your arrogance. You will have to listen to Ladakh’s voice.” He also questioned the arresting of senior citizens protesting peacefully for their constitutional rights.
Wangchuk and the other detainees were taken to Alipur and various police stations near the Singhu border, as per reports from PTI citing police sources.
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India eliminated from Women's T20 World Cup after NZ beat Pakistan to enter semifinals
Dubai, Oct 14: India were eliminated from the Women's T20 World Cup after New Zealand scripted a commanding 54-run victory over Pakistan here on Monday to reach the semifinals for the first time since the 2016 edition.
India's only chance to make the semifinals was depended on a Pakistan win with an inferior Net Run-rate compared to theirs.
Pakistan were very much in the game after restricting New Zealand to a meagre 110 for six in 20 overs.
However, Pakistan's batting crumbled badly as they were shot out for 56 in just 11.4 overs as White Ferns entered the semifinals with three wins from four games in Group A.
Australia topped the group with eight points while New Zealand came second with six points. The loss to New Zealand in their tournament opener effectively cost India a place in the last four.
Spinner Amelia Kerr took three wickets but it was seamers Lea Tahuhu (1/8) and Eden Carson (2/7) who opened the floodgates.
Pakistan were supposed to reach the target in less than 12 overs to qualify but they ended up being all out before that.
Earlier, Pakistan bowlers gave a good account of themselves restricting New Zealand to a modest total.
While openers Suzie Bates (28) and Georgia Plimmer (17) added 41 runs for the opening stand and just when it seemed that the duo has created a solid foundation, the Pakistani spinners suddenly applied the choke on the opposition.
The two spinners -- off-break bowler Omaima Sohail (1/14 in 4 overs) and left-arm orthodox Nashra Sandhu (3/18 in 4 overs) -- were brilliant through the middle overs with 21 dot balls and four wickets between them for only 29 runs.
