Congress leader’s ‘lumpy virus-cheetahs’ comment draws response from Fadnavis

Congress leader’s ‘lumpy virus-cheetahs’ comment draws response from Fadnavis In his comment, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole drew links between lumpy virus and cheetahs brought from Namibia. A Maharashtra Congress leader’s comment linking the fast-spreading lumpy virus among cattle to cheetahs brought from Namibia last month has prompted a sharp response from deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Nana Patole, the Maharashtra Congress chief, on Monday drew an unexpected link between cheetahs, Nigeria and the virus, which is said to have spread to nearly 15 states. “Lumpy virus… There is a…

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Centre took right decision…’: Maharashtra CM hails Amit Shah’s PFI ban

Centre took right decision…’: Maharashtra CM hails Amit Shah’s PFI ban The centre on Wednesday declared the PFI and its associates, affiliates or fronts as ‘unlawful associations’ with immediate effect for a period of five years. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday hailed the decision to ban the Popular Front of India (PFI) and said the centre had ‘taken the right decision’. “PFI which raises ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans does not have any right to raise such slogans in the country. It is a country of patriots. The home ministry…

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