Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Sam Pitroda’s remarks favoring Nehru over Ambedkar’s contributions to the Constitution. The BJP accuses Congress of undermining Ambedkar’s legacy, while Congress argues that the BJP and RSS have failed to recognize Ambedkar’s work. This growing controversy could lead to a confrontation in Parliament over their differing views.
The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) Book Awards will take place on Feb 15, 2025, in New Delhi, honoring 15 exceptional books in English, Hindi, and Sanskrit. Four Odia books will also be recognized at the KLF in Bhubaneswar in March. With over 1,200 nominations across seven categories, a panel of experts will evaluate the submissions […]
Nidhhi Agerwal stars as the female lead in Prabhas’ eagerly awaited film “The Raja Saab,” directed by Maruthi. Set for release on April 10, 2025, the film is currently in production, with rumors of a delay quashed. A leaked picture of Nidhhi from the sets went viral, heightening fan excitement. Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and […]
The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to BJP worker Rutik Nagesh Landge, who abused a police constable and made obscene gestures during a security breach. After tendering an unconditional apology and expressing regret, Landge promised to cooperate with the investigation. The court noted no physical assault occurred and granted bail, despite opposition from the […]
A political uproar has erupted over Amit Shah’s comments on BR Ambedkar, with Arvind Kejriwal questioning the stance of BJP allies Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu. He asked if they supported Shah’s remarks insulting Ambedkar. Shah had criticized the Congress for frequently invoking Ambedkar’s name, and PM Modi defended his statements, accusing Congress of dishonoring […]
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary criticized Congress for disrupting Parliament, highlighting the loss of first week of the Winter Session due to protests over the Adani Group. Speaking at an interview, he called it a shame that Parliament couldn’t function. Earlier, Congress and INDIA bloc members protested outside the parliament demanding the resignation of Union Home […]
A scuffle broke out outside Parliament during the BJP and INDIA bloc protest over the Ambedkar row. BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, who sustained injuries, alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP, causing him to fall onto Sarangi. Pratap Chandra Sarangi said, “I was standing near the stairs when Rahul Gandhi pushed an […]
Veteran Malayalam actress Meena Ganesh passed away at the age of 81 on Thursday at her home in Ottappalam, Kerala. She began her career with a small role in the 1976 film Manimuzhakam and rose to fame for her portrayal of Pathumma in the 1991 film Mukhachithram. Meena appeared in over 105 films, working alongside […]
Karnataka MLA Basavaraju V Shivaganga accused Davangere district minister SS Mallikarjun of collaborating with BJP to weaken Congress. In a letter to DK Shivakumar, he cited interference in a PWD transfer and support for BJP-backed candidates. Basavaraju requested Mallikarjun’s removal, fearing negative impacts on Congress in upcoming panchayat elections due to growing discontent.
US State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel emphasized India’s crucial partnership with the US under President Biden. He discussed the November meeting between US Secretary Antony Blinken and Indian Minister Jaishankar at the G7 in Italy, highlighting shared focus on security, trade, and global cooperation. Both affirmed their commitment to strengthening India-US ties for global prosperity.