Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Jagdambika Pal, said that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee’s actions were undemocratic and anarchist. He said, “One should register his dissent through vote and not resort to violence.” This comes a day after Banerjee’s unruly behavior resulted in him being suspended for one […]
During the Closed Plenary Session of the 16th BRICS Summit, PM Modi expressed India’s readiness to welcome new countries as BRICS partner nations. He emphasized that all decisions should be unanimous and respect the founding members’ views. He also called for timely reforms in global institutions like the UN Security Council and said that BRICS […]
At the BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday stressed the need for a new multipolar world order, highlighting the organization’s growing influence in international affairs. He urged BRICS members to consider ways to address pressing global issues, including significant regional conflicts. It is essential to ensure that BRICS’s effectiveness is not compromised, ...
The Congress criticized the BJP govt’s truce with China in eastern Ladakh, calling it a complete indictment of PM Modi’s gullibility. In a statement, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised 6 questions, expressing doubts over the disengagement deal along the LAC. He urged the govt to ensure that the agreement restores the status quo as of […]
Bengaluru Police on Wednesday arrested Muniraj Reddy, owner of the collapsed under-construction building that killed 5 people, charging him with negligence. Reddy’s son Bhuvan and contractor Muniyappa are also in custody for questioning. Earlier, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar called the building illegal and promised stricter measures, including mandatory construction permissions.
After Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that the constituency now has 2 MPs—an official and an unofficial one—both dedicated to serving Wayanad. He also said that Priyanka sees Wayanad’s people as her family and urged them to support her. Rahul vacated the seat after retaining Rae Bareli, with […]
The Jagannath Temple in Puri and the Sun Temple in Konark have been closed as a precautionary measure against Cyclone Dana, as ordered by the Archaeological Survey of India. The cyclone is forecasted to strike Odisha’s coast between Bhitarkanika Park and Dhamra Port from the night of October 24 to the morning of October 25, […]
As Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra filed her nomination in Wayanad after a roadshow on Wednesday, BJP candidate Navya Haridas began her door-to-door campaign. Haridas, who started campaigning 3 days ago, reported a positive public response and plans to file her nomination on October 24. She criticized Vadra’s brief visit, asserting her commitment to Wayanad […]
BRS working president KTR has issued a legal notice to BJP MP Bandi Sanjay, accusing him of defamatory remarks. KTR demands an unconditional public apology within a week or he will pursue legal action. Sanjay’s allegations include KTR’s involvement in drug use and secret meetings with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, which KTR labels as […]
The NCP has released its first list of 38 candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly polls on Wednesday. The party chief, Ajit Pawar, will contest from Baramati seat. The NCP is partnering with the BJP and Shiv Sena for this election. Voting for all 288 seats is scheduled for November 20, with results announced on November […]
The Nationalist Congress Party released its first list of 38 candidates for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections, nominating party chief Ajit Pawar from Baramati. The list includes 26 sitting MLAs and candidates like Sulbha Khodke and Hiraman Khoskar, who recently switched from Congress. The elections are crucial for the Ajit Pawar faction after a […]
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin asserted that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would win 2026 Assembly polls and all future contests, countering Opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami’s claims of rifts within the ruling alliance. EPS suggested some allies were making demands and hinted at possible defections, but Stalin stressed the alliance’s foundation on shared ideology, not […]
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has responded to the legal notices sent by former IT Minister KTR. Bandi, the BJP MP from Karimnagar, said that he is not intimidated by such notices and plans to send his own notice to KTR. It is known that KTR issued legal notices to […]
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority announced on Wednesday that it has initiated a formal probe into Carlsberg’s £3.3 billion acquisition of Britvic. The CMA set a December 18 deadline for its phase-1 decision, evaluating whether the merger may significantly reduce competition in any UK market. Carlsberg expressed its commitment to cooperate with the CMA throughout [&h...
The Union Ministry of Electronics and IT criticized social media platform X for facilitating a wave of bomb threats against airlines. Joint Secretary Sanket S Bhondve led a meeting with airline and platform representatives, stating the situation amounted to “X abetting crime.” Over 120 flights received threats recently, with airlines following standard security protocols and […]