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In a relief to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Madras High Court’s order that had restored a disproportionate assets (DA) case against him and his family members. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti issued a notice to Tamil Nadu police and […]
The Enforcement Directorate seized ₹1.3 crore in cash, luxury cars, and evidence related to shell companies after raiding the former promoters of Kwality Ltd. in a ₹1,400 crore money laundering case. The agency also froze demat accounts worth ₹6.5 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Raids were conducted at 15 locations in Delhi-NCR.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the Waqf Bill has been granted an extension to submit its report by the end of the 2025 budget session. The delay is attributed to the need for site visits and stakeholder consultations, which were requested by opposition MPs. The bill, introduced by the BJP-led government, continues to be a […]
BJP activists protested on Friday against food contamination at government-run schools and hostels by attempting to lay siege to Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Sankshema Bhavan. Leaders from the OBC Morcha and Mahila Morcha clashed with police, resulting in arrests. OBC Morcha president Anand Goud and Mahila Morcha president Shilpa Reddy were taken to Goshamahal Stadium.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar ruled out an immediate cabinet expansion, clarifying that no discussions have taken place regarding filling the vacant ministerial position. He confirmed that the issue hasn’t been discussed with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge. The current Siddaramaiah-led cabinet consists of 34 ministers, including the CM, Deputy CM, and 32 others.
British Transport Minister Louise Haigh resigned on Friday over a 2013 fraud conviction involving a falsely reported stolen work cellphone. In her resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, she stated her commitment to the political project but felt it would be best to support from outside the government. Her resignation followed media reports of […]
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized India’s decision not to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, urging the government to keep politics out of sports. Yadav questioned why it’s acceptable for PM Modi to visit Pakistan but not for Indian cricketers to play there, emphasizing that sports should remain separate from political […]
Indian Navy seized 500 kgs of crystal meth from fishing boats in a coordinated operation with Sri Lankan Navy. Navy launched an extensive search operation in Arabian Sea after intelligence shared by Sri Lankan officials. Advanced Indian Naval Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, and a naval ship were deployed. This led to […]
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday criticized opposition MPs for stalling Parliament for a fourth day, calling their conduct not people-centric. He expressed deep anguish over disruptions related to issues like Adani bribery charges, Sambhal clashes, and Manipur violence. He urged members to uphold parliamentary dignity before adjourning the House until […]
India has strongly protested to Canada after learning that Indian consulate officials in Vancouver were subjected to audio and video surveillance, with private communications intercepted. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Rajya Sabha about this breach, stating that a formal protest note was sent to the Canadian High Commission on […]
Amid uncertainty over Maharashtra’s new Chief Minister, a crucial BJP-led Mahayuti alliance meeting to finalize a power-sharing deal was canceled on Friday. Outgoing CM Eknath Shinde, along with deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi the previous night. Alliance leaders expect a new government to be in place […]
Thirty people, including women and children, were injured during a flaming torch procession in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred when torches were being doused in water, causing a sudden burst of flames. Victims were taken to the hospital, with 18 treated and discharged, while 12 remain under care, all reported to be out of […]
Maharashtra government allotted ₹10 crore to enhance the functioning and infrastructure of state’s Waqf board. This comes amid protests by Muslim outfits and Opposition parties over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bill was mired in controversy since its introduction in August. The bill proposes significant changes to Waqf properties management, including renaming the Waqf […]
In the Air India pilot suicide case, accused Aditya Pandit was remanded to five days’ police custody for allegedly withholding information. The 25-year-old pilot, Srishti Tuli, was found dead in her Mumbai apartment, with her family accusing her boyfriend, Pandit, of abetting her suicide. An FIR was filed under Section 108 of the IPC, leading […]
Supreme Court asked the trial court in UP’s Sambhal not to proceed with the mosque survey case till the Shahi Idgah committee of Jama Masjid moves the High Court. This order comes days after violence broke out in Sambhal, which resulted in five dead, after a court-mandated survey of the mosque. Supreme Court also directed […]