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A stone tablet with engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at Sotheby’s, despite doubts about its authenticity. Discovered in 1913 in Israel, the 115-pound slab contains only nine commandments and dates from 300-800 CE. Originally expected to sell for $1-2 million, bids soared to $5 million. It was previously held privately and […]
The Delhi High Court transferred an MCOCA case involving AAP MLA Naresh Balyan from Dwarka court to Rouse Avenue court. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri approved the transfer after the accused raised no objections. The decision followed a Delhi Police plea to move the case to the special MP/MLA court at Rouse Avenue for trial.
Uttar Pradesh authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a Congress protester during a march in Lucknow. Police plan to question UP Congress chief Ajay Rai. The incident occurred amid clashes near Raj Bhavan. While Congress blames police brutality, officials claim the protester was already unconscious at the party office before being taken to the […]
BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing an MP during protests, causing Sarangi to fall and sustain a head injury. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned Gandhi’s actions, questioning his authority to use physical force in Parliament. Rijiju emphasized that protests should follow democratic norms, not involve displays of physical strength.
The Bombay High Court issued a notice to SEBI and AMFI over allegations that investor education on mutual funds is misleading. The petition, filed by Chartered Accountant Chandrakant Shah, claims AMFI’s campaigns misrepresent risks, misleading the public into investing. The court appointed an amicus curiae, Abhishek Venkataraman, to assist and will hear the case again […]
The Congress on Thursday moved a privilege motion against Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr. BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, calling them defamatory. This follows Trinamool’s similar notice a day earlier. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused Shah of belittling Ambedkar and breaching parliamentary privilege.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Deputy CM, declared himself a “proud Christian” while emphasizing religious harmony and inclusivity. He criticized those using religion for division and hate, and condemned an Allahabad judge’s anti-Muslim remarks. He also accused the AIADMK of prioritizing political loyalty over constitutional values, while facing backlash for his Sanatana Dharm...
BJP chief JP Nadda criticized Congress, accusing it of disrespecting BR Ambedkar’s legacy while highlighting the Modi govt’s efforts to honor him. Amid Congress’s attacks on Amit Shah over alleged remarks on Ambedkar, Nadda urged the opposition to stop lying, citing their repeated electoral losses and asserting that truth will always win.
JanaSena Party leader Vakamudi Indrakumar was suspended for organizing a vulgar dance performance at his birthday celebration in Eluru district. Women were reportedly forced to perform obscene dances, and the incident went viral on social media. A police case was filed, and Indrakumar was removed from his position as the party’s village president, with swift […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah proposed a committee led by a retired judge to address Waqf land issues, urging the matter not be politicised. Responding to BJP queries, he clarified the central government’s Waqf Act and criticized BJP’s failure to resolve the issue. He assured no farmer would be evicted and promised withdrawal of eviction notices while […]
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 differ...
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 […]
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 [&hell...
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 […]