The Congress high command is poised to appoint a new Haryana unit chief and legislative party leader after a disappointing electoral performance. Former leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Udai Bhan may not retain their roles. A meeting of newly-elected MLAs will take place on October 18, with three AICC observers attending to facilitate the leadership […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to Faisal Khan, who faced backlash for allegedly making anti-national statements. Under the unique condition set by court, Faisal must salute the national flag 21 times and chant “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” twice a month at a local police station. He expressed regret over his actions, citing a […]
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines established by the Election Commission of India to ensure free and fair elections. Introduced in 1960, it aims to maintain the integrity of the electoral process by regulating the behavior of parties and candidates during elections. The MCC covers aspects like campaign conduct, and […]
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar claimed that the Congress government was handling rain-related civic issues just fine. This comes as relentless rain continued to wreak havoc across Bengaluru. Defending government’s response, he asserted that it was impossible to control nature. “These are unexpected rains due to cyclones. Government and Bengaluru people are capable of handling [&h...
J&K new CM Omar Abdullah said he told the top cop not to create any green corridor or stop traffic for him while he is travelling on road. Abdullah said no stick waving or any other aggressive gestures should be used, and asked his newly sworn in Cabinet ministers to follow suit. “I spoke to […]
A hearing was held today after a petition was filed in the High Court alleging that TDP is painting the canteens of Anna. The court asks how the party decide the color and what color was given to the canteen earlier. The petitioner said that in the past, the court had given orders to remove […]
Continuous rains in the South Coastal and Rayalaseema districts of Andhra Pradesh, influenced by the cyclone, have led to landslides on the main ghat road from Tirupati to Tirumala. Some small stones have fallen onto the road, prompting the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to implement measures to prevent traffic disruptions. TTD officials are also using JCBs […]
The opposition BRS party in Telangana is set to hold a crucial meeting regarding the HYDRA demolitions and the victims of the Musi River project. KTR will chair the meeting, discussing issues with all BRS MLAs within the GHMC limits. The agenda will focus on govt actions, and the challenges faced by the people. Following […]
In a tragic incident, a farmer was killed in an elephant attack at Bandarupalle village near Peeleru town in Annamaiya district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan expressed shock over the incident and urged higher officials to visit the farmer’s family to offer reassurance. The Jana Sena chief has ordered all necessary […]
India has firmly dismissed Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s claims linking the Indian government to the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Officials stated that Canada has not provided evidence, calling the allegations “simply not true.” The diplomatic rift has deepened, leading to mutual expulsions of diplomats, complicating bilateral relations amidst ac...
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) initiated a 24-hour hunger strike today to support West Bengal junior doctors, who have been fasting for 11 days demanding justice for a murdered colleague. Under the slogan “Suno Bengal, Suno Bharat,” the IMA’s Junior Doctors Network coordinated nationwide fasting while ensuring emergency services remain operational.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Center and the Election Commission regarding a petition challenging the distribution of freebies by political parties during elections. The petitioner, Shashank J Sridhar, argued that such promises create an unsustainable financial burden and violate constitutional principles. The petition calls for the EC to enforce regulations to prevent […]
India and the United States have finalized a significant Rs 32,000 crore agreement for 31 Predator drones, aimed at strengthening the Indian Armed Forces’ capabilities. The deal includes establishing a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility in India. Signed under a govt-to-govt framework with US defense firm General Atomics, the agreement marks a pivotal moment in […]
Opposition MPs, including Kalyan Banerjee and Gaurav Gogoi, walked out of a joint committee meeting on the Waqf Bill, citing derogatory remarks made by a BJP member. After nearly an hour, they returned, though BJP members accused them of disrespecting committee chairman Jagadambika Pal. This marks the second consecutive day of walkouts by opposition members […]
A local BJP functionary, Arun Chourasia, was arrested for allegedly slapping a policeman during a Dussehra procession in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh. The incident, captured on video, prompted criticism from the opposition Congress regarding the state’s law and order. Chourasia and two associates face charges for obstructing and assaulting a public servant. Chourasia’s associates remain a...