Vinod Kambli, reflecting on his cricketing journey, opened up about his turbulent relationship with Sachin Tendulkar. While initially frustrated by feeling abandoned, Kambli acknowledged Tendulkar’s support, including paying for his surgeries in 2013. Recalling his cherished double century at Wankhede, Kambli expressed gratitude for his family and friends, vowing to overcome health strugg...
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Congress’ plea against the Goa assembly speaker’s decision to dismiss their disqualification petition against eight defected MLAs who joined the BJP. The court advised Congress leader Girish Chodankar to approach the Bombay High Court. The speaker had ruled that defection laws don’t apply when MLAs merge with another political […]
A no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sparked a heated exchange in the Rajya Sabha, leading to its adjournment. Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition, accused Dhankhar of partisanship, claiming the Chairman favored the ruling party. As tensions rose, Kharge challenged Dhankhar’s respect. The debate escalated, leading to the adjournment of the House until Decemb...
Rahul Gandhi praised his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s maiden Lok Sabha speech, calling it “better than my first,” after her address on national unity, women’s empowerment, and protecting the Constitution. Priyanka criticized the government’s stance on caste census and policies like privatisation and lateral entry. She called the Constitution a “Suraksha kav...
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari cautioned voters about political parties offering freebies ahead of elections. He urged them to weigh the lure of instant gratification against long-term benefits. Gadkari pointed out how freebies evolved into a powerful yet risky political tool. “People need to consider whether they want immediate benefit or long-term gain. Shortcuts cut you […]
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh accused Congress of always trying to “hijack and appropriate” the framing of the Constitution. He initiated the two-day debate on the Constitution to mark 75 years of its adoption. He also said that attempts to project the Constitution as a contribution of a particular party were being made. “Our Constitution is […]
Constitutional expert PDT Achary clarified that a resolution to remove Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar could be taken up in the next Parliament session. The opposition has filed a resolution, not an impeachment motion, signed by 70 Rajya Sabha MPs. However, the resolution’s success depends on majority support, as the BJP holds a significant advantage in […]
The proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, cleared by the Union Cabinet, has sparked debate in Parliament. Opposition leaders, including Congress and DMK, argue it is anti-democratic and against federalism. However, BJP allies and supporters, like Minister Bhagirath Chaudhary, argue it will save money and reduce election frequency. Concerns about loss of majority were raised [&he...
The Supreme Court has advised judges to refrain from using social media and commenting on judgments, emphasizing the importance of maintaining judicial decorum. During a case hearing, Justices Nagarathna and NK Singh expressed concern over a judicial officer’s Facebook post, warning that such actions could affect impartiality. The court stressed that judges should prioritize restraint [&h...
Congress announced its first list of candidates for upcoming Delhi Assembly polls with 21 names. Former Lok Sabha MP Sandeep Dikshit has been nominated to contest the polls from New Delhi constituency. Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav was selected for Badli seat, while party spokesperson Ragini Nayak was chosen to run from Wazirpur, and Abhishek […]
The Delhi government informed the Delhi High Court that CM Atishi has sent CAG reports on liquor, pollution, and finances to the Lieutenant Governor for tabling in the assembly. The matter concerns pending reports from 2017-2024. The petition, filed by BJP MLAs, accuses the government of not promptly placing crucial reports before the legislative assembly […]
CPI (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation MP Sudama Prasad raised concerns over gifts received by members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways during their recent visit to parts of South India. Prasad expressed his decision to return the gifts. During the visit, Prasad received a 1-gram gold coin from RITES and a 100-gram silver block from Rail […]
On the completion of six months in power, AP’s alliance govt led by Chandrababu Naidu faced criticism from State Congress President YS Sharmila. She labeled the TDP-Jana Sena-BJP coalition’s governance as “meaningless” and accused them of failing to fulfill key election promises, highlighting delays in welfare schemes and unfulfilled commitments, including job creation a...
Donald Trump has been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2024, marking his second time receiving the honor. TIME recognized him for his historic political comeback, and altering the country’s global role. Despite facing multiple criminal cases and bankruptcies, Trump won the presidential race and became the oldest president-elect and the first convicted […]
INDIA bloc leaders attacked BJP after sources said that ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill was cleared by Union Cabinet. INDIA bloc said that it was an attempt to undermine democracy. Some leaders pointed to other important issues like education and healthcare. Others questioned the logistics behind holding simultaneous elections, and said larger consultations on the […]