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Shiv Sena (UBT) reminded Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde of his 2022 promise to quit politics if any rebel MLAs supporting him lost the elections. The party highlighted the defeat of five rebel MLAs, including Sada Sarvankar and Yamini Jadhav. The reminder comes as calls grow for Shinde to continue as CM, with his party leaders […]
West Bengal Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay announced on Monday that a resolution opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be tabled in the state Assembly. He called the bill divisive, suggesting it could marginalize minorities and infringe upon their rights. However, the date for introducing the resolution has not yet been confirmed.
Locals in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, clashed with police over the ₹250-crore Vaishno Devi ropeway project, fearing job losses. The project, aimed at aiding elderly pilgrims, would shorten the trek to six minutes. However, shopkeepers, porters, and pony service providers argue it threatens their livelihoods, leading to protests and a standoff with police. Authorities are […]
Ahead of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the adoption of the Constitution, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be addressing the event. He also accused some opposition parties of making reactions without understanding the actual arrangements for the celebration, clarifying that the event’s format had already been decided.
Naseer Ahmed, political secretary to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, criticized the central government’s push for the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming the Muslim community has no choice but to fight back. He announced a two-day conference in Karnataka with leaders from the All India Muslim Personal Law Board. Key topics, including mosque surveys and religious freedoms, will […]
Social media platforms, represented by advocate Sunita Bose, have requested Australia to delay the proposed ban on users under 16 for at least a year. The ban, part of new legislation, could result in fines for platforms not preventing children from accessing sites. Bose argued for evaluation of age-assurance technologies before implementing the law, warning […]
Congress government in Karnataka has issued an official order to address confusion over the cancellation of Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards. The order mandates that only the cards of income taxpayers or government employees be canceled, while those of other beneficiaries should remain intact. Any errors in the process will prompt the reissuance of canceled […]
The suspense over Maharashtra’s new Chief Minister continues as Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM, clarified that no formula has been finalized. While speculation about a shared CM post between BJP and Shiv Sena grows, Pawar emphasized that discussions will happen after the BJP elects its floor leader. He also rejected the 2-2-1 years sharing proposal, with […]
Telangana Congress government has rejected a ₹100 crore funding offer from the Adani Group for a skills university. This decision comes amid controversy following US prosecutors’ indictment of Gautam Adani and others for allegedly bribing Indian officials to secure solar contracts. CM Revanth Reddy confirmed the state did not accept any donations for the university.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver a speech at the Supreme Court on the 75th Constitution Day tomorrow. The event will be attended by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna, and others. Modi’s address will highlight the importance of the Constitution and the significance of upholding its values. […]
Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid moved a Delhi court on Monday, requesting interim bail in a terror-funding case to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Appearing virtually from Tihar Jail, Rashid, citing his election by the people, urged the court for reprieve, stating he was unable to attend the previous session. The court directed the […]
A conflict has arisen over Maha Vikas Aghadi’s allegations of an EVM conspiracy, with Mahayuti and Aghadi clashing. Sharad Pawar criticized Mahayuti, pointing out the trend of opposition victories in smaller states versus BJP’s success in larger ones. In response, the BJP accused Aghadi of disrespecting voters and regularly disputing EVM results after elections.
Top leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, and Mamata Banerjee, are expected to attend Hemant Soren’s swearing-in as Jharkhand’s chief minister on November 28. Soren’s JMM-led alliance won 56 seats, securing a second consecutive term despite a strong BJP challenge. The Congress, RJD, and CPI(ML) are set to receive ministerial positions.
BRS MLC K Kavitha submitted a detailed report on issues affecting backward classes (BC) to BC Dedicated Commission Chairman Busani Venkateswara Rao on Monday. Accompanied by representatives from Telangana Jagruthi and the United Phule Front, the report, based on findings from the state’s caste survey, emphasized the need for increased reservations for BCs in local […]
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda refrained from commenting on his grandson Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s third consecutive electoral defeat in the Channapatna bypoll, where he lost to Congress candidate C P Yogeshwara by 25,413 votes. Both Deve Gowda and his son, H D Kumaraswamy, chose not to discuss the defeat, emphasizing the need to accept the […]