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During a pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, farmer representatives called for reduced long-term credit rates, lower taxes, and a doubling of the PM-KISAN income support from Rs 6,000 to Rs 12,000. Key proposals included zero-premium crop insurance for small farmers, GST exemptions on agricultural inputs, and a comprehensive review of the MSP.
A special bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear pleas challenging the validity of the 1991 Places of Worship Act, which preserves the status of religious sites as they were on August 15, 1947. The hearing, scheduled for December 12, addresses petitions questioning the Act’s provisions, especially in relation to disputed sites like […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia from December 8-10, 2024. He will co-chair the 21st India-Russia Defence Commission meeting with Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov in Moscow. Singh will also commission the Indian Navy’s multi-role frigate INS Tushil at Yantra Shipyard, Kaliningrad, and pay tribute to Soviet soldiers at Moscow’s Tomb of the Unknown […]
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dismissed Aaditya Thackeray’s EVM legitimacy concerns, urging the opposition to approach the Election Commission or the courts if they feel aggrieved. Thackeray had questioned the results after Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs decided not to take the oath, citing a lack of public celebration. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a decisive […]
Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian defended the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which revealed harassment in the Malayalam film industry, stating the govt has complied with court directives. He emphasized the implementation of the committee’s recommendations, including a film policy, and clarified that only sections recommended by the Information Commission were withheld.
Amid intense discussions among Mahayuti allies over portfolio distribution and the Shiv Sena’s demand for the Home Ministry, clarity on the council of ministers’ composition is expected by Sunday. Sources indicate that the expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led cabinet is likely to occur on December 11 or 12, finalizing the ministerial allocations.
Mamata Banerjee’s remarks about potentially leading the INDIA bloc have stirred responses from coalition allies. While Trinamool Congress (TMC) clarified her stance, Congress expressed caution, emphasizing consensus on leadership decisions. CPI(M) and Congress leaders highlighted the importance of collective decisions, while Samajwadi Party backed Banerjee.
The Taj Mahal faces security risks from 19 high-rise buildings identified near the monument, with three deemed the most dangerous. Authorities plan to deploy police on these buildings to prevent potential attacks, especially as the monument attracts thousands of tourists and VIP visitors. A recent bomb threat, though a hoax, prompted increased surveillance of nearby […]
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati criticized the Congress party on Saturday for remaining silent about the suffering of Dalit Hindus in Bangladesh while focusing on Muslim voter concerns in India. In a press conference in Lucknow, Mayawati accused Congress of prioritizing political gains over the welfare of Dalits, especially amid ongoing atrocities against them […]
Union Minister George Kurian confirmed that Pope Francis’s highly anticipated visit to India will likely take place after 2025, following the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year celebrations. The Pope has already been officially invited by Prime Minister Modi. While details are to be decided by the Vatican, Kurian expressed hopes for the visit to occur soon […]
UP govt, led by Yogi Adityanath, has imposed a 6 month ban on strikes & demonstrations in govt departments, corporations, and local authorities under the UP Essential Services Maintenance Act. Decision aims to ensure uninterrupted services during major events like the Kumbh Mela. Opposition Samajwadi Party criticized the move as “undemocratic” and a violation of […]
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu defended ex-terrorist Narain Singh Chaura for his attack on Sukhbir Bada. Chaura claimed he opened fire at Badal because his emotions got the better of him. “When Badal himself admitted the sacrilege, Chaura got emotional and fired a bullet at him. It was not a terrorist attack. It was an […]
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan attended a parent-teacher meeting at a govt high school in Kadapa as part of the state’s Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting initiative. Program, launched by Education Minister Nara Lokesh, covered 45,000 govt schools. Kalyan interacted with students & parents, highlighting Kadapa’s historical significance as a center of libraries and learning.
ISKCON accused miscreants of burning down its Dhaka center, including temples dedicated to Sri Sri Laxmi Narayan and Sri Radha Krishna, in a targeted arson attack early Saturday. The fire was allegedly started using petrol after lifting the tin roof. ISKCON officials criticized Bangladesh’s interim government for inadequate response to attacks on Hindu properties.
Samajwadi Party quit the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra. This blow came after a controversial remark from a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray on Babri Masjid demolition. On the 32nd anniversary of the Babri Mosque demolition, Milind Narvekar, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader shared a photo with a quote from Balasaheb Thackeray which […]