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Prince Harry and other prominent figures, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, will take legal action against the Daily Mail’s publisher over phone-hacking allegations, with a trial scheduled for early 2026. The claims, which involve privacy breaches spanning 30 years, have led to mounting legal costs, expected to exceed 38 million pounds. Meanwhile, the publisher […]
Amid escalating protests in Islamabad demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistan Army has issued “shoot-at-sight” orders to control demonstrators. Clashes between protesters and police have resulted in multiple fatalities, including at least four officers. Thousands of Khan’s supporters have defied police warnings, leading to a crackdown on public ...
Rahul Gandhi’s speech at a Constitution Day event was interrupted by a technical glitch, marking the second such incident in a week. During his address advocating for a caste census, the mishap occurred in front of a large audience, including Telangana’s Chief Minister and Congress leaders. Supporters chanted slogans to fill the disruption.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he has not read the Constitution despite organizing Constitution Day celebrations. Gandhi remarked that if Modi had read the Constitution, his actions would be different. He made these comments during the Samvidhan Rakshak Abhiyan (Save Constitution Campaign) event at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi.
At Congress’s “Samvidhan” event, Rahul Gandhi strongly advocated for a caste-based census to address systemic inequalities, emphasizing the need for accurate data on backward classes. He also criticized PM Narendra Modi, accusing him of not reading the Constitution. His remarks come amid ongoing political debates over caste-based representation, with the BJP opposing a nationw...
Indian govt criticized Bangladesh over the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote. Condemning attacks on minorities protesting Das’s arrest, the Ministry of External Affairs urged Bangladesh authorities to ensure the safety, security, and rights of Hindus and all minorities.
Karnataka Congress MLA HR Gaviyappa faced controversy and potential disciplinary action for urging CM Siddaramaiah to revoke certain guarantee schemes, citing challenges in housing projects. He claimed that schemes like free travel hindered the govt’s ability to provide homes. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reaffirmed the party’s commitment and announced a show-cause notice.
Former CJI DY Chandrachud stated that the judiciary’s role is to “scrutinise laws,” not to serve as an opposition force in Parliament or state legislatures. His comments came after Rahul Gandhi suggested the opposition was fulfilling the judiciary’s role. Chandrachud also addressed informal post-meeting conversations between judges and politicians, clarifying that such d...
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s demand to replace EVMs with ballot papers, following Congress’s defeat in Maharashtra, faced backlash from the BJP. The party accused Kharge of undermining constitutional bodies like the Election Commission and the Supreme Court. Kharge’s call for ballot paper elections, supported by opposition leaders, followed claims of EVM tampering a...
China warned against a trade war after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose hefty tariffs, including a 10% duty on China, citing issues like fentanyl smuggling. Trump’s economic plan targets several countries, including China, over illegal drug trade and immigration. Chinese spokesman, Liu Pengyu, emphasized the benefits of US-China trade cooperation, rejecting claims of [&hell...
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS of strengthening barriers against Dalits, Adivasis, and OBCs. While acknowledging UPA’s efforts to weaken those barriers, he said more should have been done. Speaking at the ‘Samvidhan Rakshak Abhiyaan,’ Gandhi also claimed Modi hasn’t read the Constitution.
The Indian government informed the Allahabad High Court that it is reviewing a petition alleging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship. The petition, which claims Gandhi is also a UK citizen, calls for his Indian citizenship to be revoked. The court had sought the Centre’s response on the matter, which is currently under consideration.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a petition to revert to paper ballots, dismissing claims that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are tampered with. The bench remarked that EVM tampering accusations arise only when candidates lose elections. The petitioner, KA Paul, also sought disqualification for candidates using inducements, but the court questioned his involvement in political […]
A Karnataka Congress MLA, HR Gaviyappa, has urged CM Siddaramaiah to cancel some election guarantees due to a lack of funds, causing embarrassment to the state government. In response, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar criticized Gaviyappa’s statement and announced that the party would issue a show-cause notice, asserting that the govt would not retract any guarantees.
PMK cadres staged protests across Tamil Nadu following Chief Minister MK Stalin’s dismissal of party founder S Ramadoss over his recent allegations. Ramadoss claimed that Stalin and billionaire Gautam Adani secretly met and demanded an inquiry into a US report linking Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) to alleged bribery. He also questioned the nature of […]