Mumba Devi, the presiding deity of Mumbai, is at the heart of a fierce political battle. Congress’s three-time MLA Amin Patel faces Shaina NC, who switched from BJP to Shiv Sena, in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. The constituency, which saw a shift in political dynamics in 2009, remains cosmopolitan, reflecting Mumbai’s diverse character.
A special NIA court has issued a bailable warrant against former BJP MP Pragya Thakur, a key accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, after she failed to attend the trial since June 4. The court noted her absence and set the warrant at Rs 10,000, which is returnable on November 13. Thakur must appear […]
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, will visit Karnataka on Thursday to meet farmers protesting alleged Waqf Board property encroachments. This follows a request by party leader Tejasvi Surya to invite farmers from Vijayapura district to discuss land disputes. The visit comes amid ongoing tensions between BJP […]
Astronaut Sunita Williams, along with her colleague Butch Wilmore, casted their votes for the 2024 US Presidential election from the International Space Station (ISS). NASA facilitated this by allowing astronauts to vote electronically via a secure system. Despite mission delays, Williams and Wilmore exercised their civic duty from space.
Rahul Gandhi criticized caste discrimination in India, calling it “unique” and among the worst in the world, and vowed that the Congress party would dismantle the “artificial barrier” of 50% reservations. He made the remarks while in Telangana, where the state government is set to conduct a caste census from November 6 to the end […]
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde criticized Uddhav Thackeray for abandoning his father Bal Thackeray’s principles for political power. Shinde accused Uddhav of forming the Maha Vikas Aghadi government against the people’s will and claimed his faction’s higher Lok Sabha strike rate proved they represent the true Shiv Sena. Shinde reaffirmed his commitment to Bal Thackeray’s i...
Kamala Harris, with an estimated net worth of $8 million, has built wealth through her career in law and politics, bolstered by her husband’s income. Their finances include a multimillion-dollar home and investments. In contrast, Donald Trump’s wealth, estimated at $8 billion, largely comes from real estate, media, and cryptocurrency, despite significant debt and ongoing […]
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Congress for raising the issue of Hindu Bangladeshis in Assam’s Barak Valley, claiming it harms the community’s interests. Sarma said the BJP is working to resolve citizenship issues for Hindu Bengalis, while Congress stirs unnecessary controversy. Sarma also dismissed Congress leader Jitendra Singh’s comments on a BJP candidate’s ...
The Gujarat High Court has allowed a 27-year-old rape survivor from Ahmedabad to terminate her 17-week pregnancy. The woman sought court approval under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, citing mental and physical trauma from giving birth. This decision follows a medical examination and testimony. Meanwhile, alarming statistics reveal a rise in gender-based violence in […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed confidence that India-US relations will continue to thrive, regardless of the 2024 US Presidential election outcome. Speaking in Canberra, Jaishankar highlighted the steady growth of ties across five presidencies and credited former President Trump for revitalizing the QUAD alliance. Jaishankar is currently on a tour in Australia.
BJP launched a strong attack on AAP Delhi MLA Naresh Balyan over his controversial remark comparing roads to “Hema Malini’s cheeks.” BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor demanded Balyan’s expulsion, condemning his disrespectful statement about the woman parliamentarian. Balyan represents the Uttam Nagar Assembly Constituency in Delhi & has come under fire for the ...
Ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Hyderabad, Union Ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar reminded the Congress leader of his unfulfilled poll promises. The BJP leaders called on Gandhi to announce a timeline for implementing the promises made during previous elections, pressing him to address concerns over the unfulfilled commitments.
Ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections, disinformation campaigns and arson attacks on ballot boxes have emerged as significant concerns. Fake videos tied to Russian interference, damaged ballots in Oregon and Washington, and delays in postal services threaten the integrity of the vote. Legal challenges over absentee ballots in Pennsylvania and a fraudulent vote by a […]
Rajasthan’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed an FIR against former PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi and 19 others, including officials and contractors, in a scam related to the Jal Jeevan Mission. The case involves alleged financial irregularities, with two firms also named. This follows earlier investigations by the ED and CBI. Joshi may be summoned for […]
Ahead of Jharkhand’s 2024 assembly elections, the BJP expelled 30 leaders for six years due to rebellion and filing nominations against official candidates. Party chief Babulal Marandi emphasized strict action against anti-party activities. Meanwhile, political tensions rise while Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accuses the party of aiming to exploit Jharkhand’s mineral resources...