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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said that while the RSS and the undivided Shiv Sena were united by the common thread of Hindutva, their ideologies have always been distinct. He also recalled how, in 1975, Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray resisted pressure to merge with Congress, preserving the party’s independence, despite their […]
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has urged the Centre to remove the 20% export duty on onions, citing the distress of farmers in Nashik. In a letter to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, he said that farmers are forced to sell their produce at low rates, facing losses due to unseasonal rains and the absence of […]
The Bombay High Court on Thursday rejected Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Amol Kirtikar’s petition challenging the victory of rival MP Ravindra Waikar in the Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha seat. Kirtikar, who lost by 48 votes, had claimed election discrepancies and lapses by officials. The court dismissed his plea, upholding Waikar’s victory, with a detailed order […]
The parents of the RG Kar hospital doctor, who was raped and murdered, approached the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, requesting a fresh investigation. They expressed a lack of faith in the ongoing probe and sought a directive for a new probe into their daughter’s case. The court has asked the lawyer to add the […]
BJP MP Phangnon Konyak on Thursday filed a complaint with the Rajya Sabha Chairman against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of misbehaving during a protest outside Parliament. She claimed Gandhi stood too close to her, causing discomfort, and shouted at her despite a designated passage for MPs. She expressed her dismay, stating no MP should behave […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 72nd North Eastern Council (NEC) plenary session in Agartala on Saturday, attended by DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, governors, CMs of all Northeastern states, and senior officials. Shah will also hold a meeting on financial inclusion, credit delivery, and digital inclusion, as per West Tripura district magistrate Vishal […]
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai accused state intelligence of secretly capturing photos of actor-politician Vijay and actress Trisha at Chennai airport and leaking them to the DMK IT wing. He questioned how their private photos surfaced, highlighting that the couple’s security check and private flight were personal matters. Annamalai demanded accountability for the leak.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directed that top officials seek his prior approval for all department transfers. The measure ensures protocol adherence and transparency, with transfers allowed only in cases of administrative or public interest. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action. Siddaramaiah also stressed avoiding ex-post facto approval violations and strict guideline adherence.
Two BJP MPs, Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, were admitted to ICU at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after scuffle in Parliament on Thursday. Medical Superintendent Ajay Shukla confirmed that both suffered head injuries. Sarangi had heavy bleeding and a deep cut, requiring stitches, while Rajput was unconscious but is now conscious, experiencing dizziness and high […]
A stone tablet with engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at Sotheby’s, despite doubts about its authenticity. Discovered in 1913 in Israel, the 115-pound slab contains only nine commandments and dates from 300-800 CE. Originally expected to sell for $1-2 million, bids soared to $5 million. It was previously held privately and […]
The Delhi High Court transferred an MCOCA case involving AAP MLA Naresh Balyan from Dwarka court to Rouse Avenue court. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri approved the transfer after the accused raised no objections. The decision followed a Delhi Police plea to move the case to the special MP/MLA court at Rouse Avenue for trial.
Uttar Pradesh authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a Congress protester during a march in Lucknow. Police plan to question UP Congress chief Ajay Rai. The incident occurred amid clashes near Raj Bhavan. While Congress blames police brutality, officials claim the protester was already unconscious at the party office before being taken to the […]
BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing an MP during protests, causing Sarangi to fall and sustain a head injury. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned Gandhi’s actions, questioning his authority to use physical force in Parliament. Rijiju emphasized that protests should follow democratic norms, not involve displays of physical strength.
The Bombay High Court issued a notice to SEBI and AMFI over allegations that investor education on mutual funds is misleading. The petition, filed by Chartered Accountant Chandrakant Shah, claims AMFI’s campaigns misrepresent risks, misleading the public into investing. The court appointed an amicus curiae, Abhishek Venkataraman, to assist and will hear the case again […]
The Congress on Thursday moved a privilege motion against Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr. BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, calling them defamatory. This follows Trinamool’s similar notice a day earlier. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused Shah of belittling Ambedkar and breaching parliamentary privilege.