Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah met Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss the region’s law and order situation. Abdullah emphasized the need for restoring statehood and plans to further raise this issue with Prime Minister Modi. Following a recent terror attack in Ganderbal that killed seven, he requested additional security forces to […]
BRICS leaders have called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, condemning Israel for “mass killings” of civilians. The Kazan Declaration stresses the urgent need for the release of hostages from both sides and the delivery of humanitarian aid. The leaders expressed grave concern over the humanitarian crisis in Palestinian territories.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, comprising Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Shiv Sena (UBT), has announced plans to contest 85 seats each in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. While consensus has been reached on 270 out of 288 seats, discussions continue for the remaining positions. MVA aims to present a united front against […]
CP Yogeshwar, a five-time BJP MLA from Karnataka, has officially joined the Congress party and is expected to contest the Channapatna seat in the upcoming by-elections on November 13. Yogeshwar stated he returned to the party voluntarily for the development of Channapatna. His defection poses a significant challenge for the BJP-JDS alliance, raising uncertainties for […]
The Punjab government of Pakistan will provide PKR 10,000 (approximately INR 3,000) to 2,200 Hindu and Sikh families in celebration of Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary and Diwali. This initiative includes issuing a ‘festival card’ to facilitate the distribution of funds. Special arrangements are being made for foreign pilgrims expected to visit for the celebrations, ensuring [&h...
At the recent BRICS summit, PM Modi advocated for trading in local currencies to enhance economic cooperation among member nations. He highlighted India’s UPI for cross-border payments. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on the US dollar, lower transaction costs, and strengthen ties within BRICS, which collectively represents about 40% of the world’s population and […]
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, whose tenure ends on November 10, has postponed the hearing on pleas challenging the immunity granted to husbands in marital rape cases for four weeks. The bench emphasized the need for adequate time for legal submissions. Current laws under the IPC and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita exempt husbands from prosecution […]
A 27-year-old man was arrested in UP’s Saharanpur for allegedly creating an “objectionable” video involving a poster of BSP chief Mayawati. The man is seen looking at the former CM’s poster through a sieve, blowing a kiss and offering it water. As per traditions, women fast on Karwa Chauth for their husbands’ long lives and […]
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released its first list of 38 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly elections, set for November 20. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will contest from Baramati, a family stronghold, likely facing his nephew, Yugendra Pawar. Other notable candidates include Sulabha Khodke from Amravati and Chhagan Bhujbal from Yevala. The election results […]
Priyanka Gandhi said that she had embarked on a “new journey and you are my guides.” She is contesting Lok Sabha bypolls from Wayanad. She said, “This is a new journey for me and you are my guides. For me it’s my responsibility too. You are the symbol of trust between my family and you. […]
A special MP/MLA court in Patna has summoned former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to appear regarding his comments on PM Modi’s educational qualifications. The court, directed by Judge Amit Vaibhav, will hear the case on November 16. The petition, filed by advocate Ravi Bhushan Verma, alleges Kejriwal called PM Modi ‘illiterate,’ sparking controversy and […]
The Supreme Court has ruled 8:1 that states have the authority to regulate industrial alcohol, overturning a 1997 decision that granted this power to the central government. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud stated that the term “intoxicating liquor” includes industrial alcohol under state jurisdiction. The ruling clarifies that states can legislate on this matter, rejecting previous [...
Jagdambika Pal, chair of the Joint Parliamentary Panel on the Waqf Bill, dismissed opposition claims of norm violations following a violent incident. Pal stated he only reported on the event and maintained adherence to rules. Opposition MPs expressed concerns about the panel’s conduct, fearing it undermines fair outcomes for the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024.
An 11-member Enforcement Directorate (ED) team raided former AIADMK minister Vaithilingam’s home in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, as part of a money laundering investigation. The raid follows a complaint by Jayaram Venkatesan, alleging Vaithilingam misused his powers as housing minister to receive kickbacks for project approvals. Additionally, he faces claims of accumulating assets beyond his kn...
Former Telangana IT Minister KTR sent legal notices to Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday. The notices stated that Bandi, BJP MP from Karimnagar, had made key comments aimed at damaging KTR’s reputation. KTR warned that if an unconditional apology is not provided within a week, he would pursue […]