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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 […]
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress emphasized the message “Samvidhan Khatre me hai” (the Constitution is in danger) to criticize the BJP-led govt, with Rahul Gandhi leading the charge. However, PM Narendra Modi has now countered this narrative, invoking “Babasaheb’s Samvidhan” in relation to the crucial Waqf Bill, turning the focus back on the […]
Former AP Minister Ambati Rambabu stated that anti-constitutional rule continues across Andhra Pradesh. He alleged that the alliance government, ignoring its poll promises, has allowed IT Minister Nara Lokesh to implement the “Red Book Constitution” in the state. He further claimed, “The state police are acting as Lokesh instructed, with illegal cases being filed against [&hel...
On the occasion of the 75th Constitution Day, ex Andhra Pradesh CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy raised concerns about the functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) across the country. YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President once again emphasized the need to revert to using ballot papers for elections. He shared his views on the issue through […]
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan is on an official visit to Delhi, meeting Union Ministers. Today, he met Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and presented proposals for seven tourism projects in the state, including developing Gandikota as an “Indian Grand Canyon” and establishing a tourism university. Kalyan will also meet other Union Ministers […]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, currently on a visit to New Delhi, met Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi. The two senior Congress leaders congratulated Priyanka by presenting her with a bouquet for her victory in the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election. Notably, Priyanka Gandhi won the Wayanad seat in Kerala with a […]