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Leaders from southern India have raised concerns over the imposition of Hindi in official communications, highlighted by CPM Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas’s recent protest. On Sunday, Brittas objected to Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu sending official responses in Hindi. In response, he wrote back to the minister in Malayalam, emphasizing the need for linguistic […]
Israel has officially severed ties with UNRWA, the agency aiding Palestinian refugees, following a parliamentary vote to ban its operations. Foreign Minister Israel Katz claimed UNRWA is part of the problem in Gaza, alleging connections to Hamas. The agency warned that this decision could lead to a collapse of humanitarian efforts in the region, which […]
Opposition MPs on the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Bill wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and alleged that panel chief Jagdambika Pal has been making unilateral decisions on key matters. The lawmakers claim Pal, a BJP MP, has been setting consecutive three-day sessions without consulting other committee members. They argue hat […]
As the US presidential election approaches, experts predict that ties with India will remain strong regardless of the outcome. Both candidates prioritize enhancing relations with India, although trade tensions may rise under Trump and human rights could gain focus under Harris. The election’s outcome will influence India’s balancing act between its partnerships with the US [&h...
J&K assembly’s first session in 6 years quickly descended into chaos after PDP MLA Waheed Para introduced a resolution opposing Article 370’s abrogation. Para called for restoration of special status and called for restoring the special status. He requested a discussion on it despite it not being on the agenda. Chaos erupted as ruling, opposition […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the BJP’s campaign in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s government for hindering development in the tribal state. Speaking at a rally in Garhwa, Modi predicted the JMM’s ouster in the upcoming elections and emphasized that the BJP would establish a “double-engine government.” He urged party workers to strengthen the party&...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced it would consider allotting the whistle symbol to the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA), led by Vasai MLA Hitendra Thakur, for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls. This statement followed a BVA petition hearing at the Bombay High Court. Previously, the whistle symbol was allocated to the Janta Dal (United) […]
Opposition MPs warned Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that they might “dissociate” from the joint parliamentary committee studying the Waqf Bill. They accused committee Chair Jagadambika Pal of unilaterally deciding meeting dates and consultations, calling it a “forceful” attempt to push the Waqf Amendment Bill. The proposed changes, tabled in August, faced strong protests fr...
Karnataka govt has invited former US President Barack Obama to attend a joint Assembly session commemorating the centenary of the 1924 Congress session chaired by Mahatma Gandhi in Belagavi. This session marked the beginning of Gandhi’s freedom movement against British rule in India. Minister HK Patil announced that CM Siddaramaiah has sent an official invitation […]
A ruckus erupted in the newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly during its first session in six years on Monday, as People’s Democratic Party lawmaker Wahid Parra introduced a resolution opposing the scrapping of Article 370. Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers opposed the move, while Speaker Rahim Rather stated that no resolutions had been officially admitted […]
As campaigning for the Assembly elections intensifies, BJP and Congress are locked in a direct contest in 74 of 288 constituencies, tightening booth-level management. In Vidarbha, they face off in 35 seats, a region once dominated by Congress. Additionally, both parties will contest 11 seats in Western Maharashtra, 11 in Marathwada, and 7 each in […]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has directed officials to establish a dedicated Commission to conduct an empirical data survey on reservations for Backward Classes in local bodies. This decision follows the Telangana High Court’s orders. Previously, the responsibility was assigned to the Backward Classes Commission, but the govt is now moving to create an exclusive Commission […]
BJP plans to protest in Karnataka on November 4, demanding the withdrawal of the 1974 Waqf property gazette notification and a central investigation into alleged government misuse of authority. They will also call for the resignation of Minority Welfare Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan over land transfer controversies. Former Deputy CM Ashwath Narayan announced the […]
A suspended Israeli student at Columbia University has been awarded nearly $400,000 following a lawsuit related to his use of a foul-smelling spray during a pro-Palestine protest. The incident, which led to multiple protesters seeking medical attention for nausea and headaches, was classified as a hate crime. The university faced criticism for what some deemed […]
Jharkhand’s key assembly constituencies hold significant political weight due to their size and influence. Ranchi, the state capital, is a prominent constituency. Dhanbad, known for its coal industry, and Jamshedpur East and West, hubs for steel and industry, are also crucial. Bokaro, Hazaribagh, Dumka, and Chatra are other key constituencies, often reflecting issues like tribal […]