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Jammu & Kashmir Assembly was rocked by fresh chaos on Friday, following a scuffle over Article 370 the previous day. Ruling INDIA bloc MLAs clashed with Opposition BJP legislators, with the former demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. The BJP strongly opposed the proposal, leading to ugly scenes and a physical altercation […]
Telangana govt has requested Governor Jishnu Dev Varma’s approval to prosecute BRS leader KT Rama Rao over alleged irregularities in the funding of Hyderabad’s first Formula E race. State govt reportedly paid Rs 55 crore to London-based organisers without necessary RBI permissions, during a period when the model code of conduct was in effect under […]
Opposition members of the Joint Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill have decided to boycott its upcoming five-state tour, accusing the committee Chairman of acting arbitrarily. They claimed their request to defer the tour was ignored. The committee was set to visit Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Patna, and Lucknow from Saturday to engage with various […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of targeting him as part of a strategy to weaken Congress in the state. Responding to growing allegations against him, including the Mysuru Urban Development Authority land scam, he claimed the BJP files fake cases and misuses agencies like Income Tax and ED to eliminate critics. He suggested that […]
Andhra Pradesh Ex CM Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan for lacking the courage to question Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Reacting to Kalyan’s criticism of Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha over the state’s law and order, Reddy remarked that Kalyan should be questioning Naidu, as law and order is the CM’s responsibility, but Kalyan […]
The Supreme Court clarified that its order to remove caste references from undertrials’ and convicts’ prison records will not obstruct data collection by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). In its October 3 verdict, the Court banned caste-based discrimination in jails and directed the removal of caste columns from prison registers. It also mandated prison […]
MNS chief Raj Thackeray, speaking at a rally in Amravati, pledged to remove loudspeakers from mosques across Maharashtra if his party is voted to power in the upcoming elections. He also criticized Muslim leaders for allegedly using mosques to influence votes and attacked Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray over their political moves. Thackeray stated that […]
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments regarding a PIL challenging gender-discriminatory property laws. The petition argues that these laws deny married daughters and widows their rightful share in property. The case calls for the repeal of provisions in the UP Revenue Code and similar laws that disadvantage women […]
Maharashtra’s ruling and opposition leaders condemned Sadabhau Khot, a BJP legislator, for making derogatory remarks about NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s face. Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM and Sharad’s nephew, called Khot’s comments “highly condemnable” and demanded an apology. Khot later apologized, retracting his statement. The incident sparked protests, with NCP worker...
The misuse of cryptocurrencies and drones, alongside online radicalisation and VPNs, is significantly complicating counter-terrorism efforts in India, according to discussions at the ‘Anti-Terror Conference-2024’ by the NIA. The conference highlighted challenges such as cyber terrorism, transnational crimes, and the need for international cooperation.
A ‘red book’ triggered a fierce debate between BJP and Congress. Jairam Ramesh hit out at Deputy CM and key BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. This comes after Fadnavis claimed that Rahul Gandhi was seeking votes from ‘urban Naxals and anarchists’ by carrying a ‘red book’. “This book is the Constitution of India, of which Dr […]
The PM Internship Scheme registration is open until November 10. Eligible candidates aged 21-24 with qualifications ranging from high school to graduate degrees (BA, B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, etc.) can apply online at pminternship.mca.gov.in. There’s no application fee. Candidates will be shortlisted based on preferences and diversity criteria. Apply for up to 5 internships and get […]
Refreshments getting served to staff of Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu instead of the CM has assumed disproportionate dimensions after a CID probe that termed the goof up an “anti-government” act. Due to a lack of coordination, three boxes of samosas and cakes brought to be served to the CM were served to CM […]
Ahead of the Wayanad by-poll, food kits featuring Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi were seized by the Election Commission’s flying squad. Found in a mill near Congress leader Sasikumar Tholpetti’s home, the kits were allegedly meant for landslide victims but were suspected to be part of election campaigning. Congress denied the claims, saying the […]
BJP legislator Pawan Gupta criticized the National Conference’s (NC) resolution on special status, saying it has upset the central government and delayed the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Gupta argued that the controversial resolution has derailed legislative business and strained relations with the Centre, which could have otherwise been more supportive of statehood...