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Congress Privilege Motion Against HM Over Remarks on Sonia
The Congress party has escalated its confrontation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah by filing a privilege motion in the Rajya Sabha. The motion, submitted by Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, alleges that Shah made defamatory statements aimed at tarnishing the reputation of Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Congress...
UP Curbs Meat Sales Near Religious Sites During Navratri
The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated the closure of illegal slaughterhouses and prohibited the sale of meat within a 500-metre radius of religious sites during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival, which commenced on March 30. Additionally, a complete ban on animal slaughter and meat sales will be enforced statewide...
Developed and Inclusive Bharat Tribute to Ambedkar: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of building a developed and inclusive Bharat as the true homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Constitution. During his visit to Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, where Dr. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in 1956, Modi highlighted the significance of equal rights...
Trump’s Tariffs Poised to Impact India’s Export Economy
The United States is set to implement new “reciprocal” tariffs on April 2, a move that could significantly affect India’s export sectors. President Donald Trump has emphasized the need to reduce the U.S. trade deficit by imposing tariffs that match those of other countries, a policy that may disrupt...
Kerala Catholic Bishops Advocate for Waqf Act Revisions
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council has called upon the state’s Members of Parliament to support amendments to the Waqf Act, citing concerns over certain provisions they deem “unfair and anti-constitutional.” This appeal comes amid a contentious land dispute in Munambam, Ernakulam district, where approximately 400 acres are under claim...
Delhi BJP Calls for Meat Shop Closures During Navratri
Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Delhi have called for the closure of meat shops during the upcoming Navratri festival, igniting a political debate among various parties. Ravinder Singh Negi, BJP Member of the Legislative Assembly from Patparganj, has been at the forefront of this demand. He emphasized the significance...
SGPC Denounces Amit Shah’s Remarks on Bhindranwale as Anti-Sikh
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent statements in Parliament concerning Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. The SGPC passed a resolution characterizing Shah’s comments as anti-Sikh and an affront to India’s diverse heritage. During its general house meeting, the SGPC asserted that Shah’s remarks reflect...
Gandhinagar Mayor Proposes Ban on Meat Sales During Chaitra Navratri
Gandhinagar’s Mayor, Meera Patel, has formally requested the municipal commissioner to enforce a 14-day prohibition on non-vegetarian food stalls, egg vendors, and slaughterhouses throughout the city during the upcoming Chaitra Navratri festival. This appeal underscores the cultural sensitivity associated with the observance, which is set to commence on March...
Vijay’s Political Ascent Challenges Stalin’s Dominance in Tamil Nadu
A CVoter survey indicates that 27% of respondents favour MK Stalin as the preferred Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Actor-turned-politician Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam , follows with 18% support. Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK General Secretary, and K Annamalai, Tamil Nadu BJP chief, garnered 10% and 9%...
Clashes in Malda’s Mothabari Lead to Internet Suspension, Arrests
Clashes between two communities erupted in Mothabari, Malda district, West Bengal, prompting authorities to suspend internet services and impose prohibitory orders to prevent further escalation. A substantial police presence has been deployed, resulting in the arrest of 34 individuals linked to the unrest. The Calcutta High Court has intervened,...
Shah Accuses Bengal of Hindering Border Fencing
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has levelled serious allegations against the West Bengal government, asserting that its lack of cooperation is impeding the completion of border fencing along the India-Bangladesh frontier. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, Shah highlighted that...
BIS Seizes Substandard Goods from Amazon and Flipkart Warehouses
The Bureau of Indian Standards has intensified its crackdown on e-commerce platforms, conducting extensive raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Delhi. During a 15-hour operation at Amazon Sellers Pvt Ltd’s facility in the Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area, officials seized over 3,500 electrical products, including geysers and food mixers,...
Maharashtra Council Initiates Proceedings Against Comedian
The Maharashtra Legislative Council has admitted a breach of privilege notice against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a performance. Council Chairperson Ram Shinde confirmed the acceptance of the notice and its referral to the Privileges Committee for further...
Telangana Assembly Challenges Population-Based Delimitation Plans
The Telangana Legislative Assembly has adopted a resolution opposing the proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies based solely on population metrics. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy introduced the resolution, emphasizing the need for transparent consultations with all stakeholders, including state governments and political parties, before proceeding with the delimitation process....
Mamata’s Oxford Speech Disrupted by Students
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s address at Oxford University’s Kellogg College faced interruptions from student protesters. The demonstrators, affiliated with the Students’ Federation of India UK chapter, raised placards and voiced concerns over issues in West Bengal, including allegations of violence during the 2023 panchayat elections and a...
Supreme Court Upholds Free Speech, Quashes FIR Against MP
The Supreme Court has quashed the First Information Report filed against Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi concerning his Instagram post featuring the poem “Ae khoon ke pyase baat suno.” A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan ruled that the poem’s content does not constitute a...
Hindu Leader Faces Action for Recitation Near Mosque
Authorities in Meerut have initiated legal proceedings against Sachin Sirohi, who identifies as the national president of the All Bhartiya Hindu Suraksha Sansthan, for leading a group in reciting the Hanuman Chalisa near a mosque located within the Cantonment area. The police have charged Sirohi and several unidentified individuals...
BJP Accuses TMC of Undermining Hindu Festivals
BJP Member of Parliament Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato has alleged that Hindu festivals in West Bengal are increasingly under threat, attributing the purported disruptions to the ruling Trinamool Congress . In a letter addressed to Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, the Purulia MP called for immediate intervention to protect the state’s...
