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FIR Against ‘India’s Got Latent’ Judges for Obscenity
Guwahati Police have lodged a First Information Report against comedian Samay Raina and the judging panel of his show, ‘India’s Got Latent’, under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita . The FIR names YouTubers Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, and Ranveer Allahbadia, accusing them of promoting obscenity...
Massive 300-Kilometre Traffic Snarl En Route to Maha Kumbh
A colossal traffic jam stretching up to 300 kilometres has left lakhs of pilgrims stranded on highways leading to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, as they journey to the Maha Kumbh Mela. The gridlock has caused significant delays, with many devotees unable to reach the sacred site for the scheduled holy...
Kejriwal Convenes Crucial Meeting Amidst AAP Punjab Turmoil
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, state ministers, and party MLAs in Delhi on Tuesday. This gathering follows the party’s significant defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections and mounting speculation about internal dissent within AAP’s Punjab faction. The Delhi...
Akhilesh Criticises Govt Over Maha Kumbh Traffic Chaos
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has voiced strong criticism against the Uttar Pradesh government’s handling of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, highlighting severe traffic congestion and alleging mismanagement that has left residents feeling “under house arrest.” Yadav questioned the allocation of ₹10,000 crores for the event, pointing out...
Congress Now Eyes Solo Contest in West Bengal
The Indian National Congress is preparing to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections independently in West Bengal, indicating a potential rift with the Trinamool Congress . This development aligns with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s long-standing belief that the party should strengthen its base by contesting elections alone, a stance...
Navy Gets ₹36,000 cr Deal for Submarines
The Indian Navy has finalised a substantial agreement with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited to acquire three additional Scorpene-class submarines, with the contract expected to be signed by 31 March 2025. This procurement aims to bolster India’s underwater capabilities amid increasing strategic challenges in the Indian Ocean region. The forthcoming...
Biren resignation came too late, says Kharge
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has resigned amid ongoing ethnic violence that has plagued the northeastern state for nearly two years, resulting in at least 250 fatalities and displacing approximately 60,000 individuals. Singh, a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party , submitted his resignation to...
SC Orders Forensic Analysis of Manipur Audio Tapes
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Forensic Science Laboratory to examine leaked audio recordings purportedly implicating Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in instigating ethnic violence within the state. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, has mandated that the CFSL submit its findings...
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on All Steel and Aluminium Imports
President Donald Trump has declared that his administration will impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States, effective this week. This move marks a significant escalation in his trade policy, aiming to bolster domestic industries and address trade imbalances. Speaking aboard Air Force...
Biren Singh Steps Down as Manipur’s Chief Minister
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has resigned from his position, submitting his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. This development comes nearly two years after ethnic violence erupted in the northeastern state, leading to significant loss of life and widespread displacement. The...
Anna Hazare Criticises Kejriwal’s ‘Power Obsession’
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has expressed disapproval of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s political trajectory, suggesting that Kejriwal may have succumbed to the allure of power. Hazare, known for his anti-corruption crusades, voiced concerns over Kejriwal’s governance approach and policy decisions, indicating a departure from their shared ideals....
AAP Faces Major Setback as Key Leaders Trail in Delhi Assembly Elections
The Aam Aadmi Party is experiencing a significant downturn in the Delhi Assembly elections, with preliminary results indicating that several of its prominent leaders are trailing in their respective constituencies. Arvind Kejriwal, contesting from the New Delhi seat, is currently leading, while his main opponent, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s...
Sandeep Dikshit Concedes Defeat Amidst BJP’s Ascendancy in Delhi Polls
Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit has acknowledged his defeat in the New Delhi constituency as vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections progresses. Emerging trends indicate the Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to form the next government in the capital. Speaking to reporters, Dikshit, son of the late former Chief...
BJP Poised for Resounding Victory in Delhi
The Bharatiya Janata Party is on the brink of a significant electoral triumph in Delhi, marking a return to power in the capital after 26 years. This development signals a dramatic shift in the city’s political landscape, as the Aam Aadmi Party , led by Arvind Kejriwal, faces a...
Deve Gowda Alleges Naidu Sought NDA Vice-Chairmanship; BJP Denies Claim
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has asserted that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu aspired to become the vice-chairman of the National Democratic Alliance following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. According to Gowda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined Naidu’s proposal. This claim was made during a session...
Cong says no obligation to secure AAP’s victory
As votes are tallied for the Delhi Assembly election, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate clarified the party’s stance, stating, “The onus of making the AAP win is not on the Congress… we will look for fertile political bastions and try to win these over, and Delhi is a place where...
RBI Cuts Key Rate for First Time in Five Years
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, marking the first rate cut since May 2020. This unanimous decision by the Monetary Policy Committee aims to invigorate an economy experiencing its slowest growth in four years. The MPC, comprising three...
Kejriwal Alleges BJP Bid to Bribe AAP MLAs with ₹25 Cr Offers
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to destabilise his government by offering substantial bribes to Aam Aadmi Party legislators. He claims that seven AAP MLAs were approached with offers of ₹25 crore each to defect to the BJP. Kejriwal stated that BJP...
