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Amit Shah Takes Aim at Sonia Gandhi Over Maharashtra Jet Remarks
Amit Shah, India’s Home Minister, has reignited political tensions with sharp criticism aimed at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi during a rally in Maharashtra. His remarks followed a claim by Gandhi regarding the handling of air travel safety, suggesting a pattern of accidents and failures within the civil aviation sector....
India-China Disengagement at LAC Faces Strategic Test
Tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China have evolved as both nations reach new understandings on troop disengagement, specifically in eastern Ladakh. This development marks a potential end to over four years of standoff marked by a series of high-altitude confrontations since 2020. External...
Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act, Affirming Constitutional Validity
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004, solidifying the legal framework governing madrasa administration in the state. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, concluded an extended period of legal scrutiny, affirming the Uttar Pradesh government’s authority to...
UP Supreme Court Upholds Madrasa Education Act, Overrules Allahabad Verdict
The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark decision today, affirming the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004. This ruling reverses an earlier judgment by the Allahabad High Court, which had declared the legislation unconstitutional on grounds of violating India’s secular framework. The...
CJI Khanna Bars Oral Mentioning for Urgent Cases
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, along with fellow Supreme Court judges, issued a directive banning oral mentioning of cases for urgent hearings, effective immediately. The decision has stirred a significant debate within legal circles, drawing attention to its potential impact on judicial proceedings, and the legal profession’s ability...
Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP, RSS of Constitutional Sabotage
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing them of a deliberate attempt to “destroy India’s Constitution.” Campaigning in Kerala’s Wayanad district, Gandhi linked Modi’s governance to actions he...
Sitharaman Hints at Tariff Adjustments to Shield Domestic Industry
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hinted at a potential rollback of certain tariffs, underscoring the government’s focus on protecting domestic industries amid global trade challenges. This move signals a shift in economic strategy as the government reassesses its import duties, particularly on key sectors facing rising costs and...
Supreme Court Rules Against ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Approach
The Supreme Court of India has firmly rejected the practice of authorities using bulldozers to demolish the homes of accused individuals, emphasizing that the executive cannot take on the role of judge and execute punishments without due process. This ruling comes in the wake of several high-profile cases where...
M4 Rifles Left in Afghanistan Pose Growing Risk in JK
The presence of M4 rifles, left behind by American forces in Afghanistan after their withdrawal in 2021, has become a growing concern in Jammu and Kashmir. These advanced firearms, originally supplied to Afghan security forces, are now reportedly being smuggled into India, intensifying security risks in the region. Experts...
Supreme Court Blasts Delays in Punjab Local Body Polls
Punjab’s failure to conduct local body elections faced sharp scrutiny from the Supreme Court, which took issue with delays in organizing elections for various municipal corporations, councils, and nagar panchayats. The Court voiced frustration with the AAP-led state government for what it described as “lame excuses” for the prolonged...
Key Suspect’s Arrest Sheds New Light on Baba Siddique Case
Authorities investigating the murder of businessman Baba Siddique have reported significant developments following the capture of a key suspect who was allegedly attempting to flee the country. Siddique, a prominent figure from Maharashtra, was reportedly killed in a high-profile attack earlier this year, and the inquiry has since revealed...
Ten Insurgents Killed in Manipur Gunfight with Forces
A deadly confrontation has left ten suspected Kuki insurgents dead following a fierce gunfight with security forces in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, prompting officials to reimpose a curfew in Jiribam and neighboring areas. This escalation is the latest in a prolonged ethnic conflict between the Meitei and...
SC Pulls Up Delhi Govt for Firecracker Ban Enforcement Lapses
The Supreme Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Delhi government’s lackluster enforcement of a comprehensive ban on firecrackers, as pollution levels in the capital soar beyond safe limits following Diwali celebrations. This criticism follows the failure of local authorities to effectively curb the use of firecrackers, an ongoing...
SC Rejects Sebi’s ₹25 Cr Penalty Against Ambani in Share Manipulation Case
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) appeal seeking to impose a ₹25 crore penalty on Mukesh Ambani in the Reliance Petroleum Limited (RPL) share manipulation case. This verdict arrives after years of litigation and marks a significant development in a case that...
Protests Erupt Over Demolition Order for Mosque in Pithoragarh
Massive protests erupted in Pithoragarh following a controversial demolition order targeting a mosque authorities deemed to be constructed without permits. The site, located in Pithoragarh’s Kotwali area, has become a flashpoint between local religious groups and law enforcement. Officials cited the structure’s placement on government land without necessary approvals...
Kharge Unveils Ambitious MVA Manifesto
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge unveiled a progressive manifesto for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition ahead of Maharashtra’s critical assembly elections. Emphasizing commitments to social justice, economic support, and welfare, Kharge outlined key pledges, such as conducting a caste-based census and surpassing the state’s 50% reservation cap to ensure...
Congress, JMM Aiming to Undermine Tribal and OBC Rights: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a series of campaign rallies across Jharkhand, sharply criticized the opposition parties, accusing Congress and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) of attempting to dismantle tribal, Dalit, and Other Backward Class (OBC) rights. Addressing rallies in Singhbhum, Chaibasa, and Ranchi, Modi alleged that the two...
Justice Sanjiv Khanna Assumes Role as India’s New Chief Justice
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in today as India’s 51st Chief Justice, a transition that took place in a formal ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he was administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu. The judicial shift follows the retirement of former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who...
