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BJP Leaders Rebuke Telangana CM’s Remarks on PM Modi’s Caste
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and Karimnagar MP, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his statements regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s caste background. Kumar described Reddy’s comments as a “desperate diversion tactic” aimed at shifting focus from the state’s 42% reservation...
Tharoor Commends Modi Diplomacy Amidst Party Dissent
In a notable deviation from his party’s stance, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic efforts during his recent visit to the United States. This commendation comes in the wake of internal party criticisms, notably from former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who has been vocal...
Probe ordered into renovation of Kejriwal’s former residence
The Central Vigilance Commission has launched a detailed investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the renovation of 6, Flagstaff Road, the former official residence of ex-Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This action follows a factual report submitted by the Central Public Works Department on February 13, 2025. The CVC has...
Faisal Patel snaps Cong links, cites neglect
Faisal Patel, son of the late Congress stalwart Ahmed Patel, has announced his decision to cease his involvement with the Indian National Congress , expressing profound disappointment over his experiences within the party. In a heartfelt message shared on X , he conveyed his sentiments, stating, “With great pain...
Chandrachud: Faith Compatible with Judicial Independence
Former Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, has articulated that Article 370 was designed as a temporary provision destined to phase out and emphasized that personal faith does not impede judicial independence. In a comprehensive interview with the BBC’s HARDtalk programme, Chandrachud addressed pivotal judgments and controversies from his...
Mann Sanctions ₹14,000 Crore Arrears for Employees and Pensioners
The Punjab Cabinet has approved the disbursement of ₹14,000 crore in pending arrears to government employees and pensioners. This decision, taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, aims to provide financial relief to approximately three lakh employees and an equal number of pensioners. A government spokesperson...
BJP Accuses Kejriwal of ‘Digital Loot’ Over CMO Delhi X Handle Renaming
A political controversy has erupted in the capital as the Bharatiya Janata Party has accused former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of misappropriating the official X handle of the Chief Minister’s Office . The handle, previously known as ‘CMO Delhi’, was reportedly renamed to ‘Arvind Kejriwal At Work’ , a...
US Initiates Reciprocal Tariffs, Targeting India’s High Import Duties
The United States has announced the implementation of reciprocal tariffs aimed at countries imposing substantial duties on American imports, with India identified as a primary focus due to its elevated tariff rates. This move signifies a significant shift in US trade policy, potentially impacting the longstanding economic relationship between...
Supreme Court Criticises ED’s Detention Practices
The Supreme Court has granted bail to former bureaucrat Arun Kumar Tripathi, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case linked to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. The court expressed disapproval of the ED’s approach, likening it to the misuse of dowry harassment laws under Section...
Uttarakhand HC Seeks Govt Responses on UCC Challenges
The Uttarakhand High Court has issued notices to both the central and state governments, mandating responses within six weeks to public interest litigations contesting the state’s recently implemented Uniform Civil Code . The petitioners argue that certain provisions of the UCC infringe upon the fundamental rights of the Muslim...
BJP Alleges Cong MP’s Wife Linked to Pakistan’s ISI
The Bharatiya Janata Party has levelled serious allegations against Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi’s wife, Elizabeth Colbourn, asserting that she has connections with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence . Gogoi, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has vehemently denied these claims, labelling them as “laughable and entertaining.” BJP...
Kejriwal Contemplates Major Overhaul Following AAP’s Rout
The Aam Aadmi Party , led by Arvind Kejriwal, is poised for significant internal restructuring after its recent electoral loss in Delhi, which concluded the party’s decade-long governance in the national capital. Kejriwal, the party’s national convener, has initiated a series of meetings with AAP’s top leadership to dissect...
Modi Engages with Trump and Musk Amid Trade and Technology Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Washington, D.C., for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening Indo-U.S. relations. He is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump to discuss trade, tariffs, and immigration policies. Additionally, Modi plans to engage with entrepreneur Elon Musk to explore potential collaborations in technology and...
Rahul Summoned by Court Over Army ‘Defamation’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned to appear before the Lucknow MP/MLA court on March 24, following allegations of defamatory remarks against the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in December 2022. The summons was issued by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Alok Verma, who mandated Gandhi’s personal...
Sanskrit Interpretation in Lok Sabha Sparks Heated Exchange
A contentious debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran challenged the inclusion of Sanskrit in the simultaneous interpretation services, alleging it as an imposition of RSS ideology and a misuse of taxpayers’ funds. Speaker Om Birla rebuffed these claims, emphasizing Sanskrit’s integral role...
Pankaja Munde Refutes Claims of Forming New Political Party
Maharashtra’s Environment and Climate Change Minister, Pankaja Munde, has dismissed speculations about her establishing a new political party, clarifying that her statements were misinterpreted. During a public event in Nashik on Sunday, Munde remarked that the number of followers of her late father, Gopinath Munde, was so vast that...
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Sparks Legal Battles
President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizens in the United States has ignited significant legal challenges and widespread concern among immigrant communities, particularly those from India. The order, signed on January 20, 2025, seeks to reinterpret the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause,...
L&T Chief’s Remarks on Welfare Schemes and Labour Mobility Stir Debate
Larsen & Toubro’s Chairman and Managing Director, S.N. Subrahmanyan, has ignited a fresh debate by attributing labour shortages in the construction sector to government welfare schemes. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry’s Mystic South Global Linkages Summit 2025 in Chennai on Tuesday, he observed that many workers are...
