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Leaders Leave NCP Amidst Election Losses
In a significant setback to Ajit Pawar, four prominent leaders have resigned from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) following the disappointing outcomes in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Speculations are rife that these departures may signal a potential shift towards Sharad Pawar’s faction. The NCP, reeling from electoral setbacks...
Court Orders Restraint on Remarks
The Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and three Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders to refrain from making defamatory statements against Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. This order follows a defamation suit filed by the Governor after Banerjee alleged that women were afraid to visit the...
Engineer Arrested for NEET Paper Theft Shakes NTA Security
A junior engineer from Danapur, Bihar, has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for his involvement in stealing and leaking the NEET-UG 2024 question paper. This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a significant scandal affecting the prestigious medical entrance examination. The engineer, identified...
Air India recruitment drive sets off stampede-like rush in Mumbai
An Air India recruitment drive for airport loaders led to a stampede-like situation at Mumbai airport yesterday. More than 25,000 applicants turned up for a shot at the 2,216 vacancies, and Air India staff struggled to manage the massive crowd. Visuals showed the applicants jostling with each other to...
Congress Condemns BJP’s Accusations Against Rahul Gandhi
Congress has vehemently criticized the BJP for accusing Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of inciting violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, denouncing it as “cheap politics”. The accusations leveled by the BJP against Rahul Gandhi, alleging his involvement in instigating violence against Prime Minister Narendra...
Usha Chilukuri Vance: Insights into the Indian-Origin Wife of Trump’s VP Pick
Usha Chilukuri Vance has recently garnered attention as the wife of a potential vice presidential candidate alongside Donald Trump. Born to Indian parents who immigrated to the United States in the 1970s, Usha Vance has carved out her own path in law and public service, distinct from her husband’s...
Home and IT Ministries Seek Control of India’s Cybersecurity Agency
India’s cybersecurity landscape is poised for a potential shift as the Home Ministry and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (IT) advocate for greater control over the country’s primary cybersecurity agency. The contentious proposal, aimed at the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), has sparked debates among...
VIP Party Chief Mukesh Sahani’s Father Murdered in Darbhanga
The father of Mukesh Sahani, leader of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) and a prominent political figure in Bihar, was tragically murdered in Darbhanga. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the political circles of the state, occurred late last night in a residential area of the city. Reports...
Police Complaint Against Cricketers for Alleged Insult to Disabled Community
A police complaint has been lodged against former Indian cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina, accusing them of insulting over 10 crore disabled individuals in India. The complaint, filed by an advocacy group representing the disabled community, alleges that remarks made by the cricketers during a recent...
Omar Abdullah’s Wife Gets Supreme Court Notice Over Divorce Plea
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s estranged wife Payal Abdullah over a divorce petition filed by him. The National Conference leader had approached the top court against a Delhi High Court decision to reject his plea seeking divorce from...
BJP’s Rajya Sabha Strength Falls to 86; Added Pressures for Govt
The strength of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Rajya Sabha has fallen to 86, affecting NDA’s legislative leverage. With other partners included, the strength increases to only 101.This has significant implications for the passage of contentious legislation through the upper house. With the BJP’s reduced tally, the NDA’s...
Puri Jagannath Temple’s Treasury Unsealed After 46-Year Interval
In a momentous occasion steeped in religious significance, the Ratna Bhandar (sacred treasury) of the Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha, India, has been opened after a span of years. This event marks a rare occurrence, awaited with anticipation by devotees and historians alike. The Puri Jagannath Temple, one of...
BJP’s new national president by December
The tenure of Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) National President, JP Nadda, has come to an end. Although his term was extended until June 2024, he has now been assigned significant responsibilities within the government. As a result, the BJP is now in search of a new president. The BJP...
Donald Trump Injured in Rally Assassination Attempt
Former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped injury during a harrowing assassination attempt at a campaign rally in a stunning turn of events that unfolded amidst heightened tensions. The incident occurred as Trump addressed a fervent crowd in , where chaos erupted when an armed assailant managed to breach security...
BJP to Focus on Consolidation of OBC-Dalit Social Coalition in UP
In a strategic move ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its intention to concentrate efforts on solidifying support from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Dalit communities. This decision comes as part of the party’s broader electoral strategy to strengthen...
Centre expands J&K Lieutenant Governor’s role
New Delhi:The Ministry of Home Affairs has significantly expanded the powers of the Lieutenant Governor in Jammu and Kashmir by amending the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. The amended rules, notified under Section 55 of the Act, introduce new provisions that enhance the LG’s authority over the Union...
Dispute between Karni Sena factions leads to shootout
An altercation between two factions of the right wing group Karni Sena led to a shootout in Rajasthan on Friday. The incident took place at upscale Chitrakoot in Jaipur. Mahipal Singh Makrana of the Karni Sena was attacked allegedly by the gunman of Shiv Singh Shekhawat of the...
Central Forces to Prioritize Ex-Agniveers
New Delhi:Central armed forces have initiated measures to reserve 10% of constable positions for former Agniveers, as announced by the Union Home Ministry. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Border Security Force (BSF) have outlined plans to implement this quota, including age relaxations and exemptions from physical tests...
