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Indian Families Seek U.S. Citizenship Amid Legal Uncertainty
A surge in cesarean section (C-section) deliveries among Indian families aiming for U.S. citizenship has been observed, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s executive order intended to end birthright citizenship. The order, signed on January 20, 2025, seeks to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents....
BJP Pledges Ayushman Bharat for Delhi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its commitment to implement the Ayushman Bharat health scheme in Delhi during its first cabinet meeting, should it secure victory in the upcoming assembly elections. This declaration was made by BJP National President J.P. Nadda while unveiling the party’s manifesto, termed the...
Shiv Sena (UBT) Urges Bharat Ratna for Bal Thackeray
On the 99th birth anniversary of Bal Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction has called for India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, to be awarded to its late founder. Senior leader Sanjay Raut emphasized Thackeray’s significant contributions to the rights of Marathi people and his role...
VHP for Unified Law Governing All Religious Endowments
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has formally appealed to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, proposing the establishment of a single, comprehensive law to oversee the endowments of all religious properties across the nation. This initiative aims to replace the current system, which has distinct...
Supreme Court Moves to Appoint Ad Hoc Judges to Address High Court Backlogs
The Supreme Court has proposed the appointment of ad hoc judges in high courts to tackle the substantial backlog of criminal appeals. This initiative involves invoking Article 224A of the Constitution, which permits the Chief Justice of a High Court, with the President’s prior consent, to request retired judges...
China Considers Bangladesh’s Request for Loan Interest Rate Reduction
Bangladesh has formally requested China to reduce the interest rates on loans provided under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from the current 2-3% to 1%. This appeal was made during a bilateral meeting in Beijing between Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser, Md. Touhid Hossain, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi....
India to Repatriate 18,000 Undocumented Citizens from U.S.
India has announced plans to repatriate approximately 18,000 of its citizens residing illegally in the United States, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and safeguard existing visa programs. This decision comes in response to the U.S. administration’s intensified focus on curbing illegal immigration. External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar emphasized India’s...
BSF Intensifies Anti-Tunneling Operations Along Pakistan Border
The Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified its anti-tunneling operations along the International Border (IB) with Pakistan, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba and Kathua districts, to prevent infiltration attempts by terrorists. This initiative involves comprehensive searches for underground cross-border tunnels, focusing on dense bushes and forested regions. ([Kashmir...
Major Overhaul of Income Tax Structure Likely in Budget 2025
The Indian government is evaluating significant reforms to the income tax framework in the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26, aiming to alleviate the tax burden on middle-income earners and stimulate economic growth. According to reports, one of the key proposals under consideration is exempting annual incomes up to ₹10 lakh...
Bombay HC Penalizes ED for Overreach
The Bombay High Court has imposed a penalty of ₹1 lakh on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for initiating a money laundering investigation against real estate developer Rakesh Jain without adequate justification. Justice Milind Jadhav emphasized that central agencies must adhere strictly to legal protocols and avoid actions that could...
Saif Ali Khan’s ₹15,000cr Bhopal Estate Faces Acquisition
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is on the verge of losing his ancestral property in Bhopal, valued at approximately ₹15,000 crore, following a series of legal developments. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed Khan’s petition challenging the government’s designation of the estate as “enemy property,” paving the way...
Venture Capitalist Decries ‘Injustice’ Faced by H-1B Visa Holders’ Children
A prominent Indian-origin venture capitalist has voiced concerns over the challenges confronting children of H-1B visa holders in the United States, particularly in light of President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. This policy shift, effective January 20, 2025, marks a significant departure from the long-standing principle that...
SC Upholds Bail for NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal in Money Laundering Case
The Supreme Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) petition challenging the bail granted to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal in a money laundering case. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, stated that since the bail was granted in 2018, there was no justification...
Bangladesh Warns of Global Action Over Hasina’s Extradition Standoff
Bangladesh’s interim government has intensified its efforts to secure the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, signaling potential international intervention should New Delhi decline the request. Law Adviser Asif Nazrul emphasized that non-compliance by India would constitute a breach of the existing extradition treaty between the...
RSS Chief Undermining India’s Independence: Cong
The Congress party has intensified its criticism of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, alleging that his remarks undermine India’s independence movement and the Constitution. This development comes as the party prepares for its ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’ rally in Belagavi, Karnataka. On January 14, 2025,...
Halal Certification of Non-Meat Products Questioned in Supreme Court
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Uttar Pradesh government, raised concerns in the Supreme Court on Monday regarding the halal certification of non-meat products, including items such as cement and iron bars. He questioned the necessity of such certifications and the financial implications for consumers who do not adhere...
Kejriwal Warns: Voting for BJP Will End Free Services in Delhi
Addressing a gathering in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal urged residents to avoid voting for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Assembly elections, cautioning that such a choice could lead to the discontinuation of essential free services provided by his administration. He emphasized...
Trump Crackdown Sparks Uncertainty for 725,000 Indians
President Donald Trump, commencing his second term, has initiated a series of stringent immigration policies aimed at curbing unauthorized entry and expediting the deportation of individuals residing in the United States without legal authorization. In his inaugural address, Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, emphasizing the...
