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India Applauds Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
India has expressed strong support for the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which has led to the release of hostages and a temporary halt in hostilities. The Indian government has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages and emphasized the need for sustained peace...
SpaDeX Mission Elevates India’s Space Capabilities
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully executing its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), positioning India as the fourth nation to master in-space satellite docking. This accomplishment underscores India’s growing prowess in space technology and its commitment to advancing complex space missions. On January...
FIR Against AAP Over AI-Generated Videos Mocking Modi, Shah
Delhi Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly posting AI-generated photos and videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the party’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The FIR was filed at the North Avenue...
Saif Ali Khan Undergoes Surgery After Intruder Attack
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, sustained injuries during an attempted robbery at his Bandra residence in Mumbai. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday when an unidentified intruder entered his home. Khan confronted the intruder, resulting in a scuffle during which he was stabbed multiple times. He...
Adani-baiter Hindenburg Research Closes Operations
Hindenburg Research, the U.S.-based investment research firm renowned for its activist short-selling strategies, has ceased operations after eight years. Founder Nathan Anderson announced the closure on January 15, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on family life. Established in 2017, Hindenburg Research gained prominence by publishing investigative...
Congress Labels UGC’s Draft Teacher Appointment Rules as ‘Draconian’
The Congress party has vehemently criticized the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) draft regulations for appointing teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges, labeling them as “draconian” and “anti-Constitution.” The party is demanding an immediate withdrawal of these proposed rules. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted several contentious provisions...
Congress Shifts Headquarters to Indira Gandhi Bhawan
The Congress party has officially relocated its national headquarters from 24 Akbar Road to the newly designated Indira Gandhi Bhawan at 9A, Kotla Road in the national capital. The move marks a significant transition for the organization, aligning with its long-term infrastructural strategy and operational needs. The newly inaugurated...
PM Modi Commissions Three Naval Vessels
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the commissioning of three frontline naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, marking a significant advancement in India’s maritime capabilities and self-reliance in defense manufacturing. INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the Project 15B Guided...
Centre’s Move Brings Fresh Trouble For Kejriwal, Sisodia
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) approval to prosecute former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This development is linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam, intensifying...
BJP’s Khandelwal Labels Kejriwal a ‘Machine of Lies’
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Praveen Khandelwal has intensified his criticism of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of a decade-long pattern of inaction and baseless allegations. Khandelwal’s remarks come as political tensions escalate in the lead-up to the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for early 2025....
SC Defers Reservation Policy Decisions to Legislature
The Supreme Court has stated that decisions regarding the exclusion of individuals who have previously benefited from reservation quotas and are now capable of competing without such assistance should be made by the legislative and executive branches. This observation was made by a bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and...
Amit Shah Denounces Uddhav Alliance with Cong
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for aligning with the Congress party, accusing him of betraying the ideologies of his father, Balasaheb Thackeray, and Veer Savarkar. Speaking at the launch of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly...
Kejriwal Counters Gandhi’s Critique Amid Delhi Election Campaign
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticisms during a rally in Delhi’s Seelampur area. Gandhi accused Kejriwal of failing to address issues such as pollution, corruption, and inflation, and compared his campaign tactics to those of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging...
India Extends Invitations to Neighbouring Nations for IMD’s 150th Anniversary
The Indian government has invited officials from countries that were part of undivided India to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Established in 1875, the IMD is set to celebrate this milestone on January 15, 2025. Invitations have been extended to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh,...
Election Commission Chief Urges Transparency in Election Promises
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar has expressed concern over the financial sustainability of election promises made by political parties, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding their economic impact. He highlighted that some states are struggling to pay salaries due to the burden of fulfilling such promises. Kumar suggested...
Shah Asserts BJP Ended Pawar’s ‘Politics of Betrayal’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has terminated the “politics of betrayal” allegedly initiated by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar in 1978. Speaking at a state BJP convention in Shirdi, Shah attributed the party’s decisive victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections...
Maha Kumbh 2025: 5 Million Devotees Perform Holy Dip at Sangam
The Maha Kumbh Mela commenced in Prayagraj on January 13, 2025, with approximately 5 million devotees converging at the Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers—to perform the sacred ritual of bathing. This ritual is believed to absolve sins and facilitate liberation from the...
Khattar labels Nehru’s PM-ship ‘accidental’; Congress fires back
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has ignited a political controversy by characterizing Jawaharlal Nehru’s ascension to Prime Minister as “accidental,” suggesting that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel or Dr. B.R. Ambedkar were more deserving of the role. Addressing a gathering at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak, Khattar stated, “Pandit Jawahar Lal...
