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Rahul launches Delhi campaign amidst Congress-AAP dynamics
Rahul Gandhi is set to inaugurate the Congress party’s campaign in Delhi today, marking a significant move in the lead-up to the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. This event comes amid ongoing discussions about a potential alliance between Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) under the INDIA bloc. The...
Election Commission Upholds Model Code as Essential for Fair Elections
The Election Commission (EC) has firmly defended the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) amid ongoing discussions about implementing simultaneous elections across India. The government has argued that frequent impositions of the MCC disrupt development work and public life, citing this as a reason to hold concurrent elections. In response,...
Discontent brews in Delhi BJP over candidate reshuffle
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reassigned sitting MLA Mohan Singh Bisht from his long-held Karawal Nagar constituency to Mustafabad in its latest candidate list for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. This decision comes after the party nominated former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kapil Mishra for the Karawal...
Delhi Student Detained for Bomb Threats to 23 Schools
A Class 12 student has been detained by Delhi Police for allegedly sending bomb threat emails to 23 schools in the capital, causing widespread panic among students, parents, and educational institutions. The student, whose identity remains confidential due to legal protections for minors, confessed to dispatching the threatening emails....
Meghalaya Minister’s ‘Christian State’ Remark Ignites Controversy
Meghalaya’s Education Minister, Rakkam A. Sangma, has sparked a heated debate by referring to the state as a “Christian state” while announcing plans for a Christian prayer service to inaugurate the Captain Williamson Sangma State University on January 13, 2025. This statement has drawn criticism from various indigenous groups...
Congress Snubs Modi Over ‘Human, Not God’ Remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s acknowledgment that he is “human, not God” has drawn sharp criticism from the Congress party, which has accused him of attempting to mitigate the fallout from what they describe as overconfidence and failed economic stewardship. The comment, made during an interaction highlighting his government’s challenges,...
ED Targets RJD MLA in Bihar Cooperative Bank Fraud Investigation
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches across multiple states, targeting premises linked to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA and former Bihar minister Alok Kumar Mehta. These actions are part of a money laundering investigation into alleged embezzlement at the Vaishali Shahri Vikas (VSV) Cooperative Bank. Approximately 18 locations...
AAP Alleges BJP Involved in Large-Scale Voter Fraud
Allegations of widespread voter fraud have surfaced as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating electoral manipulation ahead of the upcoming Delhi elections. Senior AAP leaders stated they have gathered substantial evidence pointing to irregularities in voter lists and alleged attempts to influence...
Rahul Gandhi to Kick Off Congress’s Delhi Campaign
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to launch the party’s campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections with a public meeting in Seelampur on January 13. This event marks the beginning of Congress’s efforts to regain influence in the capital, where it has faced significant challenges in recent years....
CAG finds huge revenue loss from Delhi’s scrapped liquor policy
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has reported that the Delhi government’s withdrawal of its 2021-22 excise policy led to a substantial revenue loss. The policy, which aimed to privatize liquor sales and increase state revenue, was scrapped amid allegations of irregularities and corruption. In November 2021,...
Karnataka Congress Faces Internal Strife
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has convened a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Monday, following directives from the party’s high command instructing Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara to postpone a separate gathering of SC/ST legislators. This development comes amid Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K....
SC Criticizes Delays in Filling Information Commission Vacancies
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the persistent vacancies in the Central and State Information Commissions, emphasizing that such delays undermine the effectiveness of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. During a hearing, the bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh, underscored the necessity of...
Bangladesh Advocates for SAARC Revival; Excludes Pak Military
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is actively pursuing the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). This initiative aims to rejuvenate regional collaboration among member states. However, a senior aide to Yunus has clarified that there are no plans to involve Pakistan’s...
Sharmistha Mukherjee Criticizes Rahul Gandhi’s Vietnam Trip
Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has openly criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for traveling to Vietnam shortly after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. She questioned the timing of his trip, suggesting it was inappropriate during a period of national mourning. In an interview...
Tejashwi Yadav Clarifies INDIA Bloc’s Limited Scope
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav has stated that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) was established solely for the Lok Sabha elections, suggesting that its relevance has diminished following the conclusion of these polls. This clarification comes amid observable tensions between alliance members, particularly the...
India Extends Sheikh Hasina’s Stay Amid Extradition Demands
India has extended the visa of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, allowing her to remain in the country despite escalating demands from Dhaka for her extradition. Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 following her ousting amid violent protests, faces numerous charges in Bangladesh, including crimes against...
AAP Leaders Clash with Police Over ‘Sheesh Mahal’ Allegations
A confrontation erupted today outside the official residence of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders sought to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) allegations of extravagant renovations at the bungalow located at 6, Flagstaff Road. The BJP has accused AAP of misusing public funds for...
Assam Coal Mine Floods, Leaving Miners Trapped; One Arrested
A coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district flooded on Monday, trapping nine workers approximately 300 feet underground. Rescue teams, including Indian Army divers and disaster response personnel, have been working to reach the miners. On Wednesday, divers recovered the body of one miner, while efforts continue to locate...
