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Shah Directs Yogi to Expedite New Criminal Laws in Uttar Pradesh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to ensure the full implementation of three new criminal laws across the state promptly. During a review meeting in New Delhi, Shah emphasized the importance of adopting these laws to enhance the state’s criminal justice system....
JPC Initiates Deliberations on Unified Election Proposal
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) convened its inaugural session today to examine the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, a legislative proposal aiming to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies across India. The meeting, chaired by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament PP Chaudhary, a former...
Saints’ Collective Petitions Supreme Court to Overturn 1991 Worship Act
The Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti, representing approximately 1.85 million pujaris and 1.2 million saints, has filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging specific provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This legislation prohibits altering the religious character of any place of worship as it stood...
Nitish Kumar Reaffirms Alliance with BJP, Dismisses Speculation of Exiting NDA
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has unequivocally dismissed any possibility of severing ties with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), underscoring his enduring relationship with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing the media on Monday, Kumar emphasized the historical depth of his association with the BJP, highlighting the steadfast support...
Tibet Earthquake Claims 53 Lives; Tremors Felt Across India
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet’s Shigatse city on Tuesday morning, resulting in at least 53 fatalities and 62 injuries, according to Chinese state media. The quake, which occurred at 9:05 a.m. local time, registered a magnitude of 7.1 at a depth of 10 kilometers, as reported by the U.S. Geological...
Election Officer Alleges AAP Leaders Pressured for Objector Details
The District Election Officer (DEO) of New Delhi has accused senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha and Sanjay Singh, of exerting undue pressure to obtain personal information about individuals objecting to voter list entries. In a letter dated January 4 to Delhi’s Chief...
BJP Alleges Kejriwal’s Residence Renovation Cost Exceeds ₹75 Crore
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its criticism of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, alleging significant financial irregularities in the renovation of his official residence at 6 Flagstaff Road. Citing a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), the BJP claims that the expenditure on the...
Trump Proposes U.S.-Canada Union Following Trudeau’s Departure
In a surprising turn of events, President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a merger between the United States and Canada, suggesting that Canada become the 51st state. This announcement came shortly after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared his resignation, ending his nine-year tenure amid declining popularity and internal party...
Bangladesh Tribunal Orders Arrest of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina by Feb 12
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, mandating her appearance by February 12. This directive, announced on January 6, 2025, includes 11 other individuals, notably former Defence Adviser Major General (Retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique and ex-Inspector General of...
Bangladesh Court Denies Bail to Hindu Monk Amidst Rising Tensions
A Chattogram court in Bangladesh has denied bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a former leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), who was arrested on November 25, 2024, on sedition charges. The bail hearing, held under stringent security measures, was presided over by Chattogram...
Tamil Nadu Governor Leaves Assembly Over National Anthem
In a dramatic turn of events, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi exited the state assembly without delivering his customary address, citing a breach of protocol concerning the National Anthem. The incident has intensified existing tensions between the Governor’s office and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government. Upon the...
Meghalaya Minister’s Christian Ceremony for University Sparks Row
Meghalaya’s Education Minister, Rakkam A. Sangma, has proposed a Christian consecration ceremony for the inauguration of the state’s first university, Captain Williamson Sangma State University, scheduled for January 13 in Balalgre, South West Garo Hills district. This proposal has ignited a debate over the secular nature of state institutions....
Alka Lamba Accuses Kejriwal of Lavish Spending Amid Pandemic
Congress leader Alka Lamba has accused former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of misusing ₹33 crore of taxpayer money for luxurious renovations of his official residence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lamba, the Congress candidate contesting against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi in the Kalkaji constituency for the upcoming...
Rahul Gandhi Advocates for Equitable Resource Distribution
During an interaction with students at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi articulated a clear distinction between his party’s economic philosophy and that of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He emphasized the Congress party’s commitment to fair resource distribution and inclusive growth, contrasting...
‘Voting doesn’t make you my master’, Ajit Pawar tells voters
During a public event in Baramati, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed frustration when supporters inundated him with letters concerning various issues. He remarked, “You voted for me; that does not mean you have become my boss. Have you made me a farm labourer now?” Cabinet Minister Sanjay Shirsat...
Prime Suspect Apprehended in Chhattisgarh Journalist’s Murder
Authorities have apprehended the prime suspect, Suresh Chandrakar, in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) detained Suresh in Hyderabad, following an intensive manhunt. The victim, 33-year-old freelance journalist and YouTuber Mukesh Chandrakar, was reported missing on January 1....
Trudeau Set to Resign Amid Mounting Internal Pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, potentially as early as today, following escalating internal dissent and a series of high-profile cabinet departures. Trudeau’s anticipated resignation comes ahead of a crucial national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday, where he...
Supreme Court Criticizes Centre’s Stance on Farmers’ Protests
The Supreme Court has criticized the Centre for its reluctance to engage with protesting farmers and address their grievances. During a session on Thursday, a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan questioned Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, on why it couldn’t make a statement expressing...
