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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...
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...
