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Re-hearing of 52 Cases of Varma Bench Ordered
The Delhi High Court has mandated that 52 cases, previously assigned to the Division Bench of Justices Yashwant Varma and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, be heard afresh. These cases, where no formal orders had been passed previously, will now be addressed by the newly constituted roster bench. The decision to...
Meghalaya Police Uncover Network Smuggling Bangladeshis into India
Meghalaya Police recently dismantled a significant operation involving the illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals into Indian territory. The authorities successfully intercepted five individuals, including four adults and one minor, suspected of being part of a broader smuggling network. The bust occurred at the Nongpoh Check Post, located in the...
CPM to Strengthen Alliance with Congress in Election Push
The Communist Party of India Marxist has reaffirmed its commitment to playing a key role within the Opposition INDIA bloc as it prepares to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party in the forthcoming national elections. The message was underscored in a meeting between CPM General Secretary MA Baby and...
Families Return to Riot-Stricken Murshidabad After Violent Clashes
Nearly 300 families who fled Murshidabad’s riot-hit areas have returned to their homes after a week-long stay in a school shelter in Baishnabnagar, Malda. The group of 293 families had sought refuge after violence broke out in Jafrabad, a key location in the district, following protests against the Centre’s...
Gold Hits Historic High of Rs 1 Lakh per 10 Grams
Gold prices have surged to a historic milestone, reaching the psychological threshold of Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams, driven by ongoing bullish trends in international bullion markets. The surge reflects growing uncertainty in global financial markets, with concerns about US economic policy and inflationary pressures contributing to the...
Rahul in US; Alleges Electoral Roll Manipulation
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has intensified his critique of the Election Commission , alleging significant irregularities in Maharashtra’s electoral rolls during the 2024 assembly elections. Speaking during a visit to the United States, Gandhi claimed that approximately 70 lakh voters were added to...
Beijing Warns of Retaliation Against Nations Aligning with US Trade Policies
China has issued a stern warning to countries contemplating trade agreements with the United States that could undermine Beijing’s economic interests, asserting its readiness to implement countermeasures. This declaration follows the US imposition of tariffs reaching up to 145% on Chinese imports, to which China has responded with 125%...
Vance’s India Visit Signals Strategic Recalibration Amid Trade Strains
US Vice President JD Vance commenced his four-day official visit to India on Monday, marking the first such trip by an American vice president in over a decade. Accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and their children, the visit intertwines personal engagements with high-stakes diplomatic discussions, particularly concerning escalating...
Interpol Pursuit Intensifies as Bangladesh Targets Hasina
Bangladesh’s interim government has formally requested Interpol to issue a Red Notice for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, seeking her arrest and extradition from India to face charges of crimes against humanity. The move follows Hasina’s ousting in August amid mass protests and her subsequent flight to India. The...
Gandhis Face Money Laundering Charges
Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, prominent figures of the Congress party, have been formally charged by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to the acquisition of Associated Journals Limited assets by Young Indian , a company they control. The ED alleges that the Gandhis acquired real...
NIA intensifies probe into 26/11 plot with Rana’s extradition
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-born Canadian national, has been extradited from the United States to India, marking a significant development in the investigation of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that claimed 166 lives. The National Investigation Agency has commenced interrogation of Rana, focusing on his alleged role in facilitating...
Trump’s Patience Wears Thin Over Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
President Donald Trump is poised to withdraw from ongoing efforts to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine unless significant progress is evident within days, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking in Paris following discussions with European and Ukrainian officials, Rubio emphasized the urgency of...
Court Rebukes State Over Sanctioned Protest Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge
The Karnataka High Court has criticised the state government for authorising a protest against the new law regulating Islamic charitable endowments, or waqf, while the matter is under judicial review by the Supreme Court. The court asserted that the government lacked the authority to permit such demonstrations on issues...
Thackeray Cousins’ Political Overture Stirs Maharashtra’s Political Landscape
A public interaction between Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray has reignited discussions about a potential political alliance between the estranged cousins, potentially reshaping the dynamics of Maharashtra’s political scene. The two leaders were seen together at a wedding function in Mumbai, marking a rare public appearance since their political...
Siddaramaiah Leans on High Command on Caste Census
The Karnataka cabinet has taken up the long-delayed Socio-Economic and Educational Survey , commonly referred to as the caste census, amid mounting political tensions within the ruling Congress party. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, facing resistance from influential caste groups and internal party divisions, is expected to consult the Congress high...
BJP Disavows MPs’ Supreme Court Criticism Amid Internal Tensions
The Bharatiya Janata Party has publicly distanced itself from controversial remarks made by its Members of Parliament, Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, concerning the Supreme Court, with party president J P Nadda asserting that these statements reflect personal opinions and are not endorsed by the party. Nadda’s clarification came...
Dhankhar Asserts Legislative Primacy in Assent Timeline Ruling
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has reaffirmed the inviolability of parliamentary sovereignty, asserting that neither the judiciary nor the executive should encroach upon the legislature’s domain. His remarks follow the Supreme Court’s directive establishing a timeline for the President to act on bills referred by state governors. Addressing Rajya Sabha interns,...
Himachal’s Top Bureaucrat Faces Scrutiny Over Holi Lunch Bill
Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena has come under scrutiny after submitting a ₹1.22 lakh bill to the General Administration Department for a Holi lunch hosted at the state-run Hotel Holiday Home in Shimla on March 14. The event, attended by IAS officers and their families, occurred ahead of...
