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Leadership Change in Tamil Nadu BJP Amid Alliance Negotiations
K. Annamalai, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Tamil Nadu unit, is anticipated to step down from his position as the party intensifies efforts to forge an alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections. This development follows a series...
SC Directs Petitioners to Approach High Courts on Temple Control Issues
The Supreme Court has directed petitioners challenging the constitutionality of various provisions of Hindu Religious Endowments laws in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Puducherry to first approach the respective High Courts. This decision comes after the Centre, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party ,...
Calcutta High Court Lawyers Protest Transfer of Justice Sharma
Lawyers at the Calcutta High Court staged a protest on Tuesday, ceasing work from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in opposition to the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation to transfer Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma from the Delhi High Court to Calcutta. The protest coincided with the central government’s notification confirming...
Waqf Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha Amidst Diverse Reactions
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha, proposing significant reforms to the Waqf Act of 1995. The bill aims to enhance transparency and inclusivity in the management of Waqf properties across the country. The proposed amendments seek to ensure representation of...
US Urges India To Reconsider Tariff Hike On Agricultural Imports
The US government has sharply criticised India’s decision to impose a 100% tariff on agricultural imports, marking a significant shift in trade relations between the two countries. The move, set to take effect on April 2, comes as a response to India’s growing protectionist stance and the US’s increasing...
Bangladesh Seeks China Support Amidst Northeast India Tensions
Bangladesh has made an official request to China for an extension of its current trade and infrastructure agreements, a move that could shift regional dynamics in South Asia. The request, announced by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is being interpreted as a strategic recalibration amid growing tensions with its...
PM Modi Blames Congress for Fueling Maoism in Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first visit to Chhattisgarh following the Lok Sabha elections, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of fostering the Maoist insurgency in the country through its policies over the span of 60 years. Modi’s remarks came hours after a significant...
Congress Urges Legislation for Quota in Private Education
The Congress party has called on the government to introduce a new legislation ensuring the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes , Scheduled Tribes , and Other Backward Classes in private, non-minority educational institutions across India. The demand, made on Monday by the party’s general secretary for communications, Jairam...
Chirag Paswan Criticises Restrictions on Meat and Fish Sales
Chirag Paswan, Union Minister and leader of the Lok Janshakti Party, has sharply criticised administrative decisions in BJP-led states that impose restrictions on the sale of meat, fish, and eggs during the nine-day festival of Navratri. The period, which runs from March 30 to April 6, is traditionally associated...
Congress Privilege Motion Against HM Over Remarks on Sonia
The Congress party has escalated its confrontation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah by filing a privilege motion in the Rajya Sabha. The motion, submitted by Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, alleges that Shah made defamatory statements aimed at tarnishing the reputation of Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Congress...
UP Curbs Meat Sales Near Religious Sites During Navratri
The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated the closure of illegal slaughterhouses and prohibited the sale of meat within a 500-metre radius of religious sites during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival, which commenced on March 30. Additionally, a complete ban on animal slaughter and meat sales will be enforced statewide...
Developed and Inclusive Bharat Tribute to Ambedkar: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of building a developed and inclusive Bharat as the true homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Constitution. During his visit to Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, where Dr. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in 1956, Modi highlighted the significance of equal rights...
Trump’s Tariffs Poised to Impact India’s Export Economy
The United States is set to implement new “reciprocal” tariffs on April 2, a move that could significantly affect India’s export sectors. President Donald Trump has emphasized the need to reduce the U.S. trade deficit by imposing tariffs that match those of other countries, a policy that may disrupt...
Kerala Catholic Bishops Advocate for Waqf Act Revisions
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council has called upon the state’s Members of Parliament to support amendments to the Waqf Act, citing concerns over certain provisions they deem “unfair and anti-constitutional.” This appeal comes amid a contentious land dispute in Munambam, Ernakulam district, where approximately 400 acres are under claim...
Delhi BJP Calls for Meat Shop Closures During Navratri
Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Delhi have called for the closure of meat shops during the upcoming Navratri festival, igniting a political debate among various parties. Ravinder Singh Negi, BJP Member of the Legislative Assembly from Patparganj, has been at the forefront of this demand. He emphasized the significance...
SGPC Denounces Amit Shah’s Remarks on Bhindranwale as Anti-Sikh
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent statements in Parliament concerning Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. The SGPC passed a resolution characterizing Shah’s comments as anti-Sikh and an affront to India’s diverse heritage. During its general house meeting, the SGPC asserted that Shah’s remarks reflect...
Gandhinagar Mayor Proposes Ban on Meat Sales During Chaitra Navratri
Gandhinagar’s Mayor, Meera Patel, has formally requested the municipal commissioner to enforce a 14-day prohibition on non-vegetarian food stalls, egg vendors, and slaughterhouses throughout the city during the upcoming Chaitra Navratri festival. This appeal underscores the cultural sensitivity associated with the observance, which is set to commence on March...
Vijay’s Political Ascent Challenges Stalin’s Dominance in Tamil Nadu
A CVoter survey indicates that 27% of respondents favour MK Stalin as the preferred Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Actor-turned-politician Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam , follows with 18% support. Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK General Secretary, and K Annamalai, Tamil Nadu BJP chief, garnered 10% and 9%...
