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Supreme Court assured of voter protection in Bihar roll revisions
The Election Commission of India has assured the Supreme Court that no eligible voter in Bihar will be removed from the electoral rolls without sufficient notice, an opportunity to be heard, and a reasoned order. This statement came as part of the ECI’s submission to the court regarding the...
Opposition Leaders Gather for Dinner Meeting in Delhi
Top leaders of the INDIA bloc gathered for a dinner meeting hosted by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Thursday. The gathering marked the first physical meeting of the coalition’s leadership, aimed at discussing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar, an event of significant political relevance....
US Tariff Plan on Pharmaceuticals Faces Backlash
The proposed tariff hikes on pharmaceutical imports from India, initially set at modest levels but expected to escalate dramatically within the next year, are causing significant concern among Indian drug manufacturers. According to industry insiders, the US would bear the brunt of the move, with American consumers facing higher...
Limbavali Challenges Congress Allegations Over Votechor Rally
Aravind Limbavali, a former Member of Legislative Assembly from Mahadevapura, has sharply rebuked the Congress party’s accusations against the ruling government following the opposition-led rally against the ‘Votechor’ in Bengaluru. Limbavali, reacting to remarks made by Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, urged the Congress to conduct...
BJP and Shiv Sena clash over seating arrangement at dinner
Tensions between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena escalated following claims from the saffron party that Uddhav Thackeray had been “insulted” during a recent dinner meeting hosted by Rahul Gandhi. The controversy centred around the seating arrangement at the event, which saw Uddhav, his son Aaditya Thackeray, and...
Two Soldiers Killed in Kulgam Encounter During Ongoing Operation
Two soldiers were killed and four others injured during a fierce encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. The firefight, which broke out overnight, occurred on the ninth day of Operation Akhal, a large-scale anti-terror operation launched by security forces in the region. With the...
Shah Targets Congress, RJD Over Electoral Roll Criticism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah took aim at Congress and the RJD on Friday, accusing both parties of defending infiltrators for the sake of vote-bank politics. His remarks came in the wake of their criticism of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Speaking at a public...
Tamil Nadu Police Reprimanded Over Case Closure
The Madras High Court has strongly criticised the Tamil Nadu Police for prematurely closing a criminal case tied to a Facebook post that contained inappropriate content. The bench, led by Justice K Murali Shankar, expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the police handled the matter, accusing them of...
Trump’s Trade Policies Undo Decades of Good Work, Says Ex-Aide
Donald Trump’s administration has jeopardised decades of American efforts to distance India from Russia and China, according to his former National Security Advisor, John Bolton. Bolton’s comments focus on the U. S. president’s approach to trade, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two nations, specifically in the realm of...
India Seeks Discount on P8I Aircraft Amid Tariff Disputes
India has officially requested the United States to reduce the price of six P8I maritime surveillance aircraft, a significant move within the context of ongoing trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi. This request comes at a time when both countries are embroiled in a trade dispute, with the...
Tharoor Supports Rahul Gandhi’s Fraud Allegations Against BJP
Congress Member of Parliament, Shashi Tharoor, has voiced his strong endorsement of Rahul Gandhi’s explosive allegations regarding a “huge criminal fraud” in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Tharoor’s comments align with Gandhi’s accusations that there is a collusion between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission of...
Supreme Court Flags Low Conviction Rate of Enforcement Directorate
The Enforcement Directorate, tasked with tackling money laundering in India, faces scrutiny over its dismal conviction rate. As of the first half of this year, the agency filed 5,892 money laundering cases but secured convictions in only 0.1% of them. This alarming figure has raised concerns once again, with...
PC Mohan Denies Allegations of Stolen Election in Bengaluru Central
Bengaluru Central Member of Parliament, PC Mohan, has strongly rejected claims made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding alleged electoral fraud during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Gandhi’s assertion that the election in the constituency was “stolen” has been met with fierce opposition from Mohan, who termed the accusation...
US Tariff Impact Forces Halt on Orders from India
Major US retailers, including Walmart, Amazon, Target, and Gap, have decided to halt their orders from India, following the imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods by US President Donald Trump. The move has sent shockwaves through India’s apparel and textile export sector, leaving many exporters grappling with...
Modi Says No Compromise on Farmer Protection
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly asserted that India will not compromise on the interests of its farmers and fishermen, even if it means facing substantial personal and national costs. His declaration came at the M. S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference on Thursday, where he reaffirmed the government’s commitment...
China Supports India Amid US Tariff War
The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and India have intensified with the latest escalation in tariffs. In a significant move, the US imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, bringing the total tariff on Indian imports to 50%. The tariff hike has raised concerns in both nations,...
Mamata Challenges EC Over Suspension of Officials
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticised the Election Commission of India and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the suspension of four officials involved in the state’s voter list revision process. Addressing a rally in Jhargram, Banerjee labelled the suspensions as politically motivated and vowed to stand by...
Supreme Court Rejects Plea by Justice Varma in Cash Dispute
The Supreme Court has delivered a setback to Justice Yashwant Varma, dismissing his plea related to the ongoing cash controversy. Varma had sought judicial intervention to challenge an order concerning allegations of financial misconduct. The bench ruled the plea was not worth entertaining, bringing significant attention to the legal...
