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BIS Seizes Substandard Goods from Amazon and Flipkart Warehouses
The Bureau of Indian Standards has intensified its crackdown on e-commerce platforms, conducting extensive raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Delhi. During a 15-hour operation at Amazon Sellers Pvt Ltd’s facility in the Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area, officials seized over 3,500 electrical products, including geysers and food mixers,...
Maharashtra Council Initiates Proceedings Against Comedian
The Maharashtra Legislative Council has admitted a breach of privilege notice against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a performance. Council Chairperson Ram Shinde confirmed the acceptance of the notice and its referral to the Privileges Committee for further...
Telangana Assembly Challenges Population-Based Delimitation Plans
The Telangana Legislative Assembly has adopted a resolution opposing the proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies based solely on population metrics. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy introduced the resolution, emphasizing the need for transparent consultations with all stakeholders, including state governments and political parties, before proceeding with the delimitation process....
Mamata’s Oxford Speech Disrupted by Students
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s address at Oxford University’s Kellogg College faced interruptions from student protesters. The demonstrators, affiliated with the Students’ Federation of India UK chapter, raised placards and voiced concerns over issues in West Bengal, including allegations of violence during the 2023 panchayat elections and a...
Hindu Leader Faces Action for Recitation Near Mosque
Authorities in Meerut have initiated legal proceedings against Sachin Sirohi, who identifies as the national president of the All Bhartiya Hindu Suraksha Sansthan, for leading a group in reciting the Hanuman Chalisa near a mosque located within the Cantonment area. The police have charged Sirohi and several unidentified individuals...
BJP Accuses TMC of Undermining Hindu Festivals
BJP Member of Parliament Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato has alleged that Hindu festivals in West Bengal are increasingly under threat, attributing the purported disruptions to the ruling Trinamool Congress . In a letter addressed to Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, the Purulia MP called for immediate intervention to protect the state’s...
Judge Faces Scrutiny for Referencing Non-Existent Rulings
The Karnataka High Court has called for action against a Bengaluru city civil court judge who cited non-existent Supreme Court judgments in a ruling on a jurisdictional matter. Justice R Devdas, in an order dated March 24, expressed concern over this conduct and directed that the issue be placed...
Stalin Rebukes Adityanath for Language Remarks
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sharply criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent comments on the state’s language policy and stance on parliamentary seat delimitation, describing them as “political black comedy at its darkest.” The exchange follows Adityanath’s interview with news agency ANI, where he accused...
Modi’s Letter to Yunus Highlights Commitment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his felicitations to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of their National Day. In his letter, Modi underscored the shared history and sacrifices that form the foundation of the bilateral partnership between the two nations. The...
Agra Museum Renamed to Honour Chhatrapati Shivaji
The Uttar Pradesh government has officially renamed the under-construction Mughal Museum in Agra to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum, a decision that has ignited a spectrum of reactions across political and cultural spheres. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the renaming during a project review meeting, questioning the relevance of...
US Report Highlights India’s Role in Fentanyl Crisis
The United States has identified India and China as principal state actors facilitating the supply of precursor chemicals used by criminal organizations to produce illicit fentanyl. The Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community, released on 25 March 2025, underscores the significant impact of synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl,...
Yogi Labels Rahul Gandhi ‘Namuna’ Amid Ayodhya Row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has intensified his criticism of Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, referring to him as a “namuna” . Adityanath accused the Congress party of deliberately keeping the Ayodhya dispute unresolved during its tenure. In a pointed critique,...
BJP Calls for Gandhis’ Resignation Amid Bofors Scandal Revelations
The Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded the resignation of Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi from their parliamentary positions, citing allegations presented in journalist Chitra Subramaniam’s latest book, *Boforsgate: A Journalist’s Pursuit of Truth*. The publication revisits the Bofors arms deal controversy, implicating the Gandhi family in purported...
Court Notifies Atishi Over Election Corruption Allegations
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi following a petition challenging her election from the Kalkaji constituency on grounds of alleged corrupt practices. Justice Jyoti Singh also sought responses from the Election Commission of India , Delhi Police, and the returning officer...
Supreme Court Warns Apollo Hospital Over Free Treatment
The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi, indicating that failure to provide mandated free treatment to economically disadvantaged patients could result in the hospital’s management being transferred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences . This directive comes amid allegations that...
Supreme Court censures Uttar Pradesh over swift demolitions in Prayagraj
The Supreme Court has sharply criticised the Uttar Pradesh government’s demolition of residential properties in Prayagraj, describing the actions as “high-handed” and stating they “shock the conscience of the court.” A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan expressed dismay over the demolitions being carried out within...
Four Weeks to Address Rahul Citizenship Allegations
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has provided the Central Government with a four-week deadline to determine the course of action regarding a petition challenging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s eligibility as a Member of Parliament. The petition alleges that Gandhi holds British citizenship, which, if substantiated, could...
