Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has addressed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s apprehensions regarding the National Education Policy 2020, emphasizing that the policy does not enforce any particular language on states. In a letter to Stalin, Pradhan underscored the NEP’s commitment to linguistic diversity and flexibility, urging the...
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Thursday morning at 8:30 AM due to stomach-related concerns, according to hospital authorities. Following a routine check-up, she is reported to be stable and is currently under observation by a team of doctors....
Bengaluru’s traffic congestion and infrastructure challenges are so severe that not even divine intervention could provide an immediate solution, according to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Namma Raste’ initiative on Thursday, Shivakumar candidly acknowledged the depth of the city’s issues, stating that resolving...
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, has been notably absent from several key government events, intensifying rumours of discord within the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance that assumed power in November 2024. Shinde’s nonattendance at significant functions, all graced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has raised eyebrows in political circles. On...
The Supreme Court has called for a thorough reassessment of the current procedure for designating lawyers as senior advocates, expressing doubts about the effectiveness of brief interviews in evaluating a candidate’s suitability. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih has referred the matter to Chief...
A political storm has erupted in India as the Congress party accuses Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani of being linked to billionaire investor George Soros. This accusation comes in the wake of revelations about a $21 million allocation by the United States Agency for International Development aimed at...
The Supreme Court has issued a two-week ultimatum to all states and Union Territories to submit compliance reports detailing the elimination of discriminatory practices based on caste, gender, or disability within their prison systems. This directive, delivered by a bench led by Justice J.B. Pardiwala, underscores the Court’s commitment...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing the state assembly, defended the inclusivity of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj by citing cricketer Mohammed Shami’s participation in the holy dip. This statement was intended to counter allegations of discrimination at the event. However, there is no official confirmation...
US President Donald Trump has expressed strong disapproval of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s potential plans to establish a manufacturing facility in India, describing the move as “very unfair” to the United States. This criticism comes amidst ongoing discussions about trade imbalances and tariff policies between the two nations. In...
A massive surge of pilgrims attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has led to unprecedented congestion in the neighbouring cities of Varanasi and Ayodhya. Local residents report that the overwhelming influx has made daily life exceedingly difficult, with one resident stating, “It’s impossible to step out.” Since the...
The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a historic victory in Chhattisgarh’s urban body elections, securing all 10 mayoral positions across the state’s municipal corporations. This comprehensive win has not only bolstered the BJP’s political dominance but has also intensified internal conflicts within the Congress party. In the elections held...
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who concluded his tenure on Monday, expressed concern over the increasing tendency of political parties to unfairly blame the Election Commission and its officials following electoral losses. In his farewell address, Kumar highlighted this “disturbing trend” and urged that it be “abandoned soon.” Kumar...
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has strongly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her recent remarks referring to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj as a “Mrityu Kumbh” or “Death Kumbh.” Kalyan described Banerjee’s comments as “highly inappropriate” and defended the efforts of Uttar...
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has become a battleground of intense political conflict, as a privilege motion was filed against Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, following his suspension alongside three other Bharatiya Janata Party legislators. The motion, introduced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, accuses Adhikari of making...
President Donald Trump has expressed strong reservations about a $21 million U.S. aid package designated to enhance voter turnout in India. This development follows the Department of Government Efficiency’s decision to cancel the funding, a move led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. During a recent executive order signing at...
Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Kirti Azad has launched a scathing critique against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party , accusing them of offering mere “jumlas”—empty promises—and misleading the public. Azad expressed confidence that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would ascend to the presidency of...
The Maharashtra government has announced a comprehensive development programme aimed at enhancing infrastructure and facilities at religious sites and pilgrimage centres associated with minority communities. The State Department of Minority Development has issued a three-page policy directive inviting proposals from district collectors for the development of sites significant to...
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the increasing number of intervention applications in the ongoing legal challenges to the Places of Worship Act, 1991. During a session on Monday, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna emphasized the necessity to restrict such filings, stating, “There is a limit to...