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Tesla Embarks on Indian Talent Acquisition Following Modi-Musk Dialogue
Tesla Inc., the American electric vehicle giant, has initiated a recruitment drive in India, signaling a strategic move into one of the world’s largest automotive markets. This development comes on the heels of a meeting between Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, D.C., where...
Interim SC Protection to YouTuber Ranveer
The Supreme Court has granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, following multiple First Information Reports filed against him over controversial remarks made during an episode of the YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’. The court has also directed that no further FIRs be registered concerning...
Tamil Nadu Rejects Minister’s Threat Over Language Policy
Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, MK Stalin, has strongly rebuked Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s statement regarding the withholding of educational funds until the state agrees to adopt the controversial three-language formula of the New Education Policy . Pradhan’s remarks have sparked widespread criticism, with Stalin accusing the Union government...
BJP’s New Plan Aims to Tackle Yamuna Pollution Crisis
Work to tackle the pollution crisis of the Yamuna River commenced on Sunday, as authorities unveiled an ambitious plan to address the severe environmental degradation that has plagued the river for decades. The initiative, which aims to cleanse the river within the next three years, comes after weeks of...
SY Quraishi Denies Claims of Foreign Funding for Voter Turnout
Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, SY Quraishi, has firmly rejected allegations linking him to the use of US government funds to boost voter turnout during his tenure. The controversy emerged following an announcement by the US Department of Government Efficiency , led by billionaire Elon Musk, detailing significant...
Rahul Gandhi’s Rating Declines Amidst Political Shifts
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s approval rating has experienced a decline, with 27% of respondents rating his performance as Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha as ‘poor’, according to the latest India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation survey. This reflects a 3-percentage-point increase from the August 2024 survey, where...
Delhi HC Admits CBI’s Appeal Against A Raja’s Acquittal
The Delhi High Court has granted the Central Bureau of Investigation permission to appeal the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation case. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma, presiding over the matter, determined that the CBI presented a prima facie case warranting a...
BJP Leaders Rebuke Telangana CM’s Remarks on PM Modi’s Caste
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and Karimnagar MP, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his statements regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s caste background. Kumar described Reddy’s comments as a “desperate diversion tactic” aimed at shifting focus from the state’s 42% reservation...
Tharoor Commends Modi Diplomacy Amidst Party Dissent
In a notable deviation from his party’s stance, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic efforts during his recent visit to the United States. This commendation comes in the wake of internal party criticisms, notably from former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who has been vocal...
Faisal Patel snaps Cong links, cites neglect
Faisal Patel, son of the late Congress stalwart Ahmed Patel, has announced his decision to cease his involvement with the Indian National Congress , expressing profound disappointment over his experiences within the party. In a heartfelt message shared on X , he conveyed his sentiments, stating, “With great pain...
Chandrachud: Faith Compatible with Judicial Independence
Former Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, has articulated that Article 370 was designed as a temporary provision destined to phase out and emphasized that personal faith does not impede judicial independence. In a comprehensive interview with the BBC’s HARDtalk programme, Chandrachud addressed pivotal judgments and controversies from his...
Mann Sanctions ₹14,000 Crore Arrears for Employees and Pensioners
The Punjab Cabinet has approved the disbursement of ₹14,000 crore in pending arrears to government employees and pensioners. This decision, taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, aims to provide financial relief to approximately three lakh employees and an equal number of pensioners. A government spokesperson...
BJP Accuses Kejriwal of ‘Digital Loot’ Over CMO Delhi X Handle Renaming
A political controversy has erupted in the capital as the Bharatiya Janata Party has accused former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of misappropriating the official X handle of the Chief Minister’s Office . The handle, previously known as ‘CMO Delhi’, was reportedly renamed to ‘Arvind Kejriwal At Work’ , a...
Supreme Court Criticises ED’s Detention Practices
The Supreme Court has granted bail to former bureaucrat Arun Kumar Tripathi, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case linked to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. The court expressed disapproval of the ED’s approach, likening it to the misuse of dowry harassment laws under Section...
Uttarakhand HC Seeks Govt Responses on UCC Challenges
The Uttarakhand High Court has issued notices to both the central and state governments, mandating responses within six weeks to public interest litigations contesting the state’s recently implemented Uniform Civil Code . The petitioners argue that certain provisions of the UCC infringe upon the fundamental rights of the Muslim...
BJP Alleges Cong MP’s Wife Linked to Pakistan’s ISI
The Bharatiya Janata Party has levelled serious allegations against Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi’s wife, Elizabeth Colbourn, asserting that she has connections with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence . Gogoi, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has vehemently denied these claims, labelling them as “laughable and entertaining.” BJP...
Kejriwal Contemplates Major Overhaul Following AAP’s Rout
The Aam Aadmi Party , led by Arvind Kejriwal, is poised for significant internal restructuring after its recent electoral loss in Delhi, which concluded the party’s decade-long governance in the national capital. Kejriwal, the party’s national convener, has initiated a series of meetings with AAP’s top leadership to dissect...
Rahul Summoned by Court Over Army ‘Defamation’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned to appear before the Lucknow MP/MLA court on March 24, following allegations of defamatory remarks against the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in December 2022. The summons was issued by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Alok Verma, who mandated Gandhi’s personal...
