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BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari Dismisses ‘Sabka Saath’ Policy
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has sparked controversy within the party by openly rejecting the long-standing ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’ policy, famously espoused by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Adhikari, a prominent figure in West Bengal politics, expressed his views during a recent public address, where he emphasized a shift towards...
UP BJP Meet Amidst Polls Setbacks
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership in Uttar Pradesh convened an urgent meeting to dissect the recent electoral setbacks following the Lok Sabha elections. This assembly, marked by introspection and strategy discussions, reflects the growing concern within the party over its slipping stronghold in the region. The BJP, which...
Cleric’s Plan for Inter-Faith Marriages Causes Uproar in Bareilly
The town of Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh has been gripped by tension following a mass marriage initiative proposed by Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, head of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council. The plan, aimed at facilitating inter-faith marriages, has sparked significant protests and unrest among various local groups. Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan,...
Leaders Leave NCP Amidst Election Losses
In a significant setback to Ajit Pawar, four prominent leaders have resigned from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) following the disappointing outcomes in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Speculations are rife that these departures may signal a potential shift towards Sharad Pawar’s faction. The NCP, reeling from electoral setbacks...
Air India recruitment drive sets off stampede-like rush in Mumbai
An Air India recruitment drive for airport loaders led to a stampede-like situation at Mumbai airport yesterday. More than 25,000 applicants turned up for a shot at the 2,216 vacancies, and Air India staff struggled to manage the massive crowd. Visuals showed the applicants jostling with each other to...
Yogi, deputy seen to be at loggerheads in ‘Sarkar Vs Sangathan’ row
Is all not well between Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya? The ‘Sarkar versus Sangathan’ controversy has deepened in the state after the deputy CM’s almost hour-long meeting with BJP chief JP Nadda in Delhi on Tuesday evening. Though party sources said BJP’s...
Congress Condemns BJP’s Accusations Against Rahul Gandhi
Congress has vehemently criticized the BJP for accusing Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of inciting violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, denouncing it as “cheap politics”. The accusations leveled by the BJP against Rahul Gandhi, alleging his involvement in instigating violence against Prime Minister Narendra...
Usha Chilukuri Vance: Insights into the Indian-Origin Wife of Trump’s VP Pick
Usha Chilukuri Vance has recently garnered attention as the wife of a potential vice presidential candidate alongside Donald Trump. Born to Indian parents who immigrated to the United States in the 1970s, Usha Vance has carved out her own path in law and public service, distinct from her husband’s...
Home and IT Ministries Seek Control of India’s Cybersecurity Agency
India’s cybersecurity landscape is poised for a potential shift as the Home Ministry and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (IT) advocate for greater control over the country’s primary cybersecurity agency. The contentious proposal, aimed at the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), has sparked debates among...
VIP Party Chief Mukesh Sahani’s Father Murdered in Darbhanga
The father of Mukesh Sahani, leader of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) and a prominent political figure in Bihar, was tragically murdered in Darbhanga. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the political circles of the state, occurred late last night in a residential area of the city. Reports...
Police Complaint Against Cricketers for Alleged Insult to Disabled Community
A police complaint has been lodged against former Indian cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina, accusing them of insulting over 10 crore disabled individuals in India. The complaint, filed by an advocacy group representing the disabled community, alleges that remarks made by the cricketers during a recent...
Omar Abdullah’s Wife Gets Supreme Court Notice Over Divorce Plea
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s estranged wife Payal Abdullah over a divorce petition filed by him. The National Conference leader had approached the top court against a Delhi High Court decision to reject his plea seeking divorce from...
DK Shivakumar says he would abide by SC decision in assets case
Karnataka Congress leader and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has affirmed his commitment to abide by the Supreme Court’s decision after the court declined to stay the ongoing CBI probe against him in a case related to alleged disproportionate assets. The Karnataka politician, known for his prominent role in...
BJP’s Rajya Sabha Strength Falls to 86; Added Pressures for Govt
The strength of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Rajya Sabha has fallen to 86, affecting NDA’s legislative leverage. With other partners included, the strength increases to only 101.This has significant implications for the passage of contentious legislation through the upper house. With the BJP’s reduced tally, the NDA’s...
Puri Jagannath Temple’s Treasury Unsealed After 46-Year Interval
In a momentous occasion steeped in religious significance, the Ratna Bhandar (sacred treasury) of the Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha, India, has been opened after a span of years. This event marks a rare occurrence, awaited with anticipation by devotees and historians alike. The Puri Jagannath Temple, one of...
BJP’s new national president by December
The tenure of Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) National President, JP Nadda, has come to an end. Although his term was extended until June 2024, he has now been assigned significant responsibilities within the government. As a result, the BJP is now in search of a new president. The BJP...
Armed Nihang’s Search for Smokers Puts IIM-Amritsar on High Alert
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar has heightened security measures following reports of an armed Nihang Sikh roaming the campus grounds, reportedly in search of individuals smoking cigarettes. The presence of the armed individual has sparked concern among students and faculty alike, prompting increased vigilance from campus security....
AAP, Jail authorities in heated exchange over Kejriwal’s BP
The Tihar jail administration and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are locked in a heated exchange over the health condition of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. While AAP leaders have claimed that Mr Kejriwal is rapidly losing weight and his health is declining in prison, jail...
