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BJP Leader Challenges Delhi High Court Ruling in Defamation Case
Praveen Shankar Kapoor, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party , has approached the Delhi High Court seeking to overturn a decision that dismissed his defamation case against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. Kapoor’s plea targets the verdict of a special judge, which quashed a magisterial court’s summons issued...
Trump Warns BRICS Nations Over Dollar Replacement
Former President Donald Trump has once again made his stance clear on the US dollar’s dominance in global trade, issuing a stern warning to BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Trump, via a post on Truth Social, declared that the nations attempting to undermine the dollar’s position...
Trudeau’s Claims Against India Exposed by Canadian Report
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations against India, alleging its involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, have faced significant scrutiny following the release of a report from a Canadian commission. The report has revealed that Trudeau’s claims lacked credible evidence, a revelation that has...
US Mid-Air Collision Halts Washington Airport Operations
A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700, operating as American Eagle Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The incident occurred at approximately 8:47 p.m. EST over the Potomac River, leading to an immediate suspension...
Goa’s SP Transfer Sparks Political Controversy
The Goa government has transferred South Goa Superintendent of Police Sunita Sawant, issuing a late-night wireless message from the control room, officials confirmed. An official stated that SP Sawant’s transfer on Monday night was part of a routine procedure. Opposition Congress has alleged that the SP’s “sudden” and “politically...
HC asks poll panel to act against AAP’s misleading campaign
The Delhi High Court has instructed the Election Commission of India to take appropriate action following an inquiry into allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party . The party is accused of disseminating misleading information through spam calls, suggesting that welfare schemes would be withdrawn if they were not re-elected...
UK Report Identifies Hindu Nationalism as Extremist Threat
A confidential Home Office report has surfaced, highlighting new forms of extremism that pose potential threats to the United Kingdom’s national security. The document, disclosed to the think tank Policy Exchange, enumerates nine emerging extremist ideologies warranting attention: Islamist extremism, extreme right-wing, extreme misogyny, pro-Khalistan extremism, Hindu nationalist extremism,...
Trump Admin Halts U.S. Aid to Pakistan
The United States has suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan following an executive order by President Donald Trump, leading to the cessation of multiple development initiatives across various sectors. An official at the U.S. Consulate in Karachi confirmed the pause, stating that the aid is under re-evaluation as per the...
Seer says Sanatan Dharma needs no external representation
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, a prominent figure in the Ramananda sect, has firmly stated that Sanatan Dharma requires no external representation or governing body. In a recent discourse, he emphasized the self-sufficiency of the faith, asserting its inherent strength and autonomy. Addressing the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir , the Jagadguru declared...
Akhilesh, Mamata Rally Behind Kejriwal
As Delhi approaches its assembly elections on February 5, the political landscape is witnessing significant shifts. Prominent figures such as Akhilesh Yadav and Mamata Banerjee have declared their support for Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party , while the Bharatiya Janata Party raises concerns over these emerging alliances. Akhilesh Yadav,...
Domicile-Based Reservations in PG Medical Courses Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court has invalidated domicile-based reservations for postgraduate medical admissions within state quotas, deeming them a violation of Article 14 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to equality. This landmark decision mandates that admissions to PG medical courses under state quotas be determined solely on merit, as...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea on Adani-Hindenburg Listing
On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed an application filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, challenging the registrar’s decision to decline the listing of his previous application concerning the Hindenburg-Adani group controversy. The bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, upheld the registrar’s order, stating that the application lacked sufficient grounds...
India Reassesses Aid to Maldives Amid Strengthening China Ties
India is reportedly reevaluating its financial assistance to the Maldives following the island nation’s recent advancements in its free trade agreement with China. This development has raised concerns in New Delhi about the Maldives’ deepening economic and strategic alignment with Beijing. In October 2024, India extended a $400 million...
Government Declines Supreme Court’s Call for Separate Bail Legislation
The Union government has opted not to pursue the Supreme Court’s recommendation to establish a distinct Bail Act, asserting that the recent comprehensive reforms in criminal laws adequately address concerns related to pre-trial detention and bail procedures. In a 2022 judgment in the Satender Kumar Antil case, the Supreme...
Trump Announces Modi’s February Visit Amid Immigration Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the White House in February. This development follows a recent phone conversation between the two leaders, during which they discussed immigration and trade relations. Trump expressed confidence that Modi would take appropriate action regarding...
Delhi’s Water Woes: CM Atishi Blames BJP-Led States for Yamuna Pollution
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-governed states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh of deliberately discharging untreated industrial waste into the Yamuna River, exacerbating pollution levels and compromising the capital’s water supply. ((https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-cm-atishi-accuses-bjp-of-dirty-politics-amid-pollution-crisis/articleshow/114502620.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) During an inspection of the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant,...
JPC Proposes 572 Amendments to Waqf Bill
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has proposed 572 amendments to the draft legislation, intensifying the ongoing debate between the government and opposition parties. The comprehensive list of suggested changes was distributed late Sunday as the committee, led by BJP leader Jagdambika Pal, approached the final...
Indian Couple’s U.S. Visit Thwarted Amid Heightened Immigration Scrutiny
A couple from India, aiming to visit their children in the United States, was denied entry at a U.S. port of entry, highlighting the intensified immigration measures under the current administration. The couple, holding valid tourist visas, was subjected to prolonged questioning by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)...
