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Massive 300-Kilometre Traffic Snarl En Route to Maha Kumbh
A colossal traffic jam stretching up to 300 kilometres has left lakhs of pilgrims stranded on highways leading to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, as they journey to the Maha Kumbh Mela. The gridlock has caused significant delays, with many devotees unable to reach the sacred site for the scheduled holy...
Akhilesh Criticises Govt Over Maha Kumbh Traffic Chaos
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has voiced strong criticism against the Uttar Pradesh government’s handling of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, highlighting severe traffic congestion and alleging mismanagement that has left residents feeling “under house arrest.” Yadav questioned the allocation of ₹10,000 crores for the event, pointing out...
Congress Now Eyes Solo Contest in West Bengal
The Indian National Congress is preparing to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections independently in West Bengal, indicating a potential rift with the Trinamool Congress . This development aligns with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s long-standing belief that the party should strengthen its base by contesting elections alone, a stance...
Navy Gets ₹36,000 cr Deal for Submarines
The Indian Navy has finalised a substantial agreement with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited to acquire three additional Scorpene-class submarines, with the contract expected to be signed by 31 March 2025. This procurement aims to bolster India’s underwater capabilities amid increasing strategic challenges in the Indian Ocean region. The forthcoming...
Biren resignation came too late, says Kharge
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has resigned amid ongoing ethnic violence that has plagued the northeastern state for nearly two years, resulting in at least 250 fatalities and displacing approximately 60,000 individuals. Singh, a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party , submitted his resignation to...
SC Orders Forensic Analysis of Manipur Audio Tapes
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Forensic Science Laboratory to examine leaked audio recordings purportedly implicating Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in instigating ethnic violence within the state. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, has mandated that the CFSL submit its findings...
Anna Hazare Criticises Kejriwal’s ‘Power Obsession’
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has expressed disapproval of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s political trajectory, suggesting that Kejriwal may have succumbed to the allure of power. Hazare, known for his anti-corruption crusades, voiced concerns over Kejriwal’s governance approach and policy decisions, indicating a departure from their shared ideals....
AAP Faces Major Setback as Key Leaders Trail in Delhi Assembly Elections
The Aam Aadmi Party is experiencing a significant downturn in the Delhi Assembly elections, with preliminary results indicating that several of its prominent leaders are trailing in their respective constituencies. Arvind Kejriwal, contesting from the New Delhi seat, is currently leading, while his main opponent, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s...
Sandeep Dikshit Concedes Defeat Amidst BJP’s Ascendancy in Delhi Polls
Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit has acknowledged his defeat in the New Delhi constituency as vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections progresses. Emerging trends indicate the Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to form the next government in the capital. Speaking to reporters, Dikshit, son of the late former Chief...
Deve Gowda Alleges Naidu Sought NDA Vice-Chairmanship; BJP Denies Claim
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has asserted that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu aspired to become the vice-chairman of the National Democratic Alliance following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. According to Gowda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined Naidu’s proposal. This claim was made during a session...
Cong says no obligation to secure AAP’s victory
As votes are tallied for the Delhi Assembly election, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate clarified the party’s stance, stating, “The onus of making the AAP win is not on the Congress… we will look for fertile political bastions and try to win these over, and Delhi is a place where...
RBI Cuts Key Rate for First Time in Five Years
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, marking the first rate cut since May 2020. This unanimous decision by the Monetary Policy Committee aims to invigorate an economy experiencing its slowest growth in four years. The MPC, comprising three...
Kejriwal Alleges BJP Bid to Bribe AAP MLAs with ₹25 Cr Offers
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to destabilise his government by offering substantial bribes to Aam Aadmi Party legislators. He claims that seven AAP MLAs were approached with offers of ₹25 crore each to defect to the BJP. Kejriwal stated that BJP...
Axis predicts BJP victory in Delhi Assembly
Axis My India chairman Pradeep Gupta has projected a significant win for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. According to Gupta’s analysis, the BJP is expected to secure 50 out of the 70 assembly seats, translating to a 48% vote share. In contrast, the Aam...
Mahakumbh 2025 Draws Unprecedented 389.7 Million Devotees
The Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj has seen an extraordinary influx of pilgrims, with over 389.7 million devotees participating in the sacred ritual of bathing at the Triveni Sangam since the festival’s commencement on January 13. This unparalleled turnout underscores the event’s profound spiritual significance and the meticulous preparations undertaken...
Congs Raises Concerns Over Deportation Method
Congress leaders have voiced strong concerns over the “deeply distressing and humiliating” manner in which illegal immigrants were recently deported from the United States to India. The party has accused the US of disregarding basic human rights during the deportation process, calling for diplomatic action from the Indian government....
BJP Accuses Congress of Disrespect Towards Dalit Icon’s Family
Jaglal Choudhary’s son has alleged that he was barred from meeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and denied a spot on stage during a function held in Patna to mark the birth anniversary of his late father. The claims have sparked a fierce political controversy, with the Bharatiya Janata Party...
Sheikh Hasina Calls for Resistance Against Interim Government
Violence erupted in Bangladesh after protesters set fire to the house of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s founding leader. This incident has sparked a fresh wave of unrest and intensified calls from Hasina for her supporters to oppose the interim administration....
