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Meghalaya Minister’s ‘Christian State’ Remark Ignites Controversy
Meghalaya’s Education Minister, Rakkam A. Sangma, has sparked a heated debate by referring to the state as a “Christian state” while announcing plans for a Christian prayer service to inaugurate the Captain Williamson Sangma State University on January 13, 2025. This statement has drawn criticism from various indigenous groups...
Congress Snubs Modi Over ‘Human, Not God’ Remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s acknowledgment that he is “human, not God” has drawn sharp criticism from the Congress party, which has accused him of attempting to mitigate the fallout from what they describe as overconfidence and failed economic stewardship. The comment, made during an interaction highlighting his government’s challenges,...
ED Targets RJD MLA in Bihar Cooperative Bank Fraud Investigation
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches across multiple states, targeting premises linked to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA and former Bihar minister Alok Kumar Mehta. These actions are part of a money laundering investigation into alleged embezzlement at the Vaishali Shahri Vikas (VSV) Cooperative Bank. Approximately 18 locations...
AAP Alleges BJP Involved in Large-Scale Voter Fraud
Allegations of widespread voter fraud have surfaced as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating electoral manipulation ahead of the upcoming Delhi elections. Senior AAP leaders stated they have gathered substantial evidence pointing to irregularities in voter lists and alleged attempts to influence...
Rahul Gandhi to Kick Off Congress’s Delhi Campaign
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to launch the party’s campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections with a public meeting in Seelampur on January 13. This event marks the beginning of Congress’s efforts to regain influence in the capital, where it has faced significant challenges in recent years....
Karnataka Congress Faces Internal Strife
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has convened a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Monday, following directives from the party’s high command instructing Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara to postpone a separate gathering of SC/ST legislators. This development comes amid Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K....
SC Criticizes Delays in Filling Information Commission Vacancies
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the persistent vacancies in the Central and State Information Commissions, emphasizing that such delays undermine the effectiveness of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. During a hearing, the bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh, underscored the necessity of...
Bangladesh Advocates for SAARC Revival; Excludes Pak Military
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is actively pursuing the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). This initiative aims to rejuvenate regional collaboration among member states. However, a senior aide to Yunus has clarified that there are no plans to involve Pakistan’s...
Sharmistha Mukherjee Criticizes Rahul Gandhi’s Vietnam Trip
Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has openly criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for traveling to Vietnam shortly after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. She questioned the timing of his trip, suggesting it was inappropriate during a period of national mourning. In an interview...
Tejashwi Yadav Clarifies INDIA Bloc’s Limited Scope
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav has stated that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) was established solely for the Lok Sabha elections, suggesting that its relevance has diminished following the conclusion of these polls. This clarification comes amid observable tensions between alliance members, particularly the...
AAP Leaders Clash with Police Over ‘Sheesh Mahal’ Allegations
A confrontation erupted today outside the official residence of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders sought to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) allegations of extravagant renovations at the bungalow located at 6, Flagstaff Road. The BJP has accused AAP of misusing public funds for...
Assam Coal Mine Floods, Leaving Miners Trapped; One Arrested
A coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district flooded on Monday, trapping nine workers approximately 300 feet underground. Rescue teams, including Indian Army divers and disaster response personnel, have been working to reach the miners. On Wednesday, divers recovered the body of one miner, while efforts continue to locate...
Shah Directs Yogi to Expedite New Criminal Laws in Uttar Pradesh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to ensure the full implementation of three new criminal laws across the state promptly. During a review meeting in New Delhi, Shah emphasized the importance of adopting these laws to enhance the state’s criminal justice system....
JPC Initiates Deliberations on Unified Election Proposal
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) convened its inaugural session today to examine the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, a legislative proposal aiming to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies across India. The meeting, chaired by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament PP Chaudhary, a former...
Tibet Earthquake Claims 53 Lives; Tremors Felt Across India
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet’s Shigatse city on Tuesday morning, resulting in at least 53 fatalities and 62 injuries, according to Chinese state media. The quake, which occurred at 9:05 a.m. local time, registered a magnitude of 7.1 at a depth of 10 kilometers, as reported by the U.S. Geological...
Election Officer Alleges AAP Leaders Pressured for Objector Details
The District Election Officer (DEO) of New Delhi has accused senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha and Sanjay Singh, of exerting undue pressure to obtain personal information about individuals objecting to voter list entries. In a letter dated January 4 to Delhi’s Chief...
BJP Alleges Kejriwal’s Residence Renovation Cost Exceeds ₹75 Crore
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its criticism of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, alleging significant financial irregularities in the renovation of his official residence at 6 Flagstaff Road. Citing a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), the BJP claims that the expenditure on the...
Trump Proposes U.S.-Canada Union Following Trudeau’s Departure
In a surprising turn of events, President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a merger between the United States and Canada, suggesting that Canada become the 51st state. This announcement came shortly after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared his resignation, ending his nine-year tenure amid declining popularity and internal party...
