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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...
Bangladesh Court Denies Bail to Hindu Monk Amidst Rising Tensions
A Chattogram court in Bangladesh has denied bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a former leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), who was arrested on November 25, 2024, on sedition charges. The bail hearing, held under stringent security measures, was presided over by Chattogram...
Tamil Nadu Governor Leaves Assembly Over National Anthem
In a dramatic turn of events, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi exited the state assembly without delivering his customary address, citing a breach of protocol concerning the National Anthem. The incident has intensified existing tensions between the Governor’s office and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government. Upon the...
Meghalaya Minister’s Christian Ceremony for University Sparks Row
Meghalaya’s Education Minister, Rakkam A. Sangma, has proposed a Christian consecration ceremony for the inauguration of the state’s first university, Captain Williamson Sangma State University, scheduled for January 13 in Balalgre, South West Garo Hills district. This proposal has ignited a debate over the secular nature of state institutions....
Alka Lamba Accuses Kejriwal of Lavish Spending Amid Pandemic
Congress leader Alka Lamba has accused former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of misusing ₹33 crore of taxpayer money for luxurious renovations of his official residence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lamba, the Congress candidate contesting against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi in the Kalkaji constituency for the upcoming...
Rahul Gandhi Advocates for Equitable Resource Distribution
During an interaction with students at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi articulated a clear distinction between his party’s economic philosophy and that of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He emphasized the Congress party’s commitment to fair resource distribution and inclusive growth, contrasting...
‘Voting doesn’t make you my master’, Ajit Pawar tells voters
During a public event in Baramati, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed frustration when supporters inundated him with letters concerning various issues. He remarked, “You voted for me; that does not mean you have become my boss. Have you made me a farm labourer now?” Cabinet Minister Sanjay Shirsat...
