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Delhi BJP to Contest All 70 Assembly Seats Independently in 2025 Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its decision to contest all 70 seats in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections without forming alliances, marking a strategic shift from previous coalition approaches. In the 2020 elections, the BJP had partnered with the Janata Dal (United) and the Lok Janshakti...
AAP accuses Cong of collaborating with BJP for Delhi polls
A bitter political battle has unfolded ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leveling serious allegations against the Congress. On Thursday, AAP leaders accused Congress of conspiring with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to undermine their party’s prospects in the upcoming elections. The charges,...
Vishva Hindu Parishad Pushes for Temple Autonomy in India
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), one of the prominent Hindu organizations in India, has launched an ambitious nationwide campaign aimed at securing autonomy for Hindu temples, urging the government to relinquish its control over religious institutions. The VHP argues that the state’s involvement in temple administration undermines religious freedom and...
Vigilance to Probe Luxury Items at Ex-CM’s Residence
The Delhi Vigilance Department has launched an investigation into luxury items found at the official residence of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The probe follows the discovery of high-end appliances and decor, raising concerns about misuse of public resources. Among the items being scrutinized are luxury toilet seats, plush...
Congress accuses Amit Shah of undermining Constitution
Congress has raised alarm over what it describes as an unprecedented threat to India’s Constitution, accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of demeaning B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament. The political party claimed Shah’s remarks reflect the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) long-standing efforts to weaken the constitutional...
World’s Largest Chinese Dam Raises Regional Concerns
China has officially given the go-ahead for the construction of what is set to become the largest hydropower dam in the world. The project, which is located on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, has sparked concerns in neighboring India and Bangladesh due to its potential environmental and geopolitical...
BJP Open to Supporting Ambedkar Family in Politics, MP CM States
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has indicated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not opposed to promoting members of the Ambedkar family in the political arena. Chouhan’s statement has sparked discussions about the party’s potential embrace of prominent Dalit figures within its ranks. He emphasized the...
Bangladesh Appoints Controversial Figure as Home Secretary
Bangladesh’s government has sparked a wave of concern following the appointment of a controversial figure as the new Home Secretary. The individual, whose past associations have raised serious questions about national security, was named to this critical post despite ongoing debates about his alleged links to groups considered threats...
Mohan Bhagwat’s Warning Sparks Debate on Religious Disputes
The ongoing discussions surrounding the contentious issues of masjid-mandir (mosque-temple) disputes in India have reached a critical point, following recent remarks by Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Bhagwat’s warning about the potential dangers of escalating disputes has fueled differing opinions across the political and...
BJP Blames AAP Infighting for Admin Mismanagement
A significant political clash has erupted in Delhi over a government notification that has sparked accusations of administrative mismanagement and internal power struggles. The notification in question, related to the posting of officials, has fueled tensions between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya...
RSS Publication Contradicts Bhagwat on Temple-Mosque Debates
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is currently navigating internal differences regarding the approach to historical religious disputes in India. While RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has cautioned against reigniting temple-mosque controversies, emphasizing national unity, the organization’s publication, *Organiser*, has underscored the importance of uncovering historical truths about such sites. In...
Modi Visit to Xmas Celebration Highlights Concerns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas celebrations hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) at their headquarters in New Delhi, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has participated in such an event. The occasion coincided with the 80th anniversary of the CBCI, bringing together...
Yati Narasimhanand Plans ‘Dharma Sansad’ at Prayagraj Kumbh
Yati Narasimhanand, a prominent figure in the Juna Akhara, has announced plans to hold a ‘Dharma Sansad’ (religious assembly) during the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. This decision follows the denial of permission by the Haridwar district administration to conduct a similar event scheduled for December 19, 2024. The...
VHP Activists Arrested for Disrupting Kerala School’s Christmas Event
Three individuals affiliated with the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) were arrested in Kerala’s Palakkad district for allegedly disrupting Christmas celebrations at a government school. The incident occurred at Nallepilly Government Upper Primary School, where students and teachers were engaged in festive activities. The accused—K. Anilkumar, V. Susasanan, and K....
RLD Dismisses Spokespersons Over Ambedkar Remarks
The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), led by Jayant Chaudhary, has dismissed all its national and state spokespersons with immediate effect. This decision comes in the wake of internal disagreements sparked by comments made by party spokesperson Kamal Gautam, who criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks concerning Dr....
Three Khalistani Militants Dead After UP Encounter
Three Khalistani militants, believed to be linked to violent separatist activities, were killed in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police after a raid targeting suspected operatives of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). The operation, which unfolded in the early hours of the morning, marks a significant development in India’s...
Trump Appoints Musk Aide, Indian-American As AI Advisor
Donald Trump has appointed an Indian-American and a key aide to Elon Musk as new advisors on artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to bolster his administration’s focus on the technology’s regulation and development. The two individuals, who bring diverse experiences to the table, are poised to play significant roles in...
Dhankhar Calls for Lawmaker Accountability
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has expressed deep concern over the frequent disruptions in Parliament, emphasizing the need for lawmakers to be accountable to the citizens who elected them. Addressing the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards ceremony on Sunday, Dhankhar highlighted the declining productivity of parliamentary sessions due to persistent disorder....
