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Bihar Moves to Reclaim Encroached Land in Bettiah Estate
Amid ongoing struggles over land rights, the Bihar government has initiated a significant effort to clear encroachments across the former zamindari estate of Bettiah Raj. Officials estimate that approximately half of this extensive estate has been encroached upon over decades, raising complex questions about land use, governance, and rights...
Trump Highlights Hindu Plight in Diwali Greeting
Donald Trump’s Diwali message this year stirred international discourse by directly addressing human rights concerns, particularly regarding Hindu communities in Bangladesh. Trump’s statements emphasized what he termed “atrocities” against Hindus, charging that the Biden administration has shown little attention to religious freedom concerns impacting Hindu communities across South Asia....
Festive Gesture at Tense Borders as Troops Share Diwali Sweets
During Diwali, troops from India and China observed a longstanding tradition of exchanging sweets at various locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Despite continued military tensions and ongoing diplomatic negotiations regarding border disputes, this gesture highlights a rare moment of cordiality. Such exchanges, a practice initiated to...
JK Foundation Day Boycott Highlights Political Tensions
Political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir has once again reached a critical juncture with the National Conference (NC), led by Omar Abdullah, declaring it would abstain from the region’s Union Territory Foundation Day. Party leaders, including Sheikh Bashir Ahmad, described the day as one marked by “humiliation” for the...
Rajasthan Recalls Textbooks over Godhra Content
The Rajasthan government has initiated the recall of several school textbooks just one month into their distribution, citing “technical deficiencies.” These textbooks, intended for use across state-run schools, contained chapters on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident, which triggered widespread communal violence and has since remained a point of...
Calcutta HC Dismisses Animal Sacrifice Stay Plea for Kali Puja
The Calcutta High Court has denied a plea seeking to impose a stay on animal sacrifice during the Kali Puja festivities, affirming that the matter rests in the realm of religious practices. The court articulated that the debate over whether mythical characters like goddess Kali were vegetarian or not...
Chennai Lottery Tycoon’s Case Returns to Supreme Court
Enforcement Directorate (ED) is preparing to approach the Supreme Court of India in a significant case concerning Santiago Martin, widely recognized as the ‘lottery king’ of Chennai. This move comes in the wake of Martin emerging as a substantial political donor earlier this year, contributing a staggering ₹1,368 crore...
Diwali Celebrations Canceled as Diplomatic Tensions Escalate
The cancellation of Diwali celebrations in Canada by the leader of the Conservative Party, Pierre Poilievre, has sparked significant backlash from the Indian community, with many expressing feelings of betrayal and disappointment. The decision comes amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, which have been exacerbated by allegations...
Canada Accuses Amit Shah of Targeting Sikh Separatists
Tensions escalated between Canada and India following allegations from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who stated that the Indian government was involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia. This claim, made during a parliamentary address, has sent shockwaves through diplomatic channels, prompting widespread condemnation...
Bomb Threats Target Over 100 Flights in India
Multiple Indian airlines faced an unprecedented wave of bomb threats, impacting over 100 flights within a single day. The incidents have triggered widespread concern among passengers and raised significant questions regarding airport security protocols across the country. Authorities responded swiftly, implementing heightened security measures and conducting thorough investigations into...
Delhi’s LG Orders Prosecution in Rs 200-Crore Hospital Scam
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has directed the Anti-Corruption Branch to prosecute five engineers from the Public Works Department (PWD) following accusations of substantial corruption and procedural violations connected to renovations across eight government hospitals in the capital. This directive comes after an internal audit revealed severe irregularities totaling...
Delhi’s Monthly Financial Support Scheme for Women Set for Rollout Soon
Delhi is set to implement a pioneering monthly financial aid program aimed at supporting women over 18, under the “Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana.” Announced by Delhi’s Finance Minister, Atishi, during her 2024-25 budget presentation, this scheme will grant each eligible woman Rs 1,000 per month, representing a crucial step...
NGT Registers Plea for Firecracker Ban Enforcement in Seven Odisha Cities
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is addressing a petition to enforce a ban on firecracker use across seven cities in Odisha. Filed in the tribunal’s Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata, the plea pushes for stringent adherence to pollution control measures during the festive season, as these urban areas frequently...
ED Seizes Assets Across Five States in Rs 4,000-Crore Amtek Auto Scam
Indian financial watchdogs are intensifying actions against corporate mismanagement as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently attached assets valued at approximately Rs 5,115 crore from the Amtek Auto group and its affiliates. These assets, seized under India’s Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), encompass a variety of properties, shares, and...
Militants Attack Army Convoy in J&K’s Poonch
A security operation is unfolding in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir following an attack by suspected militants on an Army convoy late Friday. Reports indicate the incident took place in the Krishna Ghati sector, where militants fired upon military vehicles moving through the forested, rugged terrain. Security...
Bomb Threat Sparks Security Alert at Tirupati ISKCON Temple
A bomb threat directed at the ISKCON Temple in Tirupati has sparked heightened security and investigative efforts in the city, days after several hotels were targeted with similar warnings via email. The Tirupati Police Department confirmed that the email threat was received by the temple’s administration, prompting an immediate...
Mahayuti Nears 276 Agreement, 12 Seats Await Consensus
As the Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is close to finalizing its seat-sharing arrangement but remains undecided on 12 constituencies. This alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction, is expected to contest in nearly 276 seats combined, leaving...
CJI Highlights Federalism Beyond Centre-State Coordination
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud emphasized the evolving interpretation of federalism, underscoring that cooperative arrangements between India’s central and state governments, while crucial, are not exhaustive mechanisms to uphold federal structures. Speaking to constitutional experts and judiciary members, the CJI advocated for a “federalism of consent,” stressing...
