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Delhi-NCR Auto-Taxi Strike Targets Ride-Hailing Giants
Delhi-NCR is set to experience significant disruptions on August 22-23 as local auto and taxi unions initiate a strike against major ride-hailing platforms such as Ola and Uber. The unions claim that the surge in ride-hailing services has severely impacted their livelihoods, prompting this coordinated action. Union leaders argue...
SEBI Bars Anil Ambani from Securities Market for Five Years
Markets regulator SEBI has imposed a five-year ban on Anil Ambani, along with 24 other entities, from participating in the securities market. This decision stems from allegations of misappropriation of funds within Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL), a company formerly under Ambani’s control. SEBI’s investigation uncovered a complex scheme...
RG Kar Ex-Principal to Undergo Polygraph After HC Scrutiny
After a 12-hour resignation and reappointment saga, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, finds himself embroiled in controversy. Amid growing concerns over his rapid reappointment to another medical institution, the Calcutta High Court has now ordered Dr. Ghosh to undergo a polygraph test as...
Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh Spark Concerns Over Escalating Violence
Tensions in Bangladesh have surged as violent attacks against the Hindu community have escalated amid the country’s ongoing political turmoil. Following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the country has witnessed an alarming wave of anti-Hindu violence, leading to the desecration of temples, looting of businesses, and assaults...
Nationwide Cong Protests For SEBI Chief’s Resignation
Congress is organizing nationwide protests, pressing for the resignation of SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch and demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into allegations linked to the Adani Group. The opposition’s call for protests comes on the heels of accusations raised by Hindenburg Research, claiming that Buch and...
RG Kar Medical College Bureaucracy Axed Amid Protests
Following the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the West Bengal government has acted swiftly to address mounting pressure by overhauling key positions within the hospital’s administration. The decision comes after a wave of protests from medical professionals and...
Thiruvananthapuram Airport Declares Emergency After Bomb Threat
A full emergency was declared at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport today due to a bomb threat involving an Air India flight from Mumbai. The alert was triggered when the flight, carrying 135 passengers, landed safely at the airport around 8:00 AM and was promptly directed to an isolation bay. Airport...
Waqf Bill Review to Begin as Committee Assembles
The Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to hold its inaugural meeting on Thursday. This committee, comprising 31 members and led by BJP’s Jagdambika Pal, has been formed to scrutinize the contentious bill that has garnered significant debate from political parties and Muslim organizations alike. The...
Actor Vijay Launches Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Party in Chennai
Chennai witnessed a significant political development as actor Vijay unveiled the flag and symbol of his new political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), at a high-profile event. The ceremony marks a pivotal moment for the Tamil Nadu political landscape, with Vijay, a prominent figure in Tamil cinema, making a...
Minister Suresh Gopi Says He Can’t Exist Without Films
“Before I took over as Minister, I had said this to my leaders. I had met Amit Shah and he had asked me how many films do I have in the pipeline. I told him I have about 25 scripts and 22 films,” Gopi said, adding that he is...
AIMIM For Alliance with MVA to Beat BJP in Maharashtra
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has extended a proposal to join forces with the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition in Maharashtra, aiming to unseat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in upcoming state elections. This strategic move highlights AIMIM’s intent to bolster its political influence and shift the balance of...
Delhi Court Lists Swamy’s Citizenship Plea Against Rahul Gandhi
The Delhi High Court has agreed to list BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s petition challenging Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship before the appropriate bench handling public interest litigation (PIL). Swamy’s plea demands that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) address his representation, which calls for the cancellation of Gandhi’s Indian...
Modi Embarks on Historic Visit to Poland
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commenced a significant diplomatic visit to Poland, marking the first such visit by an Indian leader in over forty years. This journey underscores a notable shift in India’s foreign policy, highlighting a renewed focus on strengthening ties with European nations. The visit aims...
Doctors Not Excited About Supreme Court Ruling on Hospital Security
The Supreme Court’s recent order mandating enhanced security measures in hospitals has sparked a mixed response among healthcare professionals. The court’s decision aims to address the growing concern over safety within medical institutions but has been criticized for not tackling the root issues affecting the healthcare sector. The directive...
Violence Erupts in Bihar as RJD Leader Is Killed
Tensions have escalated in Bihar with the assassination of a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, whose murder has reignited debates over law and order in the state. The victim, identified as Mohammad Akhtar, was gunned down outside his residence in Patna, Bihar, during an apparent targeted attack. The killing...
SC Reprimands Bengal Govt for Lapses in Doctor’s Rape
A Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, has issued a stern reprimand to the West Bengal government and law enforcement authorities over significant delays in filing a First Information Report (FIR) concerning the brutal rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor. This recent judicial...
SEBI Chief’s Link to Blackstone Raises Ethical Concerns
SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch is facing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest due to her husband’s advisory role with Blackstone Inc., a leading private equity firm. The situation has sparked concerns within financial circles, particularly in light of SEBI’s recent moves in promoting Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs),...
Siddaramaiah Seeks High Court Relief Against Governor’s Prosecution Nod
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has approached the High Court to challenge the recent approval granted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for his prosecution in connection with alleged irregularities related to land allocation by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The case, which has sparked significant political tension in the state,...
