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Opposition Slams Government Over Motion Rejection in Rajya Sabha
The government’s refusal to admit an Opposition motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma from the Rajya Sabha has sparked strong criticism from the Congress. The party has accused the ruling establishment of engaging in “petty politics” rather than upholding constitutional values and principles of good governance. The row began...
DGCA Takes Action Against Air India Over Delayed Inspections
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has reportedly initiated enforcement measures against Air India following a failure to conduct timely inspections of emergency slides on certain aircraft prior to a crash in Ahmedabad. Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, confirmed the action in a statement to the...
Air India Settles Insurance Claims for Ahmedabad Crash Victims
Families of 166 victims from the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash have received compensation under the insurance policy of Air India, according to a recent announcement by the airline. Another 52 families are in the process of receiving their payments, offering some financial relief following one of the deadliest air...
Udit Raj’s Ambedkar-Gandhi Comparison Ignites Political Debate
Congress leader Udit Raj’s recent remarks, comparing Rahul Gandhi to Dr BR Ambedkar, have triggered a political storm, with reactions sharply divided across party lines. On Saturday, Raj drew a parallel between the Congress leader and the architect of India’s Constitution, a move that has led to intense backlash,...
Owaisi Opposes India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match Amid Tensions
A fierce debate has erupted over the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan, with political figures leading the charge against the fixture. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has expressed strong disapproval of the match, highlighting the emotional turmoil felt by many, particularly in the wake of the...
Kharge expresses disappointment over Karnataka CM denial
Veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, the All India Congress Committee President and a well-known Dalit leader, has openly criticised the party’s decision to overlook his claim for the chief minister’s post in Karnataka in 1999, despite his significant efforts to bring the Congress to power that year. During a...
Tej Pratap to Contest Bihar Elections Independently
Tej Pratap Yadav, the eldest son of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, has confirmed his decision to contest the upcoming Bihar elections independently, following his expulsion from the Rashtriya Janata Dal. This significant move has shaken the political landscape of the state, with the Yadav family’s internal...
India’s Growth Potential Draws Global Investor Optimism
Jim Rogers, co-founder of the Quantum Fund and a veteran investor, has expressed confidence that India has the potential to rival China’s past economic success, citing the country’s pro-growth reforms and demographic advantages. In an interview with ET Now, Rogers discussed the opportunities in India’s rapidly expanding financial markets,...
Opposition Demands All-Party Meeting on Mahanadi Water Issue
The ongoing Mahanadi river water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh has sparked fresh political tensions as leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, called for an urgent all-party meeting. His demand follows the statement from Odisha’s Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, who had earlier suggested that the issue would be...
ED Freezes Assets Worth Rs 106 Crore in Money Laundering Probe
The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 106 crore belonging to Subodh Kumar Goel, the former Chairman and Managing Director of UCO Bank, and related entities in a significant money laundering investigation. The probe, which concerns allegations of illegal gratification and loan clearance, has intensified, with Goel facing...
Rahul Gandhi Admits Oversight, Pledges to Prioritise OBC Issues
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, acknowledged the Congress party’s failure to fully grasp the challenges faced by Other Backward Classes and expressed regret over its impact on the party’s political standing. He conceded that the party’s neglect of OBC concerns had created an opening for...
FAA Clears Boeing 787 of Mechanical Fault in Crash Investigation
A comprehensive investigation by the US Federal Aviation Administration has cleared the Boeing 787 aircraft involved in the tragic crash on June 12, which resulted in the loss of 260 lives, of any mechanical failure related to its fuel control system. According to the FAA’s findings, both the fuel...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Criticises Judicial Hierarchy System
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has sharply criticised the existing judicial hierarchy, describing the relationship between district judges and higher courts as one characterised by fear and submission rather than mutual respect. Justice Atul Sreedharan, in an order regarding the termination of a Special Judge who was once part...
Lok Sabha to Resume Normal Proceedings After Deadlock
The Lok Sabha is expected to return to its normal schedule on Monday following an agreement reached during an all-party meeting, which was led by Speaker Om Birla. The deadlock, which had persisted for nearly a week, stemmed from a dispute over the electoral roll revision process in Bihar,...
Modi Breaks Record as Second-Longest Serving Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi etched his name in history on Friday, surpassing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s tenure to become the second-longest serving leader in India’s history. The milestone, marked a day after signing the India–UK Free Trade Agreement in London, positions Modi as a central figure in contemporary...
Diplomatic Borders Between Pakistan and Bangladesh Open
Pakistan and Bangladesh have formalised a new agreement that will allow visa-free entry for individuals holding diplomatic and official passports. The deal, which marks a significant step in the evolving relationship between the two nations, paves the way for enhanced diplomatic engagement and deeper cooperation. The agreement was finalised...
Tensions Between Dhankhar and Government Culminate in Resignation
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation, officially announced at the beginning of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, marks the culmination of months of escalating tensions with the government, sources familiar with the matter have revealed. While Dhankhar’s decision to step down has been attributed to health and medical reasons, insiders...
Bangladesh Former Chief Justice Detained by Police
Former Chief Justice of Bangladesh, ABM Khairul Haque, was arrested on Thursday morning by a team from the Detective Branch Police. Haque, who served as the Chief Justice of the country’s Supreme Court from 2000 to 2011, was taken into custody at his residence in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, at approximately...
