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CJI Power Asserted Over Justice Varma Inquiry Row
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on Justice Yashwant Varma’s petition, signalling no procedural violation in the in-house probe ordered by the Chief Justice of India despite Varma’s challenge. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih declared that the Chief Justice is not merely a “post office”, but holds a...
Sibal Challenges Rafale’s Edge Over China’s Fighter Jets
Kapil Sibal pressed the government over India’s air combat readiness in a heated Rajya Sabha exchange, questioning the operational strength of Rafale fighters compared to China’s upcoming sixth‑generation aircraft. He warned that India currently fields only 31 squadrons, the lowest since 1965, undermining capability amidst modern threats. Sibal insisted...
Rijiju challenges Gandhi’s remarks on political will
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the latter accused the government of lacking the “political will” to strike Pakistan during the Operation Sindoor. Rijiju’s response came in the form of a historical reference, invoking a letter written by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi...
Trump signals shift in trade stance ahead of tariff deadline
Donald Trump, in a recent interview aboard Air Force One, reiterated his longstanding concerns about India’s trade policies as a deadline looms for potential tariff actions. The former U. S. president did not shy away from expressing his frustration over the trade imbalance, even as negotiations between both nations...
J.P. Nadda Apologises to Mallikarjun Kharge Over Remarks
J. P. Nadda, the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha and president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, issued an apology on Tuesday, July 29, to Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of Opposition, after making controversial comments about his mental stability. Nadda’s statement, which had drawn widespread criticism, accused...
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...
