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Gadkari and Fadnavis Call for Peace
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, both hailing from Nagpur, appealed to citizens to maintain peace and harmony. Fadnavis emphasized the city’s longstanding tradition of communal harmony and urged residents not to succumb to rumors. He assured that the police were effectively managing the situation...
Supreme Court Questions Government-Controlled CAG Appointments
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government concerning the current process of appointing the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, following a public interest litigation that challenges the existing system. The PIL, filed by the Centre for Public Interest Litigation , advocates for the establishment...
AIMPLB Stages Protest in Delhi Against Waqf Bill
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board organized a significant demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on March 17, opposing the Waqf Bill, 2024. The board contends that the proposed legislation poses a direct threat to the Muslim community and could lead to the appropriation of Waqf properties....
Right-Wing Groups Demand Demolition of Aurangzeb’s Tomb
Hindu nationalist organisations, notably the Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, have intensified their campaign for the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Labeling the tomb as a “symbol of slavery,” these groups have threatened actions akin to the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition if...
Owaisi’s Remarks on Savarkar Ignite Political Firestorm
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s recent comments targeting Hindutva ideologues Veer Savarkar and Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar have sparked a significant political controversy, drawing sharp reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies. Addressing a gathering in Hyderabad, Owaisi alleged that both Savarkar and Golwalkar had “abused” Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj....
Haryana BJP Leader Fatally Shot in Land Dispute
A Bharatiya Janata Party leader was shot dead in Haryana’s Sonipat district on Friday night, escalating a protracted land dispute into fatal violence. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm in Jawahar village, where Surendra Jawahar, president of the BJP’s Mundlana Mandal, was allegedly killed by his neighbour, Monu, following...
Trump Lauds Joint Operation Eliminating Top ISIS Leader in Iraq
Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, known as Abu Khadija, the leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, was killed in a coordinated operation by Iraqi national intelligence and U.S.-led coalition forces. The operation, involving an airstrike in Iraq’s Anbar province, was confirmed by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia...
UP Celebrates Holi and Ramzan with Harmony
On March 14, 2025, the state of Uttar Pradesh witnessed a remarkable confluence of cultural and religious observances as the Hindu festival of Holi coincided with the second Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. This rare overlap, occurring for the first time in six decades, prompted communities...
Suvendu Adhikari Claims Idol Desecration in Nandigram
Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party , has accused members of the Trinamool Congress of desecrating Hindu idols in Nandigram, a region that has long been a flashpoint for political unrest in West Bengal. The allegations have sparked a wave of controversy, with the BJP...
Yogi Advocates Respectful Holi Celebrations
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called for harmonious Holi celebrations, urging adherence to the age-old traditions of Sanatan Dharma. Addressing attendees at the Bhakt Prahlad Shobha Yatra in Pandeyhata, Gorakhpur, he emphasised the importance of mutual respect during the festivities and discouraged the forcible application of colours....
Clash Over Language Policy in Parliament
The second leg of the Parliament Budget Session commenced with intense disagreement between the Opposition and the government, focusing on the controversial issue of the alleged imposition of Hindi through the National Education Policy . The debate escalated quickly, leading to heated exchanges and interruptions, which ultimately resulted in...
Congress’s Hooda Downplays BJP’s Haryana Civic Poll Triumph
In the aftermath of the Haryana municipal elections, former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda remarked that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory was unsurprising, attributing it to Congress’s lack of serious contestation in these polls. The BJP secured 25 out of 46 municipal bodies in the...
Opposition Questions Government’s Stance Amid Starlink Controversy
Union Minister for Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, recently posted a message on X welcoming Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, to India. He highlighted its potential utility for railway projects in remote areas. However, the minister subsequently deleted this post, sparking a wave of political reactions and raising questions...
India Rebukes Pakistan’s Allegations Following Balochistan Train Hijacking
India has firmly dismissed Pakistan’s allegations of sponsoring terrorism in the aftermath of the Balochistan train hijacking, asserting that Islamabad should address its internal issues rather than attributing blame externally. The incident, which occurred on March 11, involved the seizure of the Jaffar Express by militants, resulting in a...
Uttarakhand Authorities Seal Over 55 Unregistered Madrasas
Uttarakhand’s government has intensified its crackdown on unregistered madrasas, sealing more than 55 such institutions across the state in the past two weeks. This decisive action aligns with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s commitment to addressing illegal religious establishments and preserving the state’s demographic balance. The operation targeted madrasas...
Bihar Mayor Proposes Break for Namaaz Amid Holi Celebrations
The mayor of Bihar’s capital, Patna, has suggested a two-hour break during Holi festivities to allow Muslim residents to perform Namaaz without disruption. This proposal has sparked controversy, with critics accusing her of exacerbating communal tensions. The decision comes ahead of the Holi festival, which is celebrated with fervour...
Holi Festivities at Santiniketan’s Sonajhuri Haat Halted
The West Bengal government has prohibited Holi celebrations at Sonajhuri Haat in Santiniketan, Birbhum district, aiming to protect the area’s forested environment. This decision seeks to prevent ecological harm that could result from large gatherings during the festival of colours. Sonajhuri Haat, situated near the Visva Bharati University’s Santiniketan...
Two Kashmir-Based Organisations Banned
The Union government has imposed a five-year ban on the Awami Action Committee , led by Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and the Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen , headed by Shia leader Masroor Abbas Ansari. This action, effective immediately, cites the organisations’ alleged involvement in anti-national activities, support...
