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Religious Site Disputes Spark Renewed Legal Challenges
Got it! I’ll begin crafting the article. This will take a moment. Disputes surrounding the status of religious sites in Sambhal and Ajmer have reignited debates on the Places of Worship Act, 1991. The law, designed to preserve the status quo of places of worship as they existed on...
Mehbooba Criticizes Judiciary’s Role in Rising Religious Tensions
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti has strongly criticized former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud for decisions she claims are undermining secularism in the country. In her remarks, she attributed searches in mosques and heightened communal rhetoric to...
BJP Wants Shinde as Fadnavis Deputy to Project Unity
Leaders from the Maharashtra Mahayuti alliance, including Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah late Thursday to discuss the future of the state’s political landscape. The meeting, which took place in Mumbai, has sparked speculation about the direction of the state’s governance...
Ajmer Dargah Petition Sparks Debate Over Historical Identity
A petition challenging the historic identity of Ajmer Sharif Dargah has prompted a legal review, with claims that the revered Sufi shrine was originally a Shiva temple. The court in Ajmer has summoned the dargah’s management committee and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to respond to allegations filed...
INDIA Bloc Disrupts Parliament Over Adani Bribery Allegations
The second day of Parliament’s Winter Session was marked by heated exchanges as the INDIA bloc launched a strong offensive against the government, accusing it of ignoring serious allegations of bribery involving the Adani Group. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sessions were adjourned following uproarious protests from opposition...
Soren Faces Legal Setback Ahead of Oath-Taking in ED Case
Hemant Soren, Chief Minister of Jharkhand, has encountered a legal hurdle that casts a shadow over his political future. On the eve of his scheduled oath-taking ceremony as an MP, the MP-MLA court in Ranchi rejected his plea for exemption from appearing in a case filed by the Enforcement...
BJP Stays Committed to Fadnavis; Shinde Group Eyes Nitish Model
Tensions are escalating within Maharashtra’s political circles as key players navigate the uncertain future of the state’s leadership. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains firmly behind Devendra Fadnavis as its chief ministerial candidate, the Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena is now looking to Nitish Kumar’s alliance model...
Bangladesh Reviews High-Cost Adani Power Purchase Deal
Bangladesh’s interim government has launched a comprehensive review of its energy agreements, including a notable power purchase deal with India’s Adani Power. The 2017 agreement, which obligates Bangladesh to buy electricity from a $2 billion, 1,600-megawatt coal-fired plant in Jharkhand, has drawn scrutiny due to pricing concerns and allegations...
NDA Poised for Massive Victory in Maharashtra, INDIA in Jharkhand
The political landscape in Maharashtra and Jharkhand is rapidly shifting as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is projected to secure a decisive victory in Maharashtra, while the INDIA coalition is making significant gains in Jharkhand. Exit polls have painted a clear picture, with strong leads for the NDA in...
Canada Denies Allegations of Criminal Links to Indian Officials
A media report claiming that Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have accused India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval of alleged involvement in criminal activities in Canada has been categorically denied by Ottawa. The Trudeau government dismissed the claims,...
Adani Group Charged in U.S. Probe for Bribery in India
Billionaire Gautam Adani and his conglomerate, Adani Group, have been charged by a U.S. federal investigation for alleged bribery and fraud tied to renewable energy projects. Authorities in New York are examining whether the group paid Indian officials to secure favorable treatment for large-scale solar power projects, according to...
Storm over Chidambaram’s remarks on Manipur crisis; post deleted
Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Manipur, Okram Ibobi Singh, expressed his strong disagreement with a now-deleted post by senior party leader P Chidambaram regarding the ongoing crisis in the state. Chidambaram’s controversial remarks, which were posted on the social media platform X, centered on the leadership...
Yogi Adityanath Advocates for Krishna Temple in Mathura
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath intensified discussions around Mathura’s temple-mosque debate during his speech at an event in Jharkhand, underlining the historical and cultural significance of the region. His remarks emphasized the growing demand among Hindu groups for a Krishna temple at what they believe to be Lord...
Ayodhya Strengthens Security Over Bomb Threat to Ram Temple
Authorities in Ayodhya have significantly increased security measures following a bomb threat to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, allegedly made by Sikh separatist leader Amritpal Singh Pannun, a prominent figure associated with the Khalistani movement. The threat has led to heightened vigilance in the city, with a focus on securing...
Punjab-Haryana Capital Dispute Deepens Over Assembly Complex
The decades-old rivalry between Punjab and Haryana over Chandigarh, their shared capital, has intensified as Haryana moves forward with plans to build a separate legislative assembly complex in the city. This initiative, approved by the central government, has reignited tensions tied to Chandigarh’s status and its allocation between the...
Delhi Struggles Amid Rising Pollution, School Closures
As severe pollution levels continue to suffocate Delhi, authorities have implemented a new series of emergency measures aimed at curbing the hazardous air quality. A spike in particulate matter (PM2.5) and other harmful pollutants has forced the Delhi government to close primary and middle schools through November 20, moving...
Oxford Union to Host Controversial Debate on Kashmir’s Independence
Oxford University’s prestigious debating society, the Oxford Union, has organized an event this week titled “This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir,” bringing renewed focus to a topic that has remained highly contentious in South Asia. The debate will engage a panel with diverse perspectives on the...
India-China Disengagement at LAC Faces Strategic Test
Tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China have evolved as both nations reach new understandings on troop disengagement, specifically in eastern Ladakh. This development marks a potential end to over four years of standoff marked by a series of high-altitude confrontations since 2020. External...
