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Fire Engulfs Tents at Maha Kumbh Mela; No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, leading to the destruction of multiple tents. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in Sector 19 of the festival grounds, reportedly initiated by a gas cylinder explosion. Emergency response teams, including fire brigade and...
ED Attaches 142 Properties Worth ₹300 Cr Involving Siddaramaiah
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 142 immovable properties valued at approximately ₹300 crore in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others. The ED initiated its investigation based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Karnataka...
Congress in Supreme Court to Defend Places of Worship Act
The Congress party has approached the Supreme Court, seeking to intervene in ongoing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The party emphasizes that the Act is crucial for maintaining India’s secular fabric and communal harmony. In its application, filed through General...
Adani-baiter Hindenburg Research Closes Operations
Hindenburg Research, the U.S.-based investment research firm renowned for its activist short-selling strategies, has ceased operations after eight years. Founder Nathan Anderson announced the closure on January 15, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on family life. Established in 2017, Hindenburg Research gained prominence by publishing investigative...
Congress Labels UGC’s Draft Teacher Appointment Rules as ‘Draconian’
The Congress party has vehemently criticized the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) draft regulations for appointing teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges, labeling them as “draconian” and “anti-Constitution.” The party is demanding an immediate withdrawal of these proposed rules. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted several contentious provisions...
Centre’s Move Brings Fresh Trouble For Kejriwal, Sisodia
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) approval to prosecute former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This development is linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam, intensifying...
