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Former MP Claims 25 Crore Bribe Offer in UPA Vote Crisis
Former Lok Sabha MP Sebastian Paul has brought a sensational allegation to the forefront, asserting he was offered ₹25 crore to support the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in a no-confidence motion following the Left’s withdrawal of support in 2008. Paul, who represented Ernakulam, Kerala, revealed that he rejected...
Opposition Protests Ex-Judges’ Involvement in Waqf Panel Meeting
Tensions flared during a recent meeting of the Waqf Board as opposition members voiced strong objections to the participation of former judges. The meeting, which aimed to address the management of Waqf properties and oversee their administration, quickly devolved into a heated debate, overshadowing its agenda. The controversy erupted...
Negotiations Reach Conclusion on LAC Disengagement
Diplomatic efforts between India and China aimed at reducing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are approaching a pivotal milestone, with disengagement and verification processes expected to conclude shortly. The latest discussions focus on specific areas in eastern Ladakh, where both nations have sought to stabilize their...
PM Launches India’s First Private-Sector Aircraft Plant for C-295
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, joined by his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, has inaugurated India’s first private-sector aircraft manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. Established through a collaboration between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus, the facility will produce the multi-role C-295 transport aircraft. This initiative represents a significant leap in the...
NIA Tightens Pannun Probe, Confiscates Chandigarh Properties
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its probe against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the head of the proscribed Khalistani group, Sikh For Justice (SFJ), by initiating searches and property seizures. Known for his divisive calls for Punjab’s secession from India, Pannun has reportedly instigated multiple campaigns promoting anti-state activities....
Kenya’s High Court Suspends Adani’s $736M Power Project
A judicial suspension has stalled Adani Energy Solutions’ $736 million infrastructure project with Kenya, initially set up to boost the country’s electricity transmission. Kenya’s high court intervened after local activists raised legal and environmental concerns regarding the agreement between Adani and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). This ruling...
