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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...
Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act, Affirming Constitutional Validity
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004, solidifying the legal framework governing madrasa administration in the state. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, concluded an extended period of legal scrutiny, affirming the Uttar Pradesh government’s authority to...
UP Supreme Court Upholds Madrasa Education Act, Overrules Allahabad Verdict
The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark decision today, affirming the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004. This ruling reverses an earlier judgment by the Allahabad High Court, which had declared the legislation unconstitutional on grounds of violating India’s secular framework. The...
Supreme Court Rules Against ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Approach
The Supreme Court of India has firmly rejected the practice of authorities using bulldozers to demolish the homes of accused individuals, emphasizing that the executive cannot take on the role of judge and execute punishments without due process. This ruling comes in the wake of several high-profile cases where...
SC Pulls Up Delhi Govt for Firecracker Ban Enforcement Lapses
The Supreme Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Delhi government’s lackluster enforcement of a comprehensive ban on firecrackers, as pollution levels in the capital soar beyond safe limits following Diwali celebrations. This criticism follows the failure of local authorities to effectively curb the use of firecrackers, an ongoing...
Supreme Court Sets Guidelines on ‘Bulldozer Justice’
The Supreme Court of India has issued stringent interim guidelines addressing the practice of demolishing properties of accused individuals in criminal cases, colloquially referred to as ‘bulldozer justice.’ This directive, implemented on September 17, serves as a provisional measure against the extrajudicial destruction of properties, a tactic utilized by...
Lokpal Serves Notice to SEBI Chief Over Corruption Allegations
The anti-corruption body Lokpal has issued a directive to SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, seeking a detailed response to corruption allegations involving impropriety and conflicts of interest. These accusations were lodged by an MP and two other complainants following a controversial report by U.S.-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, implicating conflicts...
