Canada’s intelligence agency has raised concerns about potential foreign interference in the nation’s upcoming general election, scheduled for April 28. Vanessa Lloyd, Deputy Director of Operations at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service , stated that Pakistan might engage in activities aimed at influencing Canada’s democratic processes. She remarked, “The...
A significant controversy has erupted within the Indian judiciary following allegations of unaccounted cash discovered at the official residence of Delhi High Court’s Justice Yashwant Varma. The incident has prompted an in-house inquiry, with Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna now in possession of a detailed report from Delhi...
Mumbai’s Habitat Studio, a prominent venue for stand-up comedy, has temporarily closed its doors following an incident involving Shiv Sena workers. The closure comes after comedian Kunal Kamra’s performance, during which he mocked Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, led to unrest among Shinde’s supporters. In a statement on...
Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has announced a snap federal election for April 28, seeking a robust mandate to confront escalating trade tensions with the United States. Carney, who assumed office on March 14 following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, addressed the nation from Ottawa. He emphasized the urgency of the...
NEW DELHI: The 59th Jnanpith Award for the year 2024 is being awarded to eminent Hindi litterateur Shri Vinod Kumar Shukla. He has been accorded this honour for his creativity, unique writing style and huge contribution to Hindi literature. This is the 12th time a Hindi writer is being...
A senior judge of the Delhi High Court, Justice Yashwant Varma, is currently under intense scrutiny following the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. This incident has reignited attention on his involvement in a 2018 bank fraud case, raising questions about judicial accountability and integrity. On...
A fire at the official residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma has led to the discovery of a substantial amount of cash, resulting in his swift transfer back to the Allahabad High Court by the Supreme Court Collegium. The incident occurred during the Holi festival period when...
The United States and China have entered a renewed phase of trade hostilities, marked by the implementation of significant tariffs targeting each other’s key industries. On March 12, President Donald Trump enforced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, a move reminiscent of his 2018 trade policies....
The Election Commission of India has announced plans to link Electoral Photo Identity Cards with Aadhaar numbers, aiming to enhance the accuracy of electoral rolls and eliminate duplicate entries. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, convened a high-level meeting with...
A stormy session unfolded in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Monday as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s critical remarks about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ignited vehement protests from opposition Bharatiya Janata Party legislators, leading to multiple adjournments and a temporary suspension of proceedings. During his response to the Governor’s address, Chief...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed strong criticism of international organisations, particularly the United Nations, labelling them as “almost irrelevant” due to their inability to adapt through reforms. In a comprehensive podcast interview with American scientist Lex Fridman, Modi addressed escalating global conflicts, including Middle East wars and rising...
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a statute historically reserved for wartime scenarios. This development has sparked a legal debate over the scope of presidential powers concerning immigration enforcement. On...
The Trump administration is preparing to implement extensive travel restrictions on citizens from 41 countries, marking a significant escalation in its immigration policy. An internal memo, reviewed by Reuters, outlines a proposal to categorize these nations into three distinct groups, each facing varying levels of visa suspensions. The first...
The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a decisive victory in the Haryana municipal elections, winning mayoral positions in nine out of ten municipal corporations, including a significant win in Rohtak, traditionally a Congress bastion. In Gurugram, BJP candidate Raj Rani emerged victorious with a substantial lead over her Congress...
The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in the Haryana municipal elections, securing nine out of ten mayoral positions across the state. This electoral success underscores the party’s robust presence in urban regions, dealing a substantial blow to the opposition Congress party. In Gurugram, BJP candidate Raj...
The Tamil Nadu government’s decision to replace the official rupee symbol with the Tamil script “ரூ” in the state’s 2025-26 budget documents has ignited a political controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She condemned the move as an act of regional chauvinism that threatens national...
Tamil Nadu’s liquor procurement processes have come under scrutiny as the Enforcement Directorate intensifies its investigation into the state’s alleged ‘Chennai liquor scam.’ State BJP president K Annamalai indicated that this probe could have significant political ramifications, potentially mirroring the upheavals witnessed in Chhattisgarh and Delhi due to similar...
A passenger train carrying over 400 individuals was hijacked in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, leading to a tense standoff that resulted in significant casualties. The incident occurred as the Jaffar Express, en route from Quetta to Peshawar, was ambushed by militants from the Baloch Liberation Army . The attackers disabled...