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Boeing’s Bengaluru Engineering Hub Sees 180 Job Cuts
Boeing has laid off up to 180 employees at its Engineering and Technology Center in Bengaluru, India, as part of a global workforce reduction strategy. This move aligns with the company’s earlier announcement to decrease its global workforce by approximately 10%, equating to around 17,000 jobs. The layoffs in...
Kejriwal Accuses BJP, Cong of Betraying Freedom Fighters
Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and former Chief Minister of Delhi, has launched a scathing critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, accusing both parties of undermining the ideals of India’s freedom fighters. Speaking at AAP’s ‘Ek Shaam Shaheedon Ke Naam’ event, Kejriwal alleged...
Carney Calls April Election Amid US-Canada Tensions
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...
Lokpal’s Proceedings Against Defence Secretary Halted
The Delhi High Court has issued a stay on proceedings initiated by the Lokpal of India against Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and others, concerning alleged irregularities in promotions at the National Productivity Council . A Division Bench comprising Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani also suspended...
Ajit Pawar Calls for Unity Amid Communal Tensions in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has issued a stern warning against any attempts to intimidate the Muslim community, emphasising the importance of unity and communal harmony in the state. Speaking at an Iftar gathering in Mumbai, Pawar stressed that anyone trying to create discord between communities would face...
BJP Accuses DMK of Political Drama
Tamil Nadu witnessed a series of black flag protests orchestrated by the Bharatiya Janata Party on March 22, targeting the delimitation meeting convened by the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam . The DMK’s assembly in Chennai brought together Chief Ministers and representatives from non-BJP-ruled states to discuss concerns over the...
US Terminates Temporary Status for Over 500,000 Migrants
The United States government has announced the revocation of temporary legal protections for approximately 532,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision exposes these individuals to potential deportation within the next month, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. These migrants had entered the United States...
Delhi Judge Under Scrutiny Amid Cash Discovery and Past Allegations
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...
Row over Aiyer’s Attendance at Pak High Commission’s Iftar
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s participation in an Iftar event at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has sparked sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party . The gathering, held to mark Pakistan’s National Day on March 23, saw Aiyar attending as a guest. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla...
Uttarakhand Shuts Down Over 100 Unregistered Madrasas
The Uttarakhand government has intensified its efforts to regulate educational institutions by sealing more than 100 unregistered madrasas across the state. This decisive action aims to ensure compliance with state educational regulations and address concerns about unauthorized religious schools operating without oversight. In Dehradun district, authorities have sealed 31...
Akhilesh Accuses BJP of Threatening Religious Harmony
Communal tensions escalated in Nagpur on March 17, following protests by right-wing groups demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb. The demonstrations, led by organizations such as the Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, resulted in violent clashes, prompting authorities to impose an indefinite curfew in parts of...
Large Cash Stash at Delhi HC Judge’s Residence, Transferred
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...
Parliament Disrupted over Slogan T-Shirts
Parliamentary proceedings were thrown into disarray on Thursday as members of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam entered the Lok Sabha wearing T-shirts emblazoned with slogans protesting the proposed delimitation of parliamentary and assembly constituencies. This act of defiance led to multiple adjournments, highlighting the escalating tensions surrounding the delimitation issue....
Punjab Police Detain Farmer Leaders, Clear Protest Sites
Punjab Police detained prominent farmer leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarvan Singh Pandher, on Wednesday in Mohali as they returned from a meeting with central government officials in Chandigarh. Concurrently, authorities dismantled long-standing protest encampments at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, escalating tensions between the state administration and...
Saket Gokhale’s Remarks Spark Uproar in Rajya Sabha
A heated exchange erupted in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday during a discussion on the functioning of the Ministry of Home Affairs . Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Saket Gokhale initiated the debate by levelling sharp criticisms against Home Minister Amit Shah and the ministry’s operations, leading to strong...
Supreme Court Sets April 16 Hearing on EC Appointments Law
The Supreme Court has set April 16 as the date to hear petitions challenging the validity of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. This legislation, enacted on December 28, 2023, redefines the selection process for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners , notably excluding...
FIR Against Satyendar Jain in ₹571-Crore CCTV Project
Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Branch has registered a First Information Report against former Public Works Department Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader, Satyendar Jain, over alleged corruption in a ₹571-crore CCTV project. The allegations pertain to the acceptance of a ₹7-crore bribe in exchange for waiving a ₹16-crore penalty imposed...
US and China Exchange Tariffs Amid Global Economic Concerns
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....
