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Rahul Gandhi Faces Criticism Over Maha Kumbh Absence
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is under fire from various political figures for not attending the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, a significant Hindu religious event that concluded on Wednesday. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi remarked that questioning Gandhi’s participation is unnecessary, stating, “The leader who has already sunk the entire...
Trump, Zelensky’s Meeting Erupts into Heated Confrontation
A scheduled diplomatic discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy devolved into a fiery exchange in the Oval Office, leading to an abrupt end without the anticipated signing of a critical minerals agreement. The confrontation has cast a shadow over the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations...
Adhikari Accuses Banerjee of Defaming Election Commission
West Bengal’s political landscape witnessed heightened tensions as Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Adhikari alleged that Banerjee’s recent remarks aimed to tarnish the image of the ECI and...
Supreme Court Upholds GST, Customs Laws With Safeguards
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of arrest and prosecution provisions under the Goods and Services Tax Act and the Customs Act, while introducing vital safeguards to prevent misuse of these provisions, including arrest. The landmark ruling on Thursday is expected to reshape the landscape of tax...
Delhi University Offers PM Modi’s Degree to Court, Denies Public Access
Delhi University has expressed its willingness to present Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bachelor of Arts degree to the Delhi High Court but opposes its disclosure to the public under the Right to Information Act. This stance was articulated during a hearing on DU’s challenge to a Central Information Commission...
Judge Blocks Trump and Musk’s Plan for Mass Federal Layoffs
A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s directive to implement mass terminations of federal employees, a move closely associated with President Donald Trump and his advisor Elon Musk’s strategy to significantly reduce the government’s workforce. citeturn0news10 Judge William Alsup ruled that the U.S. Office...
Sam Pitroda Denies Acquiring Bengaluru Govt Land
Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has refuted allegations of unlawfully acquiring 12.35 acres of government land in Bengaluru. BJP leader N R Ramesh accused Pitroda of securing the land, valued at approximately Rs 150 crore, with the assistance of five senior government officials, including members of the forest...
Tuhin Kanta Pandey Appointed as New SEBI Chairman
The Indian government has appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India for a three-year term, effective March 1, 2025. This decision comes as Madhabi Puri Buch’s tenure concludes at the end of February. Pandey, a 1987 batch Indian...
Cabinet approves revised Waqf Bill amendments
The Union Cabinet has approved key amendments to the Waqf Bill following recommendations from a parliamentary committee. These revisions, which address 14 of the 23 proposed changes, are set to be tabled when the House reconvenes on March 10. The Waqf Bill, initially introduced with significant provisions, has stirred...
SC halts green clearance exemption to large projects
The Supreme Court has stayed a Union government notification that exempted certain large-scale construction projects from obtaining mandatory environmental clearances before commencing work. This decision came in response to a public interest litigation filed by Mumbai-based non-governmental organization Vanashakti, which challenged the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change’s...
Trump’s $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Sparks Immigration Debate
President Donald Trump has unveiled a new immigration initiative offering wealthy foreigners a “Gold Card” visa for $5 million, granting them the right to live and work in the United States with a pathway to citizenship. This proposal aims to replace the existing EB-5 visa program and attract affluent...
India Labels Pakistan a ‘Failed State’ at UNHRC Session
India has sharply criticised Pakistan during the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, branding it a “failed state” that “thrives on instability and survives on international handouts.” This rebuke came in response to Pakistan’s persistent references to the Jammu and Kashmir issue. Kshitij Tyagi,...
Tamil Nadu’s Language Debate Fuels National Divide
Language politics in India is once again at the forefront of national debate, with Tamil Nadu reigniting tensions that have long simmered beneath the surface. The state’s political landscape continues to be shaped by its strong stance on preserving Tamil as the dominant language, a sentiment that has resonated...
Cong blasts AAP Govt over Bharat Ratna resolution for Manmohan Singh
Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has criticised the state’s Aam Aadmi Party government for failing to introduce a resolution in the Assembly to posthumously confer the Bharat Ratna on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. citeturn0search2 Bajwa, who serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly,...
Tharoor Dismisses BJP Switch Amidst Party Tensions
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has unequivocally dismissed the possibility of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party , citing deep-seated ideological differences. In a candid interview, Tharoor emphasized his unwavering commitment to liberal values and opposition to communalism, underscoring the ideological chasm between his beliefs and the BJP’s principles....
Supreme Court Initiates Overhaul of Senior Advocate Designation Process
The Supreme Court has embarked on a comprehensive review of the criteria and procedures for conferring the title of ‘Senior Advocate’ within its jurisdiction and across various high courts. This initiative aims to address concerns regarding the existing selection framework and to enhance transparency and fairness in the designation...
All-party meet on reduction of Tamil Nadu’s Lok Sabha seats
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has called for an all-party meeting on March 5 in Chennai to discuss the impending delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, which he warns could significantly reduce the state’s representation in Parliament. Stalin expressed concern that Tamil Nadu, due to its successful population control...
Delhi Court Summons Lalu Prasad Yadav and Family
A Delhi court has summoned former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and their children—Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Misa Bharti, and Hema Yadav—in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam. Special Judge Vishal Gogne directed the family to appear before the court on March 11....
