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Punjab Teachers Decry Manish Sisodia’s ‘Unauthorized’ School Visits
The Democratic Teachers Front in Punjab has voiced strong objections to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s inspections of government schools across the state. The teachers’ organization has labeled these visits as ‘unauthorized’ and an unwarranted intrusion into Punjab’s educational affairs. DTF Punjab President Vikram Dev Singh expressed...
Atishi Appointed as Delhi Assembly’s First Female Leader of Opposition
In a significant political development, former Chief Minister Atishi has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. The decision was made during a legislative meeting of all Aam Aadmi Party Members of the Legislative Assembly on Sunday, attended by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and the...
Tamil Nadu Congress Leaders Seek Gandhi Siblings’ Intervention
A delegation of senior Tamil Nadu Congress leaders has approached Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in New Delhi, seeking their intervention to resolve escalating internal disputes within the state’s party unit. The delegation’s visit underscores the intensifying factionalism that has plagued the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee in recent...
India, US to Forge Comprehensive Trade Agreement
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced plans for India and the United States to negotiate a robust bilateral trade agreement, aiming to double trade between the two nations to $500 billion by 2030. Speaking at the Invest Kerala Global Summit , Goyal described the forthcoming pact as...
AICC’s Firm Stance Leaves Shashi Tharoor in Limbo
The All India Congress Committee has adopted a resolute position regarding Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor’s role within the party. Despite Tharoor’s attempts to seek clarity and express grievances, party leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, has refrained from addressing his concerns, leading to growing dissatisfaction and uncertainty about his...
Unprecedented Crowds Challenge Authorities in Prayagraj and Ayodhya
The Maha Kumbh Mela of 2025 has drawn an overwhelming influx of devotees to the cities of Prayagraj and Ayodhya, presenting significant challenges in crowd management and public safety. As the festival approaches its conclusion on February 26, authorities are intensifying efforts to maintain order amid the surging numbers....
Karnataka maintains Hijab ban in schools pending SC verdict
The Karnataka government has announced that the prohibition on wearing hijabs in educational institutions will remain in effect as the issue awaits resolution in the Supreme Court. State School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa confirmed this decision during a press briefing ahead of the upcoming Secondary School Leaving...
Stalin warns Centre of halting contributions
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has intensified his criticism of the Union government’s National Education Policy and the associated devolution of funds. Addressing a public gathering in Cuddalore, Stalin declared that his administration could swiftly decide to withhold taxes collected from the state that are remitted to the...
Punjab Minister Led Non-Existent Department for 20 Months
The Punjab government has acknowledged a significant administrative oversight: Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal was assigned to lead the Department of Administrative Reforms, a department that did not exist, for nearly 20 months. This revelation has prompted the government to issue a gazette notification amending his portfolio. The official...
BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Colluding with Foreign Entities
The Bharatiya Janata Party has intensified its criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging his involvement with foreign agencies to destabilize India’s democratic processes. This development follows remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump concerning U.S. Agency for International Development funding in India. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia expressed deep...
Trump rakes up $21 million for India for third day in row
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the allocation of $21 million by the United States Agency for International Development aimed at enhancing voter turnout in India. Speaking at the Republican Governors Association meeting, Trump questioned the necessity of such foreign expenditure, suggesting it diverts resources from domestic priorities....
Pradhan says no imposition of any language
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has addressed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s apprehensions regarding the National Education Policy 2020, emphasizing that the policy does not enforce any particular language on states. In a letter to Stalin, Pradhan underscored the NEP’s commitment to linguistic diversity and flexibility, urging the...
Sonia Gandhi Hospitalised for Stomach Issues
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Thursday morning at 8:30 AM due to stomach-related concerns, according to hospital authorities. Following a routine check-up, she is reported to be stable and is currently under observation by a team of doctors....
DK says not even God can solve Bengaluru traffic troubles
Bengaluru’s traffic congestion and infrastructure challenges are so severe that not even divine intervention could provide an immediate solution, according to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Namma Raste’ initiative on Thursday, Shivakumar candidly acknowledged the depth of the city’s issues, stating that resolving...
Shinde’s Absence Fuels Speculation of Rift
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, has been notably absent from several key government events, intensifying rumours of discord within the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance that assumed power in November 2024. Shinde’s nonattendance at significant functions, all graced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has raised eyebrows in political circles. On...
SC Questions Senior Advocate Selection Process
The Supreme Court has called for a thorough reassessment of the current procedure for designating lawyers as senior advocates, expressing doubts about the effectiveness of brief interviews in evaluating a candidate’s suitability. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih has referred the matter to Chief...
Congress Accuses BJP of Voter List Manipulation
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of large-scale voter list manipulation, alleging that the ruling party is orchestrating the addition of new names ahead of elections to sway results in their favor. In response, the Congress party has announced the launch of the ‘Samvidhan Bachao...
Congress Accuses Smriti Irani of Ties to Soros
A political storm has erupted in India as the Congress party accuses Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani of being linked to billionaire investor George Soros. This accusation comes in the wake of revelations about a $21 million allocation by the United States Agency for International Development aimed at...
