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PIL For Yogi’s Removal Over Support for Judge
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Allahabad High Court, seeking the removal of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The petition, submitted by the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) through Advocate Seema Srivastava, alleges that Adityanath violated his constitutional oath by endorsing controversial statements...
BJP Protest Against Treatment to Non-Hindu Bangladeshi Patients
In Kolkata’s Mukundpur area, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers protested outside a private hospital, demanding the cessation of medical services to non-Hindu patients from Bangladesh. Operating under the banner ‘Salute Tiranga’, the protesters submitted a memorandum asserting, “Country comes first… our brothers and sisters are being tortured and killed...
Adani Indicter to Quit Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Breon Peace, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, has announced his resignation effective January 10, 2025, just days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Appointed by President Joe Biden in October 2021, Peace has overseen several high-profile cases during his tenure, including the fraud indictment against...
Yogi Remarks on Aurangzeb’s Descendants Stir Row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has sparked debate with his statements regarding Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and his lineage. During a recent event at Ayodhya’s Asarfi Bhawan Peeth, Adityanath claimed that Aurangzeb’s descendants now reside near Kolkata, earning their livelihood as rickshaw pullers. “I was told that Aurangzeb’s descendants...
Saudi Doctor Held After Car Attack at German Christmas Market
A tragic incident unfolded at the Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany, where a BMW SUV plowed through a crowd, resulting in two fatalities, including a small child, and injuring up to 80 individuals. The driver, identified as a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor residing in Germany since 2006, was apprehended...
Trudeau Faces Political Crisis as NDP Withdraws Support
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority Liberal government is confronting a significant challenge following the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) decision to withdraw its support and introduce a motion of no confidence when Parliament reconvenes on January 27. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced this move, expressing dissatisfaction with Trudeau’s leadership...
Mohan Bhagwat Declares End to Mandir-Masjid Disputes
Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has stated that the long-standing dispute over the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya is resolved, marking a turning point in a controversy that has lingered for decades. Bhagwat’s remarks come amid heightened discussions surrounding religious tensions in India,...
Supreme Court Upholds Power to Demolish Illegal Structures
The Supreme Court’s ruling has reinforced the government’s authority to demolish unauthorized and illegal constructions, making it clear that properties violating laws cannot be legitimized based on the duration of their existence or prior inaction by authorities. The decision underscores a significant shift in the judicial approach towards addressing...
Om Prakash Chautala, Veteran Haryana Politician, Passes Away at 89
Om Prakash Chautala, a dominant figure in Haryana’s political landscape and five-time Chief Minister, passed away at 89 following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Gurugram. Born on January 1, 1935, in Chautala village, Punjab (now in Haryana), Chautala was the son of Chaudhary Devi Lal, a prominent...
Motion to Oust Rajya Sabha Chairman Dismissed
A motion seeking the removal of Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha has been dismissed on technical grounds. The motion, which gained attention amidst increasing tensions over his leadership style, was ruled invalid by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, citing procedural issues. This decision comes after weeks of...
BJP Intensifies Soros Offensive Amid Shah Remarks Row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has escalated its long-running attack against financier George Soros, aiming to counter criticism over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments about Dalit icon BR Ambedkar. The latest tactic involves using a manipulated photograph to link Opposition leaders with the billionaire philanthropist, intensifying the already...
Kejriwal Challenges Kumar and Naidu Over Ambedkar Remarks
A political controversy has emerged following Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, prompting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal to question the positions of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. In a statement, Kejriwal directly addressed Kumar and...
Shah Dismisses Kharge’s Resignation Demand, Says Cong Doomed
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has dismissed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s call for his resignation, asserting that such a move would not alter the Congress party’s political fortunes. Shah’s remarks came amid a heated exchange over his comments concerning Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which have sparked significant controversy and debate...
BJP MP Alleges Injury from Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Push’
A confrontation erupted on Parliament premises, leading to BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi sustaining minor head injuries. Sarangi alleged that during the altercation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed another MP, who then fell onto him, causing his injuries. The incident occurred amid heated protests by both the Bharatiya Janata...
Sensex Crashes Over 1000 Points, Rupee Down
India’s benchmark stock index, the Sensex, plummeted by over 1,000 points today, a sharp reaction to the Federal Reserve’s unexpected decision to cut interest rates in the United States. The rate cut has triggered widespread uncertainty among investors, both domestically and internationally, as it signals potential economic challenges ahead....
DMK, Allies Condemn Amit Shah’s Remarks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent comments referencing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar have sparked significant backlash from Tamil Nadu’s political leaders, particularly the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its allies. Shah’s statement, perceived as dismissive towards the architect of India’s Constitution, has been met with strong condemnation from various quarters....
Justice Yadav Faces Collegium Over Remarks at VHP Event
Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who stirred controversy with his statement at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event, appeared before the Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday to present his side of the issue. Taking note of media reports on December 10, the top court sought a...
TMC MP Mahua Moitra Seeks Privilege Proceedings Against Kiren Rijiju
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra has initiated a privilege notice against Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, alleging that his remarks during a parliamentary debate on December 13 were personal and disrespectful towards opposition members. The notice, submitted on December 16, calls for the matter to be referred...
