The political landscape in West Bengal has heated up following statements by a TMC legislator that reignited discussions about the Babri Masjid, prompting the BJP to announce its own religious plans. Humayun Kabir, TMC MLA from Bharatpur in Murshidabad district, declared intentions to construct a Babri Masjid in the...
Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has raised concerns about what he perceives as deliberate efforts to marginalize minorities and disrupt social harmony. Speaking during a public address, Yadav emphasized the importance of safeguarding the nation’s cultural pluralism and unity, often...
Concerns about the process of appointing judges in the country have once again surfaced, with legal luminary Harish Salve advocating for a comprehensive overhaul. Salve, a Senior Advocate and former Solicitor General, has raised questions about the opacity and inefficiencies in the current system, particularly the role of the...
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled a landmark initiative aimed at empowering women, pledging Rs 1,000 monthly to eligible women across the capital. Announced as part of the Aam Aadmi Party’s ongoing campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the scheme is set to launch post-election. Kejriwal emphasized its...
LK Advani, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a prominent figure in Indian politics, was admitted to a hospital following a deterioration in his health. The 97-year-old veteran, who has played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape over decades, is undergoing treatment under...
The Congress Party has called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to expunge remarks made by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, accusing him of making defamatory statements against its leadership during a parliamentary session. The demand was raised in the wake of heated exchanges in the Lok Sabha, where Goyal...
The chess world is abuzz with controversy after the president of the Russian Chess Federation, Andrey Filatov, accused reigning World Chess Champion Ding Liren of intentionally losing to India’s rising star, Dommaraju Gukesh, during their recent showdown at the 2024 World Chess Championship. Filatov’s allegations have sparked heated debate...
Union Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda, has strongly condemned the actions of opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge for criticizing the Chair in a press conference. Nadda expressed that questioning or criticizing the admissibility of motions and the actions of the Rajya Sabha Chairman is...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip to its Members of Parliament (MPs), instructing them to be present in the Lok Sabha on December 13 and 14, 2024, during a scheduled debate on the Constitution of India. The move comes as a critical session is set...
Judiciary’s role in ensuring transparency and accessibility has been underscored by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna during a key judicial conference. His remarks offered insights into the evolving dynamics of judicial responsibility in a democracy, emphasizing the importance of openness and public trust in the legal system....
A privilege motion notice against parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju has been submitted by Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose, alleging that his remarks in the Rajya Sabha demeaned opposition leaders. The motion, reportedly backed by 60 members from opposition parties, highlights growing tensions in the Upper House over parliamentary...
A court in Kalyan, Maharashtra, has delivered a landmark verdict in a 48-year-old legal battle, declaring that the Durgadi Fort, located in the Kalyan region, contains a temple rather than a mosque. The judgment, handed down by the Kalyan District Court, has drawn significant attention due to its historical...
Tensions have risen within political circles following a controversial remark by Kalyan Banerjee, a senior leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), who described Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, as a “lady killer” during a recent speech. The comment, which has drawn sharp criticism from several quarters,...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly countered Rahul Gandhi’s accusation that the ruling government is using public sector banks (PSBs) as a funding source for its alleged “fraudulent friends.” Sitharaman labeled Gandhi’s allegations as baseless and emphasized the transformation of PSBs under the current administration, highlighting their strengthened efficiency...
Delhi Police has initiated a major crackdown targeting illegal immigrants within the city, following directives from Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena. The action, announced in mid-November 2024, is part of a month-long special drive aimed at addressing the rise in unauthorized immigrants, particularly in areas where encroachment on public spaces such...
Spiritual leader Sadhguru has raised concerns over the ongoing political discourse in India, calling for greater respect and support for wealth creators and job providers in the country. Amid protests in Parliament over the Adani issue, Sadhguru emphasized that such individuals should not be subjected to political rhetoric, stressing...
The Supreme Court has delineated eight critical factors to guide courts in determining alimony, marking a pivotal development following a case involving a Bengaluru-based software engineer. The techie’s tragic death underscored significant concerns surrounding marital disputes and financial responsibilities, leading the judiciary to emphasize fair adjudication in such matters....
Former Supreme Court Judge R.F. Nariman has sharply criticized the Ayodhya verdict, calling it a “great travesty of justice,” in comments that have sparked widespread debate. Nariman, who was part of the bench in several landmark cases during his tenure, expressed his dismay over the judgment, which resolved the...