IPA Webdesk
Ajit Pawar Retracts Claim on Adani’s Role in Govt Talks
Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, backtracked on his earlier statements regarding industrialist Gautam Adani’s involvement in high-level talks about government formation in the state. This shift in position marks a significant change from his prior assertions that Adani had played a key role in those discussions...
JPC Set to Present Findings on Waqf Bill in Winter Session
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) tasked with examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to present its report during the upcoming winter session of Parliament, potentially shaping the future of Waqf governance in India. The committee, formed to address concerns raised over the proposed amendments, is poised to recommend...
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi of Ignorance About Constitution
Rahul Gandhi intensified his critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, asserting that Modi approaches the Constitution as though it were a “blank book”—a provocative metaphor implying the prime minister’s alleged disregard for constitutional principles. Speaking at a public gathering in Nagpur, dubbed the “Samvidhan Samman Sammelan,” Gandhi used...
Kharge Dismisses Amit Shah’s Critique Against Indira Gandhi
Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President, rebuffed recent comments made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, labeling them as disparaging to the memory and accomplishments of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Shah’s remarks came during his speech at a Telangana event, where he compared Gandhi’s leadership during the Emergency period of...
Delhi Struggles Amid Rising Pollution, School Closures
As severe pollution levels continue to suffocate Delhi, authorities have implemented a new series of emergency measures aimed at curbing the hazardous air quality. A spike in particulate matter (PM2.5) and other harmful pollutants has forced the Delhi government to close primary and middle schools through November 20, moving...
Punjab to Rename Aam Aadmi Clinics Amid Funding Row
The Punjab government is set to rename its Aam Aadmi Clinics as tensions with the central government over funding have escalated. The state’s move comes after an ongoing dispute regarding financial support for the healthcare initiative, which was initially hailed as a significant step in providing accessible healthcare services...
High Court Criticizes BJP Leader’s Repeated Absence in Kejriwal Case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal, is currently at the center of a legal dispute involving alleged voter registration discrepancies. The Delhi High Court intervened to stay the summons issued against her by a trial court, effectively pausing proceedings until further assessment. The High Court’s intervention follows...
Amanatullah Khan Gets Bail in Waqf Board Case
A Delhi court has granted bail to Amanatullah Khan, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and former chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, in a high-profile case involving allegations of corruption and misuse of power within the board. Khan’s case, drawing scrutiny from both state and central authorities, has...
Bangladesh Edges Toward Islamic State as Secularism Faces Challenge
A petition by Bangladesh’s Attorney General calls for the removal of the term “secular” from the country’s constitution, raising questions over the future of the nation’s secular identity. The proposal, which argues that secularism contradicts the constitutional designation of Islam as Bangladesh’s official religion, has sparked widespread debate among...
Oxford Union to Host Controversial Debate on Kashmir’s Independence
Oxford University’s prestigious debating society, the Oxford Union, has organized an event this week titled “This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir,” bringing renewed focus to a topic that has remained highly contentious in South Asia. The debate will engage a panel with diverse perspectives on the...
Storm Over Congress Jharkhand Manifesto Release Timing
With polling set to begin soon in Jharkhand, a clash erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress, centered on the Congress release of its election manifesto during the statutory silence period mandated before voting. BJP accused Congress of exploiting this period to influence voters unfairly and violating...
Amit Shah Takes Aim at Sonia Gandhi Over Maharashtra Jet Remarks
Amit Shah, India’s Home Minister, has reignited political tensions with sharp criticism aimed at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi during a rally in Maharashtra. His remarks followed a claim by Gandhi regarding the handling of air travel safety, suggesting a pattern of accidents and failures within the civil aviation sector....
India-China Disengagement at LAC Faces Strategic Test
Tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China have evolved as both nations reach new understandings on troop disengagement, specifically in eastern Ladakh. This development marks a potential end to over four years of standoff marked by a series of high-altitude confrontations since 2020. External...
Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act, Affirming Constitutional Validity
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004, solidifying the legal framework governing madrasa administration in the state. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, concluded an extended period of legal scrutiny, affirming the Uttar Pradesh government’s authority to...
UP Supreme Court Upholds Madrasa Education Act, Overrules Allahabad Verdict
The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark decision today, affirming the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004. This ruling reverses an earlier judgment by the Allahabad High Court, which had declared the legislation unconstitutional on grounds of violating India’s secular framework. The...
CJI Khanna Bars Oral Mentioning for Urgent Cases
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, along with fellow Supreme Court judges, issued a directive banning oral mentioning of cases for urgent hearings, effective immediately. The decision has stirred a significant debate within legal circles, drawing attention to its potential impact on judicial proceedings, and the legal profession’s ability...
Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP, RSS of Constitutional Sabotage
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing them of a deliberate attempt to “destroy India’s Constitution.” Campaigning in Kerala’s Wayanad district, Gandhi linked Modi’s governance to actions he...
Sitharaman Hints at Tariff Adjustments to Shield Domestic Industry
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hinted at a potential rollback of certain tariffs, underscoring the government’s focus on protecting domestic industries amid global trade challenges. This move signals a shift in economic strategy as the government reassesses its import duties, particularly on key sectors facing rising costs and...
