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Bomb Threats Target Over 100 Flights in India
Multiple Indian airlines faced an unprecedented wave of bomb threats, impacting over 100 flights within a single day. The incidents have triggered widespread concern among passengers and raised significant questions regarding airport security protocols across the country. Authorities responded swiftly, implementing heightened security measures and conducting thorough investigations into...
Opposition Protests Ex-Judges’ Involvement in Waqf Panel Meeting
Tensions flared during a recent meeting of the Waqf Board as opposition members voiced strong objections to the participation of former judges. The meeting, which aimed to address the management of Waqf properties and oversee their administration, quickly devolved into a heated debate, overshadowing its agenda. The controversy erupted...
Delhi’s LG Orders Prosecution in Rs 200-Crore Hospital Scam
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has directed the Anti-Corruption Branch to prosecute five engineers from the Public Works Department (PWD) following accusations of substantial corruption and procedural violations connected to renovations across eight government hospitals in the capital. This directive comes after an internal audit revealed severe irregularities totaling...
Delhi’s Monthly Financial Support Scheme for Women Set for Rollout Soon
Delhi is set to implement a pioneering monthly financial aid program aimed at supporting women over 18, under the “Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana.” Announced by Delhi’s Finance Minister, Atishi, during her 2024-25 budget presentation, this scheme will grant each eligible woman Rs 1,000 per month, representing a crucial step...
NGT Registers Plea for Firecracker Ban Enforcement in Seven Odisha Cities
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is addressing a petition to enforce a ban on firecracker use across seven cities in Odisha. Filed in the tribunal’s Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata, the plea pushes for stringent adherence to pollution control measures during the festive season, as these urban areas frequently...
ED Seizes Assets Across Five States in Rs 4,000-Crore Amtek Auto Scam
Indian financial watchdogs are intensifying actions against corporate mismanagement as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently attached assets valued at approximately Rs 5,115 crore from the Amtek Auto group and its affiliates. These assets, seized under India’s Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), encompass a variety of properties, shares, and...
Negotiations Reach Conclusion on LAC Disengagement
Diplomatic efforts between India and China aimed at reducing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are approaching a pivotal milestone, with disengagement and verification processes expected to conclude shortly. The latest discussions focus on specific areas in eastern Ladakh, where both nations have sought to stabilize their...
PM Launches India’s First Private-Sector Aircraft Plant for C-295
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, joined by his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, has inaugurated India’s first private-sector aircraft manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. Established through a collaboration between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus, the facility will produce the multi-role C-295 transport aircraft. This initiative represents a significant leap in the...
Militants Attack Army Convoy in J&K’s Poonch
A security operation is unfolding in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir following an attack by suspected militants on an Army convoy late Friday. Reports indicate the incident took place in the Krishna Ghati sector, where militants fired upon military vehicles moving through the forested, rugged terrain. Security...
Bomb Threat Sparks Security Alert at Tirupati ISKCON Temple
A bomb threat directed at the ISKCON Temple in Tirupati has sparked heightened security and investigative efforts in the city, days after several hotels were targeted with similar warnings via email. The Tirupati Police Department confirmed that the email threat was received by the temple’s administration, prompting an immediate...
Mahayuti Nears 276 Agreement, 12 Seats Await Consensus
As the Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is close to finalizing its seat-sharing arrangement but remains undecided on 12 constituencies. This alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction, is expected to contest in nearly 276 seats combined, leaving...
CJI Highlights Federalism Beyond Centre-State Coordination
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud emphasized the evolving interpretation of federalism, underscoring that cooperative arrangements between India’s central and state governments, while crucial, are not exhaustive mechanisms to uphold federal structures. Speaking to constitutional experts and judiciary members, the CJI advocated for a “federalism of consent,” stressing...
Delhi HC Seeks Centre’s Reply on Kejriwal Accommodation
Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has approached the Delhi High Court to address his ongoing dispute with the Centre concerning official accommodations. Kejriwal, who has held the position since 2015, argues that a change in housing arrangements is crucial due to security and functionality needs associated with his office....
Every Institution Can Evolve, But Few Are Fundamentally Flawed: CJI
Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, addressing mounting skepticism about India’s judicial system, emphasized the importance of evaluating institutions like the judiciary with a nuanced perspective that recognizes both their structural resilience and capacity for self-improvement. In light of global shifts in public trust, particularly toward democratic institutions,...
Centre Orders Social Media Platforms to Erase Hoax Bomb Threat Content
Authorities have issued directives to social media platforms to delete all content associated with hoax bomb threats amid a rising trend of fake alerts targeting flights and public spaces. In an intensified crackdown, Delhi Police, alongside the Ministry of Home Affairs, is pushing for collaboration with major tech companies,...
Sikh Body Sues BJP’s RP Singh for Remarks on Gurudwara Committee
The Sikh community organization, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has initiated legal proceedings against BJP leader RP Singh in response to his contentious remarks involving the Gurudwara Christian Committee, a statement which drew swift rebuke and sparked significant community backlash. This incident adds another chapter to a series of escalating...
NIA Tightens Pannun Probe, Confiscates Chandigarh Properties
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its probe against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the head of the proscribed Khalistani group, Sikh For Justice (SFJ), by initiating searches and property seizures. Known for his divisive calls for Punjab’s secession from India, Pannun has reportedly instigated multiple campaigns promoting anti-state activities....
AAP Blames BJP Incitement For Assault on Kejriwal
Delhi’s political landscape saw an intense escalation as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) traded accusations following an incident involving AAP leader and Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal. Maliwal alleged she faced physical assault at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence...
