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Bishops’ Council Criticizes Kerala Govt Over Waqf Amendment Resolution
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) Laity Council has voiced strong opposition to the resolution passed by a state government against the Waqf Amendment Bill introduced by the Union government. The Council, represented by its secretary, Chevalier V C Sebastian, expressed disappointment over what it perceives as a...
Cyclonic system in Andaman Sea, alerts issued for coastal regions
A developing cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea is raising concerns across eastern India as coastal states prepare for its potential escalation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the system, located over the central Andaman Sea, is likely to transform into a low-pressure area by October 21....
CJI’s warning on derogatory language against women: ‘No place in courtrooms’
India’s Chief Justice of India (CJI), D.Y. Chandrachud, has issued a stern directive condemning the use of derogatory language against women during court proceedings. In a notable statement, Chandrachud emphasized that such language has no place in courtrooms, underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to maintaining respect and dignity for all,...
SC role as people’s court must be preserved: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud recently emphasized the distinct roles of the judiciary and the Parliament, stressing that the Supreme Court should not function as an opposition party within the parliamentary system. His remarks came amid significant discussions surrounding the judicial approach to matters of policy,...
Jammu & Kashmir cabinet pushes for restoration of statehood
Jammu and Kashmir is poised to see significant political changes, as leaders in the region intensify efforts to restore its statehood. With the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leading the charge, Vice President Omar Abdullah announced that the newly formed government will pass a resolution for statehood restoration...
Delhi court grants bail to Satyendar Jain in money laundering case
AAP leader Satyendar Jain was granted bail by a Delhi court in a money laundering case, a significant development following his two-year detention. Jain, a former minister in the Delhi government, had been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in May 2022 under accusations of laundering money through shell...
US DOJ Charges Former RAW Officer Over Pannun Plot
The US Department of Justice has formally indicted Vikas Yadav, a former officer of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), on charges linked to a failed attempt to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a leader of the Khalistani separatist movement. This development follows an FBI investigation that implicated Yadav in...
Congress seeks three seats as talks with Samajwadi Party hit a stalemate
As Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape braces for the upcoming bypolls, tensions are simmering between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) over seat-sharing negotiations. The talks, which began following both parties’ gains in the national elections, have reached a critical impasse as Congress demands three of the ten assembly...
Canadian Sanctions Target More Indian Diplomats
Canada has escalated its diplomatic feud with India, expelling six diplomats as tensions between the two countries reach a critical point. The move follows allegations that Indian consular officials engaged in clandestine activities on Canadian soil, including gathering intelligence and influencing operations tied to violence and intimidation against the...
Jaishankar, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Meet At SCO Dinner
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently engaged in a significant diplomatic encounter during a dinner hosted by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This event marks the first high-level interaction between the two nations in several years, signaling a potential thaw in bilateral...
Ex-RAW Official Charged in US Over Failed Assassination Bid
A former Indian intelligence officer has been charged in the United States over an alleged plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent Khalistani separatist residing in New York. Vikas Yadav, an ex-official of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s foreign intelligence service, now faces accusations of murder-for-hire...
Congress To Sit Out Of Omar Abdullah Government: Sources
Congress is reportedly stepping aside from a formal role in the government formation process in Jammu and Kashmir, despite its six-seat alliance with the National Conference (NC). Sources indicate that the party will not hold ministerial positions in the administration, leaving Omar Abdullah and his party to lead the...
Opposition Leader Slams Trudeau Amid India-Canada Diplomatic Rift
Canada’s political climate continues to face turbulence following the escalating diplomatic row with India over the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The opposition’s criticisms have intensified, targeting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s handling of the crisis. Nijjar, identified as a separatist leader and designated as a terrorist by...
Governor cannot override Cabinet’s authority: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has asserted that the Governor cannot act against the decisions of the state Cabinet, especially concerning appointments and re-inductions of ministers. This decision comes amid rising tensions between the Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi, following his refusal to approve the re-induction of K....
Bomb threats traced to London and Germany
Air travel continues to face security concerns as multiple bomb threats targeting Indian flights have been traced to locations in London and Germany. Investigators have intensified efforts to address the surge in such incidents, with threats affecting various carriers, including Air India and IndiGo, over the past several weeks....
CJI Chandrachud Names Justice Khanna as Successor
Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been nominated as the next Chief Justice of India, following a formal letter from the current Chief Justice DY Chandrachud to the Union law ministry. This nomination aligns with established protocols whereby the outgoing Chief Justice recommends the second-most senior judge for the position. Justice...
Supreme Court Backs Section 6A in Assam Citizenship Case
The Supreme Court has upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, reinforcing a critical provision that defines citizenship for a large group of Bangladeshi migrants who entered India before March 25, 1971. This decision aligns with the Assam Accord of 1985, which was enacted to address the complex issues...
Rahul Gandhi calls for J-K statehood restoration
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his push for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir following Omar Abdullah’s swearing-in as the region’s Chief Minister. Gandhi, during a visit to the Union Territory, reaffirmed the Congress party’s and the broader INDIA alliance’s commitment to reversing the 2019 decision that stripped...
