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Rahul, Kamal Nath Discuss Poll Preparations
Rahul Gandhi’s recent meeting with Kamal Nath in Delhi has sparked widespread speculation about the latter’s political future as Congress gears up for key state and national elections. Kamal Nath, the veteran leader from Madhya Pradesh, had faced marginalization after the Congress’s defeat in the 2023 state assembly elections,...
Ajmal’s Claims Over Parliament, Delhi Airport Land Rejected by BJP
A fresh controversy has emerged as Assam MP Badruddin Ajmal asserted that key landmarks in New Delhi, including the Parliament building and the Indira Gandhi International Airport, were constructed on land belonging to the Waqf Board. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) leader called for the return of...
Trudeau Acknowledges Lack of Proof in Nijjar Assassination Allegations
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted during a public inquiry that his government does not possess “hard evidentiary proof” to substantiate claims that Indian agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Trudeau’s remarks came amidst growing diplomatic tension between India and Canada, fueled by...
India firmly dismisses Trudeau’s claims
India issued a strong response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion that his government has no concrete evidence linking New Delhi to the assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Trudeau, under growing international scrutiny, revealed earlier this week that Canada’s allegations regarding India’s involvement were based...
US Criticizes India’s Lack of Cooperation in Nijjar Probe
Tensions between the United States and India have escalated following Washington’s concerns over New Delhi’s refusal to fully cooperate with Canada’s probe into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh leader and Khalistan advocate. Nijjar was fatally shot in June outside a Sikh temple in British Columbia,...
Sikh MP’s Call for Sanctions Draws Journalistic Mockery
Canadian MP Jagmeet Singh, a prominent figure within the Sikh community and leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), has sparked significant controversy by calling for sanctions against Indian diplomats amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Khalistani movement and its implications for Sikh communities worldwide. Singh’s remarks follow the unfolding...
Supreme Court Takes Action Against States Over DGP Appointments
The Supreme Court has issued contempt notices to eight states concerning their appointment of acting Directors General of Police (DGPs), citing violations of its directives. The states involved—Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Haryana—have been summoned to respond to the court’s concerns regarding the legality...
Heavy Rain Forecast for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
Weather authorities have issued alerts for heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as a depression develops over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that this weather system has the potential to cause significant precipitation and strong winds in the region. The meteorological phenomenon...
Mahayuti Seat-Sharing Talks Reach Crucial Stage with Amit Shah
Political negotiations in Maharashtra are intensifying as the ruling alliance, known as the Mahayuti, prepares for a key meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to finalize seat-sharing agreements ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (led by Eknath Shinde),...
BJP plans to escalate pressure on Karnataka Cong government
Karnataka’s political tensions have intensified, with BJP state president BY Vijayendra announcing a strategic move to dissolve the Congress-led government in the state. Vijayendra accused the government of corruption and being “anti-Hindu,” claiming it failed to uphold law and order, particularly regarding the state’s decisions around criminal case withdrawals....
US Voices Alarm Over Bomb Threats Targeting Air India Flights
Authorities in the United States have expressed grave concerns regarding a spate of bomb threats directed at Air India flights. The threats, which have prompted heightened security measures, have raised alarms among aviation and government officials, emphasizing the ongoing vulnerabilities in international air travel. Investigators are currently working to...
Khalistani Leader in Canada Pushes for Ban on RSS, Seeks Diplomatic Sanctions
Tensions between India and Canada have escalated as Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun called for the Canadian government to impose severe sanctions against Indian diplomats, accusing them of orchestrating the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Pannun, the chief of the proscribed organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has demanded that...
SEBI Accused of Collusion with ICICI Securities in Dispute
A class-action lawsuit has been filed by over 100 minority shareholders against ICICI Securities, accusing the firm of undervaluing its shares during a planned delisting and alleging collusion with India’s capital markets regulator, SEBI. Led by investor Manu Rishi Guptha, the shareholders have taken their grievances to the National...
Canada pushes for sanctions as tensions with India deepen
Canada is escalating its diplomatic feud with India by signaling the potential for sanctions, following accusations that Indian agents were involved in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh activist and Canadian citizen. This development comes after months of strained relations, marked by mutual expulsion of diplomats and...
Canada pushes for sanctions as tensions with India deepen
Canada is escalating its diplomatic feud with India by signaling the potential for sanctions, following accusations that Indian agents were involved in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh activist and Canadian citizen. This development comes after months of strained relations, marked by mutual expulsion of diplomats and...
Uddhav Thackeray Hospitalized in Mumbai
Uddhav Thackeray, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and leader of the Shiv Sena party, has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai due to health issues. The admission has sparked widespread concern among his supporters and political circles alike. The nature of Thackeray’s health complications has not been...
SC Dismisses Plea Against J&K LG’s Authority to Nominate MLAs
The Supreme Court of India rejected a plea questioning the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir’s power to nominate five members to the region’s legislative assembly. The petition, which sought judicial review of the LG’s authority, argued that such nominations could undermine democratic processes. However, the court dismissed...
Court Denies Appeal from Azam Khan’s Trust, Upholds Land Lease Cancellation
A high court has rejected an appeal by Azam Khan’s Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar Trust, affirming the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to cancel the land lease granted to the trust for the establishment of an educational institution. The court’s ruling deals a significant setback to the trust,...
