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ED crackdown on ₹50,000 crore sent to China via hawala
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a hawala racket in which Indian companies allegedly funneled ₹50,000 crore to China through illegal channels. This development comes amid the ED’s increasing focus on curbing financial fraud involving cross-border transactions. The companies involved have reportedly used intricate hawala networks to avoid detection...
Political tensions flare as MIM and Congress leaders clash in Hyderabad
A violent clash between supporters of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Congress leaders unfolded in Hyderabad’s Nampally constituency on Monday. The altercation, which involved physical confrontations and stone pelting, was triggered by a dispute over ongoing road construction in the area. The scuffle centered around a disagreement...
Farooq Abdullah Declares Omar as Next J&K Chief Minister
National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah announced his son, Omar Abdullah, as the next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after the NC-Congress alliance crossed the majority mark in the state’s assembly elections. The announcement came as the alliance secured a clear lead, positioning itself to form the first...
Kejriwal Faces BJP Allegations Over Misuse of CM Bungalow
Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi’s former Chief Minister, is at the center of a new controversy following allegations from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the use of the official chief ministerial residence. The BJP claims Kejriwal has continued to occupy the...
50 Senior Doctors Resign at RG Kar Hospital in Solidarity
At least 50 senior doctors from Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have submitted mass resignations in solidarity with the junior doctors who are on a hunger strike. The protest stems from grievances over inadequate response from state authorities regarding the demands of the junior medical staff, who...
Father of Paris Olympics Medallist Seeks Staggering Reward
A significant dispute has emerged following the victory of Swapnil Kusale, the 29-year-old shooter from Kolhapur, who secured a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the 50m rifle 3 positions event. Despite the accolade bringing honor to the nation, his father, Suresh Kusale, has voiced dissatisfaction with...
BJP Eyes Haryana Hat-Trick; Congress-NC Alliance Leads in J&K
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is edging closer to securing a third consecutive term in Haryana, with early trends suggesting it has crossed the halfway mark, leading in 47 out of the 90 assembly constituencies. The Congress, initially in the lead, has since trailed behind, with 36 seats as...
JK Parties Oppose Lieutenant Governor’s Nomination Power
Opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Congress, the National Conference (NC), and Mehbooba Mufti’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP), have raised concerns over the Lieutenant Governor’s powers to nominate members to the Union Territory’s legislative assembly. They argue that this power undermines the democratic process and is designed...
Maldives Strengthens Ties with India After China Shift
Maldives is shifting its foreign policy back towards India, following a period of closer ties with China under former President Abdulla Yameen. The island nation, located strategically in the Indian Ocean, has seen a dramatic realignment under its newly elected leadership. President Mohamed Muizzu, who recently assumed office, has...
Ratan Tata hospitalised at Breach Candy after blood pressure drop
Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, was urgently admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after a sudden and severe drop in his blood pressure in the early hours of Monday. The 86-year-old industrialist, known for his leadership in transforming the Tata Group into a global powerhouse, was...
Delhi Court Grants Bail for Lalu Prasad and Sons
A Delhi court has granted bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav, a prominent leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), along with his sons, Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, in the high-profile land-for-jobs case that has drawn significant attention from political circles and the public alike. The decision came...
Probe Agency Conducts Raid on AAP MP Sanjeev Arora’s Residence
A significant law enforcement action unfolded as a central investigative agency raided the residence of Sanjeev Arora, a Rajya Sabha member from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), in Punjab. This event marks a crucial development in ongoing investigations into various allegations surrounding Arora. The raid, which began early in...
BJP Commits to National Register of Citizens in Jharkhand
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have pledged to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Jharkhand if the party secures victory in the upcoming state elections. This announcement comes as the party intensifies its campaign strategy, emphasizing national security and citizenship issues amid rising political tensions. The NRC,...
Dhankhar Questions Judiciary’s Executive Role as Undemocratic
Concerns regarding the judiciary’s encroachment upon executive authority have been raised by Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India. His remarks come in the wake of ongoing debates about the appropriate balance of power among the branches of government. Dhankhar underscored the importance of preserving democratic principles and warned...
Judiciary’s Executive Role Challenges Democratic Principles, Dhankhar States
Concerns regarding the judiciary’s encroachment upon executive authority have been raised by Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India. His remarks come in the wake of ongoing debates about the appropriate balance of power among the branches of government. Dhankhar underscored the importance of preserving democratic principles and warned...
Bombay High Court Limits Property Attachment Authority of Special Court
A significant ruling from the Bombay High Court has clarified the powers of special courts under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act. The court determined that these special courts do not possess the authority to attach properties based solely on applications filed by aggrieved parties. This...
Journalists Cannot Be Charged for Criticism of Govt: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling affirming the protection of journalistic freedom, stating that journalists cannot face criminal charges solely for criticizing the government. This judgment stems from a case involving Uttar Pradesh journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who faced legal action for writing on caste dynamics...
Thousands of Indian Students in Canada Queue for Waiter Jobs
A video showing a large group of Indian students lining up for jobs at a restaurant in Brampton, Canada has sparked significant concern about the employment situation for international students in the country. The footage, widely circulated on social media, depicts around 3,000 students, reportedly from India, queuing outside...
