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Sharad Pawar Urges Eknath Shinde to Address Quota Disputes
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar met Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to discuss pressing issues, including the ongoing tension surrounding the Maratha and OBC reservation quotas. The unexpected meeting, held at Shinde’s official residence, has sparked significant political discussions across the state. Pawar’s visit follows his assurance...
Chirag Paswan Vows Legal Challenge to SC Ruling on Dalit Sub-Groups
Chirag Paswan has announced his party’s intention to contest the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the classification of Dalit sub-groups. This declaration has stirred significant political and legal discourse, highlighting the ongoing complexities surrounding caste-based reservations and affirmative action policies in India. The Supreme Court’s decision, rendered in late July,...
Cong Leader’s Stark Warning to BJP Over Rahul Gandhi
A prominent Congress leader has delivered a strong message to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the potential arrest of Rahul Gandhi, a key figure in Indian politics. The warning, issued at a high-profile press conference, underscores escalating tensions between the two major political parties. The Congress leader, whose...
Israel And Allies Mobilise As Fears Of Iranian Retaliation Grow
Israel and its allies, including the United States and several Gulf nations, are ramping up their military and diplomatic efforts under the banner of the “Abraham Alliance.” This intensified coordination comes amid escalating tensions and threats of retaliation from Iran, following a series of strategic military actions and heightened...
Mayawati Slams Reservations Verdict, Challenges BJP, Cong
Mayawati, the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has sharply criticized the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on reservations in promotions for government jobs. She questioned the commitment of both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress towards social justice, emphasizing that the ruling undermines the principles of...
UN Lauds India’s Digital Efforts in Reducing Poverty
India has achieved a significant milestone in poverty reduction, with 415 million people lifted out of poverty between 2005 and 2021, according to the latest update from the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). This achievement, lauded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human...
BJP Leader’s Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage in India
A BJP leader’s controversial statements have ignited a wave of outrage and concern across India. Karnell Singh, a prominent figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), issued a grave warning following a provocative incident involving the discovery of a cow’s head near a Hindu temple in New Delhi. The...
NDA Allies Challenge SC Quota Ruling, Push for Caste Census
The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) faces internal opposition as several allies criticize the Supreme Court’s decision on the Scheduled Castes (SC) quota and advocate for a nationwide caste census. Leaders from key coalition partners argue that the judgment undermines the affirmative action policies meant to uplift marginalized communities....
Akhilesh Yadav’s DNA Test Demand Ignites Ayodhya Row
Controversy erupted in Ayodhya as Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded a DNA test in a high-profile rape case. Yadav’s call for the test sparked significant backlash from political opponents and local leaders, leading to heightened tensions in Uttar Pradesh. The case, which involves allegations against a prominent...
Nalini Chidambaram Cleared in Saradha Money Laundering Case
A special court in Kolkata has dismissed money laundering charges against senior advocate Nalini Chidambaram in the Saradha chit fund scam, providing significant relief to the high-profile lawyer. The decision marks a crucial development in one of India’s most infamous financial fraud cases, which has implicated several prominent figures....
Nazul Land Bill Passed Quietly in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government has passed the contentious Nazul Land Bill, which bars the conversion of Nazul land into freehold in favor of private individuals. The bill, notified on March 7, 2024, under the Yogi Adityanath administration, aims to prevent the exploitation of public land by private entities. The...
World Bank Predicts Long Path for India’s Income Growth
India might need approximately 75 years to reach one-fourth of the United States’ per capita income, according to a World Bank report. This projection places India among over 100 nations, including Brazil and South Africa, that are struggling to achieve high-income status. The report highlights the necessity for these...
Middle East Alert For Indians As Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate
Heightened tensions between Iran and Israel have triggered a warning for Indian nationals in the Middle East. A significant uptick in violent incidents involving key figures from militant groups has further destabilized the region, raising concerns for expatriates and travelers. On July 28, senior Hamas leader Mohammed Deif narrowly...
BJP Plan to Consolidate Mumbai’s Hindu Votes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated preparations for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, focusing heavily on all 36 constituencies of Mumbai. The party believes that winning these seats is crucial for establishing a government in the state. According to sources within the BJP, the party has formed teams...
US Scraps Plea Agreement With 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday scrapped a plea agreement with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, just two days after the announcement of a deal that reportedly would have taken the death penalty off the table. Agreements with Mohammed and two alleged accomplices announced Wednesday had appeared to...
Mamata Govt Yet to Frame Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Rules
The delay by the West Bengal government in formulating rules for the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is making investigations of criminal cases difficult, sources in the state administration told News18. All states have nearly completed the process to formulate rules for the BNS except Bengal. The Mamata Banerjee government has...
Centre Replaces Border Security Force Leadership
The Indian government has dismissed the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Border Security Force (BSF) with immediate effect. This move comes as a significant shake-up within one of India’s key paramilitary forces, reflecting a broader shift in the country’s security apparatus. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a...
Supreme Court Rejects Electoral Bond Probe Request
The Supreme Court has declined a plea for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the electoral bonds scheme. The decision came amidst allegations that several corporations, under investigation by central agencies, donated to the ruling BJP to influence the probes. The petition, filed by Common Cause and the...
