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India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, tragically died in a Mi-17 V5 helicopter crash on December 08, 2021. A parliamentary panel report has attributed the accident to “human error.” A military helicopter carrying Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and several other members of the armed forces crashed near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, […]
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has criticised Hindu leaders for inciting “Ram-temple-like” disputes in various regions across India. The RSS supremo emphasised that “only we can do this because we are Hindus” and pointed out that the Swami Ramakrishnan Mission observes Christmas, drawing attention to India’s diversity. He asserted that India needs to serve as a […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday emphasised that laws established for the welfare of women should not be misused as tools for harassment, intimidation or extortion against their husbands. The Court highlighted that alimony is not intended to equalise the financial standing of former spouses, but to ensure that the dependent woman maintains a reasonable standard […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday responded to Rahul Gandhi, after the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha held a press conference to address allegations of pushing two MPs from the ruling party. Addressing a press conference, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said, “Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party MP Rahul Gandhi […]
A no-confidence motion tabled by the Opposition against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar was dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion, lodged in protest against Dhankhar’s alleged partiality in managing parliamentary proceedings, was ruled inadmissible under Rajya Sabha regulations. During heated House discussions, the opposition, led by the Congress and backed by a number of other […]
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill was announced on Wednesday. The parliamentary panel will examine the bill, which seeks to hold Lok Sabha and state assembly elections simultaneously. The committee consists of 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. On Tuesday, Union Law Minister […]
Thirteen people died and 101 others were rescued after a ferry capsized while travelling to Elephanta Island from Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India. The incident occurred during sea trials of a naval speed craft, which lost control and collided with the ferry Neelkamal. The craft’s engine had recently been replaced and the new engine was […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to the Congress on Wednesday, accusing it of misrepresenting his remarks about Dr B R Ambedkar to spread false stories. Speaking at a press conference, he said, “The manner in which the Congress has been twisting the facts since yesterday is highly deplorable and I strongly condemn it.” Shah […]
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Dr B R Ambedkar during a debate in the Rajya Sabha, describing them as casteist and disrespectful to the Dalit icon. Addressing a press conference at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi, Kharge slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
The central government has started moving forward with the “One Nation, One Election” scheme, which has been a long-standing proposal to hold simultaneous elections for the state Assemblies and the Lok Sabha. To further this objective, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced two major bills in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The bills – one […]
Katra town will go into complete shutdown on December 18 in protest against the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway connecting Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat, which leads to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The decision was made following a meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, which includes shopkeepers, pony wallahs and porters. Markets, […]
Indian security forces have seized Starlink satellite internet devices allegedly used by the militant group People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Keirao Khunao, Manipur. This marks the second instance in two months where Starlink devices were found being utilized by inimical elements. Indian forces had been carrying out numerous search operations across Manipur. In a series […]
Uddhav Thackeray met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur on Tuesday for the first time after the polls and congratulated him, despite his party’s constant criticism of EVMs after its crushing defeat in last month’s Assembly elections. Aaditya Thackeray, son of Uddhav Thackeray and a prominent leader of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his call for a nationwide Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Saturday (December 14) citing the perspectives of veteran leaders Dr BR Ambedkar and KM Munshi on the matter. Modi said that the Constituent Assembly had a lengthy and comprehensive discussion on the UCC during a Lok Sabha debate on the […]
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday tabled The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill is also called the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to allow for simultaneous elections to state and Union Territory assemblies as well as the Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Union Cabinet […]
Indore, India’s cleanest city, which now aims to become beggar-free, has taken an extreme step to keep its streets free of beggars. Starting January 1, the district administration will register FIRs against anyone found giving money to beggars. District collector Ashish Singh informed the reporters that an order prohibiting begging in Indore has already been […]
A constitutional amendment bill to hold Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is expected to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and may be referred to a joint committee of both Houses. A senior government official stated that the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, commonly known as the “One Nation, One Election” […]
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has identified up to 642 offshore entities involved in online money gaming for an investigation into potential tax evasion, Parliament was informed on Monday. Sharing the details in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said, “DGGI does not have any reciprocal arrangements with foreign […]
Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, responded to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s accusations against the Congress, asserting that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had written a letter to Jawaharlal Nehru, emphasising that constitutional amendments were the only way to address urgent issues. During a Rajya Sabha debate on the Constitution, Kharge stated: “On […]
The ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, aimed at establishing a mechanism for conducting simultaneous elections across the country, includes a provision to address scenarios where an assembly election cannot coincide with parliamentary elections. According to the constitution amendment bill, which is anticipated to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, the president has the […]
