Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, wrote a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday, expressing his objections to remarks made by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who referred to her as a ‘temporary CM’. In the letter, Saxena described Kejriwal’s statement as deeply objectionable and personally hurtful. “I found it deeply objectionable and […]
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has announced that he would commence an indefinite hunger strike on January 2, urging the resolution of concerns raised by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants. After the Jan Suraj head and BPSC candidates demonstrated at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Sunday, calling for a re-examination for the 70th […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a fierce attack on the Congress on Monday, accusing Rahul Gandhi of exploiting the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh for his political gain. They claimed that while the country mourned his passing, Gandhi flew to Vietnam to celebrate the New Year. In a post on […]
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that a seven-tier security cover has been put in place to ensure the safety of over 40 crore people expected to attend the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. In both urban and rural locations, as well as close to bus terminals, airports, railway stations and other important routes, the local […]
The tiger population at Ranthambore National Park (RNP) has been affected by the tigers’ movement to neighbouring reserves in Rajasthan, which has had a significant impact on the sex ratio. Five male and 11 female tigers have been relocated to several reserves in recent years, including Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar, Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve […]
Congress Media and Publicity Department Chairman Pawan Khera on Saturday accused the state funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of being a “shocking display of disrespect and mismanagement.” Khera made a series of allegations surrounding the funeral, claiming that Singh’s family was given inadequate space around the pyre and that Home Minister Amit Shah’s […]
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has taken a significant step towards becoming fully operational with the successful completion of its first commercial flight validation test. The test flight, conducted in the presence of key aviation sector regulators, saw an A320 aircraft from IndiGo Airlines land on Runway 08/26 at NMIA. The aircraft’s touchdown was […]
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has directed an investigation into private individuals accused of collecting personal information about women under the ‘Mahila Samman Yojna’. Following a recent meeting with Saxena at Raj Niwas, Congress politician and party candidate for the New Delhi Assembly seat, Sandeep Dikshit, filed a complaint, which prompted an inquiry. The […]
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao and several others for questioning next month in connection with a money laundering case related to alleged payment discrepancies during a Formula-E race in Hyderabad in February 2023. Following a complaint from the Telangana Police Anti-corruption Bureau, the agency filed an enforcement […]
Former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was cremated with full state honours at Nigam Bodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday, following his passing on Thursday night at the age of 92. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed that Singh’s last rites would include state honours, with the funeral scheduled for 11:45 am […]
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has stressed the need for introducing fresh leadership and strengthening the party’s organisational framework to progress effectively. Speaking at the ‘Nav Satyagrah Baithak’ of the Congress Working Committee in Belagavi, Karnataka, Kharge said that while diligent work is crucial for success, a sound plan and direction are just as crucial. Kharge […]
Tributes flood in for former PM, a key reform architect and one of the most distinguished politicians in India, Dr Manmohan Singh. He passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. Political adversaries, colleagues, and associates all described his death as “a loss to the country”. Dr Singh was hailed by President Droupadi […]
India mourns the loss of one of the most distinguished politicians as former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday evening at AIIMS in New Delhi. He was 92. Known for his pivotal role in shaping the nation’s economic and political landscape, Dr Singh died due to age-related health issues. Dr Singh reportedly […]
Dr Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, passed away in New Delhi. He was 92. Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital after his health deteriorated on Thursday. Manmohan Singh was born on September 26, 1932 in Gah village, located in present-day Pakistan’s Punjab […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received donations exceeding Rs 2,604.74 crore during 2023-24, while the Congress gained Rs 281.38 crore, as per the contribution reports released by the Election Commission. Prior to the Lok Sabha elections on March 31, 2024, the donations mentioned in the reports were still being collected. The Congress claimed to have […]
On Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir Police reportedly resorted to a lathi-charge after protests over a proposed ropeway to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine escalated, leading to a 72-hour shutdown in Katra town. The planned ropeway, designed to connect Tarakote on the outskirts of Katra with Sanjichhat, located just 2.5 km from the Shri Mata […]
One more FIR has been filed against a Provincial Police Services (PPS) officer, for allegedly sexually exploiting a student at IIT Kanpur. The new charges against Mohammad Mohsin Khan, as well as his lawyer, include criminal intimidation and defamation, police confirmed on Wednesday. The initial FIR was filed two weeks before the recent complaint. The […]
A man reportedly set himself on fire near the Parliament on Wednesday. The identity of the individual remains unidentified and he suffered serious burns, prompting an immediate transfer to the hospital. A partially burnt two-page note was discovered at the scene, but its contents remain unknown. Petrol was also found at the location. The police […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating the alleged involvement of certain Canadian colleges and Indian entities in a money laundering case linked to the trafficking of Indian nationals across the Canada-US border. The probe was initiated following the tragic deaths of a family of four from Dingucha village in Gujarat, who died from exposure to […]
In a significant legal ruling, the Supreme Court has barred the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from accessing and copying data from electronic devices seized during raids on Santiago Martin, his associates and employees. This decision could have major implications for how investigative agencies approach the seizure of mobile phones and laptops in future criminal investigations. The […]