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Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday attributed the ongoing conflict in the state to a combination of factors, including drug-related issues, illegal immigration, and deforestation. In a post on X, Singh criticised Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, questioning whether he was aware of the increasing number of illegal villages in the state. […]
The BJP is expectedly planning the party’s leadership transition assiduously and is making the right statements, as could be gauged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm endorsement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a public forum. India’s Prime Minister likened the RSS to a majestic banyan tree that stands as a symbol of India’s eternal culture and […]
Nidhi Tewari, a 2014 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment with immediate effect, as per a memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on March 29. Who is Nidhi Tewari? Tewari, […]
In what can be called a quantum leap in pediatric hematology and immunology advancement, a five-year-old boy, Master Abbas, diagnosed with a rare and complex condition, underwent a transformative stem cell transplant surgery. The boy from Waset, Iraq, was diagnosed with a Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)-like phenotype caused by an IKZF-1 mutation, a rare case […]
Raising a significant alarm, the Lokayukta report for 2023-2024 indicated that absence of effective deterrents in terms of punishment and proper oversight are contributing to the widespread nature of corruption. It said that only a strong legal structure should help identify illegal wealth. The 24th Consolidated Report, highlighted a national daily, examined 286 cases, underscoring […]
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced that the government plans to introduce ‘Sahkar Taxi,’ a cooperative-based ride-hailing service modelled on Uber and Ola. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a debate, Shah said the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “sahkar se samriddhi” or prosperity through cooperation. He […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the government is prepared to welcome visitors to India for tourism, education, healthcare, and business purposes. However, he emphasised that those posing a threat to national security would be dealt with firmly. Shah’s remarks came during a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Immigration and […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced that two more factions of the Jammu and Kashmir-based Hurriyat Conference have renounced separatism and aligned with what he described as the “new Bharat” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. This follows similar decisions made by the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement and the Jammu and Kashmir […]
Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday criticised the Central government, alleging that it had written off loans worth crores of rupees owed by wilful defaulters who have left the country, while banks continue to suffer from the burden of non-performing assets (NPAs). During a debate on the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Gujarat […]
Cash withdrawals from ATMs will become more expensive from 1 May, as reports indicate the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a rise in interchange fees for such transactions. According to a business daily, the central bank has sanctioned a Rs 2 increase in ATM interchange fees for financial transactions and a Re 1 […]
The Supreme Court has put on hold the Allahabad High Court’s controversial order that held that “grabbing breasts” and “breaking the strings of a girl’s pyjamas” didn’t constitute rape or attempt to rape. There has been public outrage following the judgment which is being perceived as highly insensitive. Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra ruled that […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted raids at the residences of Congress General Secretary and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in connection with the Mahadev betting app case. According to Baghel’s office, officials from the central agency arrived at his homes in Raipur and Bhilai before his planned departure for a […]
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath believes a Muslim family will feel safe among a hundred Hindu families. He said the same can’t be said about Hindus who don’t feel secure in Muslim-dominated regions. He supported his viewpoint citing the inflammatory situation in Bangladesh which saw minorities being targeted recently and attacks launched on temples. Hindus have been targeted […]
Maharashtra’s Khar Police has issued summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, instructing him to appear before the investigating officer on Tuesday. According to the Mumbai Police, Kamra is currently not in the city. The FIR against him, initially registered by the MIDC police, was transferred to the Khar police for further investigation. The FIR follows […]
New Delhi: When Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav came under scrutiny for his communal and divisive remarks and hate speech, the Supreme Court collegium (SCC), headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, came up short in disciplining him. Hype and strong words, most of them passed on off-the-record to a section of […]
The Central government on Monday said that Indian airlines placed orders for 1,359 new aircraft in 2023 and 2024, with 999 orders made in 2023 and 360 in 2024. In response to a query raised by Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said: “Currently, 680 aircraft are operational […]
Kunal Kamra’s stand-up act at the Unicontinental Mumbai hotel turned from comedy to chaos in a flash. The comedian, during his performance, took a jab at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, calling him a “traitor”. He performed a parody of his 2022 rebellion of Shinde against his then boss Uddhav Thackeray, who lost power […]
New Delhi: In a display of transparency unparalleled in the history of the Indian judiciary, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjeev Khanna has made public the initial set of reports which form the basis for the Supreme Court initiating an inquiry into allegations that an unspecified amount of unaccounted cash was seen at an outhouse/store room in the […]
In a fresh revelation, Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court, was named in a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) First Information Report (FIR) related to a 2018 sugar mill bank fraud case. The development comes after a pile of unaccounted cash was allegedly found at his official residence in Delhi […]
Pro-Kannada groups on Friday called for a 12-hour statewide shutdown in Karnataka to protest last month’s alleged assault on a bus conductor in Belagavi for not knowing Marathi. Officials confirmed that extensive security measures have been implemented across the state, with home guards and city armed reserve units deployed for the bandh, which will last […]
