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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has announced her nephew Akash Anand, national coordinator of the party, as her political successor. Akash was a prominent face during Mayawati’s Lok Sabha election campaign in 2019. BSP chief made this announcement at a key party meet on December 10. Anand is the son of Mayawati’s younger brother, […]
Indonesia may soon join the list of countries allowing visa-free entry to tourists. The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has proposed issuing free entry visas to travellers from 20 countries, including India. The move is being seen as a bid to promote tourism and boost the economy as tourism is one of the major industries of […]
In a bid to expand the scope of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the transaction limit for digital payment to hospitals and educational institutions to Rs 5 lakh. Earlier the limit was set at Rs 1 lakh per transaction. While announcing the decisions of the Monetary Policy […]
In yet another stone pelting incident on train, two bogies of the high-profile Vande Bharat Express suffered damage in Gujarat. Coaches C4 and C5 of Ahmedabad-Jamnagar Vande Bharat Express were left with their window panes broken near Rajkot at night. Incidentally, Gujarat minister of state for home Harsh Sanghavi was travelling on the same train. […]
Velachery, Chennai: A massive sinkhole, over 50 feet deep, has swallowed a construction site in Velachery, Chennai, leaving at least 2 people dead and 2 others missing. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has sent shockwaves through the city and raised serious concerns about safety standards in construction projects. Police Clampdown Hinders Investigation Initially, police […]
In a shocking turn of events, Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra has been expelled from the parliamentary proceedings following a series of cash-for-query charges against her. Ms Moitra, 49, was accused of taking bribes, including ₹ 2 crore in cash and “luxury gift items”, from businessman Darshan Hiranandani, in exchange for asking questions critical of the government […]
In a series of shocking developments, Supreme Court lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai, who previously accused TMC MP Mahua Moitra of bribery and corruption, has now targeted Congress MP Shashi Tharoor with molestation allegations. Dehadrai’s Explosive Claims: Previous Accusations Against Moitra: Context of the Latest Allegations: Call for Action: Impact on Public Discourse: Jai Anant Dehadrai’s […]
“This is Parliament, not a court…! -When Speaker Birla got angry at Manish Tiwari Highlights: A political storm erupted in the Lok Sabha today as the Ethics Committee recommended the expulsion of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for accepting bribes, including luxury gifts and services, from businessman Darshan Hiranandani. The 500-page report presented to the […]
BJP’s Lok Sabha member from Haryana Dharambir Singh described live-in relationships as a “dangerous disease” , a western concept destroying India’s culture and sought a law against it. He also said divorce rates in love marriages were high and that consent of the parents of both the bride and groom should be made mandatory for […]
The wait time to get an appointment for an interview in India to get a visa to travel to the United States has reached nearly 1,000 days. However, there are two categories of visitors that may be able to get an appointment just within a week according to the latest data on the US Department […]
Home minister Amit Shah blamed Jawaharlal Nehru for the existence of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). While replying to questions on the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, tabled in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah reiterated ‘PoK is ours’. National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said, “…At that time, the […]
India’s leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki announced that the company will set up a ₹3,100 crore fourth car manufacturing plant in Gujarat to manufacture its first electric SUV. The company will set up a new car manufacturing plant within its existing factory at Hansalpur in Ahmedabad district, Maruti Suzuki Executive Director (Corporate Affairs) Rahul Bharti […]
BJP MP Giriraj Singh has invited sharp criticism from TMC leaders for his remarks targeting Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Several leaders of the TMC slammed the rural development minister for his comments on Mamata Banerjee dancing with Bollywood stars at the inauguration of the Kolkata Film Festival. Singh, however, has denied the allegations by […]
GST officials unearthed 21,791 fake registrations and detected suspected tax evasion of over Rs 24,000 crore, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed. The Finance Minister the scams came to light during a two-month special drive. She said officers received instructions to exercise caution in powers like summons, provisional property attachment and blocking of tax credits to […]
As the Winter Session of Parliament unfolds, the Lok Sabha took center stage on Day 3, making headlines with the passage of two significant bills related to Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, were both successfully cleared in the Lower House. […]
The Congress has rescheduled the December 6 meeting of Indian National Development inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc. Now, the meeting will be held in the third week of the month. Many big leaders expressed their inability to attend the meeting of the alliance convened by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. It has indicated widening cracks in INDIA […]
Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena announced a state-wide ‘bandh’ on Wednesday to protest against the killing of Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. He was shot dead in his home by three unidentified armed men in Jaipur on Tuesday. The murder of Gogamandi has sparked a political slugfest two days after the Congress defeat in the […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha’s suspension from the Rajya Sabha was lifted on the first day of the parliament session, following a motion by BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao. Chadha had been suspended for 115 days – from August 11 – for a “breach of privilege”. He had allegedly proposed the four Rajya […]
Pushing for a culture rejig, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the ranks of the Navy personnel and officers will be renamed as per the Indian culture. During his Navy Day address, PM Modi also congratulated the Indian Navy for appointing India’s first woman commanding officer of the naval ship. He said the Indian government […]
In a spectacular recognition of her outstanding contributions to Indian sports, Smt. Nita M. Ambani, the Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, was bestowed with the prestigious “Sports Leader of the Year – Female” award at the CII Scorecard 2023 event held in New Delhi. Adding to the celebration, Reliance Foundation was also honored with […]
