- Tension between Congress Factions in KarnatakaThe factions in Karantaka Congress led by State Congress President D K Shivakumar on one hand and Opposition Leader Siddaramaiah on the other continue to show signs of tension despite efforts to maintain a picture of unity in the State Congress. The leaders of the two factions are supposedly working to ensure the support of … Continue reading Tension between Congress Factions in Karnataka
- Visit by the Italian PM to India is a step towards mending relations after the marine incident.The Italian marine firing incident and the ban on Italian defence manufacturers following the Augusta Westland helicopter contract dispute severely damaged bilateral relations.In order to ensure that their bilateral ties reach their maximum potential, India and Italy have resolved to raise them to the level of a strategic partnership, putting aside previous tensions. The alliance … Continue reading Visit by the Italian PM to India is a step towards mending relations after the marine incident.
- Excise policy case: Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia Sent for CBI investigation till March 4.This follows nationwide protests by AAP workers against Sisodia’s arrest. Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Monday (February 27) sent Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia under CBI investigation till March in connection with the alleged liquor excise policy scam. This comes in the wake of the nationwide protests by AAP workers against Sisodia’s arrest. CBI … Continue reading Excise policy case: Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia Sent for CBI investigation till March 4.
- Mehbooba Mufti believes that grazing areas, common lands, and state lands should be managed by Mohalla Committees and Panchayats throughout J&K.Mehbooba Mufti, a former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, stated on Thursday in Srinagar that the locals are the true landowners and cannot be characterized as encroachers. She asked the union territory’s Mohalla committees and panchayats to seize control of the public lands, common fields, and grazing areas. The leader of the People’s Democratic … Continue reading Mehbooba Mufti believes that grazing areas, common lands, and state lands should be managed by Mohalla Committees and Panchayats throughout J&K.
- Rahul Gandhi Attacks Govt Over Adani Issue, Says Heard Just One Name Across States During Bharat Jodo YatraCongress MP Rahul Gandhi, meanwhile, attacked the BJP-led central government over the Adani issue in his Lok Sabha address on Tuesday and asked how his wealth increased exponentially since 2014. Rahul, who recently concluded his Bharat Jodo Yatra, said he heard only one name – Adani – across states during his yatra. Meanwhile, BJP and … Continue reading Rahul Gandhi Attacks Govt Over Adani Issue, Says Heard Just One Name Across States During Bharat Jodo Yatra
- Vote Bank Politics has Harmed Country`, PM Slams OppositionReplying to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a scathing attack on Congress saying “10 years of UPA rule bled the country dry”. The PM made these remarks while replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in Parliament. During his speech, the PM said, “2004 to 2014 was the decade … Continue reading Vote Bank Politics has Harmed Country`, PM Slams Opposition
- Andhra Pradesh’s capital would be Visakhapatnam, said CM JaganThe capital of Andhra Pradesh will soon move to Visakhapatnam, according to Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. The statement gains weight in light of a Supreme Court case that is now on the docket. He spoke on Tuesday in New Delhi at a kickoff event for the Global Investors Summit, which will be held … Continue reading Andhra Pradesh’s capital would be Visakhapatnam, said CM Jagan
- Jairam Ramesh said Congress must serve as the centre of any electoral coalition in 2024Despite stressing that the Congress must serve as the centre of any significant Opposition alliance, the Congress said on Saturday that the Bharat Jodo Yatra’s final event in Srinagar on January 30 is not a “coalition-building exercise.” Rajiv Ranjan Singh, president of the Janata Dal(U), wrote a letter expressing his support for the yatra but … Continue reading Jairam Ramesh said Congress must serve as the centre of any electoral coalition in 2024
- Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi moves to a car on the yatra’s first day in Kashmir, alleging a security violationCongressman Rahul Gandhi stated that his security had been breached as the Bharat Jodo Yatra approached the Kashmir Valley on Friday, forcing him to take a bullet-proof car to the next destination rather than walking 16 kilometres along the highway in south Kashmir’s Qazigund as originally planned. But the J&K police denied his claims of … Continue reading Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi moves to a car on the yatra’s first day in Kashmir, alleging a security violation
- Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray declares an alliance with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash AmbedkarThe Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Prakash Ambedkar’s Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) officially announced their alliance ahead of the civic elections on January 23, creating a new political dynamic in Maharashtra. The collaboration has been anticipated for some time. In an effort to preserve democracy, we have banded together with the motto “country first,” … Continue reading Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray declares an alliance with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash Ambedkar
- No Political Comments: CRPF’s New Social Media RegulationsThe CRPF, the largest paramilitary force in the nation, has updated its social media policies and asked its members to refrain from making comments on contentious or political issues that can “haunt” them in the future. The force’s headquarters in Delhi released the two-page guidelines last week after learning that “force employees were using social … Continue reading No Political Comments: CRPF’s New Social Media Regulations
- PM Modi tries to maintain the BJP’s southern policy during a meetingThe conclusion of the BJP’s national executive meeting in New Delhi on January 17 has highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s worries over the party’s political trajectory in the southern States. Throughout the two-day meeting of the national executive, Mr. Modi made a number of interventions that reveal the BJP are struggling with some fundamental concerns … Continue reading PM Modi tries to maintain the BJP’s southern policy during a meeting
- J.P. Nadda will serve as the BJP’s president until June 2024The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive meeting on January 17 decided to extend J.P. Nadda’s tenure as president of the party until June 2024. The final month of Mr. Nadda’s three-year term was set to be January 2023. Amit Shah, who is currently the Home Minister, received a similar extension to help lead the … Continue reading J.P. Nadda will serve as the BJP’s president until June 2024
- According to Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, the restructuring of the Collegium is a clear response to the Supreme Court’s directive in the NJAC decisionOn January 16, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the government’s request for the participation of its representatives and those of the States in the collegiums of the Supreme Court and High Courts was the “exact follow-up action” recommended by the top court while invalidating the National Judicial Appointment Commission (NJAC) Act. The comments were … Continue reading According to Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, the restructuring of the Collegium is a clear response to the Supreme Court’s directive in the NJAC decision
- Congress deems Dhankhar’s comments an unusual attack on the judiciaryThe Congress declared on Thursday that Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s comments challenging the important 1973 Kesavananda Bharati ruling is a “extraordinary attack on the judiciary.” The Supreme Court’s repeal of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act in 2015 was criticised by Mr. Dhankhar on Wednesday. He also contested the Kesavananda … Continue reading Congress deems Dhankhar’s comments an unusual attack on the judiciary
- The governor of Uttarakhand approved a 30% horizontal reservation for local women in public employmentLt. Gen. (retd) Gurmit Singh, the governor of Uttarakhand, approved the bill granting native women of the State a 30% reservation. According to a statement from the State government released on January 10, 2023, the Governor’s approval of the Uttarakhand Public Services (Horizontal Reservation for Women) Bill, 2022, gave women applicants with “Uttarakhand State domicile” … Continue reading The governor of Uttarakhand approved a 30% horizontal reservation for local women in public employment
- Israel’s Haifa Port successfully acquired by the Adani-led group.Israel’s Finance Ministry announced on Tuesday that a consortium led by the Adani Group of India has successfully finalised the acquisition of the northern Israeli port of Haifa for 4 billion shekels ($1.15 billion). The sale of one of Israel’s major seaports, which has been in the works for five years, is the result of … Continue reading Israel’s Haifa Port successfully acquired by the Adani-led group.
- In 2023’s first T.N. Assembly session, there will be a Governor vs. CM clashTamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi left the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Monday in an unexpected confrontation after Chief Minister M. K. Stalin objected to his selective departure from the accepted text of the Governor’s conventional address to the House and moved a resolution to only record the transcript given to the members. The … Continue reading In 2023’s first T.N. Assembly session, there will be a Governor vs. CM clash
- Pushkar Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, examines the situation in JoshimathOn January 7, Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, went to the flooding Joshimath to inspect the situation. According to officials, he met with the injured folks and promised them of his support. The team of officials and professionals who have been camped out in the town since Thursday was also met by … Continue reading Pushkar Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, examines the situation in Joshimath
- Delhi Elections for mayor are postponed following AAP and BJP conflictsAAP and BJP councillors started fighting, delaying the mayoral elections at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s (MCD) first House meeting. A top MCD official promised to offer a new date, but the timetable is yet undetermined. When Mr. Sharma started giving the 10 aldermen their oaths during the first meeting, chaos broke out as AAP … Continue reading Delhi Elections for mayor are postponed following AAP and BJP conflicts
- Kuldeep Singh Pathania, a five-time MLA, was chosen as Speaker of the Himachal AssemblyKuldeep Singh Pathania, a prominent member of the Congress and a five-term lawmaker, was unanimously chosen by voice vote on January 5 to serve as Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly. After being elected, Mr. Pathania was taken to the Speaker’s seat by the Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and the Leader of the Opposition, … Continue reading Kuldeep Singh Pathania, a five-time MLA, was chosen as Speaker of the Himachal Assembly
- The Gujarat Bill, which grants police the authority to retaliate against rioters, is approved by President Droupadi MurmuOn January 4, officials announced that a Gujarat Bill that makes it easier to file criminal charges against people who hold rallies in violation of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) had gained presidential approval. The State Assembly approved the Code of Criminal Procedure (Gujarat Amendment) Bill, 2021, in March of the … Continue reading The Gujarat Bill, which grants police the authority to retaliate against rioters, is approved by President Droupadi Murmu
- BJP President Nadda says that the “Jungle Raj” has arrived in BiharJ. P. Nadda, the head of the BJP, claimed on Tuesday that Bihar is once again under the rule of “Jungle Raj,” referring to the establishment of the “Mahagathbandhan” (Grand Alliance) government there around five months earlier. Speaking to party members in Paru, part of the Muzaffarpur district and the Vaishali Lok Sabha constituency, Mr. … Continue reading BJP President Nadda says that the “Jungle Raj” has arrived in Bihar
- Assembly elections in 2023 are expected to be a series and they will serve as a prologue to the Lok Sabha electionsThis year’s assembly elections are being viewed as the semi-finals for the Lok Sabha election that will take place in the summer of 2024. Along with states from the North-East, important states like Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana would have elections this year. The first assembly elections will be held in the northeastern … Continue reading Assembly elections in 2023 are expected to be a series and they will serve as a prologue to the Lok Sabha elections
- Bharat Jodo Yatra will increase Congress’ vote count in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, said VenugopalAccording to Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K. C. Venugopal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will use every weapon at its disposal to stop the Bharat Jodo Yatra as it too senses a change in the nation’s mood. He added that the response to the yatra clearly demonstrates that the party’s vote count will rise in … Continue reading Bharat Jodo Yatra will increase Congress’ vote count in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, said Venugopal
- PM Modi will determine whether to extend PMGKAY past December. Minister of the Union Shobha Karandlaje saidUnion Minister Shobha Karandlaje said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will decide whether to continue the PMGKAY programme beyond December, noting that the government has enough foodgrains on hand. The decision to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) would be made by the Cabinet, which is presided over by the … Continue reading PM Modi will determine whether to extend PMGKAY past December. Minister of the Union Shobha Karandlaje said
- If irresponsible remarks persist, Minister Desai claims Maharashtra may have to reconsider providing water to KarnatakaShambhuraj Desai, a Maharashtra minister, stated on Wednesday that if Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai continues to make reckless statements, Maharashtra may have to reconsider providing water from its dams to the neighbouring state. This comes amid a simmering border conflict. Chandrakant Patil and Shambhuraj Desai were chosen by the Maharashtra government as nodal ministers … Continue reading If irresponsible remarks persist, Minister Desai claims Maharashtra may have to reconsider providing water to Karnataka
- Haryana announces anti-conversion law regulations; requiring DMs to seek objections before approvalThe Haryana government has issued regulations to implement its law prohibiting religious conversion employing coercion, undue influence, or allurement. Under these regulations, district magistrates are required to issue a public notice and invite objections, if any, regarding a proposed conversion. The Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill was approved by the State Assembly … Continue reading Haryana announces anti-conversion law regulations; requiring DMs to seek objections before approval
- BJP MP in Rajya Sabha opposes legalising same-sex unionsSushil Kumar Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stated on Monday in the Rajya Sabha that same-sex marriages shouldn’t be legalised and that the matter cannot be determined solely by the courts. “Two judges cannot decide such societal matters in a single sitting. Instead, there should be a debate in Parliament and society”, Mr. … Continue reading BJP MP in Rajya Sabha opposes legalising same-sex unions
- The tribal council of Mizoram disapproved of the governor’s ruleA Chakma community organisation in Mizoram objected to Governor’s Rule being imposed on a politically unstable tribal council. The Governor of the State has taken over all duties or authority vested in or exercisable by the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) for a period of six months until further orders, according to a notification issued … Continue reading The tribal council of Mizoram disapproved of the governor’s rule
- Rajya Sabha is adjourned as a result of Congress’s pressure for a discussion on Chinese aggressionThe Rajya Sabha’s business was briefly suspended on Friday as a result of the Opposition Congress’ continued pressure for a debate on confrontations along the Chinese border. Since December 13, when reports of skirmishes between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh first surfaced, Congress and other opposition parties have been … Continue reading Rajya Sabha is adjourned as a result of Congress’s pressure for a discussion on Chinese aggression
- Nitish Kumar should re-evaluate the Bihar prohibition policy, according to BJP MPsBihar BJP MPs and Union Minister Giriraj Singh have urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to reconsider the State’s prohibition policy in New Delhi. The death of numerous people in Bihar’s Saran area who were allegedly drinking illicit alcohol served as the initial impetus for the demand, according to the police on Wednesday. As this … Continue reading Nitish Kumar should re-evaluate the Bihar prohibition policy, according to BJP MPs
- Four Meghalaya MLAs switch to the BJPIn an effort to increase its presence in the northeastern area ahead of the State’s upcoming Assembly elections, the BJP welcomed four Meghalaya MLAs on December 14, including two from the National People’s Party (NPP), which is now in power in the State. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam and the party’s regional … Continue reading Four Meghalaya MLAs switch to the BJP
- Bhupendra Patel was sworn in as Gujarat’s 18th chief executiveIn the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bhupendra Patel took the oath of office as the 18th Chief Minister of Gujarat. Amit Shah, the union home minister, U.P. chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Karnataka chief minister S.R. Bommai, … Continue reading Bhupendra Patel was sworn in as Gujarat’s 18th chief executive
- The upcoming Himachal Pradesh chief minister is Sukhvinder Singh SukhuTwo days later, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was named as the new chief minister of Himachal Pradesh after the Congress won 40 of the 68 seats in the state’s legislative assembly. Mukesh Agnihotri will serve as the deputy chief minister, the party added. In the outgoing Assembly, he serves as the opposition’s leader. The party called … Continue reading The upcoming Himachal Pradesh chief minister is Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Elections boost the BJP and Congress, and the BJD triumphs resoundingly in PadampurPolitically significant results emerged from Thursday’s byelections for one Lok Sabha seat and six Assembly seats as the BJP managed to penetrate Azam Khan’s stronghold of Rampur in Uttar Pradesh and humiliated a former ally, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, by defeating his party’s candidate in the Kurhani Assembly seat of Bihar. The Samajwadi Party … Continue reading Elections boost the BJP and Congress, and the BJD triumphs resoundingly in Padampur
- The BJP wants to break previous records in Gujarat and Himachal PradeshThe Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections take place on Thursday, and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will be expecting to break a few records when the votes are tabulated. The party will become the only one, aside from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), to have won seven successive Assembly elections if it prevails … Continue reading The BJP wants to break previous records in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh
- Results of the 2022 municipal elections for Delhi (MCD): AAP wins a majority and overthrows the BJPAfter winning 134 out of 250 seats, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won its first electoral victory in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections, ending the BJP’s 15-year rule over the local government. The BJP party won 104 of the 250 seats, a significant decrease from its tally of 181 seats in the 2017 … Continue reading Results of the 2022 municipal elections for Delhi (MCD): AAP wins a majority and overthrows the BJP
- In the all-party meeting, congress demands a discussion over theelection commissioner’s appointmentIn an all-party conference held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in advance of the wintersession of Parliament, the Congress raised concerns over the rapid appointment of theElection Commissioner of India.Rajnath Singh, the Union Minister of Defense, served as the meeting’s chair. Prime MinisterNarendra Modi did not attend. Additionally present were Minister of Parliamentary AffairsPralhad Joshi … Continue reading In the all-party meeting, congress demands a discussion over theelection commissioner’s appointment
- The Chhattisgarh Assembly passes two amendments to the state’s quota onreservations, bringing it to 76%The Chhattisgarh Assembly unanimously approved two amendment bills that would haveincreased the state’s overall quota to 76% by allowing for quotas in government employmentand admission to educational institutions based on the population of various categories. TheChhattisgarh Public Service (Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other BackwardClasses Reservation) Amendment Bill and the Chhattisgarh Educational Institutions(Reservation in Admission) … Continue reading The Chhattisgarh Assembly passes two amendments to the state’s quota onreservations, bringing it to 76%
- Madhya Pradesh CM said it will establish a committee to executethe uniform civil codeShivraj Singh Chouhan, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, announced on Thursday thata committee would be established to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the State,stepping into the footsteps of his Bharatiya Janata Party counterparts in a number of otherstates. Speaking at a Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act awareness event in theBarwani district, … Continue reading Madhya Pradesh CM said it will establish a committee to executethe uniform civil code
- A three-person committee will investigate why Maharashtra islosing major projectsA state minister stated on Wednesday that the Maharashtra government would create a three-member committee under the direction of a retired judge to investigate why major industrialprojects in the last three to four months chose locations outside the state.Uday Samant, the state’s minister of industries, added that a white paper presenting the factson the subject … Continue reading A three-person committee will investigate why Maharashtra islosing major projects
- Anand Sharma, a congressman from Himachal Pradesh, resigns as the steering committee’s chairman prior to the assembly elections.Anand Sharma, a senior member of the Congress, resigned from his position as the party’s state steering committee chairman on Sunday, shocking the party before of the assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh. Sharma is alleged to have resigned from the position and stated in a letter to Congresswoman Sonia Gandhi that his self-respect is “non-negotiable.” … Continue reading Anand Sharma, a congressman from Himachal Pradesh, resigns as the steering committee’s chairman prior to the assembly elections.
- Enforcement Directorate to launch Manish Sisodia investigation after CBI raidAs a result of the CBI’s back-to-back search operations occurring at more than 20 locations in Delhi-NCR, including Sisodia’s residence in connection with the Delhi government’s new excise policy case, sources in the Enforcement Directorate have revealed that they are all prepared to initiate an ECIR-related action against Manish Sisodia.The proceeds of crime in this … Continue reading Enforcement Directorate to launch Manish Sisodia investigation after CBI raid
- According to ADR, NOTA received 1.29 crore votes in the previous five years’ state and general elections.According to electoral rights organisation ADR, 1.29 crore NOTA votes were cast in state and federal elections during the past five years.The amount of votes received by NOTA (None of the above) candidates in various elections held from 2018 to 2022 was examined by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW). … Continue reading According to ADR, NOTA received 1.29 crore votes in the previous five years’ state and general elections.
- When Uddhav Thackeray and PM Modi met in June, it was decided he will step down as Maharashtra’s chief minister in 15 days: Rebel Sena MLAAccording to a renegade Shiv Sena faction on Friday, Uddhav Thackeray had discussed leaving his position as chief minister of Maharashtra following last year’s elections with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.According to Deepak Kesarkar, a spokesperson for the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, Thackeray valued his relationships with PM Modi more than maintaining the position of leadership. … Continue reading When Uddhav Thackeray and PM Modi met in June, it was decided he will step down as Maharashtra’s chief minister in 15 days: Rebel Sena MLA
- Rahul Gandhi not afraid of indulging in corruption: BJPThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Thursday that the Gandhi family’s history is one of corruption and that three of its members are currently on bail amid the controversy surrounding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigation into the alleged involvement of top Congress leaders in a money laundering case connected to the National Herald newspaper. … Continue reading Rahul Gandhi not afraid of indulging in corruption: BJP
- Salman Khurshid claims he is protesting to defend his leader, and the BJP claims the controversy’s true character has been revealedSalman Khurshid, a leader in the Congress, sparked a controversy on Friday by asserting that he was taking part in the demonstrations to support his leader because his leader supports him. This gave the BJP new ammunition to criticise the Congress for its protests by claiming that their goal was to protect the family, not … Continue reading Salman Khurshid claims he is protesting to defend his leader, and the BJP claims the controversy’s true character has been revealed
- Aparna Yadav declares her support for Shivpal Yadav in opposition to the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.Aparna Yadav, a leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party and the younger daughter-in-law of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, spoke out on Wednesday in favour of Mulayam’s brother Shivpal Yadav, who is estranged from SP chief and his nephew Akhilesh Yadav. Shivpal Yadav stated on Twitter, “Why is this struggle for justice unfinished? Why … Continue reading Aparna Yadav declares her support for Shivpal Yadav in opposition to the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.
- The National Rail and Transportation University will become the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya after LS passes the legislation.On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha approved a measure that aims to transform the National Rail and Transportation University, a deemed institution of higher learning, into Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, an independent Central University managed by the Ministry of Railways. In response to the discussion of the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the Lok Sabha, Union … Continue reading The National Rail and Transportation University will become the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya after LS passes the legislation.
- If elected, I will work to build bridges between political parties: Opposition Vice President candidate Margaret AlvaIn a letter to all MPs sent before of the vice presidential vote on August 6, opposition candidate Margaret Alva pledged that, if elected, she would seek to develop an agreement on important national issues, build bridges across political parties, and restore the prestige of Parliament. “The vice president’s election must be seen as a … Continue reading If elected, I will work to build bridges between political parties: Opposition Vice President candidate Margaret Alva
- Amit Shah promised to expose the SSC fraud and quickly draught the CAA in West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari of the BJPSuvendu Adhikari, a West Bengal-based BJP leader, urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday to implement the citizenship legislation CAA as soon as possible. Amit Shah responded by promising that guidelines for it would be drafted after the COVID prophylactic dosage vaccination exercise was completed. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act’s implementation will be facilitated by … Continue reading Amit Shah promised to expose the SSC fraud and quickly draught the CAA in West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP
- After Delhi govt reverses new liquor policy, Sisodia accuses BJP of threatening shopkeepers and officersOn Saturday, Sisodia said that the BJP was threatening cops and shopkeepers with ED and CBI cases and that the saffron party wants to shut down legal liquor stores in Delhi in order to profit from illegal businesses. On Saturday, Manish Sisodia, the deputy chief minister of Delhi, accused the BJP of threatening cops and … Continue reading After Delhi govt reverses new liquor policy, Sisodia accuses BJP of threatening shopkeepers and officers
- Invoking allegations of rape against a Gujarat BJP MLA, TMC criticises the government over the issue of women’s safety.A day after the BJP accused the Congress of hurling a “deliberate sexist insult” at President Droupadi Murmu, the TMC attacked the Centre on Friday on the issue of women’s safety, citing a case of a Gujarat BJP MLA reportedly raping a lady.Due to the controversy over Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s “rashtrapatni” statement, both … Continue reading Invoking allegations of rape against a Gujarat BJP MLA, TMC criticises the government over the issue of women’s safety.
- Governor Koshyari of Maharashtra apologises for his remarks towards Gujarat and Rajasthan.Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the governor of Maharashtra, issued an apology on Monday after receiving criticism for his remark that “Mumbai will have no money if the Gujaratis and Rajasthanis were to depart.” On Friday night, Koshyari made the contentious remarks at a ceremony to dedicate a chowk (intersection) in the suburban Andheri area. “I tell … Continue reading Governor Koshyari of Maharashtra apologises for his remarks towards Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- Gujarat Election Promise: Job for Every Youth, Rs 3,000 Monthly Dole for Unemployed by KejriwalArvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced on Monday that if his party won the state’s upcoming Assembly elections, every young person in Gujarat would receive a job guarantee and a monthly unemployment payment of Rs 3,000. A few days prior, Kejriwal promised free electricity up to 300 units per month if … Continue reading Gujarat Election Promise: Job for Every Youth, Rs 3,000 Monthly Dole for Unemployed by Kejriwal
- After Arvind Kejriwal slammed PM Modi’s ‘revadi’ remark, BJP’s Adesh Gupta challenges Delhi CM for debateAdesh Gupta, the head of the Delhi BJP, challenged Arvind Kejriwal to a debate on health and education on Sunday, one day after the chief minister of Delhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remark about “revadi culture.” Gupta remarked in a news conference that the AAP national convener should inform the public of the number … Continue reading After Arvind Kejriwal slammed PM Modi’s ‘revadi’ remark, BJP’s Adesh Gupta challenges Delhi CM for debate
- The first sightings of an organiser: How Modi surprised Advani with his organisational skillsLK Advani was surprised by the massive reaction to the yatra’s Gujarat leg. Don’t expect this kind of response in Maharashtra, warned Pramod Mahajan, who had to lead the yatra’s next leg through his own state. The location of the yatra’s start caused the ruling alliance a great deal of stress. But once more, the … Continue reading The first sightings of an organiser: How Modi surprised Advani with his organisational skills
- Mahua Moitra argues that the BJP should not be teaching Bengalis how to worship because it is not the guardian of Hindu deities.Speaking to a Bengali news outlet, the Krishnanagar MP added that by raising the issue, she had demonstrated her maturity as a politician and that the BJP’s efforts to “impose its agenda of Hindutva and shove its monolithic beliefs” on other ethnic groups should be resisted. Mahua Moitra, a member of the Trinamool Congress, said … Continue reading Mahua Moitra argues that the BJP should not be teaching Bengalis how to worship because it is not the guardian of Hindu deities.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Fadnavis meet Home Minister Amit ShahIn the midst of the commotion surrounding the extension of the council of ministers following the formation of the new government earlier this week, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis met Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday. Shinde and Fadnavis, who arrived late on Friday night, are also expected to meet … Continue reading Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Fadnavis meet Home Minister Amit Shah
- Champions lose their bastions27 June 2022 Rahul Kushwaha Two seats of Uttar Pradesh and one seat of Punjab were vacant after the state legislature election of 2022 because the CM of Punjab was MP from Sangrur district and Leader of Opposition in Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav was MP from Azamgargh seat, and the third one is Azam Khan … Continue reading Champions lose their bastions
- Uddhav Thakeray urges rebal MLAs29th June 2022 Rahul Kushwaha 39 MLAs of Shiv Sena were rebal under leadership of Eknath Sinde. Thakeray govt. has lost their majority in legislative assembly. All rebelian MLAs are stationed in Gowahati’s hotel. Leader of opposition and former chief mnister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, on yesterday urged to governor for conducting floor test, because … Continue reading Uddhav Thakeray urges rebal MLAs
- CM Uddhav Thackeray resigns from post30 june 2022 By Rahul Kushwaha Shiv sena president and CM of Maharashtra resigned from his post after the SC refuses to stay on floor test. Shiv sena moved to SC for stay on floor test, SC refused plea of stay on floor test on 11 july. On Wednesday late evening Uddhav Thackeray give his … Continue reading CM Uddhav Thackeray resigns from post
- Shiv Sena ready to walk out of MVA govt, says Raut; asks rebel MLAs to return to Mumbai to discuss issue with CMIn the midst of a disobedience by Shiv Sena pioneer Eknath Shinde, party MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the Sena is prepared to stop the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra in the event that the gathering of revolutionary lawmakers setting up camp in Assam gets back to Mumbai in 24 hours and … Continue reading Shiv Sena ready to walk out of MVA govt, says Raut; asks rebel MLAs to return to Mumbai to discuss issue with CM
- Rebel Sena MLA writes to Maha CM Thackeray; says Shinde went against leadership for rights of party legislatorsRebel Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat has composed a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, guaranteeing that state serve Eknath Shinde made the stride of conflicting with the party initiative as Sena MLAs, who confronted “humilitation” for the last over two years, convinced him to do as such. Shirsat, the MLA from Aurangabad (West) … Continue reading Rebel Sena MLA writes to Maha CM Thackeray; says Shinde went against leadership for rights of party legislators
- Maha political crisis: 3 more Shiv Sena MLAs leave for GuwahatiIn the midst of the political emergency in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra, three more Shiv Sena MLAs on Thursday left for Guwahati in Assam to join the radical camp drove by bureau serve Eknath Shinde. Deepak Kesakar (MLA from Sawantwadi), Mangesh Kudalkar (Chembur) and Sada Sarvankar (Dadar) took a morning departure … Continue reading Maha political crisis: 3 more Shiv Sena MLAs leave for Guwahati
- BJP using agencies to topple Maha Govt: CPI(M)The CPI(M) Polit Bureau on Thursday blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of utilsing focal organizations and Gujarat and Assam State Governments for destablising the Maharashtra Government. CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said focal organizations were being abused by the BJP to overturn the State Governments show to different gatherings. “The Polit Bureau of the … Continue reading BJP using agencies to topple Maha Govt: CPI(M)
- Gujarat riots: SC upholds SIT clean chit to Modi, dismisses Zakia Jafri’s pleaThe Supreme Court on Friday maintained the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) clean chit to then Gujarat boss priest Narendra Modi and 63 others in the 2002 uproars in the state and excused a supplication by killed Congress pioneer Ehsan Jafri’s better half Zakia Jafri. A three-judge seat headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar maintained the … Continue reading Gujarat riots: SC upholds SIT clean chit to Modi, dismisses Zakia Jafri’s plea
- CM: UP moving towards becoming India’s second-largest economyUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that the state was moving towards turning into India’s second biggest economy. He said India had seen phenomenal development in the eight years of the National Democratic Alliance government at the Center under the administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Urban conveniences have expanded the nation … Continue reading CM: UP moving towards becoming India’s second-largest economy
- Rajinder Nagar bypoll: BJP candidate will win as people with us, says AdeshThe Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta on Sunday inaugurated the election office of the Rajinder Nagar and said that the saffron party has come out to win and will surely win because the people of Rajendra Nagar are with us. Addressing the media, Gupta said that the Rajesh Bhatia has spent his entire life in … Continue reading Rajinder Nagar bypoll: BJP candidate will win as people with us, says Adesh
- Delhi Police begins probe as Nupur Sharma gets death threats after Prophet Mohammed remarksDelhi Police have started an examination after the suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pioneer, Nupur Sharma got dangers from unidentified individuals for her dubious comments against Prophet Mohammed. Police expressed that on May 28, a grumbling by Sharma was gotten at digital cell unit against different people with respect to death dangers and designated contempt … Continue reading Delhi Police begins probe as Nupur Sharma gets death threats after Prophet Mohammed remarks
- Cong stays away from Azamgarh, Rampur bypollsStill not recuperated from the shock of confronting the most awful at any point rout in the last gathering races in Uttar Pradesh with only two of its competitors figuring out how to win their seats, the Uttar Pradesh Congress on Monday pronounced that it wouldn’t challenge the progressing bypolls.In the last parliamentary political race … Continue reading Cong stays away from Azamgarh, Rampur bypolls
- Heading: 8 years of Narendra Modi rule: uneven economic development; employment market and inflation concernsFrom the time of coming into power, the prime minister has stressed on his government’s goal of “sabka sath, sabka vikas” ie, growth for all. Economic development has been erratic during the previous eight years, exacerbated by an extraordinary epidemic and then a war in Europe. Economists and analysts have stated that even before the epidemic, … Continue reading Heading: 8 years of Narendra Modi rule: uneven economic development; employment market and inflation concerns
- Jagan to Have Five Deputy CMs, Dalit Woman Made Home Minister Again12th April 2022 – Eshita YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the … Continue reading Jagan to Have Five Deputy CMs, Dalit Woman Made Home Minister Again
- SRI LANKA Political crisis6th April 2022 Rahul kushwaha In South Asia, no other political dynasty has been as confidently nepotistic. During Mahinda Rajapaksa’s second term as President from 2010-15, there were said to be more than 40 Rajapaksa family members in government posts, apart from the cabinet. The Rajapaksa family, whose members include Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister and … Continue reading SRI LANKA Political crisis
- Political instability in Southeast Asian NationRahul Kushwaha 5th April 2022 Starting of this month is very very Unstable for Southeast Asian nations, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Sri Lanka are facing a lot of political instabilities. In Pakistan on Sunday when opposition parties want to move a no-confidence motion against the PM, the deputy speaker of … Continue reading Political instability in Southeast Asian Nation
- SP’s Jaswant’s nomination paper rejected, BJP’s Rishipal become MLC unopposedThe candidature of SP competitor Jaswant Singh Yadav for the Legislative Council from Aligarh-Hathras was dismissed. After the issue with the name of the proposers in the selection paper, he was unable to introduce the third proposer. Albeit the legal advisors introduced every one of the contentions, unequivocally protecting them, however within the sight of … Continue reading SP’s Jaswant’s nomination paper rejected, BJP’s Rishipal become MLC unopposed
- After G-23 meeting, Rahul Gandhi meets Congress veteran Bhupinder Singh HoodaFormer Congress president Rahul Gandhi met Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday, a day after the important meeting of G-23 leaders, and is said to have discussed restructuring the party and the way forward following its loss in five Assembly elections. G-23 is a group of opposing Congress officials that have called for a restructuring of … Continue reading After G-23 meeting, Rahul Gandhi meets Congress veteran Bhupinder Singh Hooda
- Pramod Sawant Gets Second Term as Goa CMBJP named Pramod Sawant as its legislative party’s leader for the next five years during a gathering in Panaji.Narendra Singh Tomar, the central observer to Goa and a union minister, said that party leader Vishwajit Rane proposed Sawant’s name as the legislative party’s leader, and that Sawant will be the legislative party’s leader for the … Continue reading Pramod Sawant Gets Second Term as Goa CM
- Pushkar Singh Dhami, is set to be Uttarakhand CM Despite losing assembly electionsDhami is set to become chief minister for second term. He was chosen by the BJP for the office of CM once more, this time for the lengthier version of the game. It was a difficult choice because Dhami had lost his own seat despite the party’s strong showing in the hill state. Dhami was … Continue reading Pushkar Singh Dhami, is set to be Uttarakhand CM Despite losing assembly elections
- Harbhajan Singh Likely to be AAP’s Rajya Sabha Candidate as Party Aims to Solidify Youth Connect: SourcesFormer cricketer Harbhajan Singh is expected to be one of the Aam Aadmi Party’s five Rajya Sabha candidates (AAP). According to party sources, adding the cricketer to the team will help the party develop its ties with the youth, and he will also contribute ideas to the process of establishing a sports university in Punjab, … Continue reading Harbhajan Singh Likely to be AAP’s Rajya Sabha Candidate as Party Aims to Solidify Youth Connect: Sources
- Nepal PM Deuba Thanks Modi, India for Evacuating Four Nepalese Citizens from War-hit UkraineSher Bahadur Deuba, Nepal’s prime minister, thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his administration on Saturday for rescuing four Nepalese people stranded in Ukraine during Russia’s military incursion. The Nepalese students were evacuated as part of India’s ‘Operation Ganga,’ which was started on February 24 to bring back Indians trapped in Ukraine after Russia … Continue reading Nepal PM Deuba Thanks Modi, India for Evacuating Four Nepalese Citizens from War-hit Ukraine
- Venu Prasad Appointed as Additional Chief Secretary to Punjab CMAccording to a government order, senior IAS officer A Venu Prasad has been appointed as the Punjab chief minister’s extra chief secretary. Prasad’s appointment is the state’s first administrative change since the change of guard.Prasad is an IAS officer from the 1991 batch. He was also the chairman-cum-managing director of Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited, … Continue reading Venu Prasad Appointed as Additional Chief Secretary to Punjab CM
- “One day I will become MLA, then chief minister of Punjab.” JugnuWhen a teacher asked the question Jugnu, “what do you want to become?” then Jugnu answered, “I will become an MLA then chief minister of Punjab.” After listening to this statement one question arises in our mind, who is Jugnu.? Jugnu is a character of Punjabi TV show ‘JUGNU HAZIR HAI’ 2007 in that Show … Continue reading “One day I will become MLA, then chief minister of Punjab.” Jugnu
- ‘Hung Assembly’ Threat in Goa & U’khand, Sawant Meets PM in Delhi, BJP Gen Secy in Huddle in DoonPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and state BJP President Sadanand Tanawde on Tuesday. The conference was called after exit poll results released on Monday showed the Bharatiya Janata Party with a tiny lead in the state, prompting discussion about possible post-election possibilities. Devendra Fadnavis will meet with Goa BJP … Continue reading ‘Hung Assembly’ Threat in Goa & U’khand, Sawant Meets PM in Delhi, BJP Gen Secy in Huddle in Doon
- 33% Govt Jobs in Tripura to Be Reserved for Women: Amit ShahOn the occasion of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that 33% of government positions in Tripura will be earmarked for women. He stated that Biplab Deb’s administration had put an end to political violence, speaking at a rally here to mark the fourth anniversary of the BJP-IPFT government in … Continue reading 33% Govt Jobs in Tripura to Be Reserved for Women: Amit Shah
- 7th Phase Tomorrow to Mark End of Fiercely Contested PollsAuthor: Eshita The stakes have reached an all-time high for prominent political players in Uttar Pradesh as the curtain comes down on the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with only a few hours left for the last and seventh phase of vote on Monday. On March 7, a total of 54 Assembly constituencies in Purvanchal will … Continue reading 7th Phase Tomorrow to Mark End of Fiercely Contested Polls
- Stage Set for Majuli Byelection in Assam on MondayAuthor: Eshita The stage is set for a byelection in Assam’s Majuli assembly constituency on Monday, which will determine the fate of three candidates. The byelection has a total electorate of 1,33,227 people who are eligible to vote. The ruling BJP’s Bhuban Gam, the opposition’s joint nominee Chittaranjan Basumatary of the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), … Continue reading Stage Set for Majuli Byelection in Assam on Monday
- Madras High Court Grants Conditional Bail to Former Minister D JayakumarAuthor: Eshita The Madras High Court granted conditional bail to AIADMK leader and former Minister D Jayakumar in the first case filed against him on the accusation of assaulting and displaying a DMK worker shirtless at a polling station here on February 19 during the urban local body elections. The petitioner (Jayakumar) must stay in … Continue reading Madras High Court Grants Conditional Bail to Former Minister D Jayakumar
- Record Rs 328 Crore Worth Cash, Drugs Seized from Uttar PradeshAuthor: Eshita Since the release of the assembly poll schedule on January 8, a total of Rs 328 crore worth of inducements to voters, including cash, liquor, and narcotics, has been recovered in Uttar Pradesh, according to Election Commission sources. The total amount of illicit inducements seized in the five polling states — Uttar Pradesh, … Continue reading Record Rs 328 Crore Worth Cash, Drugs Seized from Uttar Pradesh
- Skills, Start-ups and Sports Now Part of Manipur’s New Identity: PM ModiManipur’s new identity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated Tuesday, is based on talents, start-ups, and sports, and the state is becoming a gateway for foreign trade. Modi also announced that the BJP government will establish a Rs 100-crore Manipur Start-up Fund as well as two special economic zones in the coming days, while speaking at … Continue reading Skills, Start-ups and Sports Now Part of Manipur’s New Identity: PM Modi
- Maha govt prepares draft for women’s empowerment policyAccording to Maharashtra Minister Yashomati Thakur, the state government has drafted a new women’s empowerment strategy that takes a holistic approach to gender equality. Recognizing the importance of equal gender relations, the policy seeks to engage actively with men and boys in fostering gender equality, according to a statement released on Wednesday by the state … Continue reading Maha govt prepares draft for women’s empowerment policy
- Campaigning for Sixth Phase of Polling for 57 Assembly Seats EndsOn Tuesday evening, campaigning for the sixth round of polling in Uttar Pradesh, which includes Gorakhpur Urban, where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is running, came to an end. On Thursday, polling will be held in these constituencies, which are spread over ten districts, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ambedkar Nagar, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar, Basti, Sant … Continue reading Campaigning for Sixth Phase of Polling for 57 Assembly Seats Ends
- Mamata Banerjee in Varanasi Tomorrow, Will Attend Akhilesh’s Rally on March 3Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal and the leader of the Trinamool Congress, is planning her second trip to Uttar Pradesh. She will visit Varanasi’s Dashashwamedh Ghat on March 2 and attend a rally organised by TMC ally and Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on March 3. She is also anticipated to … Continue reading Mamata Banerjee in Varanasi Tomorrow, Will Attend Akhilesh’s Rally on March 3
- Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission Rejects Some Submissions by BJP, NC MembersThe delimitation commission has accepted some ideas from associate members such as the BJP and the National Conference while rejecting others and redrawing portions of its draught plans. The associate members have been requested to respond by March 4, after which the final draught will be made available to the public. The government has extended … Continue reading Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission Rejects Some Submissions by BJP, NC Members
- Odisha’s Former CM, Prominent Tribal Cong Leader Hemananda Biswal Dies at Age 82Hemananda Biswal, the former Chief Minister of Odisha and a notable tribal Congress leader, died Friday at the age of 82 while receiving treatment for pneumonia, according to family members. Sunita Biswal, the former chief minister’s daughter, claimed her father died in a private hospital here. Sabita, Sanjukya, Manjiulata, Sunita, and Anita were his five … Continue reading Odisha’s Former CM, Prominent Tribal Cong Leader Hemananda Biswal Dies at Age 82
- 1,137 Cases of Model Code of Conduct Violation in Four PhasesIn the first four stages of the elections, the Uttar Pradesh Police Department recorded 1,137 occurrences of model code of conduct violations. According to senior police officers at the DGP headquarters, no incidents of violence or clashes have been reported so far during the polls. This was made possible by police planning ahead of time … Continue reading 1,137 Cases of Model Code of Conduct Violation in Four Phases
- Congress’s Internal Assessment Hints at Poor OutcomeCongress’s Intern According to an internal analysis of the polling pattern in the recently finished Punjab elections, the Congress may only win 40 of the 117 seats in the assembly elections. After low polling percentages made predicting election results complex and ambiguous, the party has been conducting constituency-by-constituency assessments over the previous few days. Senior … Continue reading Congress’s Internal Assessment Hints at Poor Outcome
- Akhilesh’s Contest with SP Singh Baghel Saw Second Highest Turnout Since 1951The Karhal seat in Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri district was the focus of attention in the third phase of assembly elections, with a high-profile battle between Samajwadi Party head Akhilesh Yadav and BJP Union Minister SP Singh Baghel. On Sunday, the ‘Yadav bastion’ had a record turnout as a big number of people went to the … Continue reading Akhilesh’s Contest with SP Singh Baghel Saw Second Highest Turnout Since 1951
- BJP Says Cartoon on Ahmedabad Blasts Case Verdict Not Against Any ReligionThe ruling party maintained on Monday that a caricature tweeted by the Gujarat BJP unit on a court judgement condemning 38 people to death in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial explosions was based on genuine images and did not target any particular faith or community, a day after Twitter removed the caricature. However, the opposition Congress … Continue reading BJP Says Cartoon on Ahmedabad Blasts Case Verdict Not Against Any Religion