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Details →‘Insult to Freedom Fighters’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Vande Mataram Stand
Details →Jadavpur University Clash: Police Response Under Scrutiny as Violence Ends After Midnight
Details →Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
Details →Jharkhand Scraps 22 Recruitment Exams After 26-Day Student Stir; Successful Candidates Stage Counter-Protest
Details →Experts flag reckless AI drafting of UGC-NET questions; NTA denies generative AI role
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INDIA
Two minor girls found dead and hanging from a tree in Kanpur, allegedly gang-raped and blackmailed
Two minor girls aged 14 and 16 allegedly died by suicide after being gang-raped in the Kotwali area of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur district on Wednesday night. According to the police,
INDIA
“No parole to Ram Rahim without permission”: Punjab-Haryana HC to Haryana Government
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday gave clear orders to the Haryana Government stating that rape convict Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim cannot receive parole without prior permission from
POLITICS
Himachal Pradesh Crisis: Assembly Speaker disqualifies 6 cross-voting Congress MLAs
Himachal Pradesh Assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Friday disqualified the six rebel Congress MLAs who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha election. The six MLAs, namely Rajinder Rana, Sudhir
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INDIA
Sandeskhali Prime Accused TMC Leader Sheikh Shahjahan Remanded to 10 Days of Police Custody
TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who was arrested by the Bengal police on Thursday has been remanded to 10 days of police custody by a district court in Basirhat.Sheikh Shahjahan who
INDIA
Sandeshkhali Prime Accused TMC Leader Sheikh Shahjahan Arrested by Bengal Police
The absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who was accused of sexual violence and land grab in the Sadeshkhali village was arrested by the West Bengal police on Thursday morning.
INDIA
Manipur Police Commandoes Laid Down Arms in Protest against the Abduction of an Officer
Manipur police commandoes stationed in the valley districts laid down their arms in protest after an Additional Superintendent of Police was attacked, kidnapped and his house was ransacked by around
INDIA
Over 3000 Kg of drugs with suspected links to Pakistan seized off the Gujarat Coast by NCB-Indian Navy
In a massive joint operation undertaken by the Indian Navy and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), around 3300 kg of drugs were seized off the coast of Gujarat’s Porbandar on
POLITICS
Samajwadi Party Leader Akhilesh Yadav Summoned by CBI in Illegal Mining Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday summoned Samajwadi Party Supremo Akhilesh Yadav and asked him to participate in the investigation in connection with Uttar Pradesh’s illegal mining case as
INDIA
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Denies Resignation Reports, Asserts Confidence in Completing Term
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday rubbished all reports of his resignation amidst the ongoing political tussle that the state is grappling with. Sukhu clarified that neither has
BENGAL
“I don’t consciously support any wrong…” Mamata Banerjee rejects the ‘newfound’ comparison between Sandeshkhali and Nandigram
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday rubbished comparisons between the 2007 Nandigram movement, the 2006 Singur uprising with the Sandeshkhali protests that erupted in the little island in
INDIA
Assam Congress Working President Rana Goswami Resigns Amidst Speculations of a Switch to BJP
In another setback for the Congress, the working president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, Rana Goswami tendered his resignation to AICC General Secretary KC. Venugopal on Wednesday. Goswami also
INDIA
Congress MLA Vikramaditya Singh Quits Himachal Pradesh Cabinet amidst Political Turmoil, Blames CM Sukhu for Humiliation of MLAs
Amidst the political turmoil in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Congress MLA Vikramaditya Singh announced his resignation from the Cabinet on Wednesday. Aggrieved by the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government,
INDIA
13,167 Police Personnel posts vacant in Delhi Police, reveals RTI
More than thirteen thousand posts of police personnel vacant in Delhi Police, revealed a RTI response. According to a response to a Right to Information query filed by activist Ajay
INDIA
Trouble looms for Congress Govt in Himachal Pradesh, D K Shivakumar and Hooda assigned for the firefight
If Rajya Sabha election was a wake up alarm, Congress high command has now assigned Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to firefight and save the Congress government in Himachal
POLITICS
Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha Election: BJP wins 8, one extra out of cross-voting while Samajwadi Party bags 2
In what may appear as a major setback for Akhilesh Yadav ahead of Lok Sabha elections, 7 Samajwadi Party MLAs on Tuesday cross-voted for BJP along with one MLA of
INDIA
Congress in power with majority But BJP wins sole Himachal Rajya Sabha seat, courtesy cross-voting; BJP demands CM Sukhu's resignation
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday clinched the only Rajya Sabha seat in the Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh, defying the number arithmetic. BJP even after being deficient in strength, managed
INDIA
“How can Patanjali claim to completely cure…” Supreme Court issues contempt notice to Patanjali, pulls up Centre for “sitting with eyes shut”
The Supreme Court has pulled up Patanjali Ayurved, co-owned by Yoga guru Ramdev over misleading advertisements regarding medicinal properties and cures of their products. This is despite the company assuring
INDIA
PM Modi reveals names of four astronauts picked for ISRO Gaganyaan mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced from Kerala the names of the four astronauts picked for India’s manned space flight mission Gaganyaan. Group Captain P Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain
POLITICS
Samajwadi Party Chief Whip Quits Amidst Growing Fears Of Cross-Voting In Rajya Sabha Polls
Samajwadi Party MLA Manoj Kumar Pandey resigned from the Chief Whip post on Tuesday amid the ongoing Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha elections in 10 seats. An MLA from Unchahar, Manoj
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INDIA
“If you don’t, we would…”: Supreme Court reminds Centre of its vow for “Nari-shakti” Amidst the Growing Demand for Permanent Commission for Women Coast Guard Officers
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Monday asked the Central government to guarantee permanent commission for eligible female officers in the Indian Coast Guard. He warned that if
BENGAL
TMC delegation meets the Chief Election Commissioner; Highlights Aadhar Card Deactivation, Role of the Enforcement Directorate in District Intelligence Agencies and the Conduct of Central Forces in Bengal
A delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders met with the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar in New Delhi on Monday and sought his intervention to ensure the conduct of free and
INDIA
Haryana State Home Minister assures a CBI probe into INLD leader Nafe Singh Rathi’s murder
Pressed by the Opposition on the floor of the state assembly, the state Home Minister of Haryana, Anil Vij on Monday said that a CBI probe will be ordered to
INDIA
“Politicising Armed Forces isn’t Nationalism…” Congress Promises To Scrap ‘Agniveer’ Scheme If Voted To Power In 2024
Calling it an injustice to the aspirations of the youth trying to serve the nation through armed forces, Congress on Monday has promised to rollback the controversial ‘Agnipath’ scheme and
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court orders the arrest of Sheikh Shahjahan, clarifies that no stay order has been granted over arrest of the TMC leader
The Calcutta High Court on Monday stated that there is no order preventing the Bengal Police from arresting Sheikh Shahjahan, Trinamool Congress leader of West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali accused of sexual
INDIA
Tripura Government Suspends Forest Official Amidst Controversy Over Naming Lions Akbar and Sita
Amidst a controversy surrounding the nomenclature of a zoo lion and lioness as Akbar and Sita, the Tripura government on Saturday suspended Prabin Lal Agrawal, the state's principal chief conservator
INDIA
Allahabad High Court Upholds Varanasi Court's Decision Allowing 'Puja' in Gyanvapi Mosque's Cellar
The Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed an appeal made by the Gyanvapi Mosque committee against the Varanasi Court's January 31 ruling permitting 'Puja' in the 'Vyas Tehkhana' or the
POLITICS
Arvind Kejriwal Skips 7th ED Summon; AAP Says Won’t Buckle Down Before BJP
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal skipped the seventh consecutive summon by the Enforcement Directorate on Monday in connection with a probe into the ‘now scrapped’ excise policy. Kejriwal has termed
BENGAL
Modi on March 8, Mamata on March 10; TMC plans Brigade Rally As Politics Heats Up Ahead Of 2024 Battle
Trinamool Congress has announced on Sunday their plans for a mega show of strength at the historic Brigade ground in Kolkata on March 10, two days after PM Modi’s third
INDIA
Sandeshkhali: Another TMC leader, accused of land grabs, arrested by Police
TMC leader Ajit Maity from Sandeshkhali has been arrested by Bengal police on Monday, after detaining him on Sunday evening. Maity has been accused of illegal land grabs. In over
INDIA
INLD Haryana President Nafe Singh Rathi Shot Dead In Jhajjar; Opposition Slams Khattar Government Over Law And Order
In a shocking development, Haryana Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) President, Nate Singh Rathi was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Sunday evening in an act of ambush at Bhadurgarh
News
New Criminal Laws that replace the IPC to come into effect from July 1
The Union Government on Saturday announced that the three new criminal laws that are set to replace the Indian Penal Code, will come into effect from July 1. Union
INDIA
AAP and Congress Finalise a Seat Sharing Deal for Delhi and Beyond
The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress on Saturday sealed the seat-sharing deal for Delhi ahead of the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In addition, both parties have agreed to a
INDIA
Farmers Extend their Pause on the Delhi Chalo Agitation, Plan Candle Marches and Seminars at Border
The farmers have decided to put off their ‘Delhi Chalo’ agitation till February 29, however the protestors will continue to camp along the Sambhu and the Khanauri borders. Farmer leader
INDIA
Bengal BJP Leader Arrested for Running a Prostitution Ring; TMC Slams BJP for “Protecting Pimps”, BJP denies link
The police on Friday arrested BJP leader Sabhyasachi Ghosh along with 10 others on allegations of operating a prostitution ring involving underage girls at a hotel located in the Howrah
BENGAL
‘Khalistani’ Remark Row, FIR Registered Against BJP Leaders And Workers; Sikh Community Protest Continues
An FIR has been registered on Friday by the Kolkata police over the ‘Khalistani’ remark row against ‘unidentified’ Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leaders and workers, as protests led by the
INDIA
Lok Sabha 2024: Trinamool Congress to Contest in Uttar Pradesh
Trinamool Congress (TMC) will contest in a Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh, the decision has been arrived at after consulting with Samajwadi Party, claim sources. While the INDIA alliance
INDIA
“We were aware”: Ministry of External Affairs says that they knew about Indians being stuck in Russia, urged its citizens to “stay away” from the conflict
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said that they were aware of the fact that a few Indian Nationals were tied to jobs with the Russian army, forcing them
THE EXCLUSIVE TRUTH
Jadavpur University Student Accuses Senior Faculty Member of Sexual Harassment, Professor Denies Charges
A female student of Jadavpur University has brought up charges of sexual harassment against a senior professor of the arts faculty. In an email addressed to registrar of the university,
INDIA
Manipur High Court modifies the 2023 order that allowed inclusion of Meiteis in the ST list
The Manipur High Court on Wednesday has tweaked its order given last year on March 27 2023, directing the inclusion of the Meitei community in the list of the Scheduled
INDIA
PM Modi likely to visit Bengal in March, first since 2021 poll debacle, but amidst the Sandeskhali row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit West Bengal on March 6, where he will address a rally in Barasat amid ongoing political tensions surrounding the Sandeshkhali issue. This
INDIA
ED Issues Seventh Summon To Arvind Kejriwal; AAP Calls It Vendetta After SC Chandigarh Mayoral Poll Verdict
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for the seventh time in a row in connection with the ongoing probe into the alleged liquor excise
INDIA
Death of 21-Year-Old Farmer Sparks Tensions at Khanauri Border; "Just a rumour" says Haryana Police
A 21-year-old farmer, Shubh Karan Singh, lost his life at Khanauri on the Sangrur-Jind border amid clashes with the Haryana Police on Wednesday. Farmers have alleged that Singh died due
INDIA
“Without MSP farmers of the whole country will face problems”: Rakesh Tikait urges for a legal guarantee on MSP amidst ongoing farmers' protest
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday stated that without a legal guarantee on the minimum stock price (MSP) on produce, farmers of the whole county would face problems.
INDIA
“All is well…” Akhilesh Yadav keeps hope for ‘INDIA’ alive in Uttar Pradesh
Amidst speculations of all not being well between the Samajwadi Party and Congress, Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed optimism over the INDIA alliance's seat sharing arrangement in Uttar Pradesh for
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INDIA
“I invite the farmer leaders for discussion”: Arjun Munda calls for fifth round of talks with farmer leaders amidst renewed call for 'Delhi Chalo’
As the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march resumed on Wednesday, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Arjun Munda invited the farmer leaders for a fifth round of talks to settle the
INDIA
Farmers Resume 'Delhi Chalo' March after Center’s 5-year Plan Falls Through, Security Tightened along the border areas
The farmers resumed their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march on Wednesday after talks with the Centre on MSP guarantees fell through. Around 14,000 farmers, accompanied by 1,200 tractor trolleys, 300 cars,
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INDIA
SC declares AAP’s Kuldeep Kumar the rightful Chandigarh mayor; Kejriwal hails the verdict, calls it first victory of INDIA bloc
In a big blow to Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared the Aam Aadmi Party-Congress combined candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the rightful winner of the Mayor’s
BENGAL
"A sinister plot before the Lok Sabha Elections": Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi over the deactivation of Aadhar Cards in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged "reckless deactivation" of Aadhar Cards by the Central government, particularly of those belonging
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INDIA
Supreme Court Demands Answers from Returning Officer in Chandigarh Mayoral Election Dispute, Seeks Defaced Ballot Papers and Complete Video Recording
The Supreme Court on Monday has asked for the ballot papers used during the Chandigarh Mayoral elections that were defaced by returning officer Anil Masih. The court has ordered
INDIA
SC Rejects PIL Seeking SIT or CBI Probe into Sandeshkhali Case, refuses to equate it with Manipur violence
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL that requested a court-monitored investigation by either the CBI or an SIT into the violence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village.
INDIA
“Will join Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra only if…”: Akhilesh Yadav to Join Rahul Gandhi's Rally Only After Finalizing Seat-Sharing Deal
Samajwadi Part Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday informed that his party will join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Nyay Yatra only after finalizing an agreement on seat sharing between the two parties
INDIA
Sandeshkhali News: SC stays Parliament Privilege committee summons against Bengal Chief Secy, DGP & other officials; TMC says the world has seen the ‘drama’ of BJP State President
The Supreme Court on Monday has stayed further proceedings on a breach of privilege notice issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat to West Bengal Chief Secretary, DGP and other senior
INDIA
Arvind Kejriwal skips 6th summon; ED files fresh complaint against Delhi CM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday skipped the Enforcement Directorate's sixth summons for questioning in connection with the excise policy case. The Aam Aadmi Party has labeled the summons
INDIA
Farmers Pause their 'Delhi Chalo' Protest March as the Govt Proposes a 5-Year MSP Plan
The farmers’ unions have temporarily put on hold their 'Delhi Chalo' march towards the National capital following the Union government's rollout of a five-year plan to purchase pulses, maize, and
INDIA
After Selfie Points In Railway Stations, RTI Reveals FCI’s Plans To Distribute Free Ration In Bags Featuring PM Modi At the Cost Of Crores Of Public Money
After the ‘Selfie Point’ controversy, on similar lines, another RTI response has exposed plans of the Central Government to use PM Narendra Modi’s picture on ration bags for branding ahead
INDIA
“I can arrest the ‘Gaddar’ too…”, Mamata Banerjee assures redressal and justice to Sandeshkhali but blames BJP for the trouble
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday while assuring redressal to the aggrieved villagers of trouble hit Sandeshkhali, she also blamed the BJP for fomenting tension and trying to
INDIA
“No Bad Blood”, AAP & Congress Seal The Deal; Gatbandhan’ in Delhi But Solo in Punjab
Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have reached a consensus over seat sharing for the Lok Sabha elections ahead, claimed sources. While in Delhi the two parties have agreed to go
BENGAL
Sandeshkhali: One Of The Prime Accused Arrested; Bengal DGP Assures Not To Spare Anyone
“We will spare no one…”, Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar on Saturday assured that the aggrieved villagers of Sandeshkhali who had erupted in anger last week, over what they alleged, years
INDIA
Kejriwal seeks Trust Vote, Wins it
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday won the trust vote with the majority in the Delhi Assembly. The Aam Admi Party Chief moved the motion of confidence on Friday to
INDIA
Farmers Protest Day 5: Mallikarjun Kharge Slams Modi Government as 'Curse' for Farmers, Protestors urge the Centre to pass an ordinance providing a legal guarantee on MSP
Farmers persist with their 'Dilli Chalo' protest along the Punjab-Haryana border, marking the fifth day of the agitation on Saturday. Union ministers Arjun Munda, Nityanand Rai, and Piyush Goyal are
INDIA
Kejriwal Seeks Trust Vote Amidst Arrest Rumors after ED Summons
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal moved a trust vote in the Assembly on Friday to show his strength amidst rumors of his arrest. The Aam Aadmi Party chief also
INDIA
Farmers Protest Day 4: Farmer Dies of Heart Attack at Shambhu Border, Protestors Met with Tear Gas, No Consensus Reached in Talks with Union Govt.
As the farmers' protest entered its fourth day on Friday, a 63-year-old farmer participating in the protests died of a heart attack near Haryana's Ambala at the Shambhu border protest
POLITICS
Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi Unite for 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Bihar
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday joined Congress’s 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' led by Rahul Gandhi in Sasaram, Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav took charge of driving the lead jeep, with
INDIA
Fresh Violence At Churachandpur in Manipur On Thursday Night; Two Dead, Dozens Injured and Internet Suspended
At least two people killed and scores injured after fresh violence erupted at Churachandpur in Manipur on Thursday evening. Angry mob attacked the office of SP, DC and other government
INDIA
TMC MP Dev and Ex-MP Mahua Moitra Summoned By ED For Questioning
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former TMC MP Mahua Moitra, sitting MP Dipak Adhikari, aka Dev and leader Mukul Roy to the Delhi office in connection with three separate cases.
INDIA
Sandeshkhali Reaches Parliament, Privileges Committee Summons Bengal Top Cops; TMC Calls Out Sukanta Mazumdar’s ‘Fall’ A Drama and PR Stunt
The Privileges and Ethics committee of the Lok Sabha on Thursday has summoned senior police officers of Bengal over a complaint filed by BJP MP and Bengal state president Dr
INDIA
“People may have genuine complaints…”: Mamata Banerjee blames RSS hand behind Sandeshkhali unrest; assures thorough investigation into all allegations
“I will never support injustice…” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee broke her silence on Sandeshkhali but also accused political parties of trying to foment trouble in the village for
BENGAL
“I do not wish to stay in politics”: TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty resigns, Mamata Banerjee yet to accept
Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty has tendered her resignation to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday. However, the actor turned MP has stated that her resignation is yet
INDIA
“There are no two opinions about it”: Farooq Abdullah Announces National Conference's Solo Run in the Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections
In a new setback for the INDIA alliance, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah announced on Thursday that his party will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections independently. "As far
INDIA
Farmers’ Protest Day 3: Tensions Continue to Escalate Amidst Talks with the Central Government
Amidst the ongoing standoff between farmers and the Union government over MSP and other demands, hundreds of farmers in Punjab occupied train tracks as a part of their “rail roko”
INDIA
Olympic Wrestlers Threaten to Restart Protests over Brij Bhushan's Son's Appointment
Olympic medalists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have warned that they will restart their protest over the appointment of Karan Bhushan Singh as the president of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling
INDIA
“No absolute exemptions…” Electoral Bonds Scheme ‘Unconstitutional’, Supreme Court Strikes Down Anonymous Donations
Supreme Court on Thursday has struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme, that allowed political parties to receive donation from anonymous sources, and called it unconstitutional. The five-judge Constitution Bench headed
INDIA
Sonia Gandhi files Rajya Sabha nomination from Rajasthan, 20-year-long Lok Sabha stint nearing its end
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is set to step down from her Lok Sabha post in the Raebareli Constituency of Uttar Pradesh as she filed her nomination for a Rajya Sabha
INDIA
Cannot treat our ‘annadatas’ like criminals: Bharat Ratna awardee MS Swaminathan's daughter after Haryana police action against Farmer protest
“They are not criminals…” Madhura Swaminathan, daughter of Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan took the Internet by storm on Wednesday with her sharp commentary on Delhi and Haryana police’s massive bandobast
BENGAL
Sandeshkhali Case: Cal HC Scraps Sec 144, Asks Bengal Government To Respond On Charges Of Forceful Land Grab And Sexual Assault
Calcutta High Court on Tuesday taking suo moth cognisance of the developments in Sandeshkhali, has scrapped the prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC imposed by the Bengal state government
INDIA
Ashok Chavan joins the BJP for his "New Innings" in politics, Baba Siddiqui calls it a "wake-up call" for Congress
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, a day after ending his 38-year-old stint with the Congress. Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP
INDIA
“I Stand By Our Farmers”, Mamata Banerjee Calls Out BJP’s ‘Inflated Ego’, condemns Haryana Police Using Force To Stall ‘Delhi Chalo’ March
“Futile PR stunts, exposes the illusion of Viksit Bharat…” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the Modi government, condemning the use of force by BJP
INDIA
Narendra Modi launches the “PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana” to light up 1 crore households with up to 300 units of free electricity every month
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the “PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana” to further sustainable development and illuminate 1 crore households. It is important to note that this
INDIA
Farmers Protest 2024: An Overview
Thousands of farmers embarked on their “Delhi Chalo” protest march on Tuesday morning after the talks with Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Arjun Munda remained inconclusive on Monday evening. The
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News
Exclusive: “Ceasefire…”, Know Why Yogendra Yadav Came And Met Mamata Banerjee In Middle Of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
Political activist Yogendra Yadav, who has been accompanying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, took a break from the rally for a day and dropped by
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INDIA
Ashok Chavan Likely To Join BJP on Tuesday, A Day After Quitting Congress
A day after quitting the Congress, former Maharastra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan is all set to join the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Tuesday, claim sources. Chavan had claimed on
INDIA
Sandeshkhali Violence: Smriti Irani vocal against Mamata Banerjee, TMC questions silence on Manipur
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani on Monday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over a media report highlighting alleged charges of sexual exploitation
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi Echos Mamata Banerjee, Demands Release Of Central Funds For Bengal
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over stalling of the release of funds to the state of West Bengal, highlighting the “distress”
INDIA
“Is there ‘Modi ki guarantee’ that Nitish Kumar won’t flip again?” Tejashwi Yadav recalls 17 months with JD(U)
RJD leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Monday lashed out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, over his recent flip to the NDA folds. At times in
INDIA
Former Maharastra CM Ashok Chavan Resigns From Congress, After Milind Deora, Baba Siddique
Months ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections and the state assembly polls, former Maharastra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has resigned from Congress on Monday, in yet another blow to the
INDIA
Big Diplomatic Win For India; Qatar Frees 8 Jailed Ex-Indian Navy Veterans who were on Death Row
Qatar has released the 8 former Navy officers who were taken into custody under charges of alleged espionage. Arrested in August 2022, the Navy veterans were sentenced to death last
INDIA
Journalist Sagarika Ghose is TMC’s surprise pick for Rajya Sabha; Netizens remind her “never say never”
The Trinamool Congress on Sunday announced four candidates to Rajya Sabha among which Delhi based journalist Sagarika Ghose was a surprise nomination to the Upper House, and that the took
INDIA
Art 370, Triple Talaq, Ram Mandir: PM Modi's last address to the 17th Lok Sabha
“Reform, perform and transform…” Prime Minister Narendra Modi used these words for the 17th Lok Sabha to define his government's second term that he won in 2019. PM Modi thanked
INDIA
“Will contest in all 13 seats,” announces Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party to go solo in Punjab
In another massive blow to the INDIA Alliance, Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that the Aam Aadmi Party will independently contest in all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, denouncing
INDIA
Curfew partially lifted two days after massive violence that rocked Uttarakhand’s Haldwani
Two days after Uttarakhand’s Haldwani was rocked by violence, the authorities on Saturday partially lifted the curfew from the periphery areas of the town. However, Banbhoolpura, the area that bore
INDIA
“CAA will be implemented before the Lok Sabha Elections”: Home Minister Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday stated that the Citizenship Amendment Act will be implemented in the months leading up to the all-important 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. “The CAA
WORLD
Pakistan Election Results 2024: Political turmoil grips the State as Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif vie for power
Both Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif on Friday have claimed victory in the 2024 Pakistan Assembly election that has been marred by political turmoil owing to delayed results. While Nawaz
BENGAL
8 arrested Over Sandeshkhali Violence, Internet Suspended & Section 144 Imposed After 3 Days Of Unrest
Eight people have been arrested, including former CPIM MLA Nirapada Haldar on Friday in connection with the arson and violence that rocked Sandeshkhali in North 24 Paraganas district. The violence
INDIA
“Kaise inkaar karoon?...: RLD President hints at a BJP merger following the conferment of a Bharat Ratna on Chaudhury Charan Singh
Following the conferment of a posthumous Bharat Ratna to Chaudhury Charan Singh, Rashtriya Lok Dal President and the grandson of the former Prime Minister Jayant Chaudhury on Friday hinted
BENGAL
Bengal’s Sandeshkhali on the boil for over 72 hours; Political blame game ensues after villagers attack the houses of TMC leaders
Sandeshkhali is a village in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas District and has been on the boil since Wednesday after villagers took out massive protests demanding the arrest of absconding
INDIA
Bharat Ratna for Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, and Swaminathan: PM Modi announces the honours
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, would be conferred upon former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along
MAHARASHTRA
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar shot dead during a Facebook live, attacker kills himself later
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was allegedly shot dead by Mauris Noronha over a personal dispute in Mumbai’s Dahisar area during a Facebook livestream on Thursday. According to reports,
INDIA
Tensions escalate in Haldwani: Violence was pre-planned and unprovoked says Uttarakhand Official
Amidst the soaring tensions in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani, Nainital district magistrate Vandana Singh on Friday said that the spate of violence that unfolded was “pre-planned and unprovoked”. “They collected stones on
INDIA
Two Killed In Uttarakhand Violence Following State Government’s Demolition drive
Four people killed and scores injured after violence broke out at Banbhoolpura town of Uttarakhand on Thursday evening over state government’s decision to demolish a Madrasa and an adjoining mosque
INDIA
Shoot At Sight Ordered After Violence Gripped Haldwani In Uttarakhand, Several Police Officers Injured
Shoot at sight has been ordered after massive violence broke out at Banbhoolpura, Haldwani in Uttarakhand over state government’s decision to demolish a Madrasa following anti-encroachment drive on Thursday. More
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Government Announces Slew Of Schemes in Bengal Budget 2024, Calls It ‘D’ for Development And Not Dole
Bengal government has proposed slew of social security schemes, enhanced the financial assistance in existing schemes in the state budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. Ahead of Lok Sabha elections,
INDIA
“Our PM isn’t born OBC…” Rahul Gandhi calls out Narendra Modi’s caste, BJP hits back
In a startling claim, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that PM Narendra Modi doesn’t belong to the Other Backward Caste(OBC), calling his self-proclamation of being an OBC Prime
INDIA
After Border Fencing, Modi Government Decides To Scrap Free Movement Regime between India and Myanmar
In the backdrop of Manipur violence, the Modi government has decided to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday.
INDIA
Delhi Court summons CM Arvind Kejriwal on February 17 after the Enforcement Directorate’s complaint
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned by the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court on February 17 to explain his non-compliance with the Enforcement Directorate’s summons in connection with the
INDIA
“I pray that Congress is able to save at least 40 seats…,” PM Modi takes a dig at Congress, borrows from CM Mamata Banerjee’s “40-seat” jibe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at Congress, referring to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s “40 seat” jibe at the grand old party. “A challenge has come
INDIA
Delhi Court to deliver its verdict on ED's complaint against Kejriwal over summons non-compliance at 4 pm
A Delhi court on Wednesday is set to pronounce its verdict on a complaint lodged by the Enforcement Directorate against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for failing to comply with
MADHYA PRADESH
6 dead and over 60 injured in Madhya Pradesh’s firecracker factory blast
At least 11 people have been killed and over 60 injured after a massive fire broke out in a firecracker factory on Tuesday in Madhya Pradesh’s Harda. Those injured have
INDIA
“Center wants to scare and silence…”: Atishi slams the Enforcement Directorate amidst raids, alleges evidence tampering in her "Explosive Exposé"
Delhi Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Tuesday alleged that the Centre was trying to “scare and silence” her party by conducting Enforcement Directorate raids on multiple
INDIA
Enforcement Directorate raids Kejriwal’s Personal Secy & other AAP leaders; Atishi calls it desperation after her ‘expose’ threat
The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted raids at the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s secretary, along with the premises of other AAP leaders in connection with the alleged
INDIA
Season Of Phone Calls Is Back, But Who Called TMC MP Dev?
Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament and a noted actor in Bengali film industry, Dipak Adhikari popularly known as Dev has resigned from three government committees in his Lok Sabha constituency
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee to skip One Nation One Election meeting, cancels her Delhi visit at the last minute
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is to skip the meeting on the One Nation One Election in New Delhi on Tuesday citing the impending state budget on February 8
INDIA
This is Murder Of Democracy…: Supreme Court on Chandigarh Mayoral Polls
“Why is he looking at the camera and running like a fugitive? This is the murder of democracy,” said the Supreme Court of India on Monday as it came down
POLITICS
JMM-Congress Coalition wins the Jharkhand Assembly Floor Test with the support of 47 MLAs
The JMM-Congress coalition with Chief Minister Champai Soren at the helm won the Jharkhand Assembly floor test on Monday. The alliance secured 47 votes in the 81-member House with the
INDIA
Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves UCC Draft, Bill Likely To Be Tabled On February 6
Uttarakhand is all set to become the first state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after the bill is passed in the state assembly on February
POLITICS
Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren granted permission to attend Assembly Floor Test amidst ED arrest
A special court in Ranchi on Saturday granted permission to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to attend the Special Session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly and participate in the
INDIA
“We do not want to beg to BJP”: Mamata Banerjee announces that Bengal Government will pay the unpaid MNREGA workers by February 21
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced that her government will clear the dues of at least 21 lakh unpaid MNREGA workers of the state by February 21.
INDIA
PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna for LK Advani: Veteran BJP leader accepts the award, calls it an honour for his lifelong service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been conferred with the Bharat Ratna award, India's highest civilian honor. The Prime Minister stated
INDIA
Delhi Police visits CM Arvind Kejriwal’s house twice to serve notice over BJP complaint
A Delhi Police Crime Branch team reached Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s house on Saturday morning to serve a notice in connection with a case related to his allegation that
INDIA
“I completely concur with Didi,” BRS leader Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao concurs with Mamata Banerjee’s “40 seats” jibe, blames Congress for the “implosion” of the INDIA Alliance
BRS Leader and former Telangana Minster Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao on Saturday concurred with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s “40 seats” jibe at the Congress. “The only forces who
INDIA
“Our priority is to fight the BJP”: Jairam Ramesh urges unity, responding to Mamata Banerjee’s “40 seats” jibe at Congress
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday replied to Mamata Banerjee’s scathing remark stating that she doubts if the grand old party would be able to secure even 40 seats
INDIA
“Not even 40…”: Mamata Banerjee ‘REJECTS’ Congress in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday slammed Congress, saying that she doubts if the grand old party would be able to bag even 40
INDIA
"He is a close friend of mine....": Mamata Banerjee vows to "unwaveringly" support the now arrested Hemant Soren
West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee on Friday came out in support of Hemant Soren, two days after the Jharkhand Chief Minister was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. "He is
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INDIA
Tensions Escalate as AAP alleges house arrests of leaders and BJP protests against Arvind Kejriwal, security heightened in Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday has alleged that the Delhi assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, deputy mayor Aaley Mohd Iqbal, and several leaders have been put under house arrest
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INDIA
JMM leader Champai Soren takes charge as 7th Chief Minister of Jharkhand, two days after Hemant Soren's arrest
JMM leader Champai Soren was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Friday, two days after former CM Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. Senior
BENGAL
"They think they can scare us..." : Mamata Banerjee vows to resist intimidation as she accuses BJP of allegedly misusing Central Agencies
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee lashed out at the BJP on Thursday, over the alleged misuse of central agencies in Opposition ruled states for "political
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INDIA
Electric Shocks,Tortured To Name Opposition Political Parties and Leaders, Signature on blank page: Parliament Breach Accused File Application Before Court Against Delhi Police
Serious allegations have been levelled against the Delhi police by five of the six accused arrested in connection with last December’s Parliament Security breach. In an application filed before the
INDIA
Interim Budget 2024-25: tax rates remain unchanged, budget focuses on inclusive development and fiscal consolidation to decrease deficit
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman presented the Interim Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament on Thursday. The finance minister made no alterations to the tax rates, for both direct and indirect taxes,
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INDIA
Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren arrested by the ED, JMM calls for a statewide bandh in protest
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate with the alleged land scam case. Soren was apprehended soon after he submitted his resignation to governor CP