Category: India

Taking strong exception to the attack on judicial officers adjudicating objections to voter list exclusions in West Bengal’s Malda district, the Supreme Court on Thursday said there was a breakdown of law and order in the state and issued show-cause notices to the chief secretary, DGP, district magistrate and SP,…

Seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians and one US citizen, were remanded to 30 days’ judicial custody in Delhi for alleged terror links. The NIA claims they supplied weapons and training to Indian insurgent groups, with connections to Myanmar’s ethnic armed factions. Investigations are ongoing into their motives and activities….

Delhi High Court heard the CBI’s challenge to Arvind Kejriwal’s discharge in the excise policy case. Kejriwal, present with his wife, declared his intent to argue his recusal application personally, asserting his legal rights. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta objected, citing procedural rules. The court issued notice on Kejriwal’s recusal plea….

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on Pakistan’s threat to strike Kolkata. She criticized the PM for targeting Bengal during rallies but not addressing the specific threat, demanding his resignation. Banerjee asserted that threats to the state would not be tolerated. …

Rahul Gandhi pledged full statehood for Puducherry if Congress forms the government, accusing the current administration of being remotely controlled by Delhi. He also outlined promises including monthly support for unemployed youth, job creation, free bus travel for women, relaxed government job age limits, and Rs 20 lakh healthcare insurance…

The political climate in Assam has heated up as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi of presenting forged travel documents sourced from a Pakistani broadcaster during a recent press conference. Together with his wife, Sarma has filed a formal complaint, arguing that the…

Congress leader Pawan Khera has accused Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife of holding multiple foreign passports and having undisclosed overseas properties and shell companies. Sarma has vehemently denied these allegations, labeling them as politically motivated lies and announcing defamation lawsuits against Khera, vowing to hold him accountable….

The Congress has strongly criticized the Modi government’s delimitation proposal, alleging it unfairly benefits larger, populous states and diminishes the political influence of southern and northeastern regions. Leaders claim the plan to increase Lok Sabha seats will widen existing disparities, calling it a “Weapon of Mass Distraction” amidst national crises….

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has brought beef consumption into his election campaign, targeting Congress ally AJP’s candidate Kunki Chowdhury. He accused her parents of eating beef and vowed action under the Cattle Prevention Act post-election. Sarma challenged Chowdhury to disown her parents’ actions, emphasizing the religious sentiments of ‘Sanatani’…

Odisha has banned the open sale of LPG cylinders to combat black marketing. Only customers who have completed e-KYC can now purchase them from authorized dealers. The government assures sufficient supply, with delivery timelines of 25 days for urban and 45 days for rural consumers. This move follows recent seizures…

Election Commission teams have seized over Rs 650 crore in potential voter inducements across five poll-bound states, with West Bengal leading seizures at Rs 319 crore. Freebies, drugs, and cash formed the bulk of the confiscated items. This figure is on track to surpass last year’s record of Rs 1,000…

North-west India will experience two western disturbances this week. Peak activity is expected on April 7-8. This will bring below normal to near normal day temperatures and a wet spell to the region. Other parts of the country will also see wet spells with thunderstorms and lightning until April 9….

Prime Minister Modi criticized Bengal’s law and order, citing the confinement of judicial officers in Malda as evidence of “jungle raj.” He linked electoral roll revision to identifying “illegal settlers” and accused the TMC of protecting infiltrators, while also questioning their manifesto’s name and warning of accountability after the elections….

For the first time in 35 years, AIADMK has not fielded any Brahmin candidates in Tamil Nadu polls, reflecting the community’s waning influence. Major parties like DMK, Congress, and BJP also lack Brahmin nominees, while TVK and NTK have fielded candidates, targeting constituencies with significant Brahmin votes. …

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench, comprising judges from diverse faiths and a woman, will hear crucial cases on women’s rights versus religious practices starting April 7. This bench aims to settle long-standing disputes, including women’s entry into temples, mosques, and Parsi fire temples, and the practice of FGM. The court’s…