Category: India

Russia has become a major concern for Indian students abroad, with over half of all global complaints regarding exploitation and racial discrimination originating from the country. Data reveals a sharp surge in such incidents, raising serious safety worries for students, particularly those pursuing medical education. Many fear reporting issues due…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refuted DMK MP P Wilson’s claim that Tamil Nadu was ignored in the Union Budget. She highlighted several initiatives for the state, calling his allegations baseless. Wilson had argued that Tamil Nadu, a high-performing state, was being discriminated against in tax devolution and project allocation. …

P. Chidambaram criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Rajya Sabha, labeling it ‘forgettable’ for cutting capital expenditure. He highlighted stagnant capital investment, a collapse in net FDI, and withdrawing foreign portfolio investors, questioning the government’s reform momentum. Chidambaram noted a decline in nominal growth and a lack of private…

India’s strategic petroleum reserves can currently cover 74 days of demand during global crises, according to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. While the International Energy Agency recommends 90 days, Puri expressed confidence in the current level, noting potential for future increases. This reserve is crucial for economic stability and energy…

The Supreme Court has ordered the West Bengal police chief to personally respond to serious allegations from the Election Commission. The EC claims ruling party TMC members are deliberately obstructing the revision of electoral rolls. The court emphasized the importance of constitutional laws and the EC’s authority during elections. …

The Supreme Court cautioned High Court judges against acting as domain experts, emphasizing their role as neutral umpires in dispute resolution. The bench stressed that judicial review should not involve re-evaluating examination questions, urging High Courts to refer such matters to expert committees. This directive came while addressing a petition…

PDP has slammed the Jammu and Kashmir government for availing the Centre’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. PDP legislator Waheed Parra called it a “most dangerous scheme” and accused the National Conference of betraying its mandate by taking interest-free loans for capital investments, effectively mortgaging the…

Punjab’s commitment to law and order took a bold step forward with the launch of Operation Prahar-2. In an astounding first-day success, more than 1,200 wanted individuals were apprehended as over 2,000 police teams conducted sweeping raids. This extensive operation serves as a critical component of the state’s sustained effort…

CM Himanta’s remark came after All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi lodged an official complaint with Hyderabad City Police seeking criminal action against Sarma over a “now-deleted video” allegedly depicting violence against Muslims, describing it as “genocidal hate speech.” The BJP leader also said he didn’t…

Chandigarh witnessed chaos as police turned to water cannons to break up a protest organized by AAP leaders, among them ministers, in response to comments made by Congress figure Partap Singh Bajwa. His remarks, criticized as offensive to minister Harbhajan Singh—a former band player—ignited strong backlash from AAP, who are…

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched six new air quality monitoring stations and 100 ‘Vayu Rakshak’ vehicles, emphasizing year-round pollution control. The government aims for comprehensive monitoring and long-term policies, addressing sources like transport and waste. This initiative signifies a commitment to clean air as a fundamental right for all…

Union home minister Amit Shah declared Maoism’s destructive nature, vowing its complete elimination from India by March 31. He urged Naxalites to surrender for rehabilitation, highlighting Chhattisgarh’s attractive policy. Shah emphasized development initiatives transforming Bastar, promising significant progress in infrastructure and economic opportunities for tribal communities. …

The Supreme Court extended the deadline for West Bengal’s electoral roll revision, demanding a personal affidavit from the DGP over alleged threats to election officials. Micro-observers will only assist Electoral Registration Officers, who retain final decision-making power. The court also directed the deployment of Group B officers for the process….

The Supreme Court has stated it will not permit any obstacles in the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls across states. This comes as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee filed a petition challenging the revision process in her poll-bound state. …

​​A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale declined to interfere, describing the high court order as balanced. Appearing for the petitioner, Advocate Prashant Bhushan submitted that there has never been a law and order problem in the area. ​​”It seems to be a very very balanced order,”…