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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Unveils ‘Mahila Samvad’ Initiative Focused on Women’s Empowerment Before Assembly Elections
The initiative is a comprehensive outreach program designed to connect with over two crore women across 70,000 locations in Bihar.
Aaple Sarkar services’ delay will incur a ₹1,000 daily penalty for department heads.
In accordance with the Right to Services Act, the state government has designated 1,027 public services, with 527 currently available through the Aaple Sarkar portal and…
BJP set to reveal five state leaders by April 20 and the national leader by the end of the month.
According to News18, significant meetings have taken place this week involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, and senior party figures Amit Shah and JP…
Mahagathbandhan Conference: Tejashwi Yadav to Head Coordination Team Before 2025 Bihar Elections
The three-hour discussion brought together leaders from key opposition parties to devise a strategy for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Telangana’s Deputy Chief Minister Vikramarka claims conspiracy behind ED investigations targeting the Gandhis to hinder the caste census.
While addressing a protest organized by the state Congress outside the ED office regarding the chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Vikramarka stated that…
Dispute Over Election Regulations: Supreme Court Grants Election Commission Three Weeks to Address Jairam Ramesh and Others’ Petition
A bench consisting of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar had issued a notice to the Centre and the election authority on January 15 regarding Ramesh’s…
VP Dhankhar: Judiciary Shouldn’t Determine Timeline for President’s Bill Decisions
Last week, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision, indicating that the President must act on bills referred by the governor within three months of receiving them. “A…
CM Siddaramaiah’s Bold Caste Survey Shakes Up Karnataka’s Social and Political Landscape
The Kantharaju Committee carried out the caste census under the Socio-Economic and Education Survey during Siddaramaiah’s initial term as chief minister. This survey…
Lok Sabha Approves Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Following a 12-Hour Debate
The Bill passed after all opposition amendments were dismissed through voice votes, culminating in a division of votes—288 in favor and 232 against.
How ‘restroom breaks’ during the marathon LS debate on the Waqf Bill embarrassed Congress
While the discussions predominantly revolved around the Bill’s provisions, there was a moment when the heated exchanges diverted to a more personal issue.
Parliament Approves Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Following Extended 12-Hour Discussion in Rajya Sabha
The Lok Sabha passed the Bill after an extensive debate lasting over 12 hours on Thursday (March 3).
Actor Vijay Takes Legal Action in Supreme Court Against Waqf Act 2025, Terms It Unjust.
The Act has ignited controversy, with various petitions lodged in the Supreme Court claiming that it discriminates against the Muslim community and infringes upon their…
Opposition Claims Waqf Bill Breaches Minority Rights
Waqf denotes properties allocated for charitable use. Once a property is designated as Waqf, it cannot be reclaimed by the donor. Ownership is transferred, with…
Rahul Gandhi set to visit the US and deliver a speech at Brown University.
Pawan Khera, head of Congress’ media and publicity department, stated that Gandhi will be at Brown University in Rhode Island on April 21 and 22.
Congress launches nationwide protest in response to ED chargesheet targeting Gandhis in National Herald case
The Congress party criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central government for allegedly misusing the central agency to undermine the Opposition.
CM Mamata claims Murshidabad violence was orchestrated, urges PM to supervise Amit Shah.
The Trinamool Congress leader urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevent any ‘atrocious law’ and monitor Union Home Minister Amit Shah closely. These comments were…
Minister Tatkare: Financial Support for Women Under Ladki Bahin Remains Unchanged
Tatkare addressed media allegations suggesting that 7,74,148 women were experiencing diminished benefits under the Ladki Bahin scheme due to their involvement in other…
National Herald Case: Key Insights from the ED Chargesheet Targeting Sonia and Rahul Gandhi
Special judge Vishal Gogne reviewed the chargesheet, filed on April 9, focusing on the issue of cognisance, and scheduled further proceedings for April 25.
Maharashtra cuts financial assistance to ₹500 for nearly 800,000 women under the Ladki Bahin Scheme.
Government data indicates that these 7.7 lakh women previously received ₹1,500 per month under the scheme, but are now limited to ₹500. The state has clarified that this…
Eknath Shinde Sets May 31 Deadline for Pothole-Free Roads in Mumbai
Shinde emphasized that quality must not be compromised. Any contractor found to be providing inferior workmanship will face stringent consequences. So far, fines…
National Herald case: ED files charges against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi
Special judge Vishal Gogne reviewed the chargesheet, filed on April 9, concerning the point of cognisance and scheduled further proceedings for April 25.
Robert Vadra called in Haryana land deal investigation, presents himself to ED.
Vadra, aged 56, is required to present himself before the agency on Tuesday, April 15, according to a report by PTI. This marks the second summons in this case…
ED conducts searches at the property of Rajasthan Congress leader in ₹48,000-crore PACL fraud investigation.
The federal agency is searching around 15 locations, including Khachariyawas’s residence in Jaipur. A security detail from the CRPF has also been assigned to the…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin Intensifies Criticism of Central Government, Reveals Formation of High-Level Committee for State Autonomy
The high-level committee, led by former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph, will extensively investigate the dynamics between the Union and state governments to safeguard…
TN Election: Will AIADMK Support BJP in Regaining Control from DMK?
Led by former Chief Minister Eddapadi K. Palaniswamy (EPS), the party has retained its position after a contentious leadership struggle with party colleague and former…
Violence Related to the West Bengal Waqf Act: Key Facts on Deaths, Arrests, and Internet Shutdowns
The protests commenced on Friday, with incidents of vehicles, including police vans, being set ablaze, stones hurled at security personnel, and roads obstructed in Suti…
Caste Census Findings Suggest 51% Reservation for Backward Communities in Karnataka
Additionally, the report proposed that BCs should receive a 51% reservation in educational institutions across the state.
Nainar Nagendran takes over as Tamil Nadu BJP president, replacing Annamalai.
“BJP is a very significant party with over 1,000 MLAs and more than 300 MPs, and I am honored to be the state president of this party,” Nagenthiran remarked following…
ED sends notice to seize assets valued at ₹661 crore in Congress-affiliated AJL case.
The federal investigating agency stated that it affixed these notices at several locations, including the Herald House in Delhi at ITO, a property in Bandra, Mumbai, and…
BJP Asserts US Tariffs Will Barely Affect India’s Economy
During a press conference at the party headquarters, BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam emphasized that the Mudra Yojana has significantly aided the MSME sector.
AIADMK Rejoins NDA; Palaniswami Praises Modi’s ‘Visionary Leadership’ Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
The official announcement was made on Friday by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who stated that Palaniswami would lead the NDA coalition in the upcoming Tamil Nadu…