At a recent Eid prayer gathering, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the importance of unity and harmony among communities. She criticized the BJP for what she described as “divisive politics,” accusing them of creating rifts among people based on religion and other differences. Her remarks were aimed…
Amidst widespread DMK-led protests against alleged fund cuts to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched a scathing attack on the Modi government, accusing it of hypocrisy. Stalin contends that while the government demonstrates a clear dislike for Mahatma Gandhi, it continues to operate the…
In a move signaling a significant strengthening of bilateral ties, India and Sri Lanka are poised to ink a major defence cooperation pact next week during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the island nation. This development arrives against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical activity in the Indian Ocean region, notably China’s expanding influence….
A recent decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to increase ATM withdrawal charges has ignited a political firestorm, with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accusing the Modi government of turning banks into “collection agents” for a “loot.” The RBI has authorized banks to raise ATM cash withdrawal charges beyond the free monthly limit by…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has leveled serious allegations against the Trinamool Congress (TMC)-led West Bengal government, accusing it of attempting to register illegal immigrants as voters. Shah’s statements, made during the “Times Now Summit 2025” and within parliamentary sessions, have ignited a political firestorm, raising concerns about electoral integrity and national security. Shah claimed…
In a devastating natural disaster, Myanmar was struck by a powerful earthquake, resulting in the tragic loss of over 1,000 lives. The earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 7.7, caused widespread destruction across several regions, reducing buildings to rubble and leaving survivors in dire need of assistance. Emergency response teams have been working tirelessly to…
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda informed the Lok Sabha that the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has been successfully implemented across all states and Union Territories in India, with the notable exception of West Bengal. The minister’s statement highlighted the widespread reach of the government’s flagship health insurance scheme, which aims…
The Indian government has announced the reintroduction of a 10% import duty on chickpeas (chana), set to take effect from April 1st, 2025. This decision reverses the previous duty-free import policy that was implemented to stabilize domestic prices and increase availability. The move comes as India anticipates a stronger domestic chickpea harvest this year. The…
The Delhi Police have apprehended six individuals who illegally crossed the border from Bangladesh and were disguising themselves as transgender women to evade detection. The arrests highlight a novel tactic employed by illegal immigrants to avoid law enforcement scrutiny. According to police reports, the individuals were apprehended during routine checks in a specific area of…
The Indian government has strongly criticized Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, for labeling its online compliance website as a “censorship portal.” This dispute marks an escalation in the ongoing legal battle between X and the Modi administration concerning content moderation.The core of the disagreement revolves around a government-initiated website designed to streamline notifications to…
