The political drama unfolded as Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, demanded the resignation of BJP MP Anurag Thakur over allegations of land grabbing. The controversy began during a Lok Sabha debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, where Thakur accused Kharge of unauthorized land acquisition. These allegations were met with strong resistance…
The recent walkout by opposition members from the Lok Sabha was a dramatic moment in Indian parliamentary proceedings. The incident unfolded during a heated debate over the alleged attack on Catholic priests in Jabalpur. Opposition members, led by the Congress party, demanded a discussion on the issue, which they claimed was of national importance. However,…
In a landmark ruling that sends shockwaves through the education sector in West Bengal, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the Calcutta High Court’s decision to cancel the appointments of approximately 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff in state-run schools. 1 The apex court’s verdict, delivered today, firmly rejected appeals against the High Court’s order,…
The government has appointed Dr. Poonam Gupta, the Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term. This marks a significant milestone as Dr. Gupta becomes the first woman economist to hold this prestigious position. Dr. Gupta’s appointment…
In a recent session of the Rajya Sabha, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mohammed Nadimul Haque made a passionate appeal for Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. Haque highlighted Williams’ remarkable achievements in space exploration and her deep-rooted Indian heritage, emphasizing that such recognition would be a…
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has sparked significant controversy in Jammu and Kashmir, with political parties and community leaders strongly opposing it. The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, aims to reform the management of Waqf properties by introducing technology-driven oversight and addressing existing complexities. However, critics argue…
The Indian Commerce Ministry is actively formulating a range of contingency plans to mitigate the potential economic fallout from possible US tariffs, according to sources within the government. This proactive approach underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding Indian trade interests in the face of evolving global trade dynamics. The ministry is reportedly analyzing various scenarios,…
The Delhi Police have placed themselves on high alert ahead of the scheduled parliamentary debate on the Waqf Bill, sources confirmed today. This heightened state of preparedness comes amidst concerns regarding potential security risks and public reactions to the sensitive legislation. The Waqf Bill, dealing with the management and regulation of Islamic endowments, is set…
Diesel prices in Karnataka will increase after the state government hiked the sales tax on diesel by 3 percent on April 1, with immediate effect.As per the state government notification on Tuesday, Karnataka Sales Tax (KST) on diesel has been increased from 18.4 percent to 21.17 percent. According to the Akhila Karnataka Petroleum Dealers Association,…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) showed signs of returning to Indian equities, as sharp outflows, witnessed early in the year, were followed by renewed buying interest in March. Despite heavy selling in January and February, FPIs turned buyers towards the end of March, helping the benchmark Nifty recover by nearly 6 per cent in this month….
