Bhartruhari Mahtab, a prominent leader of the BJP from Odisha and a seven-time MP, has been appointed as the Pro Tem Speaker for the 18th parliament session. · This appointment, traditionally for the most senior parliamentarian, sparks controversy, especially in Congress, calling it a ‘mistake’ by the Parliamentary Affairs minister. · Formerly aligned with Naveen Patnaik’s Biju…
In a significant development Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by the Rouse Avenue Court in a case linked to the city’s excise policy. · Kejriwal faced allegations of money laundering related to the implementation of Delhi’s liquor policy for the fiscal year 2021-22. · The court’s decision to grant bail, issued on a…
Stalin says laws were passed in haste, ‘without adequate deliberations and consultations’ · New laws need review with key stakeholders, says Stalin · Stalin points out issues and constitutional violations in new laws Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has voiced strong objections to the recent enactment of three new criminal laws by the Union Government, urging…
Surama Padhy, a leader of the BJP has assumed the prestigious role of the Speaker of the Odisha Assembly for the 17th Assembly term. · Padhy’s nomination for the Speakership sailed through uncontested as no other political party put forward a candidate, affirming her widespread support within the Assembly. · Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed confidence…
In a significant development amid mounting controversy, the Indian government has decided to cancel the UGC-NET (National Eligibility Test) examination. · The decision comes in the wake of ongoing protests and allegations of irregularities surrounding the NEET, intensifying the political landscape. · Leaders from various opposition parties have swiftly capitalized on this development to criticize the Narendra…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar on Wednesday. The event was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and ambassadors from 17 nations. The inauguration marked the beginning of a new chapter for the university, which offers 137 scholarships to international students. Nalanda University is structured around…
The water crisis in Delhi has reached a critical point, with Delhi Water Minister Atishi threatening an indefinite strike starting June 21 unless immediate action is taken to resolve the acute shortage. · Atishi appealed directly to PM Modi, urging his intervention to alleviate the plight of approximately 28 lakh Delhi residents currently deprived of sufficient…
The Canadian Parliament observed a moment of silence on Tuesday to honor Hardeep Singh Nijjar whose killing outside a Gurudwara last June sparked diplomatic tensions with India. · The fallout from Nijjar’s killing was exacerbated by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s controversial allegations against the Indian government. · India has denied receiving specific information from Canadian authorities…
India was gripped by widespread alarm on Tuesday as bomb threat emails targeted 40 airports across the country, causing significant disruptions and prompting heightened security measures. · The series of incidents across these airports underscores the vulnerability of aviation infrastructure to cyber threats and hoaxes, necessitating robust security frameworks and swift response protocols. · Authorities across India…
Prasanna Patasani, a seasoned five-time MP from Bhubaneswar, has detached ties with the BJD and joined the BJP, expressing discontent with the current trajectory of his former party. · Joined by other dissatisfied BJD leaders and workers from Bhubaneswar’s Jaydev Assembly constituency, Patasani criticized the party’s leadership for neglecting its founding principles and organizational integrity. · Aparajita…
