In a significant development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised its protocol for the handling and storage of ‘symbol loading units’ (SLUs) of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems. This revision comes in response to directives from the Supreme Court, urging enhanced transparency and security in the…
India’s Gross GST collections for April 2024 soared to an unprecedented Rs 2.10 lakh crore, marking a staggering 12.4 per cent increase compared to the previous year. · The surge in GST revenue was underpinned by a substantial uptick in both domestic transactions, witnessing a notable 13.4 per cent rise, and imports, which grew by 8.3…
Timing of Arrest Questioned: The Supreme Court questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about the timing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, especially just before the general elections commenced. This raised concerns about potential political motivations behind the timing of the arrest. Justice Sanjeev Khanna emphasized the paramount importance of life and liberty, highlighting the…
Anuj Thapan, one of the accused in the Salman Khan house firing case, met a tragic end by hanging himself with a bedsheet while in police custody. · Anuj Thapan and Sonu Subhash Chander, were arrested for allegedly supplying firearms to shooters who fired multiple rounds outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments. · The Mumbai Crime Branch has…
Hoax Bomb Threat Unraveled: Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena confirms police traced the origin of hoax bomb threat emails to nearly 100 schools in Delhi and NCR. Saxena personally visited DAV School in Model Town, North Delhi, post-receipt of threats. Police Action and Tracing Process: Delhi Police, facing challenges from a VPN, successfully trace IP…
In response to the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Indian Ocean, particularly with China’s increasing assertiveness and proximity to Pakistan and the Maldives, India has undertaken significant strides to fortify its maritime defenses. At the forefront of this effort is the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which recently achieved a significant milestone with the…
In a monumental decision marking the end of an era, the Godrej family, custodians of the 127-year-old Godrej Group, has announced a strategic split of the conglomerate. This historic move, characterized as an “ownership realignment,” delineates a new chapter for one of India’s most prominent business dynasties. As the dust settles on this paradigm-shifting announcement,…
As the Lok Sabha elections enter their third phase, a striking revelation has come to light: Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for South Goa, stands out as the wealthiest contender, boasting a staggering declared wealth of Rs 1,361 crore. This revelation comes from an analysis conducted by the Association for Democratic…
The Supreme Court of India delivered strong remarks during a hearing on Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest. · Arvind Kejriwal’s counsel Abhishek Singhvi, argued vehemently against the legality of his arrest. · Referring to Section 45 of the PMLA, Singhvi highlighted the absence of recorded statements from the Delhi CM, suggesting a procedural lapse by the…
Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna, finds himself embroiled in a scandal of immense proportions, shaking the very foundations of Indian politics. · The explosive controversy centers around explicit videos purportedly depicting Revanna engaged in acts of sexual misconduct. · Denying the accusations vehemently, Revanna has asserted that the videos are fabricated and part of a malicious smear campaign…
