Sam Pitroda tenders his resignation as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress. · His recent remarks, intended to extol the diversity of India, have instead ignited a firestorm of criticism and condemnation. · Pitroda’s comments and his choice of words – suggesting that people from different regions resembled Africans, Arabs, or Chinese – struck a discordant note….
Air India Express has sacked “with immediate effect” 25 cabin crew members who did not report to work and went on mass sick leave without notice. · Meanwhile, Air India Express has also issued an ultimatum to striking cabin crew to join work by 4 pm on Thursday. · The ripple effect of this mass exodus reverberated…
In the middle of the Lok Sabha election, dramatic developments have reduced the BJP-led state government to a minority in Haryana Assembly. · The Congress is now racing against time to make the most of the situation and cobble together the numbers required to topple the Nayab Singh Saini government months before state polls. · Behind the…
The Supreme Court reserved its order on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the ED in the money laundering case linked to liquor scam. · The court did not pronounce any order today and reserved the verdict. The top court is likely to hear the case on Thursday or next week. · SG Tushar…
An analysis said that out of all 243 candidates, contesting from 28 Assembly constituencies that are going to the polls on May 13, as many as 70 (29%) candidates are crorepatis. · This affluent segment spans across major political parties, including the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), and the…
The LG received a complaint alleging that the AAP had received significant funds totalling USD 16 million from extremist Khalistani organisations. · These funds were allegedly linked to efforts to secure the release of Devendra Pal Bhullar and promote Pro-Khalistani sentiments. · It has also been alleged that a clandestine meeting scurred in 2014 between Kejriwal and…
Today marks a pivotal moment in India’s democratic journey as 93 constituencies spread across 11 states and a Union Territory exercise their electoral rights in the third phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Amidst this massive electoral process, here’s a detailed exploration of the significant events, key players, and political dynamics shaping this crucial…
Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal has been granted interim bail for two months on medical grounds in connection with a money laundering case. · The decision was made by Justice NJ Jamadar, who stipulated that Goyal must furnish a surety of Rs one lakh and remain within Mumbai unless granted prior permission by the special court….
Rajnath Singh said PoK was, is and will remain India’s territory. · Reacting to the remarks, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said Pakistan wasn’t “wearing bangles” and they had atomic bombs. · Rajnath Singh said the way peace and development had returned in Jammu and Kashmir, there would soon be demands for PoK to merge with India….
In a resounding response to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent assertions regarding the appointment of university heads, a coalition of 181 academicians, including esteemed vice-chancellors and former vice-chancellors, issued an open letter on Sunday, rebuffing his claims and advocating for legal repercussions against him. Rejection of Allegations: The academicians vehemently dismissed Gandhi’s assertions as “falsehoods,”…
