Renowned education reformist Sonam Wangchuk has intensified his hunger strike in Leh, Ladakh, entering its 15th day as he persists in his demand for statehood and constitutional safeguards under the sixth schedule for the Union Territory of Ladakh. This movement, reminiscent of his inspirational role in the Bollywood hit “3 Idiots,” where Aamir Khan portrayed…
In a consequential ruling, the Supreme Court declined to grant an immediate stay on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), despite hearing 237 petitions challenging its constitutional validity. Instead, the apex court has given the Centre a window of three weeks to respond to these petitions, with the deadline set for April 8….
Sita Soren, Jama MLA and sister-in-law of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren made headlines on Tuesday as she officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking her departure from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Alongside her party switch, she also tendered her resignation from the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, citing moral reasons. In her resignation letter…
The Supreme Court has issued a summons to yoga guru Ramdev, co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, concerning misleading advertisements issued by the company. The court’s action comes after Patanjali failed to respond to a contempt notice regarding the advertisements’ claims about medicinal efficacy. A bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah also summoned Patanjali’s managing…
In a recent development surrounding the Delhi excise policy controversy, K. Kavitha, a prominent figure in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and daughter of former Telangana CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao, withdrew her petition challenging the summons issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). This move came during proceedings before a bench led by Justice Bela…
Santiago Martin, dubbed India’s “lottery king,” has ascended as the nation’s most significant political donor, funnelling substantial funds through his company, Future Gaming and Hotel Services. Despite facing accusations of fraud and money laundering, Martin’s firm emerged as a top contributor within India’s previously opaque political funding framework, recently subjected to partial transparency measures. According…
In a strategic move to fortify the electoral process and ensure administrative impartiality, the Election Commission (EC) has embarked on a sweeping reform agenda, marked by the removal of six Home Secretaries and the transfer of a top-ranking police official in West Bengal. This proactive step, following the declaration of the Model Code of Conduct…
The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi has extended bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against arrest for his non-compliance with summonses issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy case. This decision marks a positive turn in the legal saga surrounding Kejriwal, offering him the opportunity to navigate the…
The United States has broadened its investigation into India’s Adani Group, specifically targeting its founder, Gautam Adani, amidst allegations of potential bribery. A News agency reported that prosecutors are now delving deeper into whether any entity within the Adani Group or individuals associated with the conglomerate, including Gautam Adani himself, were involved in providing inducements to…
The Congress party has levelled serious accusations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that a significant portion of electoral bonds (EBs) have been funnelled to the ruling party. In a dramatic turn of events, Congress has demanded a thorough investigation into the matter, calling for the establishment of a court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT)….
