A political controversy erupted on Thursday after Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri was seen in a video allegedly claiming that India’s national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, was composed to welcome the British monarchy. The remarks, coming ahead of nationwide events marking 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram, prompted the Congress to issue a…

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As Bihar prepares for its assembly elections, political tensions between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have escalated, fueled by a fresh presser from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in which he alleged large-scale electoral fraud in the 2024 Haryana assembly elections. The presser, dubbed “The H-Files,” saw Gandhi making claims of “duplicate, fake, and bulk” voting, presenting a photograph of a woman…

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday sought a response from the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) regarding a plea filed by Vijayraj Surana, Managing Director of the Surana Group, seeking relaxation of conditions imposed on his bail in connection with a massive financial fraud case involving over ₹10,000 crore. The case, which has been under investigation by the SFIO,…

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In a significant development in Assam, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, the state’s Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), has resigned from his post following the arrest of his brother, Shyamkanu Mahanta, in connection with the high-profile death of musician, filmmaker, and actor Zubeen Garg in Singapore. The resignation was announced on Thursday via a Facebook post by Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, who cited…

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A political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra following a remark by Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam, who warned that he would not tolerate if a “Khan” were imposed as mayor of Mumbai. The statement, made hours after Indian-origin leader Zohran Mamdani was elected as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York City, has drawn widespread…

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In a delightful and informal interaction with India’s women cricket team, Prime Minister Narendra Modi couldn’t resist noticing Deepti Sharma’s tattoo, leading to a humorous exchange that left the room in laughter. The conversation took place during a meeting with the World Cup-winning team, who recently brought glory to the country by defeating South Africa in a thrilling…

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The vote counting for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections on Thursday has revealed a fiercely competitive battle between Left Unity and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) across the four central panel posts, underscoring the ideological faultlines that continue to shape campus politics. The elections, closely watched across India’s academic and political circles, have traditionally served as a…

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As Bihar heads into its assembly elections, the interplay of caste affiliations and welfare schemes is shaping the political landscape across the state. On a typical morning in Gaya’s Khizarsarai, a crowded photocopy shop reflected the pulse of the electorate. Residents lined up to photocopy their voter identity cards, a ritual not just for administrative purposes,…

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As Delhi continues to grapple with rising pollution levels, Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoortook a timely and pointed jab at the city’s deteriorating air, highlighting the increasing health risks for residents. On Thursday, Tharoor posted a quip on social media platform ‘X’, stating in Hindi, “jaise jaise November ka mahina chadega, fefdo pe performance ka…

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The Supreme Court of India witnessed a rare show of judicial frustration on Thursday as Chief Justice of India Bhushan R. Gavai sharply rebuked the Union government over repeated delays in the hearing of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021. The exchange highlighted tensions between the judiciary and the executive over…

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