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Nomination of MLAs pose new challenge after J&K assembly polls; sparks debate

Following the amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, Article 239A of the Constitution, which governs the Union Territory of Puducherry, has now been extended to apply to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well.

Oct 4, 2024

SC to hear Tirupati Prasadam adulteration case today

SC to hear Tirupati laddus adulteration case today

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday morning a clutch of petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus.

Oct 4, 2024

Historic first: West PAK refugees, Valmikis vote in J&K after 77 years

Debarred from casting votes in local elections for decades together, West Pakistani Refugees and members of the Valmiki community are elated after getting voting rights.

Oct 1, 2024

Historic First: West Pakistani Refugees, Valmikis set to vote in J&K assembly polls after 1947

Settled in different parts of the Jammu region, these "brutalized" communities were denied the right to vote in Assembly elections due to Article 35-A.

Sep 30, 2024

Pawan Khera questions success of lateral entry scheme under NDA

Kharge's remarks not distasteful but patriotic: Pawan Khera

Congress National Spokesperson, Pawan Khera, on Monday brushed aside Union Home Minister, Amit Shah's charges of 'distasteful' remarks by Mallikarjun Kharge against the Prime Minister and said that the party President has inspired the cadres to work with fresh vigour in freeing the country from the BJP.

Sep 30, 2024

2,500 new Indian sign language terms helping persons with disabilities

India Introduces 2,500 New Sign Language Terms

India has taken a significant step towards inclusivity and empowerment by introducing 2,500 new Indian Sign Language (ISL) terms. These terms, which span across various academic fields such as mathematics and science, aim to enhance the existing ISL dictionary and support education for the deaf community.

Sep 29, 2024

PM blames Cong for bloodshed, destruction in J&K for political motives

Dubbing the Gandhi family as the most corrupt family of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today's Congress is controlled by urban naxals.

Sep 28, 2024

Nadda accuses NC, Congress of advancing Pakistan's agenda in J&K

BJP national president JP Nadda said that only the Union Cabinet has power to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the NC and Congress are misleading people on this issue.

Sep 27, 2024

'Very difficult' to hold no PMLA case against Senthil Balaji, says SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will be "very difficult to hold" that there is no prima facie case of money laundering against DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji.

Sep 26, 2024

Karnataka Home Minister's Remark On Governor's Letters Sparks Political Stir

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Thursday that the government was not answerable if Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot asked questions every day.

Sep 26, 2024

Union Minister slams Rahul as immature, condemns his 'childish' comments

Rahul Gandhi's remark on the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir triggered an intense debate amid a high-voltage election campaign.

Sep 25, 2024

Even Dalits' cries couldn't wake Bihar govt from deep slumber: Rahul Gandhi on Nawada tragedy

Rahul Gandhi: Bihar Government in 'Deep Slumber' Over Dalit Concerns

Launching a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar government over the burning down of houses in Nawada district, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said even Dalit's screams could not awake the Bihar government from a deep slumber.

Sep 19, 2024

JP Nadda's letter to Kharge targets Congress, highlights derogatory remarks against PM Modi

JP Nadda's letter to Kharge targets Cong, lists barbs against PM Modi

BJP National President, JP Nadda has written a letter to Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge reminding him of the derogatory remarks made by former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and other leaders against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sep 19, 2024

'One Nation, One Election' is practically impossible to implement: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal approved by the Union Cabinet is not only against the federal structure but also practically impossible to implement.

Sep 18, 2024

Modi govt aims to implement 'One Nation, One Election' within current term

Understanding 'One Nation, One Election': What it means for India's electoral future

The Narendra Modi government has approved the report from a high-level panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on the concept of 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE).