Day: April 24, 2024

Padma Shri Awards Conferred on Two Odisha Legends; read to know the distinguished personalities

Manish Kumar

In a momentous ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu adorned two distinguished personalities from Odisha, Binod Kumar Pasayat and Guru Gopinath Swain, with the esteemed Padma Shri award for their exemplary contributions to the field of art. The event, graced by eminent dignitaries including the Vice-President, Prime Minister, Union Minister for Home Affairs, witnessed the recognition of 3 Padma Vibhushan, 4 Padma Bhushan, and 47 Padma Shri awardees for the year 2023. Binod Kumar Pasayat: A Literary Maestro of Sambalpuri Heritage Binod Kumar Pasayat, a…

Iran-Pakistan Ties Unshaken Despite US Sanctions Warning: President Raisi Affirms Strong Bond

Manish Kumar

The US has warned of sanctions risks for Pakistan after the government in Islamabad signed security and economic deals with Iran. The warnings came as Washington imposed sanctions last week on suppliers to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program, which included four based in China and Belarus. As President Raisi concluded his visit, the Pakistani Foreign Office highlighted the constructive nature of the discussions held between the two countries. Pakistan has been looking to revive a project to build a gas pipeline from Iran, which has been delayed for decades due to…

RBI asks Kotak Mahindra Bank to stop issuing fresh credit cards

Manish Kumar

The recent directive from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to Kotak Mahindra Bank to cease issuing new credit cards and onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels is indeed a significant regulatory action. The RBI, however, directed the bank to continue providing services to its existing customers, including its credit card customers. “The Reserve Bank of India has today, in exercise of its powers under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘the bank’) to cease…

Patanjali Ayurved Issues Fresh Apology in Supreme Court Misleading Ads Case

Manish Kumar

Patanjali Ayurved, along with its co-founders, yoga guru Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, have issued a fresh apology before the Supreme Court of India. Emphasizing their commitment to rectify the situation, the apology expressed their sincere intent to adhere to court directives and uphold the sanctity of the legal system. This development follows a series of events stemming from a plea filed by the Indian Medical Association in 2022, alleging Patanjali’s dissemination of misleading information about its products’ efficacy. The Supreme Court’s stance on the matter has been firm, refusing to…

Exploring Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Deportation Scheme: Unpacking the Key Elements

Manish Kumar

In a protracted saga of parliamentary deliberations, legal wrangling, and public outcry, Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill is poised to transition from contentious proposal to enacted law. With the legislative pathway finally cleared, it’s imperative to delve into the intricacies of this polarizing policy and understand its implications. Here’s an in-depth look at the Rwanda deportation scheme: Origins and Objectives: Rishi Sunak’s vow to “stop the boats” stands as a cornerstone of his premiership, embodying a commitment to curbing illegal immigration into the UK. Central to this agenda is the Rwanda…

Congress Leader’s Comments Ignite Controversy, Congress Distances Itself from Sam Pitroda’s Inheritance Tax Advocacy

Manish Kumar

In a notable move on Wednesday, the Congress party strategically distanced itself from Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda’s recent statement advocating for an inheritance tax system akin to that of the United States in India. Pitroda’s endorsement of the Congress party’s stance on wealth redistribution plans triggered a wave of political outrage as his video surfaced amidst the fervent campaigns of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh swiftly stepped in to defend the party, asserting that Pitroda’s personal opinion does not align with the official…

Misleading Ads: Patanjali Publishes Bigger Apology in Newspapers Day After SC Rap

Manish Kumar

A day after facing questions by the Supreme Court about how prominently they have published their unqualified apology in newspapers over misleading ads, Patanjali Ayurved founders Yoga guru Ramdev and his aide Acharya Balkrishna got a fresh apology published in dailies, this time bigger. The ad published Wednesday morning covered one-fourth of a newspaper page and was titled “Unconditional Public Apology”In wake of ongoing matter before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (Writ Petition C. No. 645/2022), we in our individual capacity as well as on behalf of the Company,…

Odisha Polls: 12 Members of Royal Families Contesting Assembly, Lok Sabha Elections in State

Manish Kumar

Twelve members of different royal families in Odisha are contesting the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections seeking votes of commoners. Elections to the 21 Lok Sabha constituencies in Odisha and 147 Assembly segments will be held simultaneously in the state from May 13 to June 1. The ruling Biju Janata Dal had fielded eight members from royal families followed by BJP three and Congress one. Ten members of the royal families are contesting Odisha Assembly elections while two are in the fray for Lok Sabha polls. The BJD has fielded…

Congress Will Implement Sharia Law in Country, Distribute People’s Property’: Yogi Adityanath

Manish Kumar

Saying Congress manifesto states that they will take people’s property and distribute it, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday claimed the party wants to implement ‘Sharia law’ in the country.Addressing an election rally in Amroha, Adityanath said, “The Congress and its allies have betrayed the country and have once again come to you with their false manifesto. If you look at the Congress’ manifesto, they say that if they form a government, we will implement Sharia law.” He added, “You tell me, will this country be run by…