Month: August 2024

PM Modi’s Historic Visit to Poland and Ukraine: Strengthening Ties Amid Global Tensions

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant two-nation tour on Wednesday, marking a historic visit to Poland and Ukraine. The trip underscores India’s growing influence in global diplomacy, as Modi becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Poland in 45 years and the first to set foot in Ukraine since the establishment of diplomatic relations over 30 years ago. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has highlighted the importance of this visit, which aims to enhance bilateral cooperation, address pressing global issues, and strengthen India’s position on the…

AIIMS admin urges doctors to return to work as protests hit OPD services

Manish Kumar

The tragic discovery of a postgraduate trainee doctor’s body inside the seminar hall of a hospital’s chest department in Kolkata on August 9 has sparked nationwide outrage and protests. The trainee, who suffered severe injury marks, is believed to have been the victim of a brutal rape and murder. The Kolkata Police arrested a civic volunteer in connection with the case the following day, but the incident has ignited widespread calls for justice and protection for healthcare workers. Protests and Strikes Across Major Hospitals Resident Doctors Demand Justice Resident doctors…

Piyush Goyal Criticizes Rapid Growth of E-commerce in India, Raises Concerns Over Impact on Small Retailers

Manish Kumar

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently voiced strong concerns about the rapid expansion of e-commerce in India, particularly focusing on the practices of major players like Amazon. Speaking at the release of a report titled “Net Impact of E-Commerce on Employment and Consumer Welfare in India,” Goyal questioned the sustainability of e-commerce’s growth and its long-term implications for the Indian economy and society. Amazon’s Investments: Covering Losses, Not Supporting Growth Goyal specifically targeted Amazon, questioning the narrative surrounding its billion-dollar investments in India. He suggested that these investments are less…

J&K Assembly Polls: Phase I Notification Issued; Rahul Gandhi in J&K to Discuss Alliance with National Conference

Manish Kumar

Election Process Begins The Election Commission has officially set the wheels in motion for the long-awaited assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by issuing a notification for the first phase of polling. This marks a significant milestone in the democratic process for the Union Territory, which last held assembly elections in 2014. The first phase of voting, scheduled for September 18, will cover 24 seats across the region, setting the stage for what promises to be a closely watched electoral battle. Candidates interested in contesting in this phase have until…

BJP Aims for Rajya Sabha Majority: Odisha’s Mamata Mohanta a Strategic Choice

Manish Kumar

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls, signaling its intent to secure a majority in the Upper House. The party has long sought dominance in the Rajya Sabha, where it has traditionally relied on support from unaligned parties to push its legislative agenda. The upcoming bypolls are crucial for the BJP, which is currently six seats short of the majority mark. Key Candidates Revealed The list of candidates, released on Tuesday, includes prominent figures such as Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu, George…

Arvind Kejriwal’s Judicial Custody Extended Till August 27 in Delhi Liquor Policy Case

Manish Kumar

A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until August 27 in connection with the ongoing investigation into the Delhi liquor policy case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja granted the extension after Kejriwal appeared via video conference as his previous custody period expired. The extension follows a supplementary chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) related to the case. On August 14, the Supreme Court had also denied Kejriwal’s plea for interim bail, requesting a response from the CBI regarding his challenge to…

Bharat Bandh Today: Akhilesh Yadav Extends Support, Says ‘Public Movements Put Check on Unbridled Government’

Manish Kumar

Samajwadi Party Chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav extended his support for the Bharat Bandh called by various groups in response to the Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing creamy layer sub-categorization within the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories. Akhilesh Yadav expressed his views on social media platform X, emphasizing the importance of public movements in checking the power of the government. He stated, “The mass movement to protect reservation is a positive effort. It will instill new consciousness among the exploited and deprived and…

Sourav Ganguly to Join Protests Over Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder Case

Manish Kumar

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, along with his wife Dona Ganguly, is set to join the ongoing protests in Kolkata over the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Ganguly will stand in solidarity with the junior resident doctors who are demanding justice for the victim. Social Media Solidarity In a show of mourning, Ganguly has changed his profile picture on the social media platform X to black, a gesture that has been widely adopted by thousands of others expressing…

Bharat Bandh Today: BSP Workers to Join Protests in Support of Reservation

Manish Kumar

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has voiced her support for the Bharat Bandh, calling it a response to what she describes as a “conspiracy against reservation.” The day-long nationwide strike has been organized by various Dalit and Adivasi groups in protest against the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs). In a statement on X, Mayawati expressed her concerns over the Supreme Court’s August 1, 2024 verdict, which allowed states to make sub-classifications within SCs for the purpose of reservation. She claimed that the ruling,…

Obamas Back Kamala Harris as President, Criticize Donald Trump for His “Lies”

Manish Kumar

Former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered compelling speeches at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, expressing strong support for Kamala Harris as she positions herself to become the first Black and South Asian woman to secure a major party’s presidential nomination. Barack Obama, returning to the city that played a significant role in his political journey, began his speech by reigniting the spirit of his 2008 campaign, saying, “Chicago, it’s good to be home.” He then reflected on his successful tenure, particularly his decision…