Year: 2024

‘Congress Curtailed Freedom’: Amit Shah Targets Nehru and Indira Gandhi Over Constitution

Manish Kumar

The two-day marathon debate in Rajya Sabha on the 75 years of the Constitution started on Monday. The Lok Sabha held a two-day discussion last week. The winter session of Parliament will continue till December 20. Constitution Debate: Union Minister Amit Shah spoke on the Constitution debate in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Participating in a discussion on the “Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India”, Shah emphasised the transformative impact of the Indian Constitution on the nation’s progress. He also remarked that discussions on the Constitution…

Priyanka Gandhi Reacts to Palestine Bag Row, Calls for Action on Hindus in Bangladesh

Manish Kumar

Earlier in the day, Priyanka Gandhi in a show of support for the people of Palestine, carried a bag to Parliament that had “Palestine” emblazoned on it. Just after an image of her carrying a handbag with Palestine written on it went viral, inviting criticism from the BJP and others, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra issued her first statement and asked them to do something over the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, talk to Bangladesh government, and not say stupid things.   “Tell them to do something over the atrocities…

Steve Smith’s Redemption Arc: Incredible One-Handed Catch Sends Rahul Packing

Manish Kumar

KL Rahul was on his way to playing one of the hundreds of a lifetime by an Indian batter in Australia but it wasn’t to be as Steve Smith redeemed himself by plucking a blinder to dismiss the most solid-looking player for the visitors in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Day 4 of the Gabba Test. KL Rahul after surviving the toughest of phases, a dropped catch and a lapse in concentration with wickets falling all around him was looking good to get his second Test hundred in Australia but…

India-China Relations: Border Issues to Be Discussed in Beijing Talks

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The Special Representatives meeting between Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi will be held after a five year gap. The SR meeting last took place in 2019. India and China, after a prolonged gap of five years, will hold the Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on border issues in Beijing on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed in an announcement. India and China have been showing the zeal to improve ties in recent times. The MEA said that the two sides will discuss the management of peace…

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Immunity Appeal in Hush Money Case

Manish Kumar

A Manhattan judge has denied President-elect Donald Trump’s request to dismiss his hush money conviction, rejecting claims tied to the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling. The case’s future remains uncertain as Trump prepares to return to office. On Monday, a Manhattan judge denied President-elect Donald Trump’s attempt to dismiss his hush money conviction, rejecting arguments that the US Supreme Court’s recent presidential immunity ruling should invalidate the case. The ruling, however, left the case’s long-term future uncertain as Trump’s lawyers pursue other avenues for dismissal. Highlights from Trump’s defense Trump’s legal…

Sonakshi Sinha Reacts Strongly to Mukesh Khanna’s Remarks About Her Family

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Reacting to Mukesh Khanna’s criticism over her upbringing during an interview, the Dabangg actress penned a long note on her Instagram handle. Mukesh Khanna recently criticised the actress over her lack of knowledge on Ramayana during an episode of KBC. Know the whole story. Mukesh Khanna, known for playing Shaktimaan and Bhishma in BR Chopra‘s Mahabharat, recently slammed Sonakshi Sinha over her inability to answer a question based on Ramayana during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 11. In a recent interview with YouTuber Siddharth Kannan, Mukesh Khanna blamed Sonakshi’s…

Farewell to a Maestro: Zakir Hussain’s Remarkable Life and Legacy

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A Giant in Indian Classical Music Passes Away The world of music bid farewell to a true virtuoso on Monday as Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro whose rhythms resonated globally, passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco, USA. Known for his pioneering contributions to Indian classical music and his groundbreaking collaborations with international artists, Hussain succumbed to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family confirmed. With a career spanning six decades, his passing marks the end of an era in both Indian and global music communities.…

Maggi Fans Take Note: Potential Price Increase from January 1 Explained

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Maggi prices likely to rise: Maggi, the beloved two-minute noodles cherished by millions in India, may soon become more expensive. This price change is likely to take effect from January 1, 2025. Whether it’s late-night cravings, not feeling like cooking, being tired from a working day, wanting something hot in the cold, satisfying hunger in the mountains, or needing a quick meal, Gen-Z and Millennials think of Maggi first. However, now Maggi might become more expensive due to Switzerland’s decision to remove India’s Most Favored Nation (MFN) status. Let’s explore…

EAM Jaishankar: Foreign Policy Should Evolve to Address Digital Age Demands

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External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar today (December 15) highlighted the need to adapt a foreign policy as per the changing requirements of the digital era. Addressing the launch of India’s World Magazine in Delhi, Jaishankar noted that the digital era is fundamentally different from manufacturing as it presents newer challenges such as building global partnerships and trusting others with our data. “The digital era calls for a foreign policy requirement of its own because the digital era is fundamentally different from the manufacturing era. The kind of hedging…

PM Modi Encourages States to Boost Start-Up Ecosystems for Economic Growth

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged states to work towards creating an environment where start-ups can thrive, simplify compliance processes to avoid harassment of citizens, and address obesity as a significant challenge. Addressing the fourth national conference of chief secretaries in New Delhi, he said states should reform the governance model in such a way that encourages citizen participation, according to an official statement.   He appreciated the advent of Start-ups, especially in Tier 2 and 3 cities. He asked States to encourage such innovations and work towards providing…