Author: Manish Kumar

Sunetra Pawar Cleared in MSCB Case: Unravelling the Rs 25,000 Crore Cooperative Bank ‘Scam’

Manish Kumar

Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Ajit Pawar, has been given a clean chit in the controversial MSCB case, which allegedly involves a staggering Rs 25,000 crore. The closure report issued by the EOW asserts that there was no evidence of criminality or wrongdoing in the transactions linked to Sunetra Pawar. This finding provides a significant boost to Sunetra Pawar’s credibility and political standing, particularly as she emerges as a surprise candidate for the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency. Despite the complexity of the financial dealings, the EOW found no legal irregularities,…

ECI Takes Decisive Action: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Under Scrutiny for Alleged MCC Violations

Manish Kumar

The ECI has taken resolute steps to address alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by most prominent political figures: PM Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. By directing notices to both the BJP and the INC, the commission has initiated a process that could have far-reaching implications for the conduct of future elections in the country. Accusations of inciting division along religious, caste, community, or linguistic lines have been levelled against both PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi, prompting the ECI to seek explanations from their respective party…

Sunita Williams to Embark on Historic Third Space Mission with NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test

Manish Kumar

Renowned Indian-origin astronaut, Sunita Williams, is poised to make history once again as she prepares for her third space odyssey. Accompanied by fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, Williams will embark on this mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, to the ISS, where they will spend approximately a week conducting vital research and operational tasks. The upcoming mission holds pivotal significance as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, serving as the inaugural crewed flight for the Starliner spacecraft. Williams was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1998. Her previous missions, Expeditions 14/15…

Supreme Court Grapples with Constitutional Conundrum: Private Property Rights Under Scrutiny

Manish Kumar

In a landmark legal battle unfolding before a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, the age-old question of the State’s authority over private property rights takes centre stage. Led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, the bench embarks on a profound exploration of constitutional principles, delving into a three-decade-old case with far-reaching implications for governance, jurisprudence, and individual freedoms. Against the backdrop of a frenzied election season and political rhetoric, this case emerges as a crucible for testing the boundaries of state power and the sanctity of private property.…

Israel’s Rafah Operation Provokes Egyptian Ire: A Diplomatic Showdown Unfolds

Manish Kumar

Israel’s declaration of its impending military operation in Rafah, Gaza, aimed at rooting out Hamas, has ignited a diplomatic standoff with Egypt. Despite mounting international concerns, Netanyahu’s administration affirmed Israel’s unwavering commitment to proceed with a ground operation in Rafah. Reports indicate that the Israeli Defence Ministry has procured 40,000 tents in anticipation of housing Palestinians displaced by the forthcoming assault on Rafah. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi issued a stern warning, cautioning Israel against military incursions into Rafah. Situated along the Egyptian border, Rafah accommodates over a million Palestinian refugees…

Study Reveals Alarming Impact of Air Pollution on Children’s Brain Development

Manish Kumar

As the global menace of air pollution continues to escalate, doctors are sounding the alarm on its profound effects on public health. Recent studies highlight a disturbing trend: the detrimental impact on children’s brain development. Doctors emphasize that children bear the brunt of air pollution’s adverse effects, with the toxic air significantly impeding their cognitive growth. A ground-breaking study conducted by Spain’s Barcelona Institute for Global Health has underscored the severity of this issue, particularly among children aged 4 to 8 years. The study highlights the broader health implications of…

Delhi NCR Shockers: Vendor Stabbed To Death In Fight Near Delhi’s India Gate, Another Killed By Drunk Men In Gurugram

Manish Kumar

A 25-year-old ice cream vendor was stabbed to death near Delhi’s India Gate on Wednesday night after an argument, police officials said on Thursday. While the vendor, identified as Prabhakar was stabbed to death during a fight, police said it seems to be a case of personal enmity, adding that suspect has been apprehended. A case of murder is being registered under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). CCTV cameras are being scanned so that the accused can be identified, Delhi Police said. According to police Prabhakar…

Nitin Gadkari Faints While Speaking At Maharashtra Campaign Rally Due To Heat bjp

Manish Kumar

Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday fainted while speaking at an election rally in eastern Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district. The BJP leader was campaigning at Pusad which comes under the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency. As he suffered a fainting fit, the security personnel accompanying him carried him off-stage. The minister, however, recovered after a few minutes and completed his speech “Felt uneasy due to heat at a rally at Pusad, Maharashtra. But now I am completely alright and on my way to Warud to take…

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav To Contest From Kannauj LS Seat chunav

Manish Kumar

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will file his nomination from the Kannauj Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, April 25. The party took to micro-blogging site— X to confirm Yadav’s move amid suspense over the seat the SP chief was going to contest in the Lok Sabha polls. The development comes days after the Samajwadi Party declared Tej Pratap Yadav, nephew of Akhilesh Yadav, as its candidate from Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, party’s leader Ram Gopal Yadav said Akhilesh Yadav was going to contest from the seat.…

AAP Announces Sunita Kejriwal To Lead Delhi Roadshows Amidst Husband’s Arrest

Manish Kumar

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced that Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, will hold roadshows in Delhi ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. This move comes as AAP’s campaigning has been impacted by Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in a money laundering case in March. Sunita is slowly emerging out of the shadows to assume a bigger role to give a fillip to AAP’s campaigning. AAP is contesting the Lok Sabha polls in alliance with Congress in Delhi, with candidates fielded in four seats, while Congress…