Category: Politics

PM Modi Commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas and Launches Strategic Tunnel Project

Manish Kumar

Honoring the Fallen Heroes On July 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War Memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day that celebrates India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War. Standing before the memorial, PM Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the nation. The Kargil War, which saw fierce battles on the icy heights of Ladakh, culminated in India’s successful ‘Operation Vijay’, a campaign that reclaimed territories infiltrated by Pakistani forces and militants. Launch of…

Rahul Gandhi to Appear Before UP Court Despite 2018 Bail in Defamation Case

Manish Kumar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to appear before the MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday for a hearing in a defamation case. Despite being granted bail earlier this year, Gandhi has been summoned by Special Magistrate Shubham Verma to record his statement. According to Congress district president Abhishek Singh Rana, Gandhi will arrive at Lucknow airport at 9 am on Friday before proceeding to Sultanpur. This court appearance is in relation to a defamation case filed by local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Mishra on August…

Uttar Pradesh Govt’s Crackdown on Extortion at Bihar Border: Ballia SP Transferred, DSP Suspended

Manish Kumar

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a major crackdown on extortion activities targeting truck drivers in the Narhi area along the Bihar border. This move has unveiled the vast scale of the illegal operation, with authorities estimating that approximately 1,000 vehicles cross the border each night, underscoring the extensive reach and impact of the extortion activities. In a decisive response, the Uttar Pradesh government has transferred the Ballia Superintendent of Police (SP) Dev Ranjan Verma and Additional SP Durga Prasad Tiwari, placing them on a waiting list. Deputy SP, Sadar…

Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi Pays Tribute to 1999 Kargil War Heroes

Manish Kumar

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh. The solemn ceremony honored the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Prime Minister Modi laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial, also known as the Dras War Memorial, commemorating the valor and dedication of the Indian armed forces during the Kargil conflict. The war, which began in response to the…

Raghav Chadha Criticises Union Budget 2024-25, Says “Indians Pay Taxes Like England, Get Services Like Somalia”

Manish Kumar

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has intensified his criticism of the BJP-led NDA government over the recently unveiled Union Budget 2024-25, asserting that Indian citizens pay taxes comparable to those in England but receive services akin to those in Somalia. Key Points from Chadha’s Criticism High Tax Burden with Poor Services: Chadha highlighted the disparity between the taxes paid by Indian citizens and the quality of services they receive. “If a person earns Rs 10, they pay Rs 3 in income tax, Rs 2-2.50 in GST, Rs 2…

Key Insights on Laos as India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Visits to Strengthen ASEAN Ties

Manish Kumar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Laos to participate in the ASEAN meeting, marking a significant step in deepening India’s ties with the ASEAN bloc as India celebrates a decade of its Act East Policy. Invited by Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Jaishankar’s visit underscores India’s commitment to ASEAN unity and the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During his visit, Jaishankar is expected to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from other countries, further emphasizing India’s engagement with ASEAN. Here are seven…

Excise ‘Scam’: Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody of Kejriwal, Sisodia, and K Kavitha

Manish Kumar

A Delhi court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering and corruption cases related to the alleged excise scam. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Kejriwal’s custody in a money laundering case, being probed by the Enforcement Directorate, till July 31, while his judicial custody in a corruption case, lodged by the CBI, was extended till August 8. The judge also extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha,…

Telangana Budget 2024 LIVE: ₹1,525 Crore Allocated for Regional Ring Road

Manish Kumar

The Telangana government presented its budget for the 2024-25 financial year today, July 25, 2024. Deputy chief minister and Finance minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka present the budget in the state legislative assembly. This will be the first full Budget presented by a Congress-led state government after the formation of Telangana. The vote-on-account Budget introduced by the Congress government in February, following its assumption of power in December, is set to expire on July 31. Consequently, this Budget will cover the period from August 2024 to March 2025. LIVE updates 1:45…

Farmer Delegation Reminds Rahul Gandhi of MSP Promise; He Vows to Pressure Government

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A 12-member delegation of farm union leaders from various states met with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, at the Parliament House on Wednesday. The delegation sought a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops, a long-standing demand. Gandhi assured the farm leaders, who represented Sayunkt Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, that the INDIA bloc would put pressure on the government to secure this legal guarantee. He stated that discussions would be held with INDIA bloc leaders and all possibilities, including moving…

Global Athletes to Attend Upcoming Kashmir Marathon: L-G Manoj Sinha

Manish Kumar

The Lieutenant-Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has announced the hosting of a marathon event for both international and domestic athletes in Srinagar on October 20. This event is part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to boost tourism and reshape Kashmir’s image from a conflict zone to a prime tourist destination. In a press conference held at the Kashmir International Convention Centre, L-G Sinha unveiled the logo and website for the marathon. He emphasized that the marathon is designed to harness and expand the tourism potential of the region.…