Category: Politics

Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Felicitates CMDs of NHPC and SJVNL on Attainment of ‘Navratna’ Status

Manish Kumar

In a remarkable event that underscores the strategic importance of India’s energy sector, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, lauded the Chairman and Managing Directors (CMDs) of NHPC and SJVNL for their recent achievement of being conferred with the prestigious ‘Navratna’ status. This accolade, granted by the Government of India, represents a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance the operational and financial autonomy of these pivotal hydropower Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs). A Historic Milestone for NHPC and SJVNL On August 30,…

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Spends ₹54 Lakh Per Month on Social Media Management: RTI Reply Reveals

Manish Kumar

The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office spends nearly ₹54 lakh per month to manage and maintain his social media accounts, according to details revealed in an RTI response. The information was disclosed following an RTI inquiry filed by activist Marlinga Gowda Mali Patil, who sought to understand the expenditure related to the Chief Minister’s social media presence. This inquiry was particularly timely given concerns about development work allegedly being stalled due to financial constraints. Expenditure Details The Karnataka State Marketing Communication and Advertising Limited (MCA) revealed that between October 25…

Kangana Ranaut Criticizes Rahul Gandhi on ‘Aap Ki Adalat’, Discusses Her Movie ‘Emergency’

Manish Kumar

During an appearance on Rajat Sharma’s popular TV show ‘Aap Ki Adalat’, actor-director and newly elected BJP Member of Parliament, Kangana Ranaut, criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he is “always trying to divide India.” Kangana claimed that Rahul Gandhi has been asking for American intervention in Indian affairs while abroad and suggested that he should undergo a drug test. Reflecting on her first experience watching Rahul Gandhi speak in the Lok Sabha, Kangana described it as bizarre. She noted that he brought images of various gods, claiming they…

Akhilesh Yadav Responds to Yogi Adityanath’s ‘Red Caps’ Dig

Manish Kumar

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav responded sharply to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent comments targeting his party’s symbolic red caps. In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Yadav suggested that those criticizing the red caps might need one themselves. Yadav’s remarks were in response to Adityanath’s statement that the SP’s red caps are “laal” (red) but their “karnaame kaale hain” (deeds are black), implying that the SP has a history full of wrongdoing. Defending his party, Yadav, who was in Kannauj to meet supporters, countered by…

Assam Assembly Ends Two-Hour Jumma Prayer Break, CM Himanta Sarma Defends Decision

Manish Kumar

The Assam state assembly has ended the long-standing practice of a two-hour adjournment for Jumma prayers every Friday, a tradition introduced by the Muslim League government in colonial Assam in 1937. The decision, which has drawn criticism from some quarters, was defended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who emphasized that it was a unanimous decision taken by both Hindu and Muslim MLAs in the assembly. CM Sarma stated, “The Hindus and Muslims of our assembly sat in the Malas Rule Committee and unanimously resolved that the two-hour break is…

Rahul Gandhi Urges UP CM Yogi to Arrest Main Accused in Dalit Man’s Murder in Raebareli

Manish Kumar

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and MP from Raebareli, has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath demanding the arrest of the main accused in the murder of a 22-year-old Dalit man, Arjun Pasi. Pasi was shot dead on August 11 following an altercation with some locals over money owed by the accused to his brother, who is a barber. According to police, six people have been arrested in connection with the case so far. In his letter to CM Yogi, Rahul Gandhi expressed concerns…

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Security Upgraded to ASL Level, on Par with Amit Shah

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has upgraded the security cover of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat from ‘Z+’ armed protection to the Advanced Security Liaison (ASL) protocol, placing his security on the same level as that of Home Minister Amit Shah. This upgrade, which includes enhanced security measures provided by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, was implemented following a fresh threat analysis report submitted to the MHA by the Intelligence Bureau. Enhanced Security After New Threat Analysis The decision to elevate Bhagwat’s security was based on…

Yogi Adityanath Takes a Swipe at SP, Says ‘They Are Known for Their Dark Deeds’

Manish Kumar

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the BJP’s role in transforming the state from a period of lawlessness under the Samajwadi Party (SP) to a model of development and good governance. Speaking at a job fair on Thursday, Adityanath criticized the previous SP government, highlighting the significant changes since the BJP came to power in 2017. Transformation from Lawlessness to Development Adityanath described how, before 2017, Uttar Pradesh struggled with its identity due to widespread anarchy and lawlessness. “Riots were common before every festival, and neither daughters nor businesses…

Rahul Gandhi’s First Foreign Trip as Leader of Opposition, to Address Indian Diaspora in US on September 8

Manish Kumar

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, is set to address the Indian diaspora in Texas, United States, on September 8 during his week-long visit to the country. This will be his first foreign trip since assuming the post of LoP after the Congress secured 99 seats out of 543 in the Lok Sabha elections. Key Details of the Visit During his trip, Gandhi is expected to engage with students at prestigious universities and meet US lawmakers, highlighting the importance of strengthening ties between India and…

Supreme Court Grants Bail to K Kavitha in Delhi Excise Policy Case

Manish Kumar

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday granted conditional bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha, who had been in custody since March 15 in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Kavitha was arrested first by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in March, followed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a month later. The case also involves prominent figures like Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his former deputy, Manish Sisodia. Supreme Court’s Concerns and…