Category: Politics

ongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposed the demand for a nationwide caste census at the instance of his “industrialist friends.” Speaking at a gathering at Jhalod town in tribal-dominated Dahod district after his `Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ entered Gujarat, he also hit out at the BJP-led Union government over the Agniveer scheme of recruitment in the Armed Forces. “When I demanded a caste survey, the PM said there are no castes in India. But he himself had said many times in the past…

An investigation led by a SIT in Uttar Pradesh has unearthed a startling revelation: approximately 13,000 unauthorized madrasas are operating across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has vowed to take “stringent action” against those found responsible for this illicit network. The investigation, initiated by CM Yogi Adityanath, underscores the government’s commitment to rooting out unlawful activities within the education sector. According to the  report, the majority of these illicit institutions are situated in border districts with each district housing more than 500 unauthorized madrasas. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav…

The BJP and the BJD are on the brink of resurrecting their once-potent alliance after a hiatus of fifteen years. The prospective reconstitution of the BJP-BJD alliance deals a significant blow to the Congress-led INDIA block. A pivotal meeting between senior BJP leaders and top party brass has paved the way for discussions on the alliance’s strategic trajectory. Debi Prasad Mishra, BJD vice president, echoed the alliance’s shared commitment to catalyzing Odisha’s progress, echoing Patnaik’s transformative agenda. As negotiations unfold, reports indicate a consensus emerging on a revised seat-sharing arrangement…

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi took the “pickpocket” dig at Modi during his poll speech, alleging that the prime minister diverts people’s attention while industrialist Gautam Adani picks their pockets. This is how pickpockets operate, he had alleged. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued an advisory to Rahul Gandhi asking the Congress scion to remain careful and cautious while making remarks against the Prime Minister. “Election Commission of India (ECI) issues an advisory to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. After considering all facts in the matter related to…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a fresh complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not complying with summonses. The matter awaits a hearing before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra tomorrow. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated another legal action against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for failing to comply with summons issued by the agency. In response to Arvind Kejriwal’s non-compliance with the summonses issued by the Enforcement Directorate, the agency has lodged a fresh complaint. Legal proceedings awaited The matter has been scheduled for a hearing…

Lok Sabha elections: Amethi could witness another intriguing contest if Rahul Gandhi contests against Union Minister and BJP MP Smriti Irani once again. In the 2019 general elections, Irani defeated Rahul in his stronghold by 55,120 votes. Rahul Gandhi will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Amethi, a constituency he has previously represented multiple times since 2002, said an Uttar Pradesh Congress leader on Wednesday. Congress District President Pradeep Singhal, who recently returned from a meeting in Delhi, confirmed that Rahul Gandhi would be the party’s candidate from Amethi.…

The latest India TV-CNX opinion poll has forecasted a significant victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). It projected a potential triumph in 378 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats if elections were held today. The opposition Congress-led I.N.D.I.A. bloc, excluding the Trinamool Congress, is predicted to secure only 98 seats. The remaining 67 seats are anticipated to be claimed by various regional parties. According to the survey, the BJP is poised for an impressive electoral performance, projected to secure 335 seats independently. the BJP is projected…

The Congress party is poised to introduce the ground-breaking concept of “Right to Employment” as a cornerstone of its electoral agenda for the 2024 general elections. The party is contemplating stringent penalties for individuals found culpable in leaking examination papers, signaling a robust stance against academic malpractice. The Congress is expected to unveil its comprehensive poll manifesto during a public rally in Badanawar, Madhya Pradesh, today. Aligned with the party’s “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” led by Rahul Gandhi, the manifesto is poised to centre around the concept of “5-nyay” (five…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section of Kolkata Metro’s East-West corridor. It marked the country’s entry into the League of Nations boasting underwater metro rail systems. This engineering marvel encompasses a section of 10.8 kilometres operating underground, while 5.75 kilometres are elevated on a viaduct. The inauguration of the underwater metro not only elevates Kolkata’s status on the global stage but also propels India’s metro network to new heights. In addition to the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled the Kavi Subhash-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay and…

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crores in Chandikhole, Odisha today. The projects relate to sectors including oil & gas, railways, road, transport & highways and atomic energy. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that by the blessings of Lord Jagannath and Maa Birja, a new stream of development started flowing today in Jajpur and Odisha. Noting the Jayanti of Shri Biju Patnaik, the Prime Minister remembered his incomparable contribution to the nation…