A political controversy erupted after Congress leader Y. S. Sharmila criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a recent interaction. Sharmila called the gesture “insensitive” and accused BJP leaders of focusing on publicity while ordinary citizens continue to struggle with rising prices and economic
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As bulldozers rolled into Mumbai’s Garib Nagar near Bandra East this week, many residents were left devastated, emotional, and uncertain about their future. Amid the chaos, one name kept coming up repeatedly — legendary actor and former MP Sunil Dutt. For families who have lived in the area for decades, Dutt was far more than […]
What began as a lighthearted, meme-based political idea has now turned into a viral online movement in India — the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has rapidly gained massive attention on social media in just a few days. The party, created as a satire-driven digital concept, has surprisingly built a strong online following, reportedly crossing […]
A Delhi court has denied activist Umar Khalid interim bail in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, observing that the reasons cited for temporary release were not “reasonable”. Khalid had sought 15 days’ interim bail to attend his uncle’s Chehlum ceremony and care for his ailing mother, who is reportedly scheduled to undergo […]
Veteran Kerala leader G Sudhakaran on Wednesday clarified that he has no personal enmity with former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, even after parting ways with the CPI(M). Speaking shortly after taking oath as the pro tem Speaker of the Kerala Assembly, Sudhakaran said politics should not be driven by personal grudges. He added that while […]
A tense exchange during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Europe visit has gone viral after senior Indian diplomat Sibi George firmly defended India’s democracy and constitutional values while responding to tough questions from Nordic journalists in Oslo. The interaction took place after PM Modi’s joint appearance with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. As the event
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to senior Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, in a criminal contempt case linked to alleged social media posts targeting the judiciary. A division bench of the court on Tuesday asked Kejriwal and six other AAP leaders to respond to allegations that “contemptuous material” […]
Political tensions in Tamil Nadu appear to be rising after M. K. Stalin claimed that the actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay-led government may not remain stable for long. Addressing party leaders and district secretaries, Stalin reportedly told DMK workers that the current government “can fall anytime” and urged the party to remain prepared for possible early Assembly
The issue of Marathi signboards in Mumbai has once again come into focus after several corporators raised concerns over businesses not following the rules regarding Marathi display boards. During a recent meeting of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) law, revenue, and general purposes committee, members alleged that the civic administration has failed to
As rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to impact global energy markets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun implementing fuel-saving measures within the government, including reducing the size of his official convoy and encouraging the use of electric vehicles wherever possible. According to reports, the Prime Minister’s convoy was shortened during
