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Disturbed Area: Manipur government imposes AFSPA across entire state

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Disturbed Area: Manipur government imposes AFSPA across entire state

The Manipur government on Wednesday declared the entire state a ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for a period of six months in the wake of the prevailing law and order situation. However, the status will not be implemented in areas under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations including the capital Imphal. The state government, in a notification, said that the ‘violent activities of various extremist/insurgent groups warrant the use of Armed Forces in aid of civil administraton in the entire state’. The developments came after…

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India expels Canadian diplomat in diplomatic tit-for-tat over Nijjar killing

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India expels Canadian diplomat in diplomatic tit-for-tat over Nijjar killing

India on Tuesday summoned Canadian envoy Cameron MacKay to inform him of the government’s decision to expel a “senior Canadian diplomat” in response to Ottawa’s expulsion of an Indian official over the death of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The move marked a further deterioration in bilateral relations, which are currently in tatters over the Canadian side’s response to India’s concerns over the activities of pro-Khalistan elements operating from Canadian soil. “The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of…

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Will the govt pull a rabbit out of its hat? Parliament session begins today with speculation of surprise bill

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Will the govt pull a rabbit out of its hat? Parliament session begins today with speculation of surprise bill

The Parliament session will begin with discussions on the parliamentary journey of 75 years. A session of Parliament is set to begin Monday amid intense speculation on whether the government will spring up a surprise during the five-day sitting. On the first day of the parliament session, both houses will hold a discussion on the parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from the constituent assembly. The discussion will include achievements, experiences, memories and learnings in the 75 years of the parliamentary journey. Tentative list of legislative business The government has…

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Over 40% of India’s MPs have criminal cases against them: Report

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Over 40% of India's MPs have criminal cases against them: Report

Out of the 763 members of Parliament (MPs), 306 (40%) have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a latest report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW). The data has been extracted from affidavits filed by the MPs prior to contesting their last elections. Around 194 (25%) MPs have declared serious criminal cases, including cases related to murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, crimes against women etc. Kerala (73%) topped the chart of MPs who declared criminal cases in their self-sworn affidavits, followed by Bihar,…

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Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘Godhra 2 Alert’ draws Criticism from Union Minister, Who invokes Balasaheb’s Legacy

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Uddhav Thackeray's 'Godhra 2 Alert' draws Criticism from Union Minister, Who invokes Balasaheb's Legacy

A fresh controversy started over former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray’s straight attack on the BJP as he said there is a possibility that a Godhra-like situation may occur following the Ram temple inauguration. “The government could invite a large number of people for the Ram Temple inauguration and on their return journey, an incident similar to that in Godhra may occur,” Uddhav said bringing a massive allegation against the government. Ram Temple is likely to be inaugurated in January 2024, before the Lok Sabha election, it is being speculated.…

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‘Dissent Not Tolerated’: Congress Alleges Press Freedom Crackdown in India

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'Dissent Not Tolerated': Congress Alleges Press Freedom Crackdown in India

The Congress on Saturday alleged that the government did not allow access to the United States press officials who have travelled to India along with President Joe Biden for the G-20 Summit. Bringing the press freedom issue along with it, the Congress said India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index was “falling year after year”. The journalists travelling with Biden on the Air Force One flight to India were told by National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre that the press access issue…

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‘Impossible For Me’: Netaji’s grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose resigns from BJP

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‘Impossible For Me’: Netaji's grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose resigns from BJP

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose resigned from the BJP on Wednesday citing differences — ahead of the Lok Sabha election 2024. Chandra Kumar Bose was BJP’s vice president in West Bengal in 2016 and was dropped in 2020. In his resignation letter, he said he received no support from the BJP — neither at the Centre or at the state level to propagate the ideology of the Bose brothers — Subash Chandra Bose and Sarat Chandra Bose. “My own ardent promotional efforts to achieve these laudable objectives…

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Not inviting President Droupadi Murmu to Parliament inauguration is an example of Sanatana discrimination: Udhayanidhi Stalin

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Not inviting President Droupadi Murmu to Parliament inauguration is an example of Sanatana discrimination: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Amid the political uproar by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over his “eradicate Sanatana Dharma” remark and the demand for his apology, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and Tamil Nadu youth welfare and sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin stood defiant on Tuesday, saying that the government not inviting President Droupadi Murmu for the inauguration of the new Parliament building was an example of the discrimination under the ‘Santana Dharma.’ “The President of India Droupadi Murmu was not invited for the inauguration of the Parliament. That is an example of Sanatana Dharma,”…

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India may rename itself to Bharat, reflecting Ancient Roots

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India may rename itself to Bharat, reflecting Ancient Roots

In recent reports, there is a growing contemplation within the Indian government regarding a potential name change for the nation, from “India” to “Bharat.” The term “Bharat” has deep historical roots and is still widely used across many Indian languages. Although there has been no official declaration from the government concerning this potential change, public reactions have been varied. Some view it as an opportunity to reconnect with our ancient heritage, while others see it as an unnecessary and potentially confusing alteration. It remains too early to definitively predict whether…

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Presidential Invite for G20 Dinner Sparks Opposition Debate: ‘India’ Or ‘Bharat’?

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Presidential Invite for G20 Dinner Sparks Opposition Debate: 'India' Or 'Bharat'?

Opposition Alleges Rashtrapati Bhavan Used ‘President of Bharat’ in G20 Dinner Invite The opposition Congress party on Tuesday alleged that the Rashtrapati Bhavan had sent out an invite for a G20 dinner, with the invite reading ‘President of Bharat’ instead of the ‘President of India.’ Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the development was “deeply disturbing” and that it “undermines the basic values of our Constitution.” He also said that the Article 1 of the Constitution, which defines India as a “Union of States,” would now have to be changed…

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