The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Birth and Death Registration Bill after a lengthy and often heated debate that was repeatedly interrupted by protests from opposition members. The legislation, aimed at strengthening India’s civil registration system and modernizing the management of birth and death records, was approved despite strong objections from several opposition parties,...
The Kerala government has intensified its disaster preparedness measures as the state braces for continued heavy rainfall and the possibility of weather-related emergencies. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has assured residents that all departments and district administrations have been instructed to remain on high alert to ensure swift action in the event of floods, landslides, or...
A 15-year-old girl has publicly apologised after an FIR was registered against her for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The incident has drawn widespread attention on social media and sparked debate over freedom of expression, legal accountability, and the involvement of...
Farmers and several Kannada organisations staged protests near the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir on Friday, opposing the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directive to release water to Tamil Nadu. The demonstrations were held amid growing concerns among farmers over water availability for agricultural activities in the region. The protesters gathered near the KRS dam, raising...
A Pune court has directed Google and YouTube to provide original digital records connected to a video that has become an important part of the defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The court’s direction came during proceedings in the case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew...
The political battle over Punjab’s worsening drug crisis has intensified, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) targeting the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and accusing it of failing to effectively address the spread of narcotics in the State. The BJP has alleged that despite repeated promises and announcements by the Punjab government to eliminate...
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the Bihar government’s decision to allow an unelected individual to continue as a minister, questioning the constitutional validity and governance implications of such an arrangement. The court’s observations came during a hearing where issues related to the appointment and continuation of ministers who do not hold membership in...
Senior political commentator and BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has triggered speculation about his political future after removing references to the Bharatiya Janata Party from his social media profile. The development has drawn attention in political circles, with observers closely watching whether the move indicates a change in his association with the party. Poonawalla, who had...
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in connection with a 2020 protest-related criminal case. The notice was issued while hearing a plea challenging the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to quash the FIR and related proceedings against Mann and other accused persons. The case relates...
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged diversion of Central government funds in Telangana, accusing the state government of failing to utilize financial assistance for its intended developmental purposes. The senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said the matter requires an impartial inquiry to determine whether public funds allocated...