Foreign visits undertaken by Punjab ministers have come under renewed scrutiny, with questions being raised in political and administrative circles over adherence to official procedures and mandatory approvals required for overseas travel. The issue gained attention after Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains became the subject of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the...
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...
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has voiced his support for the ongoing protest led by the self-styled “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), describing the movement as a reflection of growing public dissatisfaction over governance and democratic accountability. His endorsement has added political significance to the campaign, which has drawn attention for its unconventional symbolism and...
A fresh political confrontation has erupted over the reported casualties suffered during Operation Sindoor, with the Congress party accusing Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of providing incomplete or inaccurate information to Parliament regarding the number of soldiers who lost their lives during the military operation. The controversy emerged after statements made in Parliament concerning the operation’s...
Veteran actor and social activist Prakash Raj participated in a unique public demonstration in Bengaluru, lending his support to the satirical “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) movement. The protest, organized to draw attention to persistent civic problems and administrative shortcomings, sought to highlight growing public frustration over governance issues affecting everyday life in the city. Raj’s...
The Congress party is preparing to launch a nationwide agitation from the end of June, focusing on two issues it says have deeply affected India’s youth—rising unemployment and repeated incidents of examination paper leaks. The campaign is expected to mobilize party workers, student organizations, youth groups, and job aspirants across the country in an effort...
In a significant push toward administrative accountability and governance efficiency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired a high-level review meeting where Union ministries were assessed under a newly introduced performance evaluation framework. The exercise, described by officials as one of the most structured internal governance audits undertaken by the Centre in recent years, aimed to...