SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was thrown into chaos for a fourth consecutive day as BJP members protested against a resolution on special status, prompting the Speaker to expel 12 opposition MLAs and Langate representative Sheikh Khurshid. As the day’s session began, BJP lawmakers shouted slogans such as “Pakistani agenda will not prevail” […]
The Delhi High Court has lifted the 36-year-long import ban on Salman Rushdie’s controversial novel, “The Satanic Verses.” The court’s ruling, delivered on November 5, 2024, effectively nullifies the ban imposed by the Rajiv Gandhi government in 1988, which had prohibited the book’s import into India due to its alleged blasphemous content. The case was […]
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has been a transformative initiative in India’s housing sector, aiming to provide affordable housing to millions of citizens. The recent mandate under PMAY Rural Phase 2, which requires houses to be registered in the names of women, is a commendable step towards gender equality and women’s empowerment. This policy […]
The recent lawsuit filed by an Indian media company against OpenAI, alleging unauthorized use of its content to train the AI tool ChatGPT, has sparked a significant debate about the implications of artificial intelligence on information sovereignty. This case, currently being heard by the Delhi High Court, raises critical questions about the control and ownership […]
Navigating the complexities of securing a work visa can be challenging, but certain countries have streamlined their processes to attract foreign talent, making it easier for Indian professionals to pursue international employment.
The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, aided by key campaigners like Tulsi Gabbard—who is a self-identified Hindu and openly embraces her faith—offers significant lessons for Indian politics. Trump’s victory, fueled by a discourse emphasizing nationalism, anti-illegal immigration policies, and a rejection of far-left ideologies such as ‘wokeism,’ signals a shift in the […]
Mithun Chakraborty, 74, will be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on October 8
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh officially welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on Friday, November 15, 2024.