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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal summoned by ED for 8th time

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued its eighth summons to Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in connection with the excise policy money laundering case. Kejriwal, who leads the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), had disregarded the preceding seven summonses. According to media reports, the agency has requested Arvind Kejriwal to present himself before them […]

Indian-origin author barred entry to Bengaluru, deported to UK

NEW DELHI: On Monday, a UK-based professor of Indian origin alleged that upon arriving at Bengaluru airport, she was refused entry despite being invited by the Karnataka government to attend an event. Professor Nitasha Kaul, a Kashmiri Pandit scholar living in London, stated in several posts on X that she was provided with no explanation […]

SP MP asserts Muslims will adhere to Shariat amid Himanta’s law repeal move

NEW DELHI: In response to the Assam government’s decision to abolish the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP ST Hasan stated on Saturday that Muslims will adhere solely to the teachings of Shariat and the Quran. “There is no need to highlight this so much. Muslims will follow Shariat and […]

Rs 15 L from Karnataka for Rahul’s LS seat in Kerala raises storm

BENGALURU: Opposition parties in Karnataka have raised objections against the state government’s decision to grant compensation to a victim from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala. The controversy erupted as the government disbursed Rs 15 lakh ex gratia to the family of a man who was trampled to death by an elephant from Karnataka. Accusations were […]

Wayanad demands Rahul Gandhi’s presence amid protests; here’s why

WAYANAD: On Sunday, Wayanad witnessed significant protests, prompting residents to demand the presence of Rahul Gandhi, the senior Congress leader and MP representing the constituency. Criticism mounted over Gandhi’s absence in Wayanad amid simmering protests following the tragic death of two people trampled by wild elephants. Residents expressed frustration at Gandhi’s silence on the recent […]

 I-T Dept freezes Congress bank accounts, Demands ₹210 Cr in recovery

NEW DELHI : The Congress party made a bold allegation on Friday, claiming that the Income Tax department has frozen four of its primary bank accounts on what they termed as “flimsy grounds. “Democracy has completely ended in India. All the accounts of the country’s main opposition party have been frozen,” stated Congress Treasurer Ajay Maken […]

SC declares electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional ahead of Lok Sabha polls

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court delivered a decisive blow to the electoral bonds scheme on Thursday, deeming it “unconstitutional.” Emphasising the significance of transparency in political funding for electoral decisions, the Apex Court declared that the scheme infringed upon the right to information as outlined in Section 19(1)(a). The Court instructed the State Bank of India […]

Congress’ Sonia Gandhi vacates Raebareli seat citing health reasons

Highlighting her deep bond with Raebareli, Gandhi acknowledged the unwavering support and affection of  its people.

What’s the difference between Black Paper and White Paper?

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge presented the 'Black Paper', preceding the release of the government's White Paper.

ED summons Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu in Hemant Soren’s PMLA case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu to join the probe regarding the PMLA case involving former Jharkhand Minister Hemant Soren. Sahu has been asked to appear before the ED on February 10.