Disgruntled JMM veteran Champai Soren announced his decision to join BJP less than two months after he stepped down as Jharkhand CM, making way for Hemant Soren. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that Champai Soren met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and will officially join BJP on August 30 in Ranchi.
Read MoreKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Congress faced controversy over land allotment after BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya alleged misuse of power in a social media post. The post questioned the allocation of five acres to Rahul Kharge’s trust, hinting at nepotism. Karnataka government denied the claims, citing adherence to norms and previous similar actions by...
Read MoreThe National Conference (NC) and Congress finalized a seat-sharing arrangement for the J&K assembly elections. NC will contest 51 seats, Congress 32, with additional seats for CPM and J&K National Panthers Party. The elections will be held over three phases from September 18 to October 1, 2023. Negotiations were challenging but concluded successfully after...
Read MoreThe Bengal government took robust measures to prevent the Nabanna march organized by Chhatra Samaj, calling it illegal due to potential unrest. Despite state pressure, the organization, with links to ABVP and RSS, intended to proceed. Police denied permission citing UGC-NET exams and enforced restrictions. Security around Nabanna and on Kolkata’s streets was intensified...
Read MoreBoth captains Shan Masood and Najmul Hossain Shanto pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the proposed sanctions, so there was no need for formal hearings. Bangladesh have a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and will face Pakistan in the second Test at Rawalpindi on Friday.
Read MoreFormer head coach’s remarks were made following Pakistan’s crushing 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the opening Test match. The defeat highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the Pakistani cricket team and raised questions about the effectiveness of the PCB’s management. The ex-coach’s criticism suggests that there is a need for introspection and improvement within...
Read MorePavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, was detained by French authorities at Bourget airport, Paris, on August 24, 2024. The arrest is tied to an investigation into Telegram’s role in criminal activities due to inadequate content moderation. Durov’s predicament has sparked debates on free speech and digital privacy, influencing global tech platform regulations.
Read MoreThe Wrestling Federation of India remains suspended by the Sports Ministry even as world governing body UWW had lifted its suspension in February following conduct of its election. The ministry had suspended WFI on December 24, three days after it held elections where Sanjay Singh was elected the new President.
Read MoreThe Centre responded to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s letter on rising rape cases, stating that 123 fast-track courts allocated to West Bengal were not functional. As of June 2024, only 6 POCSO courts were operational. Union Minister Annuparna Devi emphasized the need for stringent legislation and fast-track courts for speedy trials to ensure...
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