India and Malaysia elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership during PM Modi’s talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim. They discussed countering extremism, the South China Sea situation, and signed nine MoUs, including one for the welfare of Indian workers in Malaysia. They also condemned terrorism and endorsed each other’s roles in Asean and...
Read MoreCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge hailed the withdrawal of the lateral entry scheme as a significant victory for social justice, crediting opposition protests for this and other recent rollbacks. He emphasised the importance of remaining vigilant against BJP-RSS efforts to undermine reservations. Rahul Gandhi reiterated the party’s commitment to breaking the 50% reservation ceiling based...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court questioned the Delhi high court for advising the Congress party to approach the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal for an interim stay on a tax demand notice exceeding Rs 100 crore. The court has agreed to hear Congress’s appeal and issued a notice.
Read MoreCongress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will begin a two-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir to evaluate the party’s readiness for upcoming assembly elections. Meetings have been planned with party workers in Jammu and Srinagar. Discussions regarding potential alliances with the National Conference and PDP are also set to take place.
Read MoreIsro chairman S Somanath disclosed plans for over 70 space missions, including more than 50 satellite launches and the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in December. The design work for future Chandrayaan missions is complete, and the government’s approval is awaited. Plans also include launching a space station module in 2028.
Read MoreKarnataka Lokayukta’s SIT sought governor’s permission to file charges against Union minister HD Kumaraswamy for alleged illegal approval of an iron ore mining lease during his tenure as CM in 2007. This comes after the governor approved prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah. Kumaraswamy was accused of favoring Sri Sai Venkateswara Minerals among 24 companies.
Read MoreA rail roko in Badlapur caused a 10-hour disruption when about 2,000 protesters blocked the tracks, demanding justice for two abused four-year-old girls. The protesters responded to police delays in filing the FIR. Authorities announced swift actions, including fast-tracking the trial and suspending police officials for the delay.
Read MoreRam Madhav returned to active politics as BJP’s poll in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, reflecting RSS’s increased involvement in party affairs. Union minister G Kishan Reddy was also appointed as poll in-charge for the region. Madhav, previously BJP’s national general secretary, played a crucial role in forming the BJP-PDP government in the past.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court criticised the Calcutta high court’s remarks advising adolescent girls to control their sexual urges. It set aside the high court’s acquittal of an accused involved with a 14-year-old, convicted him under the Pocso Act, and urged judges to base decisions on law and facts rather than personal opinions.
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