The Supreme Court observes rising frequency of governor-government tussles in opposition-led states and emphasizes the need for a ‘channel of communication’ to resolve differences and prevent governance impasse. Chief ministers and governors should engage in dialogue and discussion to ensure the smooth functioning of government and governance. The court was hearing a plea filed...
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Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley emerges as a front-runner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, currently in second place in Iowa and first place in New Hampshire caucuses. However, former President Donald Trump remains the overall frontrunner among Republican candidates. Haley’s campaign has gained ground, attracting attacks from Ron DeSantis and...
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The Asian Development Bank has revised India’s growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.7%, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarter performance. The RBI also revised its growth estimate last week, raising it to 7% from the earlier projection of 6.5% for FY24. This alignment in growth projections by two influential financial institutions underscores a positive...
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The Allahabad high court on Thursday allowed a plea to appoint a court-mandated commission to conduct a survey of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque adjoining the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura.On November 16, Justice Mayank Kumar Jain had reserved the order on the application after hearing the parties concerned.The application was filed in the...
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India rejected a statement issued by the general secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Supreme Court judgment on J&K saying it is both ill informed and ill intended. “That OIC does so at the behest of a serial violater of human rights and an unrepentant promoter of cross-border terrorism makes its action...
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The four attackers — Sagar Sharma, Neelam Kaur, Amol Shinde & Manoranjan D — all part of ‘Bhagat Singh Fan Club’ on Facebook, were in touch with each other for a year and had met in Mysuru a few months ago, their call details and intitial interrogation suggested. At least one of them, sources...
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The grand inauguration of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir is set for January 2024. Celebrities and eminent names from all sectors have been invited to the event. Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia, who played Lord Ram and Sita in Ramayan, have received invitations. Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman, expressed his reaction to not being invited, stating...
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British national Richard Reid, also known as the ‘shoe bomber’, attempted to detonate a bomb hidden in his shoe on a trans-Atlantic flight in 2001. The recent incident in the Lok Sabha, where visitors managed to smuggle smoke canisters into the Parliament, has revealed security gaps. The incident highlights the need for stricter security...
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The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives voted to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden based on allegations surrounding his son, Hunter Biden, and his controversial international dealings. President Biden dismissed the move as a “baseless” political stunt, highlighting the lack of evidence provided by Republicans. The vote, standing at 221 to...
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