During election rallies in Jharkhand, India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the incumbent coalition government as ineffective, contrasting them with the BJP’s potential for progress. He accused the opposition of corruption and pledged to address issues like illegal immigration and tribal land encroachment if BJP is elected. The opposition JMM countered, suggesting the election... Read More
Cotton farmers in Vidarbha, India, are facing a labor shortage during the crucial harvest season. The shortage is attributed to government welfare schemes like Ladki Bahin, which provide financial assistance, making farm work less appealing. This has forced farmers to increase wages, further impacting their income already hit by low crop yields and market... Read More
Maharashtra government placed DGP Rashmi Shukla on compulsory leave and appointed Sanjay Kumar Verma as the new DGP, following the Election Commission’s order. Verma, who previously led the investigation into the 2015 murder of Govind Pansare, will serve as DGP while the model code of conduct is in effect. Shukla’s removal comes after complaints... Read More
“The ‘where to vote’ panel is triggering for some specific searches Harris is also the name of a county in ,” Google said in a statement. “Fix is coming,” the search giant said, adding: “Note very few people actually search for voting places this way.” Elon Musk responded to the clarification. Read More
The Indian government is taking steps to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media. The Cabinet Secretariat has directed all secretaries to promptly respond to such news in a factual and articulate manner. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry will prepare guidelines and SOPs to ensure a timely and effective response... Read More
Justice B V Nagarathna disagreed with Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud’s criticism of the Justice Krishna Iyer Doctrine, calling it unwarranted. Both Nagarathna and Justice Dhulia defended the doctrine’s humanist principles and its relevance to India’s socio-economic context at the time. Read More
