Rahul Gandhi faced criticism from descendants of Indian royal families, including BJP minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, for claiming in an opinion piece that the East India Company exploited Indian rulers. Scindia accused Gandhi of historical ignorance and harboring a colonial mindset. Congress defended Gandhi, suggesting his critics were merely demonstrating loyalty to their current political...
Read MoreThe Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the import ban on Salman Rushdie’s “The Satanic Verses.” The court deemed the petition ‘infructuous’ as authorities couldn’t locate the 1988 notification imposing the ban. The bench concluded that without the notification, its validity couldn’t be assessed.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has mandated that all trial courts must provide compensation to survivors of sexual assault and acid attack cases, regardless of the accused’s conviction or acquittal. This directive aims to ensure that victims receive financial support and that the victim compensation scheme outlined in Indian law is effectively implemented.
Read MoreBakhtawar Ali, a home guard accused of orchestrating a violent clash during Muharram in Bareilly, has been detained under the National Security Act. The clash resulted in one fatality and numerous injuries, prompting the demolition of 14 houses and multiple arrests. Ali’s family claims he is being scapegoated, alleging the violence was instigated by...
Read MoreAn Indian-American woman, Saba Haider, originally from Ghaziabad, has won a seat on the DuPage County Board in Illinois, US. Despite a grueling campaign that left her physically exhausted, Saba persevered, attributing her success to her supportive family and dedicated community engagement.
Read MoreThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating Amazon and Flipkart for potential violations of foreign exchange regulations. The probe, stemming from complaints about unfair business practices, focuses on allegations that the e-commerce giants manipulate pricing and disadvantage smaller vendors. While searches were conducted at vendor locations, the ED hasn’t targeted Amazon or Flipkart directly yet.
Read MoreIndia is set to become the largest hub for Trump Towers outside the US, with plans to expand from four to ten properties in the next six years. Tribeca Developers, Trump’s Indian partner, announced the expansion following Trump’s presidential victory, citing his confidence in India’s potential under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
Read MoreMedical colleges in India are facing scrutiny for a disproportionately high number of ragging complaints, with over 40% of all complaints originating from these institutions. Anti-ragging activists argue that despite the alarming number of complaints, including cases resulting in student suicides, colleges and authorities often fail to take appropriate action, highlighting the urgent need...
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