Army Steps In as Violent Protests Erupt in Islamabad Over Imran Khan's Release
In Islamabad, Pakistan, intense protests have erupted, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with violent clashes between protesters and police resulting in casualties. The protests are centered around Imran Khan's imprisonment and accusations of political persecution, as well as the alleged rigging of recent elections. As tensions escalated, the Pakistani government called in the military to restore order, issuing "shoot at sight" orders under Section 245 o
Kharge Calls for Campaign to Bring Back Ballot Papers
In response to ongoing allegations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) rigging in the Maharashtra elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for a nationwide campaign to replace EVMs with ballot papers. Speaking at an event, Kharge emphasized that the Congress will run this campaign similar to the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The move comes after the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was defeated by the BJP-led Mahayuti, securing 230 out of 288 seats in the Maharashtra Ass
PM Modi Marks Constitution Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Constitution
On the 75th anniversary of the adoption of India's Constitution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his commitment to performing his duties within the Constitution's framework. In his speech at the Supreme Court during Constitution Day celebrations, he clarified that his actions have always aligned with constitutional provisions without overstepping boundaries. Modi addressed opposition claims that efforts were underway to undermine the Constitution and asserted that his governme
China Warns Against Trade War as Trump Vows Tariffs Over Fentanyl and Immigration
China has issued a strong warning against escalating trade tensions with the United States after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose significant tariffs on goods from China and other countries. Trump’s proposed tariffs are a response to concerns over illegal drug trade and immigration, with a particular focus on China's role in the fentanyl smuggling issue. Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the United States, reiterated that China views US-China
RBI Cancels Registration of Ulhas Securities and Sikar Investment
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the registration certificates of two non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)—Ulhas Securities Pvt. and Sikar Investment Co.. The registration of Ulhas Securities, based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, was granted in December 2003, while Sikar Investment, based in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, had been registered in March 1998. The cancellation was carried out under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which allows the RBI to
Court Orders Home Ministry to Respond on Rahul Gandhi’s Citizenship by Dec 19
The Allahabad High Court has directed Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.B. Pandey to seek instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs and submit a response regarding the citizenship petition involving Rahul Gandhi by December 19, 2024. The matter was adjourned for hearing in the week beginning December 19, with the Court urging the government to present its findings on the issue. This follows a previous petition filed by S. Vignesh Shishir, a resident of Karnataka, who had pre
Gautam Adani Faces $265 Million Bribery Charges in US
A major legal battle is unfolding as Gautam Adani, the Indian business magnate, and several of his associates face a $265 million bribery charge in the United States. This indictment, which also implicates his nephew Sagar Adani and executives from an Indian renewable-energy company, is raising significant questions about the extraterritorial application of US laws, especially since those involved do not reside in the US. Prominent Indian-American attorney Ravi Batra highlighted the
Eknath Shinde Resigns as Maharashtra CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday following the results of the assembly elections. Despite a significant victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, the decision on who will succeed Shinde as the new CM remains uncertain. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde visited the Raj Bhavan to submit his resignation
India Condemns Arrest of Hindu Leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh
On Tuesday, India condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu priest and leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, calling for the protection of religious minorities in the country. Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna Das, was arrested on Monday afternoon at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. A Dh
Pawan Kalyan Responds to Questions on RGV's Absconding and Police Efficiency
Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is currently on a political visit to Delhi, meeting with Union Ministers and discussing the state's interests. During his visit, the Telugu media in Delhi raised questions regarding the ongoing issue of Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) absconding after posting offensive, morphed pictures targeting political figures like Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and