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Chhattisgarh: CBI raids residences of ex-CM Baghel, MLA, IPS officers

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) squad swooped down on multiple locations tied to former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and others in a sweeping operation.

Mar 26, 2025

It will be more impactful than anti-CAA movement, says AIMIM on AIMPLB's Waqf Bill stir

The protest launched by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Bihar's capital, Patna, on March 26 has sparked significant political discourse. Shamim Akhtar, the state Secretary of the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), declared that the protest against this Bill would become a bigger movement than the anti-CAA and NRC protests in Independent India.

Mar 26, 2025

'No way to run House', Rahul Gandhi attacks LS Speaker

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Speaker Om Birla of running the House in an "undemocratic manner" and denying him the opportunity to speak.

Mar 26, 2025

'Objection to Waqf Bill is opposing Muslim development,' says BJP's Danish Ansari

BJP leader Danish Azad Ansari on Wednesday defended the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that those opposing it are actually working against the development of the Muslim community.

Mar 26, 2025

Kejriwal makes 'Badalta Punjab' pledge, holds rival parties accountable for 'Udta Punjab' tag

AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Congress, Akali Dal, and BJP of defaming Punjab by labelling it as "Udta Punjab" during their respective tenures.

Mar 26, 2025

'Insensitive, inhumane': SC stays Allahabad HC observations on attempt to rape

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Allahabad High Court judgment holding that grabbing breasts and breaking pyjama string was not enough for charge of attempt to rape.

Mar 26, 2025

J&K govt terminates four employees for links with narcotics trade

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday terminated four of its employees from service over their involvement in the narcotics trade.

Mar 26, 2025

'Anchored in a 19th-century ideology', Shashi Tharoor slams Left

Congress Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday took a swipe at the CPI(M)-led Left government in Kerala over the delay in permitting private universities to open in the state, saying that they are anchored in a 19th-century ideology, and will enter the 21st century, may be in the 22nd.

Mar 26, 2025

"Nudge campaign" led to declaration of foreign assets, income of Rs 30,300 crore: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that a special campaign carried out by the Income Tax Department has led to the declaration of foreign assets and income to the tune of Rs 30, 300 crore after over 30,000 taxpayers revised their income tax returns or filed belated returns for 2024-25.

Mar 26, 2025

Trump pushes for major election reforms, citing India as model

In a bold move aimed at overhauling the US electoral system, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks significant changes to how elections are conducted in the United States.

Mar 26, 2025

Centre discontinues MLTGD Monetisation Scheme, short-term deposits will continue

The government on Tuesday announced to discontinue the medium term and long term government deposit (MLTGD) components of the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), effective from March 26.

Mar 26, 2025

RG Kar case: Psychologist's statements likely to give CBI vital clues

The statement of a renowed psychologist whom the R.G. Kar rape and murder victim tragedy contacted for counselling a couple of months before the ghastly tragedy in August last year can now turn crucial in the course of investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Mar 26, 2025

Delhi teen kidnapped, murdered for ransom by three minors

In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old boy was kidnapped by three minors in Delhi for Rs 10 lakh ransom and was later murdered by them.

Mar 26, 2025

Punjab Assembly passes resolution to check declining water table

The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to check the declining water table and protect the environment.

Mar 25, 2025

Make in India a producer and not consumer: Raghav Chadha pushes for 'Make AI in India' project

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Tuesday emphasised the need to expand the 'Make in India' initiative and bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its ambit for solidifying country's growth potential in next few decades.

Mar 25, 2025