Month: January 2025

Acting attorney general James McHenry has dismissed over a dozen prosecutors involved in the investigations against President Trump, citing concerns about their loyalty to the president’s agenda. This move is part of Trump’s broader efforts to centralize control over the justice department, raising legal and ethical questions about the administration’s approach.

​ Acting attorney general James McHenry has dismissed over a dozen prosecutors involved in the investigations against President Trump, citing concerns about their loyalty to the president’s agenda. This move is part of Trump’s broader efforts to centralize control over the justice department, raising legal and ethical questions about the administration’s approach. Acting attorney general James McHenry has dismissed over a dozen prosecutors involved in the investigations against President Trump, citing concerns about their loyalty to the president’s agenda. This move is part of Trump’s broader efforts to centralize control over the justice department, raising legal and ethical questions about the administration’s approach. Read More

RBI announced measures to infuse over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in money markets to address liquidity shortfall. The plan includes government bond buy-backs, a long-term repo auction, and a dollar-rupee swap auction. These steps, seen as a precursor to a possible repo rate cut in February, aim to stabilize the financial system and enhance monetary transmission.

​ RBI announced measures to infuse over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in money markets to address liquidity shortfall. The plan includes government bond buy-backs, a long-term repo auction, and a dollar-rupee swap auction. These steps, seen as a precursor to a possible repo rate cut in February, aim to stabilize the financial system and enhance monetary transmission. RBI announced measures to infuse over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in money markets to address liquidity shortfall. The plan includes government bond buy-backs, a long-term repo auction, and a dollar-rupee swap auction. These steps, seen as a precursor to a possible repo rate cut in February, aim to stabilize the financial system and enhance monetary transmission. Read More

BJP’s income rose to Rs 4,340.5 crore in 2023-24, with Rs 1,685.6 crore from electoral bonds, the highest ever. Congress’s income surged to Rs 1,225 crore, with a 384% spike in bond receipts. BJP’s expenditure was Rs 2,211.7 crore, while Congress spent Rs 1,025.2 crore. Individual and corporate donations contributed significantly to both parties.

​ BJP’s income rose to Rs 4,340.5 crore in 2023-24, with Rs 1,685.6 crore from electoral bonds, the highest ever. Congress’s income surged to Rs 1,225 crore, with a 384% spike in bond receipts. BJP’s expenditure was Rs 2,211.7 crore, while Congress spent Rs 1,025.2 crore. Individual and corporate donations contributed significantly to both parties. BJP’s income rose to Rs 4,340.5 crore in 2023-24, with Rs 1,685.6 crore from electoral bonds, the highest ever. Congress’s income surged to Rs 1,225 crore, with a 384% spike in bond receipts. BJP’s expenditure was Rs 2,211.7 crore, while Congress spent Rs 1,025.2 crore. Individual and corporate donations contributed significantly to both parties. Read More

The BJP has enforced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, demonstrating its commitment to core promises. This move, facilitated by central leadership and aimed to be implemented incrementally, could be a precursor for similar laws in BJP-governed states like UP, Gujarat, and Assam. This follows other key BJP agendas like the Ram Mandir construction and scrapping J&K’s special status.

​ The BJP has enforced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, demonstrating its commitment to core promises. This move, facilitated by central leadership and aimed to be implemented incrementally, could be a precursor for similar laws in BJP-governed states like UP, Gujarat, and Assam. This follows other key BJP agendas like the Ram Mandir construction and scrapping J&K’s special status. The BJP has enforced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, demonstrating its commitment to core promises. This move, facilitated by central leadership and aimed to be implemented incrementally, could be a precursor for similar laws in BJP-governed states like UP, Gujarat, and Assam. This follows other key BJP agendas like the Ram Mandir construction and scrapping J&K’s special status. Read More

The murder of former minister Baba Siddiqui was orchestrated by an international crime syndicate, involving migrant youths lured by Lawrence Bishnoi’s influence and financial promises. Six accused confessed to the plot, highlighting their financial struggles and subsequent regrets. The meticulous planning included recruitment of shooters and misinformation about the targets’ affiliations.

​ The murder of former minister Baba Siddiqui was orchestrated by an international crime syndicate, involving migrant youths lured by Lawrence Bishnoi’s influence and financial promises. Six accused confessed to the plot, highlighting their financial struggles and subsequent regrets. The meticulous planning included recruitment of shooters and misinformation about the targets’ affiliations. The murder of former minister Baba Siddiqui was orchestrated by an international crime syndicate, involving migrant youths lured by Lawrence Bishnoi’s influence and financial promises. Six accused confessed to the plot, highlighting their financial struggles and subsequent regrets. The meticulous planning included recruitment of shooters and misinformation about the targets’ affiliations. Read More

A 41-year-old chartered accountant from Pune has become the first confirmed casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in the city, with cases rising to 111 in just under three weeks. The Maharashtra health department has involved experts from Delhi and Bengaluru to assess the situation and guide public health measures.

​ A 41-year-old chartered accountant from Pune has become the first confirmed casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in the city, with cases rising to 111 in just under three weeks. The Maharashtra health department has involved experts from Delhi and Bengaluru to assess the situation and guide public health measures. A 41-year-old chartered accountant from Pune has become the first confirmed casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in the city, with cases rising to 111 in just under three weeks. The Maharashtra health department has involved experts from Delhi and Bengaluru to assess the situation and guide public health measures. Read More

BJP leader Pranav Singh Champion was sent to 14 days of judicial custody after a violent clash with MLA Umesh Kumar. The altercation involved firearms, leading to charges including attempted murder. While Singh was denied medical attention, weapon licenses of both involved were revoked to maintain law and order.

​ BJP leader Pranav Singh Champion was sent to 14 days of judicial custody after a violent clash with MLA Umesh Kumar. The altercation involved firearms, leading to charges including attempted murder. While Singh was denied medical attention, weapon licenses of both involved were revoked to maintain law and order. BJP leader Pranav Singh Champion was sent to 14 days of judicial custody after a violent clash with MLA Umesh Kumar. The altercation involved firearms, leading to charges including attempted murder. While Singh was denied medical attention, weapon licenses of both involved were revoked to maintain law and order. Read More

The CBI and Bengal government contested in the Calcutta High Court over whose appeal for capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, the RG Kar rape-murder convict, should be considered. The victim’s family opposes the death sentence for now, fearing it could impede the investigation and the trial of other suspects.

​ The CBI and Bengal government contested in the Calcutta High Court over whose appeal for capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, the RG Kar rape-murder convict, should be considered. The victim’s family opposes the death sentence for now, fearing it could impede the investigation and the trial of other suspects. The CBI and Bengal government contested in the Calcutta High Court over whose appeal for capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, the RG Kar rape-murder convict, should be considered. The victim’s family opposes the death sentence for now, fearing it could impede the investigation and the trial of other suspects. Read More

An expert panel from the environment ministry has conditionally approved the amendment of the green clearance for Sikkim’s 1,200 MW Teesta Hydroelectric Project Stage-III. The revised plan includes redesigning the dam for enhanced resilience, following its destruction by flash floods linked to a glacial lake outburst in October 2023.

​ An expert panel from the environment ministry has conditionally approved the amendment of the green clearance for Sikkim’s 1,200 MW Teesta Hydroelectric Project Stage-III. The revised plan includes redesigning the dam for enhanced resilience, following its destruction by flash floods linked to a glacial lake outburst in October 2023. An expert panel from the environment ministry has conditionally approved the amendment of the green clearance for Sikkim’s 1,200 MW Teesta Hydroelectric Project Stage-III. The revised plan includes redesigning the dam for enhanced resilience, following its destruction by flash floods linked to a glacial lake outburst in October 2023. Read More