Politics

A legislative attempt to reform the management of Waqf properties has spiraled into a national controversy, with violent protests and political finger-pointing erupting across several Indian states. The recently passed Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, introduced by the BJP-led government as a measure to bring transparency and fairness to religious land holdings, has instead become the flashpoint for a broader ideological …

New Delhi, February 23: The inaugural day of Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang-Golay Janta Bhet Karyakram featured a successful interactive programme at Padamchey Secondary School under Rhenock Constituency on Monday. The Janta Bhet Karyakram is an initiative designed to strengthen the relationship between the government and the constituents of the Rhenock Constituency. The event saw active participation from residents …

India recently marked its 76th Republic Day, but two other significant events are also taking place: the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which occurs only once every 144 years, and the ongoing Delhi Assembly elections. These events are drawing attention from leaders across the country. Yet, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has been conspicuously absent …

Chandigarh, January 30, 2025: With the political discourse heating up around the upcoming Delhi elections, ABP News, one of India’s leading Hindi news channels, organised a thought-provoking ‘Shikhar Sammelan’ at The Lalit, New Delhi. Hosting the tallest of the political leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the special guest panel served as a crucible for incisive analysis and fervent discussions. Arvind Kejriwal, …

Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has often been at the center of political controversies, with many of his statements raising doubts about his grasp on governance and national issues. Over the years, his remarks have frequently been dismissed as ill-informed or naïve, but his latest comment about “fighting the Indian State” has …

Lok Sabha speaker visits London-based Anil Agarwal Rivserside Studio Trust Chandigarh, January 10: Hon’ble Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has hailed Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal’s vision to make the 100-year old Riverside Studio Trust as the best international centre to promote art and culture. Speaking at a gathering at the renowned global centre for arts, which is located on the north …

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), under the leadership of Lalu Yadav and his family, has been increasingly engaging in a policy of appeasing Muslim voters in Bihar’s Seemanchal region. Recent reports highlight a dramatic growth in the Muslim population, which is partially attributed to the influx of illegal Bangladeshi migrants. This has resulted in significant demographic changes in districts such …

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially released its manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections in 2024, laying out a series of ambitious promises aimed at benefiting the state’s grassroots population. Among the major proposals is a direct annual deposit of Rs 25,000 into the bank accounts of every woman in Maharashtra. In addition, under the Kisan Samman Yojana, …

The Mukhymantri Majhi Ladki Behin Yojana was launched by the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on 28 June 2014, with the goal of economically empowering women and enhancing their roles within their families. Under the scheme, eligible women between the ages of 21 and 65 are provided with a monthly financial assistance of Rs. 15,000. With its increasing popularity, the programme …

The Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojna, launched by the Mahayuti government, is a landmark program designed to provide financial assistance to women across Maharashtra. Eligible women receive Rs. 1500 monthly, helping them gain financial independence. Despite some early skepticism and opposition, the initiative has been allotted a substantial Rs. 46,000 crore in the state budget, dispelling concerns about its funding. Ultimately, …