Politics

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, …

Once a powerhouse in India’s business landscape, the Sahara Group was a major player in diverse sectors, including Sahara Airlines, Sahara Media, and Sahara Homes. The group also introduced a chit fund scheme that attracted millions of ordinary Indians, primarily from lower-income backgrounds. These investors, contributing as little as Rs 10 to Rs 100 daily, hoped to secure higher returns …

As Jharkhand heads toward the 2024 elections, the issue of demographic changes in the state’s tribal areas has become a major point of contention. Concerns have been mounting in recent years, driven by what many consider to be questionable policies from the Hemant Soren-led government. These issues have even raised red flags within the judiciary, as evidenced by the government’s …

As the Jharkhand assembly elections approach, a fierce controversy has erupted surrounding remarks allegedly made by Minister Irfan Ansari, targeting BJP leader Sita Soren. The comments, which are said to have been made after Ansari filed his nomination for the Jamtara constituency, have sparked widespread outrage. Sita Soren, who is challenging Ansari in the election, became emotional as she recounted …

Marathwada is a drought-prone area in Maharashtra that has historically been neglected. Due to its limited infrastructure and scarcity of natural resources, it faced lengthy and significant development obstacles. Nearly a third of the 64,818-square-kilometer region is in the rain shadow, receiving only 750 millimeters of precipitation annually, making drought a persistent problem. In addition, Marathwada’s economic and industrial development …