Ladakh leaders say they are ready to be flexible on Sixth Schedule and statehood if...
Leaders of the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance met with the sub-committee of the ministry of home affairs
By Tariq Bhat January 15, 2025
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West Bengal ration scam: Former minister Jyotipriya Mallick gets bail, walks out of jail after 13 months
The ED sessions court granted conditional bail to Mallick who was arrested by the central agency in October 2023
By Niladry Sarkar January 15, 2025
'BoChe' stunts continue: How Boby Chemmanur is turning trouble into trend and self-promotion
Boby Chemmanur appears to have turned the sexual harassment case filed against him by Honey Rose, subsequent jail stint, and bail drama into yet another spectacle of self-promotion
By Nirmal Jovial January 15, 2025
SSC recruitment scam hearing in SC: Senior advocate Dushyant Dave claims CBI did a 'casual investigation'
He pointed out that CBI investigation into West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam was conducted following the direction of a former Calcutta High Court judge who is now a politician
By Niladry Sarkar January 15, 2025
MHA nod to prosecute Kejriwal: What it means for public servants and the ED
ED may find itself in choppy waters when it comes to PMLA cases against state government officials, especially in opposition-ruled states.
By Namrata Biji Ahuja January 15, 2025-
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Chandrabhan Paswan: BJP's surprise pick for Milkipur bypoll packs a punch
In picking Paswan, the party has demonstrated a willingness to give space to new faces
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Calcutta HC raps WB govt, asks to restore tram tracks illegally bituminised in Kolkata
The court instructed Kolkata Police to investigate alleged tram track removals and demanded a detailed report with photographs of restoration work. It noted that tram tracks could not have been removed without consent from higher authorities
By Niladry Sarkar and Salil Bera January 15, 2025 -
Mahakumbh: Kashi Vishwanath Temple gears up for influx of devotees, changes darshan rules
The temple trust has decided to suspend sparsh darshan till February 28.
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OPINION: How Sikhs can promote religion and gain lost political power
Sikh politicians in Punjab have done nothing worthwhile for the Sikh community in particular during the last 77 years, but have instead exploited the sentiments of the community to gain political power
By Iqbal Singh Lalpura January 15, 2025 -
Mysterious deaths in Rajouri: SIT constituted as 14 people die in J&K village
The SIT was formed after the probe by medical experts could not detect the root cause of the deaths in Rajouri
By Tariq Bhat January 15, 2025 -
Congress now has a new address; will the Kotla Road HQ change the party’s fortunes?
The grand old party chose to make the inauguration of the new office a platform to attack BJP and RSS
By Pratul Sharma January 15, 2025 -
Mayawati wants special birthday gift from supporters ahead of Delhi assembly polls
Mayawati said if there was a free and fair election, her party would come back stronger, provided there was no tampering with the EVMs
By Puja Awasthi January 15, 2025 -
Abhishek Banerjee plays down factionalism in TMC, says it's normal in large parties
TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, while admitting that there is factionalism in Trinamool Congress, says such infighting may some times lead to violence
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MUDA case: HC adjourns plea seeking CBI probe
Justice M Nagaprasanna directed the Lokayukta, which is probing the MUDA case, to submit the investigation report to the court before January 27
By TheWeek Correspondent January 15, 2025 -
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘fighting Indian state’ remark sparks row; BJP says Congress’s ‘ugly truth’ exposed
J.P. Nadda says Gandhi and his ecosystem have close links with urban Naxals and the deep state who want to defame India.
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Poor handling of an inflammable solvent caused the fire at Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre
The fire broke out at BBC, a Government of Karnataka undertaking, around 4.30 am on Tuesday
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'Win for 140 crore Indians': Nishikant Dubey reacts after Meta India apologises for Mark Zuckerberg's error
Meta India said several governments were defeated in 2024 elections "BUT not India", apologising for the "inadvertent error"
By The Week News Desk January 15, 2025 -
‘Delhi shining like Paris’: Rahul Gandhi’s sarcastic jibe at Kejriwal
The Congress leader shared a video on X, highlighting the garbage issue in Rithala area
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IMD turns 150: PM Narendra Modi launches ‘Mission Mausam’ to commemorate the day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted IMD’s crucial role in serving millions of Indians while advancing India’s technological capabilities
By Pankil Jhajhria January 14, 2025 -
Order of snan at Mahakumbh for 13 akharas revealed
The order, set up when India was still under British rule, eliminates the possibility of any kind of chaos or disorder during the event
By Puja Awasthi January 14, 2025 -
Security officials keeping a close watch as Amritpal Singh floats new party in Punjab
Under the veneer of a progressive agenda, will the secessionist ideology continue to be propagated?
By Namrata Biji Ahuja January 14, 2025 -
Setback for AAP after Centre sanctions ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case
AAP reacted to the Centre's move in the excise policy case, calling it a bid to defame the party
By The Week News Desk January 15, 2025 -
Pro Khalistani outfit targeting Kejirwal? Intel suggests attack imminent on AAP convener
A hit squad, comprising two to three men who were last spotted in Punjab, were planning to target Kejriwal, said a report
By The Week News Desk January 15, 2025 -
Makar Sankranti: Significance of Uttarayan in Hinduism
The start of Uttarayan is celebrated as Makar Sankranti in north India. Makar refers to Capricorn, the zodiac sign the Sun enters during this time. Sankranti means transition
By Puja Awasthi January 14, 2025 -
Smriti Irani or Meenakshi Lekhi? Why BJP wants a strong woman candidate in Delhi's Greater Kailash seat
AAP Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj is looking for a fourth time from the Greater Kailash seat while BJP eyes to retake it
By The Week News Desk January 15, 2025
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