BJP workers protested outside Delhi Jal Board office in Delhi, over water crisis in the national capital. Police used water cannon to disperse the protesters. Severe heatwave conditions in Delhi and water crisis have thrown normal life out of gear. Residents faced trouble as parts of Delhi receive drastically less water supply. Locals stood in queues, facing difficulties getting water from tankers following the Delhi Water Crisis.
22 June,2024 01:47 PM IST
A huge controversy has erupted after the announcement of this year’s National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) examination results on June 4. The results were scheduled to release on 14th june but were instead released 10 days earlier. Howeve, the results drew the immediate attention of several students who raised concerns over irregularities in the awarding of marks. They alleged that the marks seemed off, with 67 students somehow getting a perfect score of 720/720, which is pretty rare. Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey on June 10 said that they had filed a PIL on June 09 raising several questions as to why NTA is hiding the paper leak issue and why isn't it being investigated? The Supreme Court on 11th June issued notice to National Testing Agency (NTA) on pleas seeking fresh NEET-UG, 2024 examination amid allegations of paper leak and said the “sanctity” of the exam has been affected and it needs answer from the testing agency. The controversy surrounding NEET UG 2024 is significant as it impacts the future of thousands of aspiring medical students.
11 June,2024 05:37 PM IST
In a key NDA meeting, PM Narendra Modi mocked the Opposition INDI Alliance saying that the Opposition Alliance could not defeat them before, nor at this Lok Sabha Elections. “The Opposition tried to keep us in the shade of defeat. But this never works. All citizens know that ‘na hum hare the, na hare hai’. Our behaviour after the 4th shows our identity that we know how to digest victory. Our values are such that we do not develop frenzy in the lap of victory and neither do we have the values of mocking the defeated,” said PM Modi.
07 June,2024 07:22 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi's Chief Minister, has returned to Tihar Jail following the expiration of his interim bail. His confinement comes amid ongoing tensions between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the central government. AAP leaders have expressed their dismay, emphasizing the political nature of Kejriwal's detention. They assert that his incarceration is a blatant attempt to stifle dissent and undermine the party's influence. Despite the setback, AAP remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for the people of Delhi and fighting against perceived injustices. Kejriwal's return to Tihar serves as a rallying point for the party's supporters, fueling their resolve. Watch video.
03 June,2024 10:42 AM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav held a joint press conference in Lucknow on May 16. During the address, leaders exuded confidence in defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha Polls. "The trends show that BJP is getting less than 220 seats. Their seats are going to be reduced in Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand and Rajasthan. BJP is not going to form its Govt, INDIA alliance is going to form its government," said Arvind Kejriwal
16 May,2024 04:52 PM IST
Former Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhry reacted to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Bail. Fawad Chaudhry termed it a loss of 'another battle' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chaudhry’s response comes after Kejriwal was released from jail after spending over 50 days following his arrest.Kejriwal was arrested by ED on March 21, 2024 in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. He has been granted interim bail till June 1 in Delhi Excise policy case with several conditions. Supreme Court barred him from visiting the Chief Minister’s Office or signing any official files. Former Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhry on May 04 praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He also praised Rahul Gandhi over Sam Pitroda’s pitch to conduct a Wealth Redistribution survey. Pakistan’s economy is in the doldrums but top leaders are engaged in India’s internal Affairs.
11 May,2024 08:07 PM IST
On May 10, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until June 1. He is required to surrender on June 2. The court did not accept his lawyer, Abhishek Manu Singhvi's, request to extend the bail until June 4. Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in the scrapped Delhi excise policy for 2021-22.
10 May,2024 04:46 PM IST
In 2019, HM Amit Shah moved a resolution revoking Article 370 from J&K in Rajya Sabha on August 05. The resolution was passed and PM Modi-led Centre scrapped Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. It also brought an end to the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Even after 5 years, the abrogation of Article 370 still haunts Pakistan, one of the biggest setbacks internationally. Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called abrogation of Article 370 a “very painful, extreme step”. Notably, the strained ties between India and its neighbours has hit Pakistan’s trade severely. Reeling under economic crisis, Ishaq Dar called for “seriously examine” of trade with India. On the other side, Modi govt’s strategy of prioritising development has begun showing results in J&K. In the path of development, the state has witnessed the expenditure of the highest-ever funds in the financial year 2022-23. To attract investment, Centre, UT admin focused on reforms such as ease of doing business, land and capital provisions.
25 March,2024 04:08 PM IST
Lottery king Santiago Martin's Future Gaming was the biggest purchaser of electoral bonds at Rs 1,368 crore, of which nearly 37 per cent went to the DMK, the Election Commission data showed on March 17. The company donated Rs 509 crore to Tamil Nadu's ruling party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), through the electoral bond. Tamil Nadu’s BJP Chief K Annamalai slammed the DMK-led MK Stalin Government and said, “How can you get 90 per cent from a company that too is involved in lottery and gaming? DMK has to come out. Chief Minister has gone against one private new magazine in Tamil Nadu for defamation, where he has given in writing to a Court an affidavit that he never took money from any of the companies that are involved in the gambling and gaming business.”
18 March,2024 04:59 PM IST
Implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act triggered a wave of celebration among the refugees living in Majnu Ka Tila area of Delhi. Celebrations erupted in the Majnu ka Tilla area as the Centre announced to notify CAA’s rules. The refugees played with colours and distributed sweets to celebrate centre’s move to announce the rules that come into force with immediate effect. The Centre on March 11 notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), paving the way for the law's implementation across the country. The Centre on March 11 notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), paving the way for the law's implementation across the country.
12 March,2024 02:58 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
