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16 Apr

Parliament Special Session: Centre Pushes for Women’s Quota; Opposition Resists Delimitation

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The three-day special session of Parliament commenced on April 16, 2026, with the Union Government tabling three pivotal pieces of legislation: The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, The Delimitation Bill, and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill. These bills aim to operationalize the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, effectively guaranteeing a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. A major highlight of the proposal is the significant expansion of the Lok Sabha’s strength from 543 to 850 seats, a move intended to accommodate women’s reservation without reducing the existing representation of male legislators. While the INDIA bloc and…

15 Apr

Samrat Choudhary Becomes Bihar’s First BJP Chief Minister in Swearing-In Ceremony

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On April 15, 2026, the swearing-in ceremony of Samrat Choudhary, the first Chief Minister of Bihar from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held at Lok Bhawan, Patna, by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, during which JD(U) leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav took their oaths as Deputy Chief Ministers. At the time of Mr. Choudhary's appointment, he had just been elected as the leader of the BJP and NDA Legislature Parties the previous day, following considerable suspense surrounding the process of selection. This change of government occurred just after Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister, after holding that…

17 Mar

Tragedy Deepens: Death Toll in Cuttack Hospital Fire Rises to 12 Amid Calls for Accountability

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The devastating fire at the government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack has claimed two more lives, bringing the total death toll to 12 as of Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The latest victims were identified as 20-year-old Pabitra Dosari from Koraput and 30-year-old Suman Kumar Sahoo from Angul, both of whom succumbed to severe burn injuries and smoke inhalation while undergoing treatment in separate intensive care units. The blaze, which erupted in the early hours of Monday in the trauma care ICU, initially killed 10 patients as thick smoke engulfed the first-floor facility. Despite the heroic efforts of hospital…

10 Mar

NCERT Issues Unconditional Apology and Withdraws Class 8 Textbook Over Controversial Judiciary Chapter

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an unconditional and unqualified apology for a controversial chapter in its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook, "Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Part II)," and has subsequently withdrawn the entire book from circulation. The move follows a severe reprimand from the Supreme Court of India, which took suo motu cognisance of Chapter IV, titled "The Role of Judiciary in Our Society," specifically a sub-section addressing "corruption in the judiciary." Chief Justice of India Surya Kant described the inclusion of such content as a "calculated move" to demean the…

05 Mar

Sarbananda Sonowal Launches India’s First Riverine Lighthouse Project on the Brahmaputra River

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India is advancing inland waterway navigation with the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, laying the foundation for four river lighthouses along the Brahmaputra River. This initiative, the first of its kind for inland waterways, took place in Guwahati and involves collaboration between the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The lighthouses, located at strategic points like Bogibeel, Pandu, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat, will enhance navigation on National Waterway-2 (NW-2), crucial for the region's cargo and passenger transport. Each lighthouse, standing 20 meters tall with a range…

24 Feb

Operation Trashi-I: Indian Forces Neutralize JeM’s ‘Israel Group’ After 18-Month Pursuit

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In a major victory for counter-terrorism efforts in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian security forces have completely dismantled a notorious seven-member Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module, self-styled as the "Israel Group." The culmination of the 18-month-long mission, codenamed Operation Trashi-I, was announced by top officials on February 23, 2026, following a final high-altitude encounter in the rugged Chatroo forest belt of Kishtwar district. The final phase of the operation began on January 14, 2026, fueled by precise intelligence from the J&K Police and the Intelligence Bureau. Over several weeks of "hot pursuit" through freezing temperatures, landslides, and dense forest, the joint team—comprising the…

23 Feb

Violence Breaks Out at JNU as Student Groups Clash on Campus

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A "night of terror" gripped the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in Delhi as violent clashes erupted between rival student factions late Sunday evening, leaving several students injured and the university community in a state of shock. The confrontation, which reportedly began over disputes regarding campus space and ideological differences, quickly escalated into a full-blown riot involving sticks, stones, and physical brawls. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene where masked individuals allegedly entered hostel premises, targeting specific students and damaging university property, while security personnel struggled to contain the surging crowds. As news of the violence spread, panicked students barricaded themselves…

21 Feb

Nothing Changes in US–India Trade Deal, Says Donald Trump After Supreme Court Ruling

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President announces 10% global tariff under alternative law, calls court verdict “deeply disappointing”US President Donald Trump on Friday said that Washington’s trade agreement with India remains unchanged, even as he criticized a recent Supreme Court ruling that limits his ability to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers.Addressing a press conference after the verdict, Trump described the US–India trade deal as a “fair deal” and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him “a great gentleman.”“I think PM Modi is a great gentleman. It is a fair deal. We are not paying tariffs, but they are. We did a little flip there,”…

17 Oct

Stocks to watch!

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On Thursday, October 16, the Indian stock market extended its winning run for the second consecutive session, with key indices Sensex and Nifty 50 rising over 1%, buoyed by positive global trends. The Sensex climbed 862 points, or 1.04%, closing at 83,467.66, while the Nifty 50 gained 1.03% to end at 25,585.30. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices also registered modest gains of 0.29% and 0.47%, respectively. Ajit Mishra, SVP of Research at Religare Broking, noted that the Nifty 50 maintained strong momentum throughout the session, driven mainly by robust buying in the financial sector. Among sectors, FMCG, realty, and…

13 Oct

Vodafone Idea shares drop 3% after AGR

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On Monday, October 13, shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd. fell by 3% after the Supreme Court once again postponed hearing the company’s plea regarding additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The Centre, represented by the Solicitor General, requested more time, prompting the court to defer the hearing to October 27, after Diwali. This marks the fourth deferral in a month. Timeline of PostponementsOn September 19, the Centre stated it didn’t oppose Vodafone Idea’s plea but emphasized a resolution was necessary. The hearing was pushed to September 26. On that day, the Solicitor General again requested time, and the hearing was…