The controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has been met with strong criticism from various communities in India. From a Catholic organization calling for schools to stick to the Constitution's preamble instead of enforcing Christian traditions, to the revision of a history textbook that casts doubt on Aryan migration theory, to implications on marginalized communities in Mumbai, the CAA rules have brought to light double standards and discrimination in the Indian government's policies. Recent revelations of political donations to the ruling party only add to the controversy surrounding this hot-button issue.
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a centralized entrance exam for admission to undergraduate programs in various central universities in India. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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CUET will be conducted in two phases:
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In a shocking display of protest, BJP leader K Annamalai lashes himself six times and vows not to wear footwear until DMK is removed from power in Tamil Nadu. He also plans to visit all the six abodes of Lord Muruga to complain about the situation in the state. Despite the AIADMK being the main opposition, Annamalai's dramatic move has helped the BJP seize the initiative on the sexual assault case at Anna University in Chennai. He has also called out the party's shortcomings and questioned the whereabouts of the Nirbhaya Fund.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai staged a dramatic protest in Coimbatore, flogging himself to condemn the state police and ruling DMK party for their handling of a sexual assault case. The former IPS officer accused them of deliberately disclosing the victim's identity and announced that he will not wear footwear until the government is dislodged. The incident, which occurred on Christmas eve at Anna University, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for better protection of women's safety in the state.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday at AIIMS Delhi. His death was confirmed by AIIMS in their bulletin, which led to an outpouring of condolences from leaders across the political spectrum. Singh, known for his role in shaping modern India with economic reforms, retired to his iconic bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi after stepping down from office in 2014.
The passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the age of 92 due to age-related health issues has left the nation in mourning. Singh, who was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening, is being remembered for his economic revolution and progressive changes during his tenure. Political figures, including Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra, have expressed their condolences for Singh's family and praised his service to the country. This is a developing story, stay tuned for updates.
The streets of Patna, Bihar have been filled with chaos and tension as aspiring candidates for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) staged protests and attempted to gherao the BPSC office. With allegations of irregularities in the BPSC exams, the aspirants are demanding the cancellation and re-examination of the exam. The situation escalated when the protesting students were met with force by the police, leading to a standoff between the two groups.
A viral post claims that Udhayanidhi Stalin mocked Hinduism and proclaimed himself as a proud Christian. However, our investigation revealed that the video was edited to misrepresent Stalin's remarks. In his full speech, Stalin also identified as a Muslim and a Hindu, promoting religious equality and unity. Reports and the original footage of the speech further prove that the viral video was misleading.
A delegation of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including prominent Ministers and MLAs, visited the Khanauri border to meet Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike for farmers' rights. Concerned about his deteriorating health, they urged him to seek medical treatment. The party also criticized the Central government for failing to fulfill its promises to the farmers and offered their support in the ongoing struggle.
Aspirants of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) have been protesting for eight days now, demanding a re-examination of the 70th BPSC exam. Independent MP Pappu Yadav has joined the protest and appealed to opposition MPs and MLAs to show their support. YouTuber and educator Faisal Khan, known as Khan Sir, has also joined the protest and urged the BPSC to consider the plight of the students. The BPSC aspirants have previously met Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal and have also protested against changes in the exam pattern and the normalisation process.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu wished Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the global Jewish community a happy Hanukkah, a festival that celebrates hope and freedom. In his message posted on X in English and Hebrew, PM Modi expressed his hope that the radiance of Hanukkah would bring peace, strength, and hope to everyone's lives. President Murmu also extended her warmest greetings to Israel President Isaac Herzog on this auspicious occasion.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has accused the BJP of planning to declare Parvesh Verma as its chief ministerial face for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections. This comes amid a heated political battle between AAP and BJP, with Kejriwal claiming that the BJP is upset with the successful schemes launched by his party and is resorting to distributing money to sway voters. The authenticity of these claims has been debated, with Kejriwal challenging Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj to resign if these accusations are found to be false.