As the stock market opens today, investors will be keeping a close eye on the actions of the Reserve Bank of India and the Supreme Court. RBI's announcement of a ₹50,000 crore OMO (open market operation) as well as the Supreme Court's hearing on the highly debated GST case involving online gaming will significantly impact market movement. Stay updated on these crucial triggers and their effects on stock prices with Stock In News.
There has been a rising trend in India of attacks against the judiciary and the Supreme Court, as seen in the recent statements made by BJP member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. This dangerous trend can be traced back to the century-old project led by the RSS to establish a Hindu Rashtra in India. With the executive and legislative branches of the government already under the control of Hindu Rashtra forces, controlling the judiciary has become a top priority for these forces in order to pave the way for the establishment of a Hindu Rashtra.
After Assam and Maharashtra police completed their investigation, the Supreme Court directed the release of YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's passport in the 'India's Got Latent' controversy. The court also allowed him to resume his podcast with certain conditions, while a decision on consolidating all FIRs against him will be taken in the next hearing. The controversial show also involves other prominent names like Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Mukhija.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has voiced his support for the families of those killed in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, stating that they deserve to be recognized as martyrs for their sacrifice. The opposition leader has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respect the sentiments of the families and grant martyr status to their loved ones. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has turned down a plea on the Pahalgam attack, stating that such actions can demoralize the security forces.
In a hearing at the Supreme Court, the bench rebuked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "irresponsible" comments about freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The judges highlighted the need to show respect for India's freedom fighters and questioned whether Gandhi was aware of his grandmother and Mahatma Gandhi praising Savarkar. The court also stayed an Allahabad High Court order that refused to dismiss a lower court's summons against Gandhi over his alleged remarks about Savarkar.
The Supreme Court has stepped in to warn Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his comments about India's independence activist Veer Savarkar, staying a trial court's summons to the politician. The top court emphasized that Savarkar is a highly respected figure in Maharashtra and stated that no one would be allowed to make derogatory remarks about freedom fighters. The court also pointed out that Gandhi's family has had a history of praising Savarkar and Gandhi himself has been warned that the court will take suo motu cognizance of any such remarks. Additionally, the article also mentions an attack in Jammu and Kashmir that has led to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.
Amid mass protests following the UK Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights, actor Pedro Pascal made a powerful statement by wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'PROTECT THE DOLLS' to the London premiere of a new Marvel film. The Last of Us star has been a vocal supporter of trans rights and used the red carpet event to bring attention to the global anti-transgender sentiments faced by the community. The T-shirt is a part of a campaign by designer Conner Ives, highlighting the continued discrimination faced by trans women around the world.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has called for BJP MP Nishikant Dubey to be reprimanded for his derogatory comments against the Supreme Court and accused Prime Minister Modi of giving him tacit approval. Khera emphasized the importance of reining in MPs and questioned the influence behind such attacks on the highest judiciary. This came after Dubey's call to shut down Parliament, sparking widespread condemnation and concern over the state of Indian democracy.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has caused a stir with his sharp allegations against the Supreme Court, accusing the apex court of inciting anarchy and religious wars in India. This came on the heels of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's remarks about Article 142 being a "nuclear missile" against democratic forces. The opposition Congress claims that this is part of a larger effort to weaken the Supreme Court's authority.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey is under fire for his controversial comments on the Supreme Court during the Waqf Act hearing. A letter has been written to the Attorney General seeking consent to initiate contempt proceedings against the MP, calling his remarks "deeply derogatory and dangerously provocative." This comes as the apex court begins hearing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the amended Waqf Act. The Act's provisions, such as the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf Boards and denotification of "waqf by user" properties, have sparked widespread controversy.