On Tuesday, the UPSC released a statement to withdraw the advertisement meant to recruit 45 individuals through lateral entry into the bureaucracy, a process that created substantial political reactions. The decision that has been under discussion has been attributed to both supporters and critics of the ruling BJP. JD(U) Hails UPSC Move on Social Justice: Winning for Nitish Kumar Advocacy The Janata Dal United [JD(U)], a BJP partner, had expressed severe apprehensions over the lateral entry process on Monday. After the UPSC’s move the party supported the decision and claimed responsibility for it. The letter was written by Union Minister…
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Discord has arisen in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) due to the UPSC move to recruit 45 government posts through lateral entry. Some members of the coalition strongly objected, while others supported the resolution, leading to an emerging division over the matter. The Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP (Ram Vilas)] have strongly opposed the plan for lateral entry, arguing that it encroaches upon the policy of reservation and may cause social injustice. On the other hand, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supported the change, arguing that it would enhance the quality of…
The major ruling alliance partner in Jharkhand state, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), is in severe turmoil since its senior-most leader and former chief minister, Champai Soren, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the party. This has led people to speculate that he might switch sides and join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Champai Soren revealed that he felt “humiliated” by the JMM and is now considering three options: resigning from politics, entering the political arena through a new ticket, or joining a different party. The recent statement by Champai Soren has prompted a rebuttal from the incumbent Hemant Soren, the…
On Thursday and Friday a total number of 10 ‘bomb-like’ objects were discovered across Assam, unsettling the political environment in the state. The confusion arose after the outlawed militant outfit ULFA(I) claimed to have placed 24 bombs for detonations to coincide with serial number blasts on Independence Day. The Opposition has seized on this, calling for Sarma’s resignation as Chief Minister and expressing doubts about the state’s safety. Of the eight objects identified on Thursday, the police recovered two objects each in five districts, including Guwahati. This followed an email from ULFA(I) to several media houses, in which the group…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently recognized mpox outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and several other African countries as a global emergency. This alarming development follows the confirmation of cases among children and adults in over 15 countries. The situation is particularly concerning due to the emergence of a new, more deadly strain of the virus that is rapidly spreading throughout the continent. However, a shortage of vaccines in Africa leaves millions in a vulnerable position. Earlier this week, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) classified the mpox outbreaks as a public health…
The Supreme Court of India will be hearing a petition from the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday. Arvind Kejriwal is asking for his release from jail in relation to the investigations into the Delhi excise policy issue; a subject under investigation by the CBI. The case has received much attention, and the Delhi High Court has earlier confirmed Kejriwal’s arrest and bail denial, thereby causing his present detention. The hearing will be led by a two-judge bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan to decide on two petitions presented by Kejriwal. These petitions question the Delhi…
On Monday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma continued to attack the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), arguing that the architectural plan of the university looks like ‘Mecca,’ one of the holy places in the Islamic world. This statement came just days after he accused the university of causing the recent flash floods in Guwahati, which he referred to as “flood jihad.” The domed gate of the university, according to Sarma, symbolizes ‘jihad,’ a destructive campaign against education. Earlier this month, he attributed the flash floods that occurred in Guwahati to the construction work of the university. He…
A stampede at the Baba Siddhnath Temple in Makhdumpur, Jehanabad district was catastrophic; at least seven people were killed, and nine others were gravely injured. The event happened on Monday morning with loud singing and dancing during prayers and cultural performances at the temple located at Vanavar Hill in Makhdumpur block. Speaking to reporters, District Magistrate Alankrita Pandey said that the situation has been brought under control, and authorities are remaining vigilant about the consequences of the mishap.The cause of the tragedy was on the fourth Monday in the month of Sawa n, which is regarded by Hindus as auspicious…
The Apex Court on the preceding Friday allowed a bail petition of the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy probes headed by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate. Since the arrest of Sisodia, he was in custody for 17 months, and according to Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which incorporates the right against arbitrary interference, the right to liberty, and a speedy trial, the court held his detention unlawful. From the court’s observation, Delhi High Court and lower courts were accused of deviating from the reformative principle of bail as the rule…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveils a groundbreaking scheme to provide financial aid to girl students, aiming to curb child marriage and teenage pregnancy in Assam. The Assam state government has unveiled a historic policy to enable the young girls to go to school, this programme is aimed at ending child marriage and teenage pregnancy in the state. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the “Nijut Moina” scheme formally on Thursday enables one month monetary aid to young girl students pursuing from +2 to post-graduate standard in government-established and government-aided institution.Consequently, there is the Nijut Moina scheme that is…
