Author: Niknang A Marak

D. Purandeswari, among the mere six BJP contenders in the state’s parliamentary election, is counting on the support of the Jana Sena Party (JSP) to secure backing from the Kapu community. In rural areas, where sentiments against Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy are waning, villagers are expressing loyalty to his government’s welfare initiatives. Tea Stall Talk: Reconsidering Political Allegiances in Rajahmundry Image source: Just Dial At a tea stall on Main Road in Rajahmundry town of Andhra Pradesh, a middle-aged man confidently asserts to his friends that they won’t support Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy in the upcoming elections and…

Image source: The Economic Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the BJP’s campaign efforts in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, as the party collaborates with former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and actor-politician K Pawan Kalyan’s JanaSena Party (JSP) in its southern expansion. Congress Strategizes: Priyanka Gandhi Focuses on Family Strongholds in Amethi and Raebareli Image source: Business Today Priyanka Gandhi of the Congress party is directing her attention towards the traditional strongholds of her family, namely Amethi and Raebareli. The announcement of Congress candidates for these constituencies came after a significant delay, occurring on…

Image source: India Today In a recent decision at the Madhya Pradesh High Court, an Indian judge dismissed a woman’s allegation against her husband for engaging in “unnatural sex.” The ruling highlights a significant legal gap in India, where marital rape by a husband against his wife remains uncriminalized if she is over the age of 18. Advocates have long been pushing for legal reforms to address this issue, but they face opposition from conservative factions who fear that state intervention could jeopardize traditional marriage customs in India. A legal challenge regarding this issue has been progressing through the court…

Trudeau Acknowledges Concern in Canada’s Sikh Community Over Arrests of Indian Nationals, Emphasizes Commitment to ‘Rule of Law. Image source: Al Jazeera Canada’s Investigation into Sikh Separatist’s Assassination Sparks Diplomatic Tensions India’s foreign minister described Canada’s investigation into the alleged involvement of Indian nationals in the assassination of a Sikh separatist in Vancouver last year as a response to “political compulsion.” Following the arrest of three Indian citizens by Canadian police for the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, authorities are probing their potential connections to the Indian government, if any. Nijjar, who migrated to Canada in 1997 and gained citizenship…

Saroj Pandey, a former Rajya Sabha member and BJP candidate, is running against the incumbent Congress MP Jyotsana Mahant in the Lok Sabha constituency of Korba, Chhattisgarh. Saroj Pandey Image source: The Economic Times Saroj Pandey is an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She has held various important positions within the party, including serving as a member of the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of the Indian Parliament. She’s also been the National General Secretary of the BJP and currently holds the position of National Vice President. Before her time in the Rajya Sabha, she…

Mandatory Military service for 2 years Image source: Mint In February, Myanmar’s military junta announced its intention to implement a law compelling all men to serve in the military for a minimum of two years. This decision triggered a wave of attempts by citizens to leave the country, prompting the junta to suspend the issuance of permits for men seeking employment abroad.  This move came shortly after the introduction of the military conscription law and led to reports of long queues outside foreign embassies in Yangon as individuals sought visas, while others crossed into neighboring Thailand to evade the law.…

Image source: Mint Karnataka’s Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the cancellation of the diplomatic passport issued to Janata Dal (Secular)’s Hassan MP, Prajwal Revanna. This request comes in light of an ongoing scandal involving obscene videos allegedly featuring Prajwal. The Chief Minister emphasizes the importance of canceling the passport to ensure Prajwal’s return to India for investigation purposes. Who is Prajwal Revanna? Image source: NDTV Prajwal Revanna, born on August 5, 1990, in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, hails from a prominent political family. His father is former Cabinet Minister H.D Revanna, and his grandfather is…

The Delhi High Court rejected a plea on Wednesday requesting the Election Commission of India (ECI) to establish a method for arrested politicians to campaign for elections via virtual conferencing. The court expressed concerns that such a provision could potentially enable notorious criminals to establish political parties before elections. Delhi High Court Says No to Jailed Politicians Campaigning Online Image source: Linkedin Live Law reported that a division bench, including Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora, characterized the plea as “highly adventurous,” going against fundamental legal principles. According to an ANI report, the bench, led by the Acting…

Image source: India Today Delhi Minister Shares Concerns About AAP Colleague’s Eye Health AAP leader and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj recently disclosed concerning news about his party colleague, Raghav Chadha, who has been unable to actively participate in the Lok Sabha Election campaigning due to severe eye issues. Chadha, a member of the AAP Rajya Sabha, is currently facing significant vision impairment, according to Bharadwaj. It’s been reported that Chadha is receiving treatment for his serious eye condition in the United Kingdom, a situation that could potentially lead to blindness without immediate medical intervention. Bharadwaj expressed his hopes for Chadha’s…

Malayali Couple’s Tragic End at the Hands of a Thief A tragic incident took place in Muthapudupet, Avadi, where a Malayali couple was found murdered at their residence on Sunday night. The suspect, a native of Rajasthan, was apprehended after his phone was discovered near the victims’ bodies. The deceased, identified as Sivan Nair and his wife Prasannakumari, were discovered with slit throats in their home. Sivan Nair, an ex-serviceman, operated a clinic adjacent to their residence, while Prasannakumari was a retired Kendriya Vidyalaya school teacher. Image source: Twenty Four News Initial reports suggested that the couple might have been…