Author: Ipsita Das

Udhayanidhi Stalin has slammed the role of the Tamil Nadu Governor after he refused to support the anti-NEET Bill. In a recent development, on Sunday, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the State secretary of the youth wing of DMK, strongly criticized the Tamil Nadu Governor for his stance on the anti-NEET Bill. This move comes as the state government seeks to abolish the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical admissions in Tamil Nadu. The Governor’s opposition has drawn sharp criticism from Stalin who has expressed his concerns over the impact of NEET on aspirants, from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized…

On Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a motorcycle ride from Leh to Pangong Tso. Gandhi paid tribute to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, on Sunday. Rahul Gandhi drove his motorcycle on the eve of the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister and his father- Rajiv Gandhi. On Sunday morning, he attended a tribute ceremony held on the shores of the Pangong Tso, located at a height of 14,721 feet above sea level. Vikar Rasool Wani, the President of Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress in a statement given to the press agency…

A 17-year-old Jadavpur University Fresher lost his life on 10th August after he jumped from the third floor of the University’s Boys’ Hostel. Alleged sexual harassment and ragging have been deemed as the causes behind his death. As of Friday, the police have arrested 12 seniors and ex-students of Jadavpur University. The prestigious University in Kolkata has also answered all the questions raised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) concerning ragging reports. Snehamanju Basu, the Registrar of Jadavpur University, informed the Press Trust of India that the varsity has successfully put forth the detailed information demanded by UGC before midnight,…

BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has called out his estranged brother Tehseen Poonawalla for spreading fake news about Non Payment of ISRO Scientists. Tehseen Poonawalla recently appeared on Ranveer Allahabadia’s YouTube Channel. He claimed on the show that scientists from the Indian Space Research Organization have not been paid their salaries for the last three months. This statement was going to create ripples of controversy, especially at a time when the entire nation is eagerly waiting for Chandrayan-3 to make a successful landing on the lunar surface. Tehseen Poonawalla’s claim was run through a fact check by the Press Information Bureau…

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief Chandrababu Naidu said, “It is not the right time [yet] to talk about joining the NDA government.” There has been a buzz about TDP’s return to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, over the past few months. On Tuesday, Andhra Pradesh’s former Chief Minister and TDP Leader Chandrababu Naidu said it is not the right time to discuss it. In an interaction with ANI, Mr. Naidu said it was not the right time for him to talk about joining the NDA government. But when the time comes, he would surely disclose TDP’s plans. There…

Monsoon is taking a toll on the pristine state of Himachal Pradesh. Over 21 people have lost their lives in a span of just 2 days. Heavy rains in the last 24 hours have devasted the state of Himachal Pradesh. A cloudburst, landslides, and collapse of buildings have claimed as many as 21 lives. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released a video on X (erstwhile Twitter) to confirm the death toll. He has extended his deepest condolences to the family members of the victims. The Chief Minister has also cautioned the people living near streams, rivers, and drains. He has requested people…

This Independence Day, Red Fort might see a swell in attendance numbers. Delhi Police expects the numbers to go up to 30 or 40 thousand. The Red Fort would not be greeting its guests with over-the-top floral decorations on its ramparts this 15th of August. The traditional floral arrangements would be missing from the celebrations. The officials disclosed their plans for executing ‘minimalist grandeur’ and keeping the decorations quite understated. The ramparts of the Red Fort that are visible from the outside will only be lightly adorned to add a ‘refreshing look’. However, a Delhi Police official added that the…

Gurugram Police arrested Mukesh Kumar, a resident news editor at Sudarshan News, on Friday for spreading misleading information. Mukesh Kumar, a senior editor at Sudarshan News, was arrested by the Cyber Crime division of Gurugram Police. He has been arrested for alleged misleading and baseless information regarding the communal clashes at Nuh. Sudarshan News had earlier reported that their editor had been kidnapped by goons. But after the Gurugram police released a statement, their claims took a 180-degree turn. The TV news channel is now calling it an attack on the freedom of media. The police stated that Mukesh Kumar…

The Lok Sabha has been fired up with ferocious debates over the no-confidence motion brought by the opposition about the violence in Manipur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conclude the three days long debate that has been flaring up in the parliament. Yesterday, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his speech, told the Lower House of the Parliament, that the PM would be replying to the motion today. He is most likely to address the house after 4 pm. Some points to summarize the debate on the no-confidence motion debate so far: The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance or I.N.D.I.A…

On Tuesday, Canadian rapper, Tory Lanez was sentenced to prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. In an important verdict that has captivated the entertainment world and gripped the nation for nearly three years, Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting the multiple Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The incident, which occurred in July 2020, shocked fans and ignited a fierce debate over issues of gun violence and the treatment of women in the music industry. The sentence was handed down by Judge David Herriford at the Los Angeles Superior…