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Path Leading To 2024 Elections Seems Gloomy For Congress

Sayani ChakrabortyJune 9, 20220

It was odd that, despite Congress' strained relations, the other opposition parties remained silent or designated themselves as "like-minded" groups. After two years in office, Narendra Modi's second term is coming to a conclusion. Second, Rajiv Gandhi's assassination has been 30 years ago. Time to look at the political futures of India's two main political parties, which will both be celebrating their 100th birthdays in the summer of 2024. Our focus is on the present, and we won't linger on the past. The past may not always give the best indicator of the future in both mutual fund investing and politics. All non-Congress opposition parties with more than a 1% vote share don't sum up to 20% of the total vote, which was the Congress's total. This is true even for UPA allies like DMK and ...

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Bihar CM Drops RCP Singh’s Name From Rajya Sabha Nomination Citing Discontent Over BJP-JDU Coalition

Sayani ChakrabortyJune 7, 20220

As a consequence of Nitish Kumar's disobedience of his party leader and Union minister R.C.P. Singh about a Rajya Sabha seat, the BJP-Janata Dal (U) alliance in Bihar has been placed into a state of tension and doubt. This has caused the coalition to be in a position of uncertainty. Nitish Kumar's activities have directly contributed to the growth of tension and uncertainty in Bihar as a direct consequence of the fact that both parties in the state are vying to create an alliance government as quickly as possible. Because of what has transpired, Singh will be obliged to step down from the position he now holds. On the other hand, Mr. Kumar's choice to turn down Mr. Singh's application for the office of Union minister is more than just an oversight on his part. It is quite permiss...

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Uttar Pradesh Would Lead Development Narrative Of Nation: PM Modi

Sayani ChakrabortyJune 7, 20220

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said only "democratic India" has the capability of being the "trusted partner" the world is searching for at the time and Uttar Pradesh would lead the "development narrative of the nation in the 21st century". He also encouraged business leaders to visit his parliamentary constituency Kashi. ModiModi was in Lucknow to launch the third ground-breaking ceremony of industrial projects in the state. The event was intended to commemorate 1,400 projects indicating an investment of more than ₹80,000 crore. These projects have launched commercial operations or are on the approach of launching. Some memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were also signed between the state government and prominent business players such as Adani Defence and Aerospace to b...

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Indo-Pacific Economic Framework For Prosperity Goals: What Role India Likely To Play; Check Out!

Pooja YadavMay 30, 20220

India expressed willingness to affix Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), a replacement economic initiative led by the United States. The US clarified that IPEF isn't a trade agreement. Thus, it neither seeks to switch the 11-nation CPTPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) nor the RCEP. The negotiations for the IPEF began on May 24. The primary focus of the negotiation was on four main pillars -- trade, supply chain resiliency, clean energy, and taxes. At the launch of IPEF, PM Modi said that India will work together with other IPEF countries to make an inclusive Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. He expressed confidence that IPEF will cause peace and prosperity within the Indo-Pacific region. One of the roles of IPEF within the Indo-Pacific is going to be to line s...

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Imran Khan Calls Off Protest March With Warning; How Street Protests Strike Political Change In Pakistan?

Snehashish RoyMay 27, 20220

A protest march was carried out in support of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and was later called off followed by clashes with police. Supporters and workers of Khan's political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) entered the Red Zone, where important government buildings including the Parliament, and Supreme Court are situated, in Islamabad on May 26 and later was stopped by the Pakistan Rangers and other law enforcers. The demand for the party was to hold elections to democratically elect a Prime Minister, unlike how Shehbaz Sharif, brother of the former PM Nawaz Sharif, took charge of the government. Khan has threatened to return with the entire nation if elections were not held within the next six days. Imran Khan has been putting pressure on the Sharif regime s...

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Unknown Facts About A G Perarivalan, Convict Of Rajiv Gandhi Assassination

Sayani ChakrabortyMay 23, 20220

On February 18, 2014, a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court led by then Chief Justice of India P. Sathasivam commuted the death penalty of A.G. Perarivalan and two others to life imprisonment and made a strong observation in the verdict that "apex constitutional authorities" like the President and the Governor must exercise their clemency powers under Articles 72 and 161, reversing the death sentence of the three men. Rajiv Gandhi assassination case When Perarivalan was sentenced on February 18, 2014, he faced the prospect of death that had eluded him for decades. There was no response to his appeals to abolish the death penalty. In May 1999, the Supreme Court confirmed the TADA court's death sentence for Perarivalan. Five months later, in October 1999, the court denied his re...

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A Reality Check Of Triple Talaq And Violation Of Muslim Women Rights

Pooja YadavMay 19, 20220

On 22nd August 2017, The Supreme Court of India declared the moment triple talaq or divorce as unconstitutional and arbitrary in a very landmark judgment. during a split verdict the three of 5 judges said that this practice of claiming talaq thrice in one sitting or over the phone, email etc. is that the violation of Muslim women’s right to equality and against gender justice. it's not mentioned in Islam, therefore, can not be allowed to travel. Judge of India and Justice A Abdul Nazeer argued for suspending the moment talaq and directed the govt. to bring a law to manage the practice within six months. However, the bulk verdict of the three justices overridden their view. There are three styles of talaq – Talaq –e-Ahsan where the husband pronounces talaq once followed by abstinence...

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Know What Was The Controversy Of 34 Years Ago In Which Sidhu Is Sentenced To 1 Year Jail!!

Gunjan ChaudharyMay 19, 20220

Navjot Sidhu, one of the big leaders of Punjab Congress, is often embroiled in controversies, but now he will be jailed in a dispute that happened 34 years ago. Actually, on the afternoon of 27 December 1988 in Patiala, there was a minor argument between Navjot Sidhu and Gurnam Singh (65) in a road rage. Gurnam's family alleges that Sidhu punched Gurnam on the left side. Due to this, Gurnam suffered a brain haemorrhage and died. His lawyers had also argued in the Supreme Court that Gurnam Singh died of a head injury sustained by Sidhu. Therefore, it is clearly a case of murder, as this injury cannot be caused by mistake. High Court had changed the decision In this case, the trial court of Patiala had acquitted Navjot Sidhu. After this, the family members of Gurnam Singh took refug...

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Rajya Sabha MP Urges Reinstating Railway Vacancies; Check Out Reasons Why 72,000 Posts Were Abolished

Snehashish RoyMay 18, 20220

The Indian Railways has abolished a total of 72,000 positions in the last six years. Rajya Sabha MP V Sivadasan wrote to Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urging him to reinstate those positions considering the plight of Indian youngsters due to irregularities in recruitment by the country's largest employer. Over 2.4 crore students applied for 1 lakh vacancies advertised by the Indian Railways in 2019. The recruitment drive led to massive protests largely in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar over alleged irregularities by the recruitment board. Among different positions, Railways have abolished the non-gazetted (Group C and D) posts including station masters, ticket collectors, clerks and others. Those who are already employed in those positions will be absorbed by different depart...

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What Is Places Of Worship Act That Is Being Discussed The Most In The Gyanvapi Case? Read To Know!!

Gunjan ChaudharyMay 17, 20220

Gyanvapi case is being discussed the most in the country at this time. From Varanasi Court to Supreme Court, matters related to this are being heard. In these hearings, the 1991 Place of Worship Act is the most discussed. The matter was heard in the Supreme Court on Tuesday as well. In the petition filed by the Muslim side in the Supreme Court, the order of the Varanasi Court has been described as a violation of the Place of Worship Act, 1991. The legality of the law, which is currently being discussed in the entire country, has also been challenged in the Supreme Court. The petitioner has challenged the constitutional validity of Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Places of Worship Act 1991. The petitioner says that these three sections violate Articles 14, 15, 21, 25, 26 and 29 of the Indian ...

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Rahul Gandhi States Regional Parties ‘Lack Ideology’; Leaders Question His Authority

Snehashish RoyMay 17, 20220

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking at the party's brainstorming session, had made a comment on the regional political parties "lacking an ideology" in resisting the onslaught of RSS. Responding to the remark, Congress' regional allies have shown disappointment and took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi. "It is Rahul Gandhi’s self-assessment and he is entitled to his opinion, but who gave him the authority to comment on ideology? How are we running the party without any ideology?” said Congress' ally in Jharkhand, JMM. The party's spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said Congress is dependent on regional parties for a fight or win against BJP. Another Congress ally in Bihar, RJD, called Rahul Gandhi's remark "unfortunate". Manoj Jha, RJD MP, said the former Congress president would hav...

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United Nations Human Rights Council Members Vote Unanimously In Favour Of Ukraine

Sayani ChakrabortyMay 16, 20220

After the resolution was pressed, the 34th exceptional session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which was situated in Geneva, came to a close on the 12th of May, 2022. China and Eritrea decided not to participate in the voting, whereas India and the other 33 members of the organisation did. Pakistan, Armenia, Bolivia, Cameroon, and the Republic of Congo are just some of the countries that did not participate in a vote on a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution concerning the deteriorating situation in Ukraine. There were a total of 12 countries that did not vote on the resolution. Following the judgement made by the UN Human Rights Council, a representative of Ukraine conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin the message that "the whole world is against you...

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