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Himachal Pradesh Updates: Congress Stages Protest In Shimla Against Rahul Gandhi’s Disqualification From Lok Sabha: Checkout Deets!

SHIVANI UJJAINWALMarch 27, 20230

Rahul Gandhi, the previous party leader, was disqualified from serving in the Lok Sabha, and the Congress Party in Shimla, led by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, staged a "Sankalp Satyagraha" protest there. Rahul Gandhi can be stopped in parliament, but not in public, according to Chief Minister Sukhu, who attacked the union government. “People and political parties did not face the situation that has arisen today in the country due to bad and anti-people / policies of the Union government. Rahul Gandhi is the voice of democracy and the party is the biggest political party. You can suppress his voice in the parliament but you can’t suppress him in the people’s court. He does not do politics for MP or for the seat of Prime Minister. Democracy is under threat

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Rahul Gandhi Found Guilty In ‘Modi Surname’ Remark Case, Given 2-Year Jail Term, Later Gets Bail: Checkout Deets!

SHIVANI UJJAINWALMarch 23, 20230

Rahul Gandhi, a Congressman, is being sued for defamation in connection with a statement he made during the campaign for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections: “how come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?” Rahul Gandhi, a Congressman from Surat, was found guilty on Thursday in a defamation lawsuit stemming from his claimed remark about the "Modi surname" during the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign. The Congress leader was given a two-year prison sentence by the court, but later received bail, according to news agency ANI. "Rahul Gandhi told the Judge that whatever he said was not intentional," his advocate told reporters outside the court. "Rahul Gandhi has been convicted under Section 499 and 500 of IPC. The sentence awarded is for 2 years and against that sentence, he has ple

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PM Narendra Modi Congratulates RRR, The Elephant Whisperers For Oscars Win, Says “India Is Elated And Proud” Checkout Deets!

SHIVANI UJJAINWALMarch 13, 20230

Naatu Naatu and "The Elephant Whisperers'' won the prestigious honour at the 95th Academy Awards, making history. Naatu Naatu and "The Elephant Whisperers'' won the prestigious honour at the 95th Academy Awards, making history. In his most recent tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the occasion of national pride. Ram Charan and Jr. NTR's performance in "Naatu Naatu" from SS Rajamouli's RRR took home the coveted golden trophy. M.M. Keeravani's stirring ballad won the prize for Best Original Song. In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered the team his congratulations and stated, "The popularity of ‘Naatu Naatu’ is global. It will be a song that will be remembered for years to come. Congratulations to @mmkeeravaani, @boselyricist and the entire team for this prestigious honou

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Decreased Private Demand Slows Economic Growth, Suggesting Policy Changes

Sayani ChakrabortyMarch 7, 20230

In line with RBI's projection but below the mainstream opinion of experts, GDP for the third quarter (October-December) of 2022-23 was Rs 40.19 lakh crore, up by 4.4%. Even if GDP revisions for the prior quarter and fiscal year are ignored, data from the third quarter still offers alarming signals about the rate at which the economy is losing steam. In the face of rising interest rates, the positive effects of a return to normalcy in the economy have had a chilling effect on private consumption. In addition, against the backdrop of a worldwide economic recession, manufacturing has decreased for the second consecutive quarter. In the third quarter, private consumption spending increased by 2.1% to Rs 24.77 lakh crore. When compared to the prior quarter (July-September), this one saw ...

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Tamil Nadu, Bihar Demonstrate How Quickly Hazardous Social Media Rumours Can Be Dispelled

Sayani ChakrabortyMarch 7, 20230

How to mitigate the harmful effects of disinformation spread via social media. Learn from Tamil Nadu's example. The state apparatus lost no time in responding to the rumor-mongering that migrants from north India in TN had endured "attacks" when the video message initially surfaced in Bihar streams. In direct contacts with migrants and also on social media, the CM, ministers, police, and governor, and industry staged a rapid and strong reaction to quash the rumours and ensure Hindi-speaking migrants of their safety in TN. In response to a tweet from the Bihar chief minister expressing worry about news coverage of the incident, TN police said unequivocally that both video messages were staged (one was an earlier grab of two locals fighting, the other, also dated, was of two migrant g...

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The Rationale Behind Naming India’s Public Parks After Its Diverse Flora And Fauna Instead Of Historical Figures

Sayani ChakrabortyMarch 3, 20230

What if, instead of naming our public areas after kings, netas, and nobles of varying types, we looked to India's incredibly rich flora and fauna, its magnificent rivers, and its majestic mountains? A public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a renaming commission focused on "ancient India" was properly dismissed by the Supreme Court. India, however, need a fresh approach to naming that is not constrained by any one particular interpretation of the country's troubled past. The urban population share is projected to rise to 50% by 2050, with an increase of 416 million people to urban areas. That calls for a massive investment in new facilities. Whenever anything new is built or a new street or plaza is created, it naturally requires a new name. Without a new approach to names, this pr...

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J&K’s Elections On Hold: Politics Is An Integral Component Of The Solution To Targeted Killings

Sayani ChakrabortyMarch 3, 20230

Assaults on civilians have begun in Jammu and Kashmir, and another Kashmiri Pandit has been murdered. Those seen as government allies, including Kashmiri Pandits, non-Kashmiri migrant workers, and locals, were killed in a terrorist rampage last year. Targeted assassinations are a disturbing reminder of what still haunts Kashmir, even if the J&K police had termed 2022 a successful year of anti-terror operations (172 terrorists were neutralized). Tragically, due to the frustration of terrorists and their Pakistani sponsors with the success of the combined security system and the government of India's (GoI) focus on the relocation and jobs project for the community, Kashmiri Pandits are once again prominent terror targets. After Article 370's repeal in 2019, it helped maintain a re...

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Congress’ 2024 Alliance-Building Will Be Shaped By Nine Assembly Elections This Year

Sayani ChakrabortyFebruary 27, 20230

The Congress party's likely strategy for the Lok Sabha election of 2024 was made clearer at the party's plenary session held in Raipur. For the year 2024 in particular, its strategy for establishing partnerships has become crystal clear. By stating that a third front would help the NDA, Congress effectively conceded the lead to the BJP. Concern about a third front can be understood as a metaphor for the current state of politics. South and east Indian regional parties are extremely powerful in state politics. As an example, all of Andhra Pradesh's 25 seats in the 2019 LS election were won by regional parties. Most importantly, no political faction will give up ground voluntarily. On a national scale, alliances may also be forged after the election. Because defending their state's...

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In India, Anarchy Is Inevitable When Armed Civilians Are Given Police Powers

Sayani ChakrabortyFebruary 24, 20230

After the bodies of two Muslim men were found inside an SUV that had been set on fire in Bhiwani, Haryana, the previous week, their families have made serious allegations against the local police force. The two men were beaten up by members of the Bajrang Dal because they were suspected of smuggling cows, but it is alleged that police in Haryana witnessed the incident and assisted the men in getting across the border from Bharatpur, which is located in the state of Rajasthan. It is not the question of whether or whether the law was breached that is at issue in this instance; rather, it is about how much latitude police allowed non-state actors to engage in cruel vigilante action in the name of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, which was passed in 2015. Mohit ...

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Bharat Jodo Yatra Rebrands Rahul Gandhi, But Congress Still Needs An Electorally Viable Face

Sayani ChakrabortyJanuary 31, 20230

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra came to an end with the raising of the Tricolor at Srinagar's Lal Chowk, but it is difficult to determine how much political traction he earned by visiting 14 states over the course of five months. Along the way, he gained a lot of attention, whether it was because of his white T-shirt and new beard, the fact that he walked more than 20 kilometres per day, the fact that he spoke with thousands of men, women, and children, the fact that he hugged and kissed many of them, the fact that he gave numerous interviews to the media, or the fact that he delivered his trademark fiery anti-BJP and "mohabbat ki dukan" speeches But at this time, the Congress party shrank shamefully in Gujarat, and its 18-vote victory margin in Himachal was too tight for comfort. ...

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‘Who’s Free?’: SC Warned Against More Restrictions On Free Speech, But IPC Misuse Needs Vigilance

Sayani ChakrabortyJanuary 6, 20230

An eight-member bench of the Supreme Court found that no additional reasonable constraints can be envisioned on freedom of expression beyond those currently stated in Article 19. (2). These include issues related to public order, decency, defamation, and incitement to crime, as well as the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the state, and friendly ties with foreign powers. If a law restricting free expression is proposed by the state but does not fall into one of these eight categories of "reasonable limits," it may be challenged and overturned. Articles 19(1) (free speech) and 21 (right to life and personal liberty) rights are enforceable against private entities, and the state is obligated to defend these rights even when they are violated by non-state actors, as ...

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Some States Routinely Leak Exam Papers: Computerized Testing Must Be Implemented

Sayani ChakrabortyJanuary 2, 20230

To compete for a limited number of jobs, India has a large supply-demand mismatch, which has encouraged widespread corruption. One major manifestation of this corruption is the widespread use of paper leaks in everything from Grade 10 and 12 exams to government job fairs. But there are some states that stand out as being especially vulnerable, and Rajasthan is one of them after reporting yet another scandal on Saturday. This time, over 3 lakh people were impacted when a senior teacher recruitment exam had to be cancelled due to a leaked paper. The REET for primary and upper primary teachers had over 16 lakh applicants when it was cancelled earlier this year. Aspiring secretaries, cops, and rangers have all experienced the same fate. It's bad enough having to retake an exam for no go...