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25 Mar

Eknath Shinde Responds to Kunal Kamra Row, Says “Action Causes Reaction”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaEknath Shinde, Kunal Kamra, Maharashtra politics, Shiv Sena

Mumbai, March 25, 2025: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has compared comedian Kunal Kamra’s jibe at him to taking a “supari” (contract) to speak against someone and warned that satire must have limits. Speaking at a BBC Marathi event on Monday, Shinde acknowledged freedom of speech but insisted on maintaining decorum, stating that "action causes reaction."Shinde’s comments follow Kamra’s parody performance, where the stand-up comedian referenced him as a “gaddar” (traitor) while mocking Maharashtra’s recent political turmoil, including the Shiv Sena and NCP splits. The show, held at Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai’s Khar area, triggered violent backlash from…

25 Mar

India Slams Pakistan’s Kashmir Remarks at UN, Reaffirms Sovereignty

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCouncil reforms, India UN peacekeeping, Pakistan Kashmir issue, UN Security

New York, March 25, 2025 – India strongly rejected Pakistan’s repeated references to Jammu and Kashmir at a United Nations Security Council debate on peacekeeping reforms, calling them “unwarranted.” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, reaffirmed that the region "was, is, and will always be an integral part of India."Harish condemned Pakistan’s attempts to divert attention from core discussions on peacekeeping, stating that such remarks do not validate Pakistan’s claims or justify its state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. He further asserted that Pakistan itself is illegally occupying part of Jammu and Kashmir and must vacate the territory.Rejecting Islamabad’s "parochial…

24 Mar

CM Fadnavis Demands Kunal Kamra’s Apology as Mumbai Venue Ransacked Over ‘Traitor’ Jibe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaEknath Shinde insult, Kunal Kamra controversy, Mumbai venue ransacked

Mumbai, March 24, 2025 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has demanded a public apology from stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his alleged "insult" to Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, while police arrested 12 workers of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena for vandalizing Kamra’s show venue in Mumbai.A Mumbai court later granted bail to Shiv Sena functionary Rahul Kanal and 11 others. Fadnavis condemned Kamra’s remarks, vowing that "urban Naxals" and "Left liberals" would be taught a lesson. Meanwhile, Mumbai police filed an FIR against Kamra for defamatory statements, while also charging 40 Shiv Sena workers for the rampage at the Habitat…

23 Mar

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, Calls Him a Visionary Leader

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBirth Anniversary, PM Modi on Lohia, Ram Manohar Lohia tribute

New Delhi, March 23, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary, honoring him as a visionary leader, fierce freedom fighter, and icon of social justice. https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1903646676281422297 In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted Lohia’s dedication to empowering the underprivileged and building a strong India. "A visionary leader, fierce freedom fighter, and an icon of social justice, he dedicated his life to empowering the underprivileged and building a strong India," he wrote.Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Lohia for his unwavering commitment to principles and patriotism, highlighting his thoughts…

22 Mar

CBI Closes Sushant Singh Rajput Case, Rules Out Foul Play

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCBI Investigation, Rhea Chakraborty, Sushant Singh Rajput case

New Delhi, March 22, 2025 – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has closed its probe into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, ruling out foul play and confirming that he died by suicide. This decision, announced on Saturday, comes more than four years after his death, bringing an end to the high-profile investigation that gripped the nation.The closure report clears actress Rhea Chakraborty and her family, who were accused by Rajput’s family of abetment to suicide and financial fraud. The CBI found no evidence supporting these claims.Rajput, 34, was found hanging in his Bandra apartment on June 14,…

22 Mar

CJI Forms Panel to Probe Delhi HC Judge Over Cash Recovery Allegations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChief Justice of India, Delhi High Court, Sanjiv Khanna, Supreme Court

New Delhi/Chandigarh, March 22, 2025 – Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has set up a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma after a significant amount of cash was reportedly found at his residence in the national capital.The committee, announced by the Supreme Court, will be headed by Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and includes Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and Justice Anu Sivaraman from the Karnataka High Court.In addition, the Supreme Court has directed the Chief Justice of the Delhi…

20 Mar

Supreme Court Collegium Approves Appointment of Eight Judges to Gujarat High Court

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChief Justice of India, Gujarat High Court, Judicial Appointments, Supreme Court Collegium

New Delhi, March 20, 2025 – The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of eight judicial officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court. The decision, made during a meeting on March 19, aims to strengthen the judiciary and address the rising workload in the High Court.The newly appointed judges are Liyakathussain Shamsuddin Pirzada, Ramchandra Thakurdas Vachhani, Jayesh Lakhanshibhai Odedra, Pranav Maheshbhai Raval, Mool Chand Tyagi, Dipak Mansukhlal Vyas, Utkarsh Thakorbhai Desai, and Rohenkumar Kundanlal Chudawala. These judicial officers, known for their expertise and dedication, are expected to improve the Gujarat High Court's efficiency and contribute to timely justice…

20 Mar

Karnataka Government to Table Salary Hike Bills for CM, Ministers, and MLAs Tomorrow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChief Minister, Karnataka Government, Ministers, MLAs, Salary Hike

Bengaluru, March 20, 2025 – The Karnataka government has approved a 100% salary hike for the Chief Minister, Ministers, and MLAs, triggering a heated debate. The hike comes through the Karnataka Ministers' Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Karnataka Legislature Members' Salaries, Pensions, and Allowances (Amendment) Bill 2025, which are likely to be tabled in the Assembly tomorrow.Home Minister G Parameshwara defended the hike, citing rising expenditures and the need for lawmakers to survive. He argued that MLAs face increasing costs like ordinary citizens and need financial support to manage their responsibilities effectively.State Minister MB Patil supported the…

19 Mar

JFK Assassination Files Reveal CIA’s Secret Bases in India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCIA secret bases, JFK assassination files, Kolkata, New Delhi

New Delhi, March 19, 2025 – Recently declassified files related to the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy in 1963 have revealed the existence of CIA-operated secret bases in two of India's major cities—New Delhi and Kolkata—during the Cold War era. The files, released by the US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), have shed new light on the covert operations of the CIA in South Asia.The revelation came to light after Russian-backed international news outlet RT shared details of the documents on social media platform X. The files confirm that the CIA maintained “black sites” in New Delhi…

19 Mar

Merchant Navy Officer Murdered by Wife and Her Lover, Body Found in Cement-Sealed Drum

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaMerchant Navy Officer, Murder, Saurabh Rajput

Lucknow, March 19, 2025 – A shocking case of betrayal and murder has surfaced in the Indira Nagar area, where a 29-year-old merchant navy officer, Saurabh Rajput, was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife and her lover. The accused then dismembered his body, sealed it inside a drum with cement, and tried to cover up the crime. According to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ayush Vikram Singh, Rajput, a resident of Brahmpuri's Indira Nagar Phase 2, had been missing since March 4. His family reported his disappearance, prompting the police to launch an investigation. Suspicion soon fell on Rajput's…