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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…

18 Mar

PM Modi Congratulates Sunita Williams on Her Return from Space

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBoeing Starliner, ISS, NASA astronaut, PM Modi, space mission, Sunita Williams

Delhi, March 18, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams as she prepares to return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) after over nine months. Calling her India’s "most illustrious daughter," Modi said the country is eager to welcome her home soon.Williams, whose ancestors hail from Jhulasan village in Gujarat, was stranded in space with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. They had initially gone to the ISS in June 2024 for an eight-day mission, which was extended due to the complications. Now, they…

18 Mar

Bhindranwale Posters on Buses Stir Debate in Himachal and Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabHimachal Pradesh, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, Punjab

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh / Amritsar, Punjab (National Times): Recent developments in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have sparked a heated debate, following the appearance of posters and photos of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, the controversial Sikh leader, on buses operated by the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC). These posters, placed by pro-Khalistan groups such as Dal Khalsa and Sikh Youth of Punjab, have raised tensions between the two states and drawn attention from political and community leaders. The controversy began when a flag bearing Bhindranwale’s image was removed by local residents in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. This action led to a public outcry,…

18 Mar

Curfew Imposed in Nagpur After Protests Over Aurangzeb’s Grave Turn Violent

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAurangzeb grave, Bajrang Dal, curfew, Nagpur, protests, VHP

Nagpur, Match 18, 2025 : Nagpur police have imposed a curfew in multiple areas following violent protests over the demand to remove Aurangzeb's grave. The curfew, enforced under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), will remain in effect until further notice.Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal issued the order after around 250 members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal gathered near the Shivaji Maharaj statue in Mahal, raising slogans and demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's grave. Tensions escalated when about 100 people gathered in Bhaldarpura, disrupting public order.The curfew applies to several police station limits,…

18 Mar

PM Modi Joins Truth Social, Thanks Trump for Sharing Podcast Link

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, PM Modi, Truth Social

New Delhi, Match 18, 2025 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Truth Social, the social media platform popular with US President Donald Trump, marking another sign of their growing rapport. Trump shared Modi’s recent podcast with Lex Fridman on Truth Social, prompting Modi to create an account.Modi announced his arrival with a post saying he was "delighted to be on Truth Social" and looked forward to meaningful conversations. In another post, he thanked Trump for promoting his podcast, where Modi discussed his life, India’s global outlook, and other key issues.Earlier in the day, Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher…

17 Mar

India Seeks Action Against Pro-Khalistani Elements in US, New Zealand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChristopher Luxon, India, Narendra Modi, pro-Khalistani

New Delhi, March 17, 2025 – India has formally conveyed its concerns to the United States and New Zealand over the activities of pro-Khalistani separatist groups operating on their soil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have sought stronger action from both countries to curb these separatist activities.Modi raised the issue with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during their recent meeting. Modi highlighted the threat posed by Khalistani elements and stressed the need for cooperation to tackle them. He referenced the 2019 Christchurch terror attack and the 26/11 Mumbai attack, calling terrorism in any form “unacceptable.”"Strict…