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01 Dec

Opposition gears up for confrontational Parliament session, to push debates on SIR lapses, BLO fatalities and Delhi smog crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingParliament

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): As Parliament readies to open its latest session on Monday, signs already point toward a volatile week ahead, with Opposition parties preparing to challenge the government on multiple fronts — from alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to the deteriorating air quality choking the national capital. The Congress and Aam Aadmi Party have submitted fresh adjournment notices, demanding that the House set aside routine business to take up what they describe as urgent matters of public interest. Central to their protest is the reported distress among Booth Level Officers (BLOs) deployed…

30 Nov

FIR Filed Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi as National Herald Inquiry Deepens

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingNational Herald, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Herald investigation took a new turn this week as Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing lodged a formal FIR naming Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi among several accused, following a complaint referred by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case concerns financial dealings linked to Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) and its takeover by Young Indian, a company in which both Gandhis are key stakeholders. Sources confirmed that the FIR, filed on October 3, invokes charges of cheating, criminal conspiracy, breach of trust and misappropriation under the Indian Penal Code. Apart from the Gandhis, the…

28 Nov

Punjab to Hold Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Polls on December 14; Model Code Takes Effect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After months of postponements, Punjab has finally set December 14 as the date for elections to Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, clearing the way for rural local bodies to be reconstituted. Votes will be counted on December 17, according to the schedule issued on Thursday by State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhari. The announcement triggered the immediate enforcement of the model code of conduct across the state. The polls—spanning 23 Zila Parishads and 154 Panchayat Samitis—will involve nearly 1.36 crore eligible voters. Officials said more than 19,000 polling stations will be established, with 915 classified as “hyper-sensitive”…

26 Nov

Punjab Vidhan Sabha to Host Student Mock Session on Constitution Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab Vidhan Sabha

Sri Anandpur Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Students from across Punjab will step into the roles of lawmakers and ministers today in a unique mock session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. The initiative, led by Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, aims to give young learners hands-on experience in democratic processes. Harkamaldeep Singh will enact the role of Chief Minister, while other participants will take on key positions such as Speaker, Ministers, MLAs, and Opposition members. The exercise is designed to familiarize students with legislative procedures and the functioning of government, combining practical learning with civic education. This year, the mock session…

26 Nov

Massive Security Blanket in Chandigarh as Farmers’ Assembly, PU Students’ Protest Set to Converge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The city witnessed an unprecedented security buildup on Wednesday with the UT police mobilising nearly 3,000 personnel ahead of two major demonstrations scheduled to take place simultaneously — a large gathering by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and a bandh called by Panjab University students demanding the issuance of the Senate election notification. Anticipating heavy turnout and significant pressure on traffic, the administration cordoned off several high-movement corridors and announced detours across key routes. Police teams were instructed to take positions from early morning to manage the expected inflow of vehicles, particularly from Mohali. The SKM event,…

20 Nov

Harmeet Singh Sandhu Takes Oath as Tarn Taran MLA, Vows to Boost Development

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarmeet Singh Sandhu, Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Harmeet Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the MLA for Tarn Taran on Thursday, with Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan administering the oath of office. A veteran politician, Sandhu joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) earlier this year after resigning from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He has previously served three terms as MLA — first as an independent from 2002–07, and later representing SAD from 2007–12 and 2012–17. The recent bypoll, necessitated by the demise of sitting MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal, saw Sandhu emerge victorious with a margin of over 12,000 votes against…

19 Nov

Youth get their due! 3,000+ government jobs in BBMB now exclusively for Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has taken a historic decision that not only opens up significant employment opportunities for the state's youth but also firmly establishes Punjab's rights. A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally approved the creation of a separate cadre for the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). This move comes at a time when Punjab's share of seats in the BBMB has been vacant for a long time and employees from other states have been appointed to them, causing widespread disappointment and resentment among the youth of Punjab. Following the meeting, Finance Minister Harpal…

15 Nov

Rohini Acharya Quits Politics, Disowns Family After RJD’s Poor Showing in Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsBihar election defeat, Lalu Yadav daughter quits, RJD family crisis, Rohini Acharya

Patna, November 15, 2025: Rohini Acharya, daughter of former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav, announced on Saturday that she is leaving politics and disowning her family, following the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) disastrous performance in the Bihar Assembly elections. The party secured just 25 out of 243 seats.In an emotional message, Rohini blamed her decision on RJD MP Sanjay Yadav and Rameez, saying, “This is what Sanjay Yadav had asked me to do… I’m quitting politics and disowning my family.” Her statement has reignited fault lines within the Yadav family.Earlier this year, Rohini’s brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, was expelled from…

14 Nov

AAP’s Harmeet Singh Sandhu Gains Momentum in Tarn Taran Bypoll

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarmeet Singh Sandhu, Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is inching closer to victory in the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll, as the vote count moves into its later stages. Sandhu, who has steadily expanded his lead with each round, is now firmly in control of the race, while his primary rival, Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa of the Shiromani Akali Dal, who initially led in early rounds, has slipped into second place. The race remains competitive, with several other prominent candidates in the fray, including Mandeep Singh, the Independent backed by Waris Punjab De, Karanbir Singh Burj from…

14 Nov

Nitish Kumar’s Supporters Celebrate as NDA Makes Strong Showing in Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar, Nitish Kumar

Patna (Rajeev Sharma): Streets outside the JD(U) headquarters erupted in celebrations on Friday as early election trends showed the NDA surging ahead in Bihar, leading in 186 of the state’s 243 assembly seats. Supporters greeted the news with firecrackers, drumbeats, and clouds of green ‘gulaal’, creating a carnival-like atmosphere. What began as a small gathering of anxious party workers quickly transformed into a large, jubilant crowd as the Election Commission updates indicated a commanding NDA lead. Party workers hoisted a giant poster of Nitish Kumar, waved flags, and chanted slogans expressing confidence in the veteran leader’s return to power. Longtime…