Category: POLITICS

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for outsourcing recruitment to government positions, calling it an “economic conspiracy” targeting marginalized groups. On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Yadav took to social media to express his concerns, sharing a newspaper clipping and an advertisement announcing that positions like Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, Revenue Inspector, and Lekhpal were being filled through outsourcing. He argued that this move was an attempt to undermine the constitutional right to job reservations. In his post on social media, Yadav said, “It would…

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has revealed its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled for early next year. The list features several political figures, including former BJP leaders Brahm Singh Tanwar, Anil Jha, and BB Tyagi, along with former Congress members Chaudhry Zubair Ahmad, Veer Dhingan, and Sumesh Shokeen, all of whom recently joined AAP. Earlier today, AAP’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) met to finalize the candidate selections. The PAC, which is the party’s top decision-making body, is led by national convener Arvind Kejriwal.…

London:  Amnesty International has strongly criticized the long prison sentences given to 45 Hong Kong opposition leaders, convicted under the controversial National Security Law. The sentences, some extending up to 10 years, have drawn sharp condemnation from the human rights organization. Sarah Brooks, Amnesty’s Director for China, said, “No one convicted in this politically driven case should be serving a single day in prison, let alone facing such lengthy sentences.” She went on to call the convictions a “ruthless purge” of opposition voices, asserting that these sentences are designed to…

Jharkhand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spotlighted infiltration as the most pressing issue in Jharkhand during a rally in Deoghar district’s Sarath. Addressing a massive gathering, Modi emphasized the impact of infiltration on the tribal population, claiming that it had halved in the Santhal region, and urged citizens to protect their tribal heritage and families. PM Modi expressed his concerns regarding the diminishing tribal population in Santhal, stating, “Wherever I have traveled in Jharkhand, the biggest worry has been about infiltration… As per the data available, the tribal population…

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter was thoroughly inspected by election officials upon his arrival in Palghar on Wednesday to campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections. The check, which involved a detailed search of his personal belongings, was recorded in a video. Shinde appeared to engage calmly with the poll officials during the inspection, which followed similar checks on opposition leaders, including Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, fueling accusations of bias and harassment during the campaign period. Uddhav Thackeray, who recently accused election officials of double standards, claimed that…

Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Wednesday accused Congress of promoting urban Naxal forces in the country and claimed that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has allied with them. “Congress is promoting urban Naxal forces in the country, and Uddhav Thackeray–the son of Hindu Hriday Samrat, Balasaheb Thackeray–has joined hands with Congress,” Nadda said. Addressing a professional meet in Mumbai, the BJP chief further accused Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s “Mohabbat Ki Dukaan” of spreading division…

US President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and businessman-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy as the heads of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The department, described by Trump as “The Manhattan Project of our time,” aims to eliminate government waste and bureaucracy while slashing excessive regulations and unnecessary expenditures. In a statement on Tuesday, Trump said, “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies—essential to the ‘Save America’ Movement.”…

 In recent months, Elon Musk’s close relationship with Donald Trump has become widely recognized. The billionaire has thrown his support behind Trump, even as the former president made a successful bid for the White House. Speculation is now mounting about Musk’s potential role in the upcoming administration, with Trump having previously hinted at a possible position for his “most ardent supporter.” On Wednesday, Musk joined Trump at the President-elect’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. During their time together, Trump took a call with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and reportedly…

Elon Musk attended Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory speech, sparking discussions about his possible influence on Trump’s campaign. Trump, in his victory address, thanked supporters and promised a renewed focus on economic growth, national security, and American interests. In a striking moment that has captured widespread attention, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), attended Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory speech. As footage emerged of Musk entering the venue, it ignited discussion online, with many speculating about Musk’s influence on the campaign and his potential role in Trump’s…

As Americans head to the polls today (November 5) to decide the next president, global markets and economies, including India’s, watch closely. What would a win for either Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris mean for India’s economy? The United States, the world’s largest economy, is also one of India’s largest trading partners, second only to China. Given the size of Indo-US trade, the economic policies of Trump and Harris carry implications for India’s export interests, technology sector, and more. Here’s a breakdown of how each candidate’s victory could…