Tag: India Politics
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Rahul Gandhi Accuses G RAM G Bill of Targeting the Rural Poor, Vows to Push for Withdrawal
Rising Tensions Over MGNREGA and the G RAM G Bill In a bold escalation of the political clash surrounding India’s job guarantee program, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of introducing the G RAM G Bill in a way that would undermine the Rural Employment Guarantee, a pillar of rural livelihoods. Gandhi asserted that…
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Javed Akhtar Demands Unconditional Apology from Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Incident
Overview: A Controversial Moment Moves into the Public Eye The incident at a public event in Bihar, where a hijab-wearing woman was involved in a confrontation with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has sparked a heated national dialogue on rights, respect, and political accountability. Veteran lyricist and commentator Javed Akhtar added his voice to the chorus…
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Governor Can Reserve Bill Passed Again By Assembly For President’s Assent: Supreme Court in Presidential Reference
Understanding the Supreme Court’s Presidential Reference Ruling The Supreme Court recently delivered an important ruling in a Presidential Reference that has implications for the balance of power between the state government and the Union government in matters of lawmaking. At the core of the decision is whether a Governor may reserve a bill for the…
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Modi confronts INDIA bloc in Bihar over Tejashwi CM face and post-poll tensions
PM Modi’s latest salvo against the INDIA bloc in Bihar Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpened his critique of the INDIA bloc during his remarks in Bihar, arguing that the opposition alliance pressured the Congress to nominate Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate. Modi framed the development as a consented concession forced under duress, drawing…
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Javed Akhtar Slams India’s Reception of Taliban Minister, Sparks Debate on Rights and Diplomacy
Contested Diplomacy: Akhtar’s Critique of the Taliban Welcome Renowned poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar sparked a fiery clash over India’s reception of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during his six-day visit to New Delhi. Akhtar’s public critique, posted on X, accused Indian authorities and prominent religious institutions of giving a “reverent welcome” to…
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Opposition Slams Taliban Press Meet Excluding Women Journalists, Demands Accountability on Nari Shakti
Indian Opposition Flags Women’s Rights After Taliban Press Conference Exclusion The controversy surrounding the Taliban’s press conference in New Delhi intensified Friday as women journalists were barred from entry, drawing sharp rebukes from Opposition leaders who framed the incident as a direct challenge to gender equality and democratic values in India. With social media abuzz…
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Social Media Regulation: Curb Obscene Posts and Deepfakes
Cabinet Moves to Regulate Obscene Posts on Social Media In a political climate where social media has become the primary arena for public discourse, a coalition government has taken a significant step toward tightening oversight of obscene content online. On October 1, the cabinet issued directives to form a sub-committee tasked with studying actions to…
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Social Media Obscene Posts Spark Govt Action: Sub-Committee to Study Controls
Rising concerns over obscene posts and misinformation on social media In today’s fast-paced digital environment, social media has become a central arena for political discourse, but it also hosts obscene posts and manipulated content that can distort public perception. On October 1, 2025, the coalition government issued orders to form a cabinet sub-committee of five…
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Obscene Posts on Social Media: Coalition Sets Up Panel to Tackle Political Content
The Rising Influence of Social Media in Politics In today’s information age, social media has become a dominant force shaping political narratives. Posts, threads, and videos on popular platforms spread rapidly, influencing opinions and potentially triggering real-world responses within hours. Against this backdrop, a troubling surge in obscene posts, doctored images and videos, and misleading…
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Stampede at Dalapathi Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Rally Leaves 20 Dead
Incident Overview: Stampede at a Tamil Nadu Rally A mass outdoor rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, organized by TVK chief and actor Dalapathi Vijay, turned deadly when a crowd-stampede broke out as supporters pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the leader. Officials confirmed that at least 20 people have died, including children, women, and…