A viral video shows a man throwing water on train passengers, who is quickly caught and beaten by a policeman. The incident highlights ongoing unruly behavior in Indian railways, as minor acts like this pose risks to passengers. Social media users praised the officer and called for stricter measures.
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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlighted concerns about misinformation and manipulation via social media during elections. He urged the creation of a plan where algorithms clarify rather than distort information. Kumar also called for big tech companies to implement measures to prevent fake content and emphasized judicial oversight and robust cyber defense mechanisms to protect the electoral process.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh offers an apology for the violence since May 2023 and unveils a peace-focused roadmap for 2025. The state witnesses a significant drop in violence, with initiatives for rehabilitation, skill development, healthcare, and sustainable infrastructure in place.
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to file its response on plea the challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 8 and 9 of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act), 1951, which govern MP/MLA's disqualification due to convictions.
Political experts believe the rising temple-mosque disputes in Uttar Pradesh are shaping the narrative for the 2027 Assembly polls, leading to potential polarization. Recent claims of Hindu sites at mosque locations and comments from political figures highlight the growing communal tensions and their electoral implications.
Canada’s Liberal Party revoked Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya’s bid for the party leadership and his nomination in his own constituency due to alleged ties with the Indian government, including undisclosed meetings with Indian officials. Arya denies these allegations and cites his opposition to the Khalistan movement as a possible reason.
US Vice President JD Vance, along with his wife Usha Vance, will visit India later this month. This marks Vance's second international trip after criticizing European leaders at the Munich Security Conference. Usha Vance, of Indian origin with a strong legal background, brings cultural significance to the visit.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a meeting of the Sangathan Parv Workshop on Sunday at the party headquarters extension office in the national capital. During the meeting, a decision was taken to celebrate Atal Jayanti for a whole year from December 25, 2024, to December 25, 2025, as good governance and to celebrate Samvidhan Parv.
Congress leader SS Randhawa accused AAP of being the BJP's "B-team" and criticized Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for not aiding Punjab's farmers. Delhi CM Atishi countered by accusing the BJP of neglecting farmers, highlighting dire conditions during their rule. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had earlier criticized Delhi's government for not implementing farmer-friendly schemes.
Three family members were arrested for murdering SN Mishra at the IAF's Bamrauli base. Saurabh Kumar, along with his parents, tried to burgle Mishra's house to fund a legal case for Saurabh's jailed brother. Saurabh shot Mishra to prevent him from raising an alarm. The suspects had previously worked at the IAF base.