Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's controversial remarks about cricket captain Rohit Sharma's fitness and leadership abilities have sparked widespread debate. While some politicians and party members condemned her comments, others supported her critique. The Congress party has distanced itself from her statements and instructed her to delete the posts.
Related news
Several key positions in India's top investigative agencies will soon be vacant, including heads of RAW, IB, CBI, and Delhi police. Sanjay Arora, Tapan Deka, and Ravi Sinha are among those set to retire, while Praveen Sood’s tenure ends in June 2023.
Calcutta HC mandates a reinvestigation of a six-year-old sexual harassment complaint at Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women, insisting that the internal complaints committee must hear the complainant. The court criticized the dismissal resolution for violating natural justice principles and ordered proceedings be completed within 12 weeks.
Congress leader Sandeep Dixit questions Akhilesh Yadav's support for AAP in the Delhi Assembly elections, suggesting it may be influenced by AAP's policies. Akhilesh stated that supporting AAP is strategic to defeat the BJP as AAP is stronger than Congress in Delhi. The Delhi polls are scheduled for February, with nominations closing on January 17.
A Rajya Sabha MP urges the health minister to enable local production of Risdiplam, a vital drug for spinal muscular atrophy, to reduce costs. Current patents prevent affordable production. Encouraging local manufacturing could make the drug accessible at significantly reduced prices, benefiting thousands of patients in India.
Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a Punjab farmer leader, has written to religious leaders requesting their intervention to urge the Central government to address farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price. Dallewal, who has been fasting for 48 days, remains in declining health.
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.
A Delhi journalist recounts her journey of fulfilling her concert dreams. Initially failing to secure Coldplay tickets, she attends Maroon 5 and Ed Sheeran concerts. Unexpectedly, she gets Coldplay tickets, despite financial strain. Each concert brought unique experiences and memorable moments, reaffirming her love for live music performances.
The Agewell Foundation urged union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to prioritize India's ageing population in the Union Budget, with over 32 crore Indians projected to be 60+ by 2050. Recommendations include tax deductions for elderly care, expanded pensions, healthcare policy reforms, GST cuts on essential items, and financial aid for pilgrimages. The NGO also proposed funds for senior digital literacy, vocational training, and caregiver training, emphasizing dignity and well-being for the... Expand
The top court had constituted technical committee and overseeing committee, on the alleged use of Pegasus spyware to snoop on phones of politicians, activists and journalists.
IT and I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rebutted Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg's claim that incumbents, including those in India, lost elections post-Covid. Vaishnaw highlighted Modi's third-term win in 2024 amid pandemic policies, criticizing the misinformation and emphasizing the significance of accurate information dissemination.