Sikh clergy in Punjab assert that the SAD leadership has not fully met their directives. Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh urges SAD members to complete their penance as instructed and implement the high priests' decisions promptly. This follows the party's non-acceptance of Sukhbir Singh Badal's resignation.
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The Delhi high court has been informed that the Ministry of Home Affairs is currently considering the issue of Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. The matter, which includes allegations of Gandhi's potential British citizenship, will be further addressed at a hearing scheduled for May 28.
The Lok Sabha has approved additional government spending of Rs 51,463 crore for the current financial year, primarily for repaying high-cost debt and providing financial aid to Manipur. This includes provisions for Manipur's 2025-26 budget, with estimated receipts at Rs 35,368 crore and expenditures at Rs 35,104 crore.
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The Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar introduced a new initiative to train over 1 lakh booth level officers (BLOs) nationwide to improve voter enrolment processes and rectify electoral rolls. This initiative, involving states such as Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam, aims to create a well-trained network to ensure the accuracy of voter lists ahead of upcoming elections.
The Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal, established in 2010 to resolve water-sharing disputes among Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, received another six-month extension from the government. Despite over 14 years in operation, the tribunal has yet to issue a final resolution. Previously, it submitted a report in 2018, but all three states raised objections requiring revisions.
As vote counting for the Delhi elections begins, the Congress party faces a stark decline in influence, overshadowed by BJP and AAP. Internal fractures within the opposition and disunity in the INDIA bloc have contributed to their fourth consecutive defeat, raising questions about their future relevance in Delhi's political landscape.
The Kerala High Court has suspended the five-year prison sentence of four individuals, including former CPM MLA K V Kunhiraman, convicted for the murder of two Youth Congress workers. The court stated that appeals are unlikely to be heard before the sentences are completed, leading to their temporary release on bail.
The BJP accused opposition parties of misleading Muslims over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, asserting that it aims to enhance transparency and prevent misuse of waqf properties. Protests led by AIMPLB, with opposition MPs joining, saw AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi warning NDA allies against supporting the bill. Congress MP Mohammad Jawed alleged a conspiracy to seize waqf lands. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya dismissed opposition claims as fearmongering, assuring that no waqf property with clear titles would... Expand
The parliamentary panel has termed as unfair the non-allocation of funds to states like TN, Kerala, and Bengal under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan due to their refusal to sign MoUs for the PM SHRI scheme. The committee recommends the education ministry reconsider its policy to ensure no state is disadvantaged.