Cockroach Janata Party promises peaceful protest, slams Modi government for failing to protect student data
New Delhi, 04 June—Dispelling violence speculations during its proposed protest rally at Jantar Mantar on June 6, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) today escalated its campaign ahead sharply attacking the Modi government over the reported exposure of JEE (Advanced) 2026 candidate data due to a cloud storage configuration issue, and demanded accountability from the Education […]
Rahul Gandhi’s warning of an impending ‘Economic tsunami’ rattles BJP as it calls ‘classic fear mongering’
New Delhi, 04 June— Unable to accept the staring economic reality of the country, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s warning of an impending ‘economic tsunami’ as the saffron party labelled his claim a “classic fear-mongering.” “From one side, a massive economic tsunami is coming, prices […]
HEAVY RAINS IN DELHI EVEN AS MONSOON HITS KERALA
NEW DELHI: In a dramatic twist of weather, afternoon turned into twilight across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday as dense cloud cover and powerful dust storms swept through the territory. On Thursday, when the southwest monsoon hit Kerala, Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) got a surprising weather twist. Dark […]
SC PUBLISHES DRAFT REGULATIONS ON AI USE IN JUDICIARY
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has published a draft set of regulations to govern the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in courts across India and invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders and the general public by June 20. The draft “Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026” has been prepared under the […]
When Cow Politics Meets Selective Piety
In a striking twist to India’s polarised cow politics, Muslim organisations have joined longstanding calls for stricter bovine protection. Members of the Muslim Vikas Parishad recently formed a human chain in Bhopal, demanding the cow be declared “Mother of the Nation.” Leaders linked to the Ajmer Dargah Sharif and the All India Muslim Jamaat have […]
RITABRATA WON’T DITCH MAMATA
NEW DELHI: Ritabrata Banerjee, who was accepted as leader of Opposition Trinamul Congress, refused to be the party’s Eknath Shinde. Once Left’s blue-eyed boy, he was in 2018 welcomed into the Trinamool Congress fold. Today, he stands at the centre of a rebellion that could see TMC founder Mamata Banerjee lose control of her party. […]
RAHUL GANDHI IN UTTARAKHAND
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi will spend Thursday in Uttarakhand, where he is scheduled to address three separate gatherings across the state as part of his outreach programme. According to the proposed itinerary, Gandhi will begin his day in the Kumaon region with a public meeting at 11:00 a.m. […]
DK Shivkumar takes oath as Karnataka’s 34th chief minister
New Delhi, 03 June– Carrying a copy of the Constitution of India, DK Shivakumar on Wednesday moved ahead fulfilling his lifetime ambition as he was administered oath of office and secrecy by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru becoming 34th Chief Minister of the state. Those who attended the event included […]
Guha’s Critique of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty: Insights, Strengths and Limitations
In his May 30, 2026, column in The Telegraph (Kolkata), “Rahul Gandhi as PM | Modi’s Enablers,” historian Ramachandra Guha reprises a familiar refrain: the Congress remains a family firm, with Rahul Gandhi lacking the discipline, gravitas, and curriculum vitae to challenge Narendra Modi effectively. He portrays the Gandhis as unwitting or witting accomplices in […]
Ramachandra Guha’s Enduring Critique of the Nehru-Gandhi “Family Firm”: Insights and Limitations in a Polarised Polity
In his May 30, 2026, column in The Telegraph (Kolkata), “Rahul Gandhi as PM | Modi’s Enablers,” historian Ramachandra Guha reprises a familiar refrain: the Congress remains a family firm, with Rahul Gandhi lacking the discipline, gravitas, and curriculum vitae to challenge Narendra Modi effectively. He portrays the Gandhis as unwitting or witting accomplices in […]
