Tensions escalate in West Bengal as the Supreme Court schedules a crucial Wednesday hearing on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Petitions galore challenge its legitimacy, but none louder than Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s January 28 salvo against the Election Commission. Banerjee’s document is a scathing indictment: SIR, she claims, is a veil for mass voter elimination, bypassing due diligence and sparking widespread alarm. Without proper outreach or simplified proofs, it disproportionately hits rural and low-income groups, she argues, imperiling fair polls. Accusations fly thick—partisan bias, authoritarian overreach, erosion of federal ethos. ‘This undermines the very foundation of…
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Maharashtra politics is reeling from the plane crash that felled NCP stalwart Ajit Pawar, but perhaps the most piercing response comes from his son Jay Pawar. In a candid social media reflection, Jay bared his soul with old photos and a message brimming with longing. ‘Papa, your absence aches deeply. If only I could halt time, hug you forever, and keep you close. Missing you every moment, Papa,’ the post declares, shared across Instagram and WhatsApp status. Its simplicity amplifies the devastation felt by the Pawar household. A fixture in the family’s cooperative empire, Jay prefers shadows to spotlights. He…
Amid rising scrutiny, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has voiced strong reservations about the India-US trade framework, terming it unbalanced and opaque. In a candid New Delhi conversation, she sifted through Trump’s X claims, exposing how the deal prioritizes US gains over equitable partnership. A key highlight: US tariffs on Indian exports slashed to 18% from 50%, offering export relief. But reciprocity raises red flags—India’s elimination of tariffs and non-tariff hurdles for American imports. ‘This floods our markets without barriers, jeopardizing local players,’ Chaturvedi warned. Geopolitical strings are evident too. Trump’s assertions of India curbing Russian oil, abandoning Iran,…
Tuesday’s market opened to a spectacular surge in Adani Group shares, fueled by the landmark India-US trade deal. Adani Enterprises blazed the trail, trading perilously close to its 10% upper circuit in a display of raw investor enthusiasm. The momentum spread quickly, lifting Adani Green and Adani Energy by over 7%, with Adani Ports, Adani Power, Ambuja Cements, and Adani Total rising more than 4%. Such uniform strength speaks volumes about market sentiment. Jefferies has pegged Adani as a top gainer from the deal, thanks to robust US engagements. Lowering tariffs to 18% on ‘Made in India’ items boosts prospects…
The chaos of contemporary existence—prolonged wakefulness, junk food binges, and screen overload—demands a return to natural rhythms. This routine offers a practical blueprint for wellness without complexity. Greet the day before sunrise in tranquil surroundings ideal for concentration. Morning walks, breathing exercises, or quiet reflection prime you for productivity and calm. Tune into biological imperatives: nourish when hungry, slumber as needed, and heed calls of nature. Neglect here breeds imbalances over time. Elevate hygiene to ritual status. Regular brushing, tongue scraping, showers, and fresh garb cleanse physically and mentally. Therapeutic oil rubs alleviate soreness and vitalize circulation. Savor straightforward nutrition.…
The stage is set in Patna for a landmark event as Bihar’s NDA government, led by CM Nitish Kumar, rolls out its initial full-fledged budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday. Finance Minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav will table the revenue-expenditure statement in the house. In a candid interview, Minister Dilip Jaiswal revealed the budget’s expansive vision. ‘Spanning the next 20 years, it boasts a bigger size to fuel development,’ he elaborated. Women’s self-reliance through economic participation is a focal theme. Connectivity leaps forward with hefty investments in roads, aviation, and trains. Skill-building takes center stage: ‘Training from post-10th level and incubation in…
Jharkhand’s education landscape buzzes as Class 10 and 12 board exams launch February 3, welcoming 748,000+ students to 1,989 JAC-managed centers. The split: 1,232 matric hubs for 423,821 juniors, 757 intermediate for 324,321 seniors. Upping the ante for malpractice-free testing, JAC deploys CCTV networks, patrolling magistrates, and police squads. Treasury-to-center paper logistics and exam-end protocols face microscopic scrutiny. Practical tips for students: arrive 30 minutes early, admit card in hand, ignore hearsay, uphold integrity—or face penalties. Morning matric shift precedes 2 PM intermediate window. Ranchi exemplifies rigor with 139 centers serving 64,920. Matric: 87 venues, 32,723 takers; Inter: 52, 32,197.…
Pune EOW has formally charged players in a sprawling 40-acre government land swindle at Mundhwa, tabling an exhaustive 1,886-page chargesheet that chronicles the illicit handover. At its core, power holder Sheetal Tejwani is pinpointed for inking the deal with Amadia Enterprises LLP, ignoring the land’s governmental provenance. Parth Pawar, identified as a company partner and son to Ajit Pawar, evades FIR inclusion as early sleuthing yields no concrete evidence against him. The net tightens around Digvijay Amarsingh Patil and defrocked tehsildar Suryakant Yewale, blamed for rebranding public land via bogus paperwork. Detailed allegations portray a meticulous fraud apparatus leveraging forged…
A bitter schism grips Hindu spiritual leaders as Paramhans Acharya, Ayodhya’s influential voice, slams the gates on Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati. The swami’s bold analogy of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with Mughal despots has crossed a red line, prompting calls for public contrition. Acharya, speaking forcefully, condemned the rhetoric as a betrayal of dharma. ‘Yogi Ji shines as Sanatan’s luminary and Goraksha head. Barring apology, Ayodhya forbids his footsteps on this divine soil,’ he proclaimed. Extolling Yogi’s role in Uttar Pradesh’s upliftment, Acharya stressed civility in critique. He picked apart the swami’s gauraksha efforts, deeming them politically tainted and inadequate.…
Corporate India is abuzz with the India-US trade pact that reduces tariffs on Indian exports to 18%, down sharply from 50%. Leaders see it as a cornerstone for enhanced strategic partnerships and economic vitality. Anand Mahindra shared on X: ‘Steady steps yield results. Natural synergies shine when noise subsides.’ This captures the essence of perseverance behind the agreement. Kumar Mangalam Birla of Aditya Birla commended Modi and Trump, forecasting deeper relations and novel investment channels. His firm pledges amplified US presence, tapping into vast innovation opportunities. Ashishkumar Chauhan of NSE termed it a ‘resounding triumph’ for business networks and joint…