Maharashtra Government Declares Drought in 305 Talukas, Announces Rs 5,000 Diwali Bonus for Farmers
In a major relief ahead of Diwali, the Maharashtra government has declared drought in 305 talukas and announced a Rs 5,000 bonus for farmers facing crop loss and financial distress, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday.
Opposition, CJP Share Same Cause Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Abhijeet Dipke
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the detention of youth activists near Jantar Mantar, asserting that CJP remains an independent pressure group while sharing common ground with the INDIA bloc's stir against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
CJP Leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Sourabh Das Sent to 5-Day Judicial Custody in Jantar Mantres Case
Cockroach Janta Party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Sourabh Das have been sent to five days of judicial custody in Tihar Jail following their detention over a forceful entry at Jantar Mantar. Meanwhile, political mentor Ajinkya Shinde was released after executing a peace bond.
National E-Governance Brainstorming Meet in Dharamshala on Oct 16–17
Preparations are in full swing for a two-day national e-governance meeting in Dharamshala on October 16–17. Over 100 top officials will gather to discuss technology-driven administration, transparent functioning, and improving public service delivery across India.
A Day After Jantar Mantar Ban, CJP Activists Scale Gates To Hoist Flag
Delhi Police detained around 14 Cockroach Janta Party activists on Tuesday after they scaled locked gates at Jantar Mantar to hoist the national flag. The breach came a day after authorities denotified the iconic site as a designated protest venue.
INDIA Bloc Seeks Supreme Court Order to Pause SIR, Calls for Independent Audit of Voter Deletions
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders have petitioned the Supreme Court against the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The plea demands an immediate halt to the exercise and an independent judicial audit.
Opposition Leaders Approach Supreme Court Alleging Massive Irregularities in Voter Roll Revisions and Deletions
Top opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Election Commission's implementation of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The petition seeks a nationwide suspension, independent audits of databases, and a review of procedural irregularities.
‘With Folded Hands’: Opposition Sought Meet, But CJI Surya Kant Cites Propriety And Says No
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined a request by Opposition leaders to meet him on Monday. Citing judicial propriety, the CJI noted that related matters are currently pending before the Supreme Court in its adjudicatory capacity.
“Daro Mat”: Rahul Gandhi Calls for SC March After Delhi Protest Crackdown
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has urged the youth, opposition parties, and civil society to march to the Supreme Court on Monday following police action against peaceful demonstrators in Delhi, demanding an end to "vote chori" and key resignations.
Supreme Court Protesters Order: What ‘Procedure Established by Law’ Means
Hearing petitions on the Delhi protest crackdown, the Supreme Court ruled that peaceful, unarmed protesters cannot be detained except through procedure established by law. Here is how Article 21 safeguards citizens against arbitrary state detentions.
