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DK Shivakumar on Karnataka Leadership Row: "Congress Is My Community"
Nov 28, 2025 09:58 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addresses leadership speculation, stating he won't rush decisions about the CM position and will respect the Congress high command's verdict. Amidst rumors of a leadership change as the government reaches its mid-term, Shivakumar emphasizes his commitment to all communities in Karnataka while Minister Priyank Kharge dismisses speculation about party division.
India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement Expected to Finalize First Phase by End of 2025
Nov 28, 2025 09:58 pm CST
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal expressed optimism that India and the United States will complete the first portion of their bilateral trade agreement within this calendar year, despite recent tariff challenges. The negotiations are proceeding on dual tracks: a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement and a Framework Trade Deal to address immediate tariff issues, with the ultimate goal of increasing bilateral trade from $191 billion to $500 billion by 2030.
Trinamool Congress Distances Itself from MLA's Controversial Babri Masjid Plan in West Bengal
Nov 28, 2025 09:55 pm CST
A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal as TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announces plans to build a mosque modeled after Babri Masjid on December 6, prompting his party to distance itself and BJP to allege deliberate polarization ahead of upcoming assembly elections. The announcement has created tensions in the communally sensitive Murshidabad district, with posters announcing the event being vandalized across Beldanga.
Veerappa Moily Blames Congress Central Leadership for Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Power Struggle in Karnataka
Nov 28, 2025 09:44 pm CST
Former Union Minister M Veerappa Moily criticizes Congress central leadership for failing to address the escalating power tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Moily warns that without urgent restoration of party discipline, Congress risks losing its position in Karnataka, especially as religious leaders begin taking sides in the political conflict.
Power Struggle in Karnataka: Shivakumar Invokes Sonia Gandhi's Sacrifice Amid Leadership Crisis
Nov 28, 2025 09:41 pm CST
The ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has intensified, with Shivakumar strategically referencing Sonia Gandhi's historical sacrifice of power. This leadership crisis stems from an alleged 2.5-year power-sharing agreement that Siddaramaiah appears reluctant to honor, while the BJP prepares to exploit the Congress party's internal divisions with a planned no-confidence motion.
Decades-Old Murder Mystery Resurfaces: Excavation Begins at Long-Lost Well on Sambhal Riots Anniversary
Nov 28, 2025 09:37 pm CST
On the anniversary of the 2024 Sambhal riots, authorities have begun excavating a long-forgotten well where grocery store owner Ramsharan Rastogi was allegedly murdered and disposed of in 1978. After nearly 48 years, the victim's family's plea for justice has finally been heard, connecting two separate communal violence incidents across decades in this Uttar Pradesh town.
Chief Justice Surya Kant Pledges to Prioritize Justice for India's Poorest Litigants
Nov 28, 2025 09:11 pm CST
India's 53rd Chief Justice Surya Kant has made a significant commitment to ensuring justice for economically disadvantaged citizens, declaring he would "sit till midnight" if needed for the poorest litigants. Appointed on November 24 and serving until February 2027, the middle-class born justice from Haryana firmly stated "no luxury litigation" would be entertained in his court, signaling a potential shift in India's judicial priorities.
PM Modi's 9-Point Vision: Environmental Conservation and Self-Reliance for New India
Nov 28, 2025 09:09 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a comprehensive nine-point commitment plan for building a developed India, focusing on environmental conservation, supporting local products, and preserving cultural heritage. Speaking at the Sri Krishna temple in Udupi, he called on citizens and religious leaders to embrace initiatives including water conservation, tree planting, and helping the underprivileged as part of his vision for a self-reliant nation.
Bombay High Court Creates Five-Member Inspection Team to Combat Mumbai's Worsening Air Quality Crisis
Nov 28, 2025 08:57 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has formed a joint investigation panel to address Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, focusing on construction site compliance with pollution-control regulations. The five-member team must submit a detailed report by December 15, as the court emphasizes immediate action against dust pollution while dismissing external factors as excuses for the city's hazardous AQI levels.
Man Trapped in Leopard Cage After Attempting to Take Bait Goat in Uttar Pradesh Wildlife Sanctuary
Nov 28, 2025 08:48 pm CST
A man in Uttar Pradesh found himself accidentally trapped in a forest department's leopard cage after allegedly entering to take the goat used as bait. The incident occurred near Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary following a fatal animal attack in the area. Authorities have warned villagers to exercise caution and avoid wildlife traps as efforts continue to capture the dangerous leopard.