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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted a grand dinner for all National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs at his official residence on Lok Kalyan Marg. The gathering is being seen as one of the most significant meetings of the alliance following the NDA’s sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections. Originally planned during the previous Parliament session, the dinner was postponed due to severe flooding in Punjab. After the event, PM Modi shared an update on his X handle, highlighting the unity and shared purpose of the NDA. PM Modi Shares Message on X PM Modi wrote:“It was a pleasure to host NDA MPs this evening at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. The NDA family reflects our collective commitment to good governance, national development, and regional aspirations. Together, we will c...

EC Extends SIR Deadline in UP and Five Other States: Check the Updated Schedule The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in five states and one Union Territory, following requests from the respective Chief Electoral Officers. The extension covers Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. According to the Commission, the rescheduling aims to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral rolls prepared on the qualifying date of January 1, 2026. Revised Dates for Draft Electoral Roll Publication Tamil Nadu & Gujarat New date: 19 December 2025 Earlier date: 14 December 2025 Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh ...

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed T. Prabhakar Rao, former chief of the Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB), to surrender before the police by 11 a.m. on Friday. Rao is the prime accused in the high-profile phone-tapping and data-erasure case that rocked the state earlier this year. Supreme Court Issues Firm Surrender Deadline A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan said the order was being passed to ensure the continuation of the investigation into the offences alleged against Rao. The court stated: “We direct the petitioner to surrender before the Jubilee Hills Police Station and the investigating officer by 11 a.m. tomorrow.” The directive comes amid concerns raised by the state government over Rao’s alleged non-co...

All indigenous Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv currently serving with the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard are set to undergo a comprehensive upgrade, following key findings that emerged during the investigation of a recent crash. Dhruv Fleet to Undergo Six-Month Modernisation Cycle According to a report by The Indian Express, all naval and Coast Guard Dhruv helicopters will be sent for manufacturing-level upgrades, aimed at enhancing performance, reliability, and flight safety. Senior officials said the overhaul will be conducted in batches, and each aircraft is expected to rejoin its fleet after approximately six months. Crash Probe Panel Flags Critical Component Issue The move follows recommendations by a Defect Investigation Committee, which probed the January 5 Co...

Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday after BJP MP Anurag Thakur alleged that a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP was using an e-cigarette inside the House, despite a nationwide ban on such devices. Thakur Questions: “Is E-Cigarette Use Allowed in the House?” Raising the matter during Question Hour, Thakur asked Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla whether he had granted permission for e-cigarette use in Parliament.The Speaker responded firmly, saying: “No. No member is permitted to use an e-cigarette inside the House.” Thakur then claimed that certain TMC MPs were using the device during proceedings. Although he did not name anyone, he urged the Speaker to take strict action. Noise and Protests in the House Following the allegation, the Opposition benches erupted, leading to loud...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed opposition parties for introducing an impeachment motion against Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench, calling it unprecedented since India’s independence. The motion was submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla by 107 MPs of the India Mahagathbandhan, including members from Congress, DMK, AAP, Samajwadi Party, CPI, CPM, and the Shiv Sena (UBT). Shah Takes On OppositionDuring a discussion on electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah indirectly addressed the impeachment, saying, “It has never happened in independent India that a judge, after delivering a verdict, faces such an impeachment motion.” He accused opposition MPs of acting to protect their vote banks rather than out of genuine concern. He also criticized ...

The Karthigai Deepam controversy near the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has drawn a response from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized that Hindus in Tamil Nadu are capable of resolving the issue themselves and that the organization will intervene only if absolutely necessary. Bhagwat Calls for PatienceSpeaking at an event marking 100 years of the RSS, Bhagwat was asked whether the dispute should be taken up at the national level. He replied, “The Tirupparankundram case is still under judicial consideration. Let the court decide. If further action is required, it will be taken.” Hindus’ Awakening Key to ResolutionBhagwat highlighted that the awakening of Hindus in Tamil Nadu is likely sufficient to bring about the desir...

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck Japan, causing significant damage to roads, power stations, and residential buildings, leaving thousands of people affected. In response, Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a “mega-earthquake” warning near the northern coast, signaling an elevated risk of earthquakes of magnitude 8 or higher over the next seven days. Tsunami Alert IssuedThe earthquake occurred near a trench off the coast of Hokkaido and northeastern Japan, a known subduction zone where the Pacific Plate slides beneath the Honshu main island. Following the quake, the Meteorological Agency initially estimated a magnitude of 7.6 and warned of potential tsunami waves reaching up to 3 meters. In Iwate Prefecture, tsunami waves measured up to 70 centimeters. Government A...

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India emphasized that the power to punish for contempt should not be used as a tool to silence critics. The apex court highlighted that judicial mercy is an essential part of judicial discretion. In line with this principle, the Supreme Court set aside a Bombay High Court order that had sentenced a woman to one week in jail for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the judiciary in a circular concerning stray dogs. Background of the CaseThe case involves a former director of the Seawoods Estates Limited Residential Complex in Navi Mumbai. She had issued a circular that was deemed contemptuous by the Bombay High Court. However, the Supreme Court noted that the woman had immediately submitted a response expressing genuine remorse and off...

New Delhi: The controversy over Vande Mataram continues in Parliament, with Home Minister Amit Shah presenting a list of opposition leaders who have either refused to sing the song or raised objections to it. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Shah accused the Congress party of appeasement politics, claiming that opposition to Vande Mataram dates back to Jawaharlal Nehru’s era and contributed to the partition of the country. Opposition Leaders on the List The list presented by Amit Shah includes several Congress and other opposition leaders, citing incidents from both recent and earlier years. Notable names include: Imran Masood, Congress MP Aga Syed, National Conference Ziaur Rahman Bark, Samajwadi Party Arif Masood, Congress MLA Siddaramaiah, Congress MP Sau...