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New Delhi:Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Monday launched a sharp attack on the government over the deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questioning whether such losses could be justified in the name of identifying alleged infiltrators. Sibal’s remarks came a day after a BLO was found dead in West Bengal’s Bankura district, triggering allegations that excessive work pressure linked to the SIR process may have led to his death. Taking to social media platform X, Sibal said that another BLO in Bengal had allegedly died by suicide, taking the total number of such deaths across the country to 33. “If even one alleged infiltrator is considered unacceptable, then is the death of 33 Booth Level Officers a...

New Delhi:Orchids The International School, one of India’s leading K–12 school chains, has partnered with Times of India Parenting to launch ‘Parentology’, a new initiative designed to support and empower today’s parents. The programme aims to provide practical, insightful, and inspiring guidance to help parents nurture their children’s academic, emotional, and creative growth. Parentology has been envisioned as a dedicated platform where parents can learn effective ways to stay meaningfully involved in their children’s education and overall development. The initiative will follow a multi-channel storytelling approach, blending practical parenting advice with cultural conversations to make guidance more relatable and actionable for families. The collaboration reflects Orchids The Int...

New Delhi:After senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh openly flagged internal shortcomings, former MP and Congress leader Udit Raj has also acknowledged serious organisational weaknesses within the party, admitting that internal factionalism has repeatedly hurt its electoral prospects. Reacting to Digvijaya Singh’s remarks, Udit Raj said that had the party been organisationally strong, it would not have faced repeated defeats in elections. “There is organisational weakness in the party, and there is no doubt about it,” he stated. He further pointed out that excessive factionalism has paralysed decision-making at the grassroots level. Highlighting the severity of the problem, Udit Raj said that in many districts, district presidents could not be appointed for as long as 10 years beca...

New Delhi:The story of Islam’s arrival in Kashmir is neither the result of a single invasion nor a sudden religious upheaval. Instead, it unfolded through a complex interplay of political collapse, social rigidity, and the personal journey of an unlikely figure—a Buddhist prince named Rinchana, whose transformation altered the course of Kashmiri history forever. Kashmir’s historical narrative stretches from ancient myths to hard political realities of the 14th century. According to legend, the Kashmir Valley was once a vast lake called Satisar, drained through divine intervention by sage Kashyap. Over centuries, the region evolved into a flourishing centre of learning, spirituality, and culture. From a Hindu-Buddhist Stronghold to a Fragile Kingdom By the 3rd century BCE, Emperor ...

New Delhi: The brutal killing of 24-year-old MBA student Angel Chakma in Tripura has shocked the nation and reignited urgent debates on racial discrimination within India. An appeal has been made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take immediate action to prevent such heinous acts in the future. A National TragedyAngel Chakma was attacked in a college canteen, allegedly due to racial slurs against his younger brother. Despite battling for his life for 17 days in a Dehradun hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. Sajra Debbarma, President of the Tripura Swadeshi Students’ Union, said, “What happened to Angel Chakma is not just his death—it is the death of all people from the Northeast. If the central government cannot ensure respect, dignity, and love for the people of the Northeast, the...

New Delhi: Amid ongoing debates in the country about the existence of God, Mufti Shamail Nadvi has come under fire for his controversial remarks suggesting that Muslims in India have historically placed their religion above the Constitution. The statement has sparked criticism from various political leaders, including Congress veteran Rajiv Shukla, who demanded strict action against the cleric. Rajiv Shukla Demands ActionA video of Mufti Nadvi’s remarks, shared on X by Shujaat Ali Qadri, prompted Shukla to assert that “strict action should be taken against this cleric, because nothing is above the Constitution.” What Mufti Nadvi SaidIn his statement, Nadvi said, “We want our present circumstances to improve, but the solution is not in any political party; it lies in religion. Our app...

New Delhi: A political controversy erupted after Congress leader Manickam Tagore compared the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda. In response, RSS leader Indresh Kumar strongly condemned the remark, calling it a reflection of Congress’ “intellectual and mental bankruptcy.” Speaking on Tagore’s statement, Indresh Kumar said, “The desperation of a party that repeatedly loses elections is clearly visible in such comments. This is the result of the Congress Party’s intellectual and mental decline.” Congress in Turmoil, Says RSSKumar further asserted that many political figures have praised RSS for its discipline, patriotism, and contribution to nation-building. “Such recognition has created confusion within the Congress, making it appear divided and ...

The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) petition challenging the Delhi High Court’s order that suspended the life imprisonment sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the infamous Unnao rape case. The hearing is expected to commence shortly before a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice J.K. Maheshwari, and Justice Augustine George Masih. CBI’s Stand In its petition, the CBI has cited the Supreme Court’s verdict in the L.K. Advani case, which clarified that individuals holding public office, including Members of Parliament and legislators, are considered public servants. The agency argues that the Delhi High Court erred in stating that Sengar, who held office as a legislator at the time of the cri...

As the New Year begins, the Supreme Court of India is set to hear several critical cases that carry far-reaching social, environmental, and legal implications. Among the high-profile matters scheduled for the upcoming year are petitions on Delhi-NCR pollution, polygamy, Nikah Halala, Talaq-e-Hasan, acid attacks, SIR-related election challenges, and the Unnao rape case. Additionally, decisions on bail applications in the Delhi riots case are also expected. Delhi-NCR Pollution The capital region continues to struggle with severe air pollution despite multiple measures taken over the past years. The Supreme Court has directed that it will monitor the matter with monthly hearings to ensure concrete steps are implemented. Continuous scrutiny and judicial oversight are planned for the upco...

As it approaches its 100th year of existence, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is preparing for one of the most significant organisational transformations in its history. The proposed changes aim to make the organisation more decentralised, grassroots-oriented and socially focused—while also recalibrating its long-standing coordination mechanism with its political affiliate, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A New Organisational Vision at 100 According to reports, the RSS is working on an extensive restructuring plan that seeks to redefine how decisions are made within the organisation. The central idea behind the overhaul is decentralisation—granting greater autonomy to grassroots units and empowering local-level workers to respond more effectively to regional and social realit...