Sunday, March 08
Rahul Gandhi met PM Modi and Amit Shah to finalise key appointments for the Central Information Commission and Central Vigilance Commission, submitting a dissent note. This meeting occurred as Gandhi's upcoming Berlin visit for an Indian Overseas Congress event drew criticism from the BJP, accusing him of prioritizing foreign trips over parliamentary duties.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations of vote theft in Haryana. Shah clarified that a house listed with a single number housed multiple families and that duplicate voter entries are a result of systemic issues, not manipulation by the BJP or Election Commission.
BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi's upcoming Germany visit, calling him 'Videsh Nayak' and 'leader of paryatan' as it coincides with Parliament's Winter Session. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, is scheduled to meet German lawmakers and the Indian community in Berlin. This trip follows his previous overseas visits where he raised concerns about India's democracy.
A doctor from Baramulla has been arrested as the eighth suspect in the November 10 Delhi car blast, which claimed 15 lives. The NIA identified him as a co-conspirator who allegedly provided support to the suicide bomber. This arrest is part of a larger investigation into a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module involving professionals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her 79th birthday. The Congress party lauded her "visionary" leadership, attributing landmark rights-based laws like MGNREGA and the Right to Information to her tenure as UPA chairperson, which significantly impacted millions of lives.
India's education loan schemes are failing deserving students, a parliamentary panel revealed. Despite promises of easy access, red tape, high interest, and unequal distribution plague the system, particularly impacting northern and rural students. The report highlights significant processing delays and the severe mental health toll of mounting debt, urging urgent reforms for equitable higher education access.
India's education loan schemes are failing deserving students, a parliamentary panel revealed. Despite promises of easy access, red tape, high interest, and unequal distribution plague the system, particularly impacting northern and rural students. The report highlights significant processing delays and the severe mental health toll of mounting debt, urging urgent reforms for equitable higher education access.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejected claims that the Vande Mataram debate was politically motivated for the West Bengal elections. He stated the discussion was to highlight the national song's importance, especially as it marked its 150th anniversary. Opposition leaders, however, linked the timing to the upcoming polls, accusing the government of distraction.
