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New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to restrict the issuance of Aadhaar cards only to children up to the age of six years and to frame stringent guidelines for adolescents and adults, alleging that the present system enables illegal infiltrators to obtain Aadhaar and pass off as Indian citizens. The petition has been filed by advocate and social activist Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay through Advocate-on-Record ...Read More >
Pune: Allegations of political interference have surfaced in the case involving self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, with Bhoomata Brigade president Trupti Desai claiming that the issue is being politicised. Addressing a press conference in Pune, Desai said the case is very serious and involves the alleged exploitation of several women. She said it should be handled with sensitivity. However, she accused some women leaders from different political parties of making repeated allegations and counter- ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Social activist Anjali Damania reinforced self-styled godman Ashok Kharat's links with the rich and powerful on Friday a she presented call records between Kharat and several key political figures in the state, apart from former state women's commission chief Rupali Chakankar, who resigned from the post after her association with Kharat came to light. She claimed deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde received 17 calls from the rape-accused last year and made 7 calls; one of the calls last ...Read More >
PUNE/NASHIK: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Sunday that the state government will investigate the alleged leak of the call data record (CDR) of the arrested self-styled godman, Ashok Kharat. Speaking to reporters in Nashik, Fadnavis said that the Enforcement Directorate has taken cognisance of Kharat's dubious financial dealings and other business transactions and will probe the case. "The leak of Kharat's CDR is a serious issue. The state government will investigate how and who ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Women's Reservation Bill continues to draw attention across political and social circles, with prominent voices describing it as a significant step towards strengthening women's representation in legislative bodies, even as some emphasise the need for merit-based opportunities and timely implementation. Spiritual speaker Jaya Kishori welcomed the initiative as a positive development. "This is a very good thing. Women will get a great opportunity, which i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Special NIA Court on Saturday extended the custody of two Bangladeshi nationals for a further 9 days. They were arrested by the NIA from West Bengal in March and brought to New Delhi on a transit remand. They were produced before the Special Judge at NIA Headquarters due to security reasons. Also Read | Avoid Panic: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Reassures Citizens of Stable LPG Supply, Urges People Not to Crowd Agencies. It is alleged that they are accused in the ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Call Detail Records (CDR) retrieved from multiple phones belonging to self-styled Godman and fraud astrologer Ashok Kharat revealed that he was in touch with politicians, including Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, BJP Minister Chandrakant Patil, former State Women Commission's chairperson Rupali Chakankar, and many others. Ashok Kharat has been in police custody for sexually exploiting more than 150 women followers. The state government-appointed special investigation team has retri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking the establishment of a dedicated Revenue Judicial Service Cadre for adjudication of land disputes across India. The petition, filed by advocate and social activist Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, calls for structural reforms in the existing system of land dispute resolution. The plea primarily urges the apex court to direct the Centre and State governments to constitute a specialised judicia ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking the establishment of a dedicated Revenue Judicial Service Cadre for adjudication of land disputes across India. The petition, filed by advocate and social activist Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, calls for structural reforms in the existing system of land dispute resolution. The plea primarily urges the apex court to direct the Centre and State governments to constitute a specialised judicia ...Read More >
Srinagar: J&K Police's counter-intelligence wing raided 12 locations in multiple Kashmir districts on Tuesday and detained for questioning 12 terror suspects accused of radicalising youth, systematically attempting to disrupt public order, and spreading false narratives glorifying terrorism and terrorists.The raids were carried out in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kupwara, Budgam, and Shopian districts in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: The Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday conducted pre-dawn raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley, busting a terror-linked network of anti-national elements allegedly operating under the guise of social activism, officials said. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) carried out coordinated searches across seven districts, during which 12 suspects were detained for questioning. Officials said the operation exposed a covert terror ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK), the specialized investigative wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, executed a significant operation on Tuesday, targeting a suspected terror-support network operating under the cover of social activism. The agency said that coordinated searches were conducted across multiple districts in the Kashmir Valley, resulting in the detention of 12 individuals for questioning. In an official statement, the CIK described the action as a "decisive blow t ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16 (PTI) The counter intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out pre-dawn raids at multiple locations across the valley and busted a terror-linked network of anti-national elements operating under the garb of social activism, officials said. During the operation across seven districts, 12 suspects were detained for questioning. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted coordinated searches across multiple districts of the Kashmir valley, exposing a ...Read More >
Maharashtra doctor suicide case: The 28-year-old female doctor, employed at a government hospital in Phaltan,named two individuals in her suicide note. She accused a police officer of sexually assaulting her landlord's son in the case. Maharashtra doctor suicide case is in the spotlight since October 23, when a 28-year-old female medical practitioner was found hanging in a hotel room in Phaltan town of Satara district. The victim named her landlord's son and a police officer in her suicide note ...Read More >
Jaipur, October 24: The members of the Advisory Board on Friday held a three-hour hearing at Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan to review the detention of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). The three-member panel arrived at the jail around 10:30 a.m. from the Jodhpur Circuit House to record Wangchuk's statements and review documents related to the case. Wangchuk's wife, Geetanjali Angmo, was also present during the proceedings. The hearing was conducted ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The members of the Advisory Board on Friday held a three-hour hearing at Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan to review the detention of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). The three-member panel arrived at the jail around 10:30 a.m. from the Jodhpur Circuit House to record Wangchuk's statements and review documents related to the case. Wangchuk's wife, Geetanjali Angmo, was also present during the proceedings. The hearing w ...Read More >
Mangaluru, Oct. 18: The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has launched a nationwide campaign titled "Halal-Free Diwali", urging citizens to reject products bearing halal certification. The organisation claimed that the halal certification system poses a threat to India's secular framework and called upon the government to ban it. According to the HJS, what began as a certification system limited to meat products has now expanded to include everyday commodities such as sugar, flour, oil, cosmetics ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The battle of Bihar is getting intense, and colourful with the approaching assembly elections. The Padma Shri awardee, actor Manoj Bajpayee recently found himself at the centre of a poll campaign video doctored by the IT wing of Rashtriya Janata Dal. The 4 time National Award-winning actor slammed the creators of the video for unlawfully using his personality and imagery without his consent, for electoral gains and swinging the voters. Tejashwi Yadav, the son of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday posted for hearing on November 4 a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's move to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.As the petitioner tells the court that the ECI should separately publish the list of deleted and added voters, the Supreme Court observes that the poll panel is aware of its responsibility to disclose the voter data on completion of the recently-concluded ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday posted for hearing on November 4 a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's move to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. As the petitioner tells the court that the ECI should separately publish the list of deleted and added voters, the Supreme Court observes that the poll panel is aware of its responsibility to disclose the voter data on completion of the recently-concluded SIR. Earlier, the Supr ...Read More >
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], October 2 (ANI): Multiple social activists, and environmentalists on Thursday organised a sit in outside the Jodhpur collectorate office, demanding the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and currently lodged in Jodhpur central jail in connection with the violence which broke out in Leh. Calling Wangchuk an "inventor, and a social activist", RK Meghwal criticised the Leh administration for the violence, c ...Read More >
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], October 2 (ANI): Multiple social activists, and environmentalists on Thursday organised a sit in outside the Jodhpur collectorate office, demanding the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and currently lodged in Jodhpur central jail in connection with the violence which broke out in Leh. Calling Wangchuk an "inventor, and a social activist", RK Meghwal criticised the Leh administration for the violence, c ...Read More >
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], October 2 (ANI): Multiple social activists, and environmentalists on Thursday organised a sit in outside the Jodhpur collectorate office, demanding the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and currently lodged in Jodhpur central jail in connection with the violence which broke out in Leh. Calling Wangchuk an inventor, and a social activist, RK Meghwal criticised the Leh administration for the violence, cla ...Read More >
Gandhi Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on October 2, marking the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. This day is observed to honour his contributions to India's freedom struggle and his principles of truth, non-violence, and simplicity. From schools to offices, people across India pay tribute by organising speeches, poster-making, cleanliness drives, and cultural programs that highlight his values. Begin with Gandhi's introduction and why October 2 is important. ...Read More >
The Telangana government on Friday formally issued orders providing 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in rural and urban local bodies across the state, marking a significant move towards enhancing political representation for the community. The decision follows recommendations by a commission led by retired IAS officer Busani Venkateshwara Rao, which conducted a detailed Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political, and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey. According to the government, the enha ...Read More >
A social activist named Jayanth, from Ichlampady village in Puttur taluk, has claimed that he witnessed the burial of the decomposed body of a teenage girl in Dharmasthala-Ujire 15 years ago. A second witness has emerged in the mass burials case in Karnataka's Dharmasthala. According to The News Minute, a man claimed to have witnessed the body of a girl being buried in violation of procedure 15 years ago. A social activist named Jayanth, from Ichlampady village in Puttur taluk, has claimed tha ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Police have received legal advice stating that a case cannot be registered against filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan over his controversial remarks made at the Film Conclave. According to the legal opinion, a full review of Adoor's speech suggests that the allegations raised in the complaint do not stand. Social activist Dinu Veli had lodged a complaint against Adoor at the Museum Police Station and with the SC/ST Commission, claiming that the filmmaker had made derogatory rema ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the ongoing verbal spat between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Saturday has called for restraint, urging all parties to maintain peace and avoid statements that could disrupt Mumbai's communal harmony. Responding to the exchange of inflammatory remarks, Athawale said, "Such state ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Allegations of secret burials and serious crimes at Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, have prompted widespread public concern and demands for a high-level probe. Political parties and progressive voices have urged the Karnataka government to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a transparent and impartial probe into the alleged mass burial of human remains in Dharmasthala. The storm broke after a man, who claims to have worked as a sanitation worker ...Read More >
Mumbai: A massive honeytrap scandal has reportedly rocked Maharashtra, with allegations that between 72 to 75 senior government officials, including bureaucrats, police officers, and politicians, have been ensnared in an elaborate extortion scheme. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has demanded a high-level investigation into the matter, citing potential risks to national security and administrative integrity. Raising the issue in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, senior Congress leade ...Read More >
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