In a recent development, Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya finds himself embroiled in controversy after being booked for alleged hate speech. The incident revolves around a video he posted on social media depicting the assault of a shopkeeper purportedly for playing Hanuman Chalisa. The Bengaluru police took action following a formal complaint filed by the Flying Squad Team (FST) of the Election Commission, highlighting the seriousness of the matter. Surya, who...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, on March 20, took the spotlight as he released the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024. The event, held in Chennai, saw the presence of Stalin’s sister and Member of Parliament (MP) Kanimozhi, alongside other party leaders. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the key highlights from the manifesto release and the DMK’s strategy for the upcoming polls: Manifesto Highlights:The...

The recent directive by the Supreme Court of India regarding the disclosure of unique alphanumeric codes on electoral bonds has sparked a contentious debate, with industry bodies expressing grave concerns about its potential impact on India Inc’s interests. Assocham, Ficci, and CII, three prominent industry bodies, have moved to oppose the limited directions issued by the court, citing significant implications for confidentiality agreements and industry interests. The Electoral Bonds Scheme, introduced in...

The legal battle between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a new turn as the Delhi High Court has sought the ED’s response to Kejriwal’s plea challenging multiple summons issued to him in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The ED, while stating that it will respond and oppose the plea on maintainability grounds, has ignited a debate over the jurisdiction and legality of the...