After five years of unanswered questions surrounding the death of panchayat officer Smitarani Biswal in Jajpur district, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has announced a fresh investigation. The incident, which involved her body being found in a guesthouse, sparked public outrage and accusations against the previous BJD government. Majhi claims that BJD leaders were implicated ...
India’s judiciary is experiencing significant changes, especially with recent Supreme Court rulings that emphasize bail rights and curb ‘bulldozer justice.’ The release of individuals previously held under stringent laws marks a shift that could improve India’s ranking in global democracy assessments, highlighting a renewed commitment to democratic values. The government’s new term has seen a ...
 "President Biden hailed Hassan Nasrallah’s death as justice, linking it to escalating conflicts sparked by Hamas’ October 2023 attacks on Israel.")
President Joe Biden stated that the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah was a form of justice after his long history of violence. This announcement followed the confirmation from Hezbollah about Nasrallah’s death in Beirut. Biden highlighted that this operation was part of the ongoing conflict that escalated after Hamas attacked Israelis on October ...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed his support for former minister V. Senthilbalaji, who was recently granted bail by the Supreme Court after spending 471 days in jail. Stalin highlighted that this lengthy incarceration reflects political conspiracies aimed at suppressing voices against the ruling BJP. In a social media post, he welcomes Senthilbalaji back, ...
The Calcutta High Court has reserved its judgment in the DVC-RInfra case following thorough hearings by a division bench comprising Justices I P Mukherjee and Biswaroop Chowdhury. This comes amid rising tensions over water management issues in West Bengal. In a related development, two senior officials from the state have resigned from the DVC board, ...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming he fears discussing the caste census and is against the rights of the ‘Bahujans.’ Gandhi asserted that the Congress party is committed to protecting reservation policies from the BJP’s alleged misinformation. He emphasized that the Congress and the INDIA coalition aim to remove the ...
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a judicial investigation into serious allegations of custodial torture and sexual harassment at Bharatpur Police Station. Justice Chittaranjan Das will lead this inquiry, expected to conclude within 60 days. The incident, reported by Indian Army Captain Gurvansh Singh Gosal, involves claims of illegal detention and severe abuse ...
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has canceled the planned bandh in Bhubaneswar on September 24, which was in response to the alleged mistreatment of an Indian Army Major and his fiancée at a local police station. This decision came after the Odisha government agreed to a judicial inquiry into the incident. BJD leader Devi Prasad ...
 "In Odisha, Naveen Patnaik condemns violence against an army officer’s fiancée, demanding justice amid rising lawlessness and political tension.")
Naveen Patnaik, the former Chief Minister of Odisha and leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), announced that his party will thoroughly evaluate the “One Nation, One Election” proposal before deciding its stance. Speaking at the Odisha Literary Festival, he emphasized the importance of understanding the details of the proposal and its implications. Additionally, Patnaik ...
 "Junior doctors in West Bengal resume duties after a 42-day protest against the brutal murder of a colleague, seeking justice.")
Junior doctors in West Bengal have partially resumed duties after a 42-day protest against the tragic rape-murder of a fellow doctor. While they are back to providing essential and emergency services at government hospitals, they continue to boycott outpatient departments. Doctors expressed a sense of fulfillment as patients welcomed them back, noting a significant increase ...
