Uttam Nagar Tensions: Delhi High Court Agrees to Hear Plea for Increased Police Security

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a petition later in the day seeking directions to the Delhi Police to  patroling and strengthen security in Uttam Nagar. The plea comes amid concerns of possible unrest raised by members of the Muslim community following the killing of a 26-year-old man during Holi, especially with … Read more

Senior Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi Joins BJP; Priyanka Gandhi Says He Was ‘Upset Over Ticket’

Ahead of the upcoming elections in Assam, Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a day after resigning from the Congress. Reacting to the move, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra termed the decision “unfortunate” and indicated that differences over ticket distribution … Read more

Nora Fatehi’s ‘Sarke Chunar’ Row Reaches Lok Sabha; Centre Responds on Freedom of Speech

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday announced that the controversial Bollywood track Sarke Chunar has been banned, stressing that freedom of speech must function within “reasonable restrictions” that align with societal and cultural values. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Vaishnaw said that freedom of expression cannot be absolute. “A ban has been imposed on the … Read more