Author: Manish Choudhary

In December 2022, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the inclusion of an amended provision of reservation in the Ninth List of the Constitution. The letter urged the provision to be included for various sections of the state, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and E.W.S. The Reservation (Amendment) Bill passed by the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in December 2022 provides for 13 percent reservation for Scheduled Castes, 32 percent for Scheduled Tribes, 27 percent for Other Backward Classes, and 4 percent for E.W.S. The Chief Minister has emphasized the need for…

BJP in Karnataka has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming state elections, with the aim of giving new faces a chance to represent the people. The party has put forward as many as 52 new candidates in the first list, indicating a fresh approach to politics. However, the decision to drop several current MLAs has caused some discontent within the party. Senior leader Laxman Savadi, who was dropped as a candidate, has quit the party. Savadi is a powerful Lingayat leader in the state, known for his organizational skills. In 2012, he was caught watching porn in…

Racial profiling has once again reared its ugly head in Singapore, as a young couple was subjected to a disturbing incident at a supermarket. Farah Nadya, a Singaporean national, took to social media to recount an unpleasant encounter that occurred at an NTUC FairPrice outlet in Tampines Hub. According to Farah, she and her Indian-Muslim husband Jahabar were confronted by a FairPrice employee who made a derogatory remark based on their ethnicity and religion. The couple was at the supermarket to purchase groceries when they noticed a stand offering free items for Muslim patrons who needed to break their fast.…

I recently had breakfast at Kaaram Podi in Raipur after seeing several recommendations on social media. The restaurant is located opposite Devendra Nagar Police Station. The establishment itself is relatively small, with 12 tightly packed tables and an open kitchen. The decor features beautiful murals inspired by Kerala, and the furniture is of high quality. However, the space is quite cramped, and I found myself constantly jostled by both staff and other diners during my visit. I believe that removing two tables could greatly improve the flow of the restaurant. Additionally, Kaaram Podi does not offer table service; customers must…

Dairy brands Amul and Nandini are set to compete in Bengaluru, one of India’s largest milk markets, as Amul enters the market via e-commerce channels. Amul’s announcement created a social media storm, with hashtags such as #SaveNandini and #GobackAmul trending on social media platforms. Nandini, marketed by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), is the largest milk supplier in Bengaluru, accounting for 70% of the market. The company keeps price points low at Rs 39 a litre for its packet milk in a bid to protect its market share, while Amul’s milk will retail at higher prices. Jayen Mehta, managing director…

Bilaspur Police has initiated the Nijaat campaign aimed at sensitizing the youth against addiction to drugs and narcotics. This campaign involves strict actions against illegal drugs, extensive public awareness programs and helps drug addicts to get rid of addiction. In order to make this campaign successful, Bilaspur Police has garnered the support of numerous TV, Bollywood, and Chhattisgarh celebrities. These celebrities, including actors like Prabhu Deva, Arbaaz Khan, Rajpal Yadav, and singers like Kavita Krishnamurthy, Kailash Kher, and Virendra Saxena, have released video clips appealing to the youth to stay away from drugs. Apart from celebrities, Chhattisgarh’s Padma Shri recipient…

After a period of relative calm, the internal fight in Congress in Rajasthan has erupted again as Sachin Pilot launched an attack on the Ashok Gehlot government over corruption issues. The former Deputy CM of Rajasthan accused the Gehlot government of being hand in glove with BJP leader and former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje, and failing to fulfill their poll promises. In a dramatic move, Sachin Pilot announced that he will hold a one-day fast on April 11, demanding probes into corruption cases in Rajasthan. Addressing a press conference, he stated that Congress won the assembly polls by launching a…

Bhilai Nagar, Chhattisgarh: In a Bhent Mulaqat Abhiyan organized at the Mohan Lal Jain Government College premises in Khursipar, Bhilai Nagar Assembly Constituency, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced development works worth Rs 50 lakh to be executed in each ward under the Bhilai Nagar assembly constituency. The development works include proper lighting arrangements, beautification of Civic Center, installation and beautification of Chhattisgarh Mahtari in Bhilai Nagar area, beautification of Central Avenue road and Forest Avenue road, construction of domes and sheds at various places in Bhilai Nagar, asphalting and renovation of the internal road of Khursipar area, proper lighting arrangements…

Tension erupted in Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh, India on Saturday, April 8, after a child was beaten by a group of people, leading to a clash between two groups allegedly belonging to different faiths. The incident resulted in the death of one person, and several others, including police personnel, were injured. According to Bemetara Superintendent of Police, Indira Kalyan Elesela, the clash broke out in the Beeranpur area under Saja police station limits in the morning after a child was thrashed by a few individuals. The situation escalated quickly, and a dispute between two groups turned intense, leading to the…

Congress MLA Brihaspat Singh has found himself in hot water after videos of him purportedly hitting two bank employees in Chhattisgarh went viral on social media. The incident, which allegedly occurred on Monday, has sparked outrage among staff at cooperative banks under the Surguja division, with employees announcing mass leave for two days from Wednesday in protest. According to a report by news agency PTI, Singh reportedly assaulted the workers of a cooperative bank in Balrampur-Ramanujganj district due to complaints of financial discrepancies and misbehaviour. In a statement, the Ramanujganj MLA admitted to thrashing the employees of the Ramanujganj branch…