Author: Manish Choudhary

Amid growing concern over child marriage in Assam, the state’s police force has launched a crackdown on the practice, leading to 2,441 arrests over a span of three days. The drive, which has been met with criticism from opposition leaders, is based on 4,074 FIRs filed across the state. The highest number of arrests were made in Biswanath district with 139, followed by 130 in Barpeta and 126 in Dhubri. The move has sparked protests in the Barak Valley, with some opposition leaders calling it a “publicity stunt”. The AIUDF has claimed that the crackdown was carried out “without framing…

The five newly appointed judges to the Supreme Court of India took their oath on Monday, administered by the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud. The appointments of Justices Pankaj Mithal, Sanjay Karol, PV Sanjay Kumar, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, and Manoj Misra were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on December 13, 2022 and cleared by the Law Minister on February 4, 2023. The appointment of the new judges comes amid controversy surrounding the collegium system, which has become a major point of contention between the Supreme Court and the government. The system, which allows judges to appoint judges, has sparked…

A BJP leader in Chhattisgarh, India was murdered by Maoists with sharp weapons while attending a wedding in his ancestral village. The leader, Neelkanth Kakkem, had been the BJP president of Usoor Block for 15 years. According to police, three Maoists in plain clothes carried out the attack while a larger group of over 150 Maoists had arrived in the village. An investigation into the incident is underway.

The politics in the state of Chhattisgarh has become heated following a controversial statement by the state’s Excise Minister, Kawasi Lakhma, regarding tribals. Lakhma claimed that tribals are not Hindus, a statement that has created a lot of backlash. Tribal leader Kedar Nath Kasshayp has come forward to criticize Lakhma’s statement, saying that tribals have been worshiping Hindu deities for generations and celebrate Hindu festivals, making Lakhma’s statement baseless. The leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have taken Lakhma’s statement as an opportunity to attack the Congress party. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has indirectly criticized the opposition party…

While commuting on a Mumbai local train, Prashant Waydande encountered two individuals claiming to be lawyers who were causing a disturbance. The woman had her feet on a seat, and when Prashant politely asked her to remove them, a heated argument erupted. As a Mumbai-based photojournalist, Prashant captured the altercation on video and shared it on Twitter, tagging both the Mumbai Police and railway authorities. The video shows Prashant repeatedly asking the pair to remove their legs from the seat, but they refuse. The woman becomes argumentative and asserts that Prashant cannot record the video because “they are lawyers.” Watch…

In an effort to enhance security measures, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has upgraded his convoy with 12 brand new and gleaming Fortuner vehicles. These advanced cars have replaced the older vehicles and have been equipped with the latest technology, including bulletproofing. The new vehicles were first seen in the Chief Minister’s convoy this morning as he left for a tour of Bhanupratappur. The number plates on the new vehicles also carry a special significance, as all have a series of 23. This number choice is believed to have been suggested by an astrologer, as arithmetical astrology suggests that the…

Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad has entered Chhattisgarh with the intention of increasing the reservation of Scheduled Caste (SC) from 13 to 16 percent. The political movements in the state have intensified as the Assembly Election 2023 approaches. Azad has given an ultimatum to Bhupesh Sarkar and has warned of starting an agitation from March 3 if his demands are not met. He has also resolved to contest the elections if necessary. A bill was brought to the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly last December that fixed the reservation ratio at 32% for tribal class-ST, 13% for Scheduled Caste-SC, and 27% for…

Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital took over MMI Hospital 10 years ago with the promise to improve facilities and bring in more doctors to serve the local community. However, after so many years, it seems that not much has changed. Despite poaching some doctors from nearby hospitals, good doctors have also left, and while there have been some improvements, such as upgraded uniforms for staff, the hospital remains largely the same. A VIP culture is prevalent in Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital and can be observed on a daily basis. While there is a complaints and suggestion box and a phone number for patients…

7 Maoists Arrested in Joint Operation by CRPF and Chhattisgarh Police in Sukma District, Chhattisgarh” The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Chhattisgarh Police arrested 7 Maoists in a joint operation in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. The individuals were members of the banned Communist Party of India (CPI) Maoist party’s Revolutionary People’s Council (RPC) militia. The operation was conducted in Kondavai village by the 141 Battalion of the CRPF and Chhattisgarh Police. The CRPF carried out the operation with caution to prevent any Maoist resurgence. The troops searched the area throughout the night and located hidden weapons, ammunition, and…

Revised Personal Income Tax Structure Announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman” Tax rate of 0% for annual income up to 3 lakh Rupees.5% tax rate for annual income between 3 to 6 lakh Rupees.10% tax rate for annual income between 6 to 9 lakh Rupees.15% tax rate for annual income between 9 to 12 lakh Rupees.20% tax rate for annual income between 12 to 15 lakh Rupees.30% tax rate for annual income exceeding 15 lakh Rupees.