After the recent terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir, questions are being raised over the role and responsibility of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Since the region has been under direct central rule for the past seven years, many believe that the responsibility for any security failure lies squarely with the Home Ministry.
Jairam Thakur has slammed the Congress government for allegedly awarding over Rs 2 crore in advertisements to National Herald, a newspaper that does not circulate a single copy in Himachal Pradesh.
Security has been tightened at the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat following an RDX bomb threat sent via email. The email also mentions terrorist Tahawwur Rana. No suspicious item was found yet, and investigation is ongoing with support from central agencies.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut faced protests in Mandi during a Disha Committee meeting, as Youth Congress members gathered outside shouting slogans and waving black flags in response to her recent controversial statements against the Congress party.
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from May 5–9 and attend a major event at IIT Mandi marking 15 years of its journey. She may also visit the Rohtang Tunnel and Shimla during her stay.
The Allahabad High Court has stirred controversy after it granted bail to a rape accused and remarked that the woman herself was responsible for the situation she found herself in. The court’s observation has triggered criticism from legal experts and women’s rights activists.
The Centre has appointed advocate Narender Mann as the Special Public Prosecutor to conduct the trial against Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, who is set to be extradited from the US this week.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has accused Uddhav Thackeray of forcing his party MPs to vote against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, claiming they were initially hesitant. Nirupam called Uddhav “Muslim Hridaysamrat” and alleged he acted under pressure from minority groups.
Delhi is expected to reach a scorching 42°C by April 6, as the India Meteorological Department issues a red alert for a six-day heatwave sweeping across northwest and central India. States like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh are among those bracing for extreme temperatures.
