Today, On 18th June, Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi’s ‘silence’ after the Supreme Court criticized the NTA over the NEET controversy. The NEET exam, taken by 2.4 million students on May 5, faced allegations of a paper leak soon after the results were announced on June 4. Notably, 67 students achieved perfect scores of 720/720, […]
Social media influencer Ajeet Bharti faces legal action for allegedly making false statements about Rahul Gandhi. The complaint accuses Bharti of spreading misinformation and inciting religious tensions. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The FIR includes sections related to promoting enmity between religious groups. The complaint emphasizes the potential disruption of public order and social harmony.
The NEET UG 2024 controversy continues as petitions challenge the exam’s fairness, prompting a high-level committee to form. Allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in results have led to widespread outcry and political criticism. The National Testing Agency denies a leak but forms a panel to review the situation. The future of the exam remains uncertain.
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Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader, faces a defamation case by BJP in Bengaluru court, with CM and deputy granted bail. The case alleges false claims in political ads. Gandhi missed a hearing, citing prior commitments. Congress defends its campaign against alleged corruption, while BJP accuses defamation. Court directs Gandhi to appear on June 7.
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In India, jailed politicians can run for office but lose their right to vote. Amritpal Singh, a jailed Khalistani separatist, is contesting the Khadoor Sahib parliamentary constituency election. The Representation of the People Act disqualifies convicts, not undertrials, from elections. Several politicians, including Rahul Gandhi, have run for office while incarcerated. The Supreme Court is considering expediting trials of criminal cases against lawmakers. Over 4,900 cases are pending against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly/Council, with nearly 1,900 of these cases being over five years old.
On Saturday Bhiwandi magistrate’s court has deferred the hearing of a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to May 2. This case stems from a statement allegedly made by Gandhi during an election rally near Bhiwandi on March 6, 2014. The Bhiwandi magistrate’s court on Saturday has deferred the hearing of a defamation case […]
The Delhi High Court, on Tuesday, provided the Centre with additional time to respond to a petition that seeks to restrain 26 political parties from using the acronym ‘INDIA‘, which stands for ‘Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance’. Presided over by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, the bench, which also includes Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, had […]