1. Shorter and punchier: India saw a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases with 640 new infections, led by Kerala’s 265. Active cases rose to 2,997. One death was reported in Kerala, taking the toll to 5,33,328. JN.1 variant cases reached 22, but officials say no clustering or severe symptoms were…
Month: December 2023
Elections
Strong criticism from BJP on siddaramaiah’s luxurious jet travel
Modi vs. Siddaramaiah: A Plane-ly Political Rivalry Ignites in Karnataka main point: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleague B.J. After a video of Zameer Ahmed Khan went viral, the BJP slammed the Congress government for ‘flaunting rich fortune and luxurious lifestyle’. In the video, Mr Siddaramaiah and Mr…
Elections
India Bloc Leads Nationwide Protest Against Suspension of MPs
Democracy in Peril! INDIA Bloc Rallies Against Unprecedented MP Suspension (with an image of a large, passionate crowd at the Jantar Mantar protest, holding aloft the “Save Democracy” banner) main point: India Bloc leaders protested under the ‘Save Democracy’ banner at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Friday. Nationalist Congress Party…
Elections
Ram Mandir’s Completion: Potential Impact on BJP in 2024 Elections
The Looming Ram Mandir and its Potential Impact on BJP in 2024 Ram Mandir is an important election issue for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The party believes that the construction of Ram Temple is a symbol of the revival of India’s culture and religion. The party believes that the…
Elections
India’s Lower House Passes New Law for Election Commissioner Appointments
New law for the appointment of election commissioners: passed in Lok Sabha, questions on the absence of opposition MPs The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, on Wednesday passed a new law to appoint election commissioners. The bill was introduced by the government to replace the Election…
News
PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee discuss critical issues in 20-minute meeting
PM Modi’s concern softens the start of talks with Mamata Banerjee main point: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a 20-minute meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday. The agenda of the meeting was to discuss the release of funds worth Rs 1.16 lakh crore…
Health
Covid cases are increasing in India, Gen.1 is a matter of concern
Fresh Covid Cases Rise in India, JN.1 Variant Prompts Cautious Response Key Points: India reports 594 new COVID-19 cases, raising concerns amidst the emergence of the JN.1 variant. 21 cases of JN.1 identified across India, primarily in Goa (19), Kerala (1), and Maharashtra (1). While JN.1 is classified as a “variant of interest”…
Lok Sabha
Medical Malpractice Reform in the Works: Focus on Patient Safety
The government plans to bring an amendment to decriminalize deaths due to medical negligence main point: Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha that the Center is planning to bring an amendment to the Criminal Law Bill, which aims to exempt doctors from criminal prosecution in cases of…
Elections
Demand for Congress membership for Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal
West Bengal Congress Eyes 5-6 Seats for Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections With seat-sharing talks within the Opposition alliance heating up, the Congress unit in West Bengal has submitted its wishlist for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Party leaders presented their claim to a total of five to six seats in…
Elections
Congress will soon decide on seat sharing in UP
Congress Eyes Early UP Seat Deal for 2024 Polls, Aiming for 15-20 Seats main point: The Congress high command wants to soon decide on the distribution of Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh under the India alliance. Congress is also considering the seats where SP performed poorly in the last…