Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently spoke about businessman Gautam Adani, saying he should be arrested. Gandhi pointed out that many people in India get arrested for small issues, so it’s strange that Adani, who has serious allegations against him, remains free.
When reporters asked about Adani’s denial of the charges, Gandhi responded, “Of course, he will deny them. It’s clear he won’t accept the charges.” He mentioned that Adani has been accused of serious crimes, amounting to thousands of crores, in the United States and should be in jail.
Rahul Gandhi believes that the government is protecting Adani and has called for his arrest multiple times, especially after bribery accusations came to light. Adani’s lawyer, Mukul Rohtagi, defended him by saying there are no clear charges against Adani, and the allegations of bribery are vague and lack specific details.
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Rahul Gandhi Urges Arrest of Gautam Adani Amid Serious Allegations
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Maharashtra Election Results: BJP’s Victory and CM Uncertainty
In the recent Maharashtra assembly elections, the BJP won 132 out of 280 seats, making it the biggest party. Its allies, Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, got 57 seats, and the NCP, led by Ajit Pawar, secured 41 seats. The elections took place on November 20, with results announced on November 23.
Eknath Shinde, who was the Chief Minister, resigned and is now the caretaker CM until a new government is formed. There is still uncertainty about who will be the Chief Minister from the Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and the NCP.
Ramdas Athawale, a leader from the RPI(A) and a close ally of the BJP, called for the decision about the new Chief Minister to be made quickly. He suggested that Shinde might want to move to the Centre and become a Union minister instead. Athawale supported Devendra Fadnavis, another senior BJP leader, as the next Chief Minister, saying that since the BJP won the most seats, they should get the top job in the state.
Athawale mentioned that there is some disagreement about who should lead. While the BJP leaders want Fadnavis for Chief Minister, Shiv Sena leaders want Shinde to stay in charge because of his good work over the past two and a half years. Athawale noted that Shinde is not very happy about the possibility of Fadnavis being chosen, but he believes a decision must be made soon. -
Chinmoy Krishna Das Arrested: A Call for Action to Protect Hindus
A monk named Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested recently, which is part of a bigger problem where Islamists have been threatening ISKCON and other Hindu religious groups. Radharaman Das, who speaks for ISKCON, said that for the past three months, there have been many threats and attacks against them, making the situation serious. ISKCON is worried and has asked the Indian government to help protect people in danger and to talk to the Bangladesh government to stop these incidents.
Chinmoy Krishna Das was taken into custody at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka while he was on his way to Chattogram. A court in Bangladesh refused to give him bail, and he’s now in prison because of charges related to sedition, which means he is accused of trying to go against the government.
ISKCON has said that their monks in different places in Bangladesh have been receiving threats about being harmed, but the local authorities haven’t helped much even after being informed about these dangers. The Indian National Congress party has also spoken out, urging the Indian government to ensure the safety of minorities in Bangladesh. -
Pawan Kalyan Calls for Unity After Arrest of ISKCON Priest in Bangladesh
On Wednesday, Pawan Kalyan, the deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, asked everyone to come together and speak out against the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. He urged Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader and Nobel Prize winner of Bangladesh, to take action against what he calls “atrocities on Hindus” in that country.
“It hurts to see how people are suffering there. When something bad happens in Palestine, lots of people react, but when it happens in Bangladesh, hardly anyone says anything,” Pawan Kalyan told ANI.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he called for collective support: “Let’s unite to condemn the detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das by the Bangladeshi police. We urge the Bangladesh government, under Muhammad Yunus, to stop the harassment of Hindus. Our Indian soldiers have given their lives for the creation of Bangladesh, and it pains us to see our Hindu friends being attacked. We ask the UN to step in.”
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared its “deep concern” on Tuesday about Das’s arrest and denied bail, asking Bangladesh to protect Hindus and other minorities.
Das is a spokesperson for a group called Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote. The MEA pointed out that his arrest follows other attacks on Hindus by extremist groups in Bangladesh.
In response, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed India’s comments as “baseless” and stated that they go against the friendly relationship between the two countries. They stressed that their courts are independent, and the government does not interfere with them.
Charges Against Chinmoy Krishna Das
Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested on Monday and was brought to a Chittagong court on Tuesday, where his request for bail was denied and he was placed in custody.
According to the Dhaka Tribune, Das appeared before Judge Kazi Shariful Islam at 11 am. His lawyers asked for bail, but the judge did not allow it, sending Das to jail. He faces serious charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand where Bangladesh’s national flag was displayed. However, the person who made the complaint reportedly doesn’t want to continue with the case, according to a leader from the minority community.
ISKCON Bangladesh has condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and has asked the government to promote peaceful coexistence. The organization also made several requests to deal with ongoing attacks on the Sanatani community in Bangladesh.
ISKCON’s requests include making sure that those who attack the Sanatani people are held responsible, protecting the rights of Chinmoy Krishna Das and other members of the Sanatani community, and taking steps to ensure peace and harmony among all groups. -
Everything You Need to Know About the New PAN 2.0 Initiative
On November 26, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), part of the finance ministry, shared details about a new initiative called PAN 2.0. This project is aimed at making the process of getting and managing a PAN card (Permanent Account Number) easier and more modern.
If you already have a PAN card, you won’t need to get a new one. The CBDT said that they have been using QR codes on PAN cards since 2017-2018, and now they’re enhancing this feature with a dynamic QR code, which can help check your latest PAN information easily. If your current PAN card doesn’t have a QR code, you can choose to apply for a new card with a QR code either through the current PAN system or the new PAN 2.0 system.
The PAN 2.0 project will cost about ₹1,435 crore and is expected to launch in 2025, though the exact date isn’t set yet. Here are some key points about how PAN 2.0 will differ from the current system:
1. All Services in One Place: Right now, PAN services are available on three different websites. Under PAN 2.0, all services will be on a single website run by the Income Tax Department. This will let you handle everything related to your PAN and TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number) in one place, like applying, correcting details, and linking your Aadhaar.
2. Paperless Process: You’ll be able to do everything online without needing to send in documents on paper.
3. Free Corrections: You can update or correct your PAN details for free. You’ll need to pay ₹50 if you want a physical PAN card. If you live outside India, there will be additional charges.
4. Updating Old Information: If you want to change your old address, you can do it for free using your Aadhaar card.
5. Using PAN for Business: Your PAN will also serve as a common identifier for businesses in certain sectors, as mentioned in the 2023 Union Budget.
6. No Duplicate PANs: You can only have one PAN card. If you find that you have more than one, you need to tell the tax office, so they can remove the extra ones.
By making these changes, the government hopes to improve the processing of PAN cards and reduce issues with multiple PAN cards being issued. -
Modi Celebrates 75 Years of Indian Constitution at Supreme Court says “nation first”
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Constitution Day at the Supreme Court, stating that the Indian Constitution is essential for both today and the future. He mentioned that for 75 years, the Constitution has guided the nation through various challenges. Even during tough times like the emergency period, the Constitution proved its strength.
He proudly noted that the principles of the Constitution are fully in action in Jammu and Kashmir, where Constitution Day was celebrated for the first time this year. The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in the Central Hall of Parliament on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950. This adoption day is known as Samvidhan Divas.
Modi recalled Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s words about India needing honest leaders who put the country first. He expressed his commitment to respecting the Constitution, emphasizing that he has never overstepped his boundaries as the Prime Minister.
He also remembered the tragic Mumbai terrorist attack that happened on this day in 2008, honoring the victims and promising a strong response to any terrorist threats to India.
Before the event, Modi posted a greeting on X (formerly Twitter) to mark the 75th anniversary. Meanwhile, both the ruling BJP and opposition parties have been criticizing each other over their commitment to constitutional values. -
Cops Uses Tear Gas Battons As Protests Erupt in Bangladesh After Hindu Leader’s Arrest
In Bangladesh, police used tear gas to break up protests by Hindus who were angry about the arrest of a well-known Hindu leader named Chinmoy Krishna Das. This happened in the big cities of Dhaka and Chittagong. Many people were upset because they feel that Hindus and other minority groups are not safe in the country.
Chinmoy Krishna Das is connected to a group called the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He was arrested at Dhaka airport on Monday for several serious charges, including sedition, which means trying to go against the government. His supporters quickly gathered to protest his arrest, worrying about how Hindus and other small groups are treated in Bangladesh.
Das was taken to jail because he was accused of causing trouble at a rally in Chittagong last month, where he allegedly showed disrespect to the Bangladesh national flag. The rally became violent, and on Tuesday, the court denied him bail. As he was taken back to jail, over 2,000 of his supporters surrounded the police van, blocking it for over two hours.
Police Commissioner Hasib Aziz said the situation was chaotic. “They went on a rampage, throwing bricks at us,” he explained. To control the crowd, police had to use tear gas. Luckily, no serious injuries were reported, but one police officer was hurt.
The unrest has drawn attention from India, which expressed its serious worry for the safety of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said, “This incident follows many attacks on Hindus and other minorities by extreme groups in Bangladesh.” They noted that there have been many cases of violence against minority homes and temples but no one has been punished.
Minority Hindus in Bangladesh make up only about 8% of the population of 170 million, and since August 5, there have been over 200 attacks on them across more than 50 districts
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Supreme Court Defends EVMs Amid Calls for Paper Ballots
On November 26, 2024, the Supreme Court talked about how some people criticize Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), saying, “People say EVMs are tampered with when they lose, but they’re fine if they win.”
This statement came from Justice Vikram Nath while he was dismissing a petition from K.A. Paul, an evangelist. Paul wanted the court to switch back to using paper ballots for voting. Justice Nath asked Paul if he was trying to make the court a place for political debates.
Paul insisted he wasn’t being political. He shared that during his travels, he noticed that many democratic countries still use paper ballots for voting.
He highlighted that the hearing took place on Constitution Day, which was significant. Paul also argued that the Election Commission of India should disqualify candidates who distribute money or gifts during elections for five years because this kind of corruption goes against everyone’s right to be treated equally and fairly.
Back in April 2024, the Supreme Court supported the use of EVMs and said that using paper ballots again wouldn’t be a good idea.
The court mentioned that using paper ballots has many known problems, especially considering that India has about 970 million voters and a large number of candidates and polling stations. Switching back would ruin the progress made in elections. EVMs, the court said, have important benefits.
The court also said that having strong distrust in a system can hold back progress. In September 2023, the Election Commission of India reassured the Supreme Court that EVMs can’t be hacked or tampered with. They provided a detailed 450-page report stating that EVMs are stand-alone machines with special chips that can’t be changed
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South Mumbai Woman Falls for Shocking Digital Arrest Cyber Scam, Loses Rs 3.8 Crore
A 77-year-old woman from South Mumbai fell victim to a long and serious online scam. The scammers pretended to be police officers and tricked her into believing she was connected to a big money laundering case. They scared her by saying she would be arrested, which made her very anxious.
The trouble started when she got a WhatsApp call saying that a suspicious package had been sent to Taiwan in her name. The caller claimed it contained illegal items like drugs and fake passports. When she denied sending any package, the caller said her Aadhar card was involved in a crime and transferred her to someone pretending to be the police.
The fake officer told her not to tell anyone and to download the Skype app to keep the “investigation” ongoing. Then, he asked for her bank details. Another scammer, posing as a different police officer, asked her to move money to certain bank accounts for the investigation, saying it would be returned if everything was fine.
The scammers kept her on video call all day and instructed her to go to the bank and transfer money. They even told her to say she was buying property if anyone asked about the transfers. After she sent some money, they credited Rs 15 lakh back to her account to gain her trust.
Over time, she ended up sending Rs 3.8 crore to six different accounts. Another similar case happened in Noida, where a woman was scammed out of Rs 34 lakh, with the fraudsters threatening her with fake notices about a crime
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DY Chandrachud on Live-Streaming: A New Era for Court Transparency
Former Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, has shared how live-streaming of court sessions is changing how people view the Supreme Court. For the very first time, the highest court in India shared its proceedings live on August 26, 2022. This means that everyone can now watch and understand how seriously the court takes each case.
Chandrachud believes that live-streaming brings the court closer to the public, allowing them to see how much time and effort judges put into each case. He also emphasized that state-level courts should wisely use funds provided by the very supportive government for this project.
Known for embracing technology, Chandrachud has made many tech-friendly advancements in the Supreme Court. The main goal of live-streaming is to make the judicial process more transparent, so that everyday people can see what happens in court.
He said judges must be careful with their words because making biased statements could lead to a belief that they are unfair towards certain communities or genders. Such statements can harm a judge’s reputation and reduce people’s trust in the justice system.
Judges should not only be fair in their decisions, but they should also appear fair. Instead of stopping live-streaming, there should be training for judges everywhere to help them be aware of how to make fair and inclusive statements that respect everyone equally before the law, according to Chandrachud