Politics

Violent protests erupted on April 11 and 12 in pockets of the district, including Suti, Dhulian, and Jangipur, following anger over the amended Waqf Act. The demonstrations soon escalated into clashes, leaving at least three people dead and several injured. Source

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra SEC to conduct local body elections, including BMC, impacting state politics and grassroots development. Source

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav regrets overturning Mayawati’s decision against Raja Bhaiyya, highlighting political targeting of Gulshan Yadav. Source

ED filed a chargesheet against congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi alleging money laundering in the National Herald Case, at Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi, on April 9, which was examined by special judge Vishal Gogne on April 15. The judge posted the next hearing for the matter on April 25. Source

The government held an all-party meeting regarding Operation Sindoor carried out by India to avenge the terrorist attack on civilians in Pahalgam. Source

Congress backs government and armed forces post-Pahalgam attack, but leaders’ gaffes like Jignesh Mevani’s post and Udit Raj’s comment on Operation Sindoor hinder unity. Source

The land transfers were offered as bribes by the job seekers or their family members in return for railway employment Source

BJP has two crucial elections coming up soon—Bihar and Tamil Nadu Source

Prior to visiting Rhode Island, the Former Congress president will meet with members of the NRI community, as well as office bearers and members of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC). Source