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The chaotic scenes in Parliament recently, where a frail BJP MP, Pratap Sarangi, one of the poorest and humblest members of the house, suffered serious injuries, have exposed an unsettling side of Rahul Gandhi’s political strategy. Another MP was also injured in the scuffle. The episode hints at more than just impulsive aggression—it lays bare Gandhi’s larger ambitions. “To do even better than his granny in terms of destroying institutions of democracy and engaging in political violence.” The question is, will the government and judiciary act decisively, ensuring that the elite and connected are not shielded from accountability?

The Supreme Court’s interim order issued on December 12, concerning the Places of Worship Act, 1991, has sparked significant legal and constitutional debates. This directive restrains all courts across the country from entertaining fresh suits or issuing orders to survey mosques to ascertain if temple structures lie beneath them. While the decision, delivered by a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justices P.V. Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan, is ostensibly aimed at preserving peace and public order, its far-reaching implications have raised concerns about prioritizing societal harmony over fundamental rights.

The Prime Minister’s Museum & Library (PMML) has officially reached out to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, urging them to return 51 cartons of private letters belonging to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. These letters hold immense historical significance and have been at the center of a recent controversy.

On December 13th, Khabar India, a YouTube-based news channel, released a video amidst the political buzz surrounding the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled for early 2025. The video features a reporter engaging in conversations with Muslim migrant workers from West Bengal who have been residing and working in Delhi for years. The interviews unearthed strong political preferences and shocking statements. Among the workers, one individual issued a chilling and direct threat against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, sparking widespread concern and outrage.

On 8th December, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) workers made their way to the Pir Babar Sheikh Dargah in Hatis, Ratnagiri district, in what could only be described as a spectacle of political acrobatics. This time, the once-proud Hindutva warriors, founded by Bal Thackeray, decided to take an oath of loyalty to the party at a “religious place” far removed from their ideological roots. Predictably, this move has caused a stir on social media, where users questioned whether this was an attempt at “secularism” or just another episode in Uddhav’s ongoing identity crisis.

An appalling incident involving the alleged rape of an seven-months-old girl, the daughter of a homeless couple, has shaken Kolkata. The matter came to light on November 30, when a resident of Burtolla alerted the police after noticing the girl sitting alone on the footpath outside his house. She was crying uncontrollably, prompting the concerned individual to call the police.

In a landmark development, the Rajya Sabha has approved the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, a revolutionary step that effectively replaces the nearly century-old Aircraft Act of 1934. This legislation marks a major shift in India's aviation framework, aligning it with the needs of a rapidly modernizing aviation industry. Passed during the ongoing Winter Session, the bill has garnered approval from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, signifying a strong consensus towards modernization.

On the morning of 4th November, a shocking incident unfolded at the revered Golden Temple in Amritsar when Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura attempted to assassinate Sukhbir Singh Badal, the former Chief Minister of Punjab and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief. The incident, which could have ended in tragedy, has sparked widespread outrage and alarm across Punjab.

NEW DELHI: In a tragic incident, a fire broke out in the children's ward of a medical college in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district, leading to the death of at least 10 infants. Hospital authorities confirmed that 16 other newborns sustained injuries and remain in critical condition. This devastating event has left families and the local community in shock.