News18 Evening Digest: BJP Rules Out Alliance with JD(S) For K’taka Assembly Polls; Army Chief Says Increase in Chinese Troops at LAC & Other Stories

In today’s edition of our Evening Digest, we are covering the latest development in Karnataka politics, where the ruling BJP has ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the JD(S) for the upcoming assembly elections. We are also looking at the landmark Kesavanand Bharti judgment, which is at the center of a controversy after Vice President Dhankhar’s remark that ‘unilateral and public exposure from judicial forums is not good’.

‘No alliance with JD(S)’: BJP sets stage for tax-drama with Mission 150+ and star ‘Modi’

Putting an end to speculations, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high command has categorically ruled out an alliance with the Janata Dal (S) in the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections. read more

Landmark Kesavananda Bharti judgment and basic structure doctrine explained amid NJAC controversy

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday said Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar is wrong in saying that Parliament is supreme and his views should warn every constitution-loving citizen to be alert to the dangers ahead. read more

Increase in the number of Chinese troops on LAC; Situation ‘stable’ but ‘unpredictable’, says Army Chief Manoj Pandey

Assuring that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the northern borders is under control, Army Chief General Manoj Pandey said on Thursday that the Army is closely monitoring all activities in Doklam. read more

Nupur Sharma Gets Gun License Months After Facing ‘Death, Rape Threats’ Over Prophet Remarks Row

Former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma has been given a license to keep a personal gun. The leader’s controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad had sparked massive outrage and even invited reaction from Muslim countries. There were protests in many parts of the country and several FIRs were registered against him. read more

Khalistan Supporters Deface Temple in Australia, Paint ‘Hindustan Murdabad’, Anti-Modi Graffiti

A Hindu temple in Melbourne, Australia was allegedly attacked by Khalistan supporters and defaced with anti-India graffiti, a report said. read more

Union Budget 2023: Explanation of Government’s Income and Expenditure

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her fifth budget in the Parliament on February 1, 2023. Preparations for the Union Budget 2023 are in full swing and the Finance Ministry is holding meetings with relevant stakeholders. Various industries and taxpayers are expecting more tax exemptions ahead of the budget. While salaried employees would expect tax exemption, businessmen would expect GST exemption. read more

Shehzada trailer: Kartik Aaryan turns into a cool action hero to protect his family, watch

After delivering two back-to-back hits with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Freddy, Kartik is back with Aaryan Shehzada. The trailer of the actor’s much-awaited film was released today. Directed by Rohit Dhawan, the film also stars Kriti Sanon, Manisha Koirala, Paresh Rawal, Ronit Roy and Sachin Khedekar. Shehzada will see Kartik playing the role of an action hero. However, he doesn’t let go of his signature humor. read more

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