Politics

No decision taken on Muslim reservation in awarding contracts: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that no decision has been taken on giving reservations to Muslims.

Nov 13, 2024

Maha election officials seize over Rs 500 crores cash, valuables in Assembly polls season

The Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has said that its vigilance squads have made seizure of more than Rs 500 crores from across the poll-bound state in the past few days.

Nov 13, 2024

Welcome relief, says Owaisi on SC order on 'bulldozer justice'

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court order on 'bulldozer justice'.

Nov 13, 2024

PM Modi vows to address tribal concerns and infiltration at Jharkhand rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a large gathering at Sarath Assembly seat in Jharkhand's Deoghar district on Wednesday, vowed to address the declining tribal population and infiltration in the Santhal regio

Nov 13, 2024

EAM Jaishankar and Odisha CM Launch Official Website for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024

The Indian government launched the official website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, a key platform for engaging with the Indian diaspora worldwide. The convention, scheduled for January 8-10, 2025, will focus on the diaspora's contribution to a developed India.

Nov 13, 2024

Bihar: PM Modi lays foundation stone of multiple projects including AIIMS in Darbhanga

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for multiple projects in Bihar, including an AIIMs in Darbhanga district.

Nov 13, 2024

Trump picks army veteran and TV celeb Hegseth as Defence Secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Pete Hegseth, an army veteran and TV personality, as his Defence Secretary, filling up another key position in his incoming cabinet.

Nov 13, 2024

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrives in India, to meet EAM Jaishankar today

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has arrived to hold talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar.

Nov 13, 2024

Trump names South Dakota governor to head Homeland Security with immigration mandate

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as his secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, which controls immigration-related agencies.

Nov 13, 2024

Karnataka by-polls: Congress will win all three seats, claims CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday expressed confidence that Congress party would win by-elections in all three constituencies of the state.

Nov 13, 2024

John Ratcliffe is Trump's pick to head CIA

US President-elect Donald Trump has named John Ratcliffe, a former congressman and Director of National Intelligence, as his Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, contrary to feverish speculation that the job was going to Kash Patel, an Indian-American.

Nov 13, 2024

US President-elect Trump announces Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as his next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Nov 13, 2024

K'taka bypolls: EC reports good turnout on three Assembly seats

The bye-elections held for three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka on Wednesday witnessed a good turnout as 45.02 per cent of voting was reported by the Election Commission of India.

Nov 13, 2024

TN to start regularising 1,272 contract nurses from tomorrow

The Tamil Nadu health department will start on Thursday the counseling process for regularising the services of nurses working on contract and filling 1,271 vacancies in government hospitals, said Health Minister Ma Subramanian.

Nov 13, 2024

Celebrities including two Guvs cast their votes in Jharkhand, urge citizens to do their duty

As voting for the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections covering 43 seats began at 7 A.M. on Wednesday, several prominent figures, political leaders, and candidates were among the early voters at their respective booths, stressing upon the importance of fulfilling one's duty.

Nov 13, 2024