Politics

Action will follow probe, police report: K'taka HM on BJP worker's suicide

Responding to allegations of a Congress MLA being responsible for the suicide of a BJP party worker in Bengaluru, Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Friday stated that action would be taken once the police investigation is completed and the report is submitted.

Apr 4, 2025

BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi, Yunus meet amid strained ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a bilateral meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladeshi interim government, on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.

Apr 4, 2025

K'taka BJP worker dies by suicide after arrest over comment on Congress MLA

A BJP worker, who was earlier arrested on charges of making comments about Congress MLA A.S. Ponnanna, died by suicide on Friday.

Apr 4, 2025

Waqf Bill ends era of years of injustice, corruption, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a historic step toward ending years of injustice and corruption in the management of Waqf properties.

Apr 4, 2025

Congress to challenge constitutionality of Waqf (Amendment) Bill in SC

The Congress party on Friday announced that it will challenge the Wakf (Amendment) Bill in the Supreme Court.

Apr 4, 2025

Amit Shah to visit J&K for three days from April 6, hold security review meets

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from April 6 to hold security review meetings and inaugurate development projects.

Apr 4, 2025

After passage from Parliament, Waqf Bill awaits President's nod [Details]

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha in the wee hours of Friday after a marathon debate, involving heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches. The Upper House debated the bill for nearly 14 hours and then cleared it with 128 votes in favour and 95 against.

Apr 4, 2025

How PM Modi revitalised BIMSTEC and helped make it a vibrant forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and policies are revitalising the BIMSTEC, reflecting India's leadership and influence on the group's direction and commitment to its Neighbourhood First and Act East policies while aligning with its broader Indo-Pacific vision.

Apr 4, 2025

PM Modi presented with 80-volume World Tipitaka phonetic recitation by Thai counterpart

In a special gesture that spotlights the shared civilizational bonds underpinned by cultural, linguistic, and religious ties between India and Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with the holy scriptures

Apr 3, 2025

Thailand releases special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings during PM Modi's visit

Thailand on Thursday released a special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings from the 18th century during the first day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the country.

Apr 3, 2025

Elevating relations to Strategic Partnership, India and Thailand sign agreements in key sectors

India and Thailand on Thursday agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during extensive discussions held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Government House in Bangkok.

Apr 3, 2025

Withhold nod to Elon Musk's Starlink, says Raghav Chadha in retaliation to US tariffs

As the US imposed reciprocal tariffs of 26 per cent on Indian exports, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday suggested a strong retaliatory response from the Indian government, including withholding of the necessary approvals for Elon Musk's Starlink to use them as a bargaining chip to re-negotiate the "Trump Tariffs".

Apr 3, 2025

Supreme Court stays tree felling on land near Hyderabad University

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed tree felling on 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University.

Apr 3, 2025

CM Mamata Banerjee under attack after SC cancels appointment of 25,753 teachers

A political has erupted in West Bengal following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold last year's order of the Calcutta High Court cancelling all the appointments in teaching and non-teaching categories made by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016.

Apr 3, 2025

LS: LoP Rahul questions govt on US tariffs; Chinese 'encroachment' of Indian territory

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised the issue of alleged encroachment of Indian territory by China and the freshly imposed US tariffs on Indian exports, seeking answers on "what the government is going to do on these issues".

Apr 3, 2025