Politics

After Shivakumar hints at halting Shakthi scheme, K'taka CM says no

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday that there was no proposal to revise the guarantee schemes at the government level.

Oct 31, 2024

PM Modi continues Diwali tradition, celebrates with soldiers in Gujarat's Kutch

Continuing his tradition of spending Diwali with the armed forces and other security forces on the borders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival of lights on Thursday with personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in the Sir Creek area of Gujarat's Kutch.

Oct 31, 2024

K'taka created Waqf row to divert attention from MUDA, tribal welfare scams: HD Kumaraswamy

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday said the Congress government in Karnataka has created the Waqf row to divert attention from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and Valmiki Tribal Welfare Board scams.

Oct 31, 2024

Diwali Milan with Soldiers: CM Dhami announces increased financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh for families of martyrs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday announced an increase in financial assistance for the families of martyred soldiers from the state, raising the amount to Rs 50 lakh.

Oct 31, 2024

Will continue to inspire every generation: PM Modi pays tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Statue of Unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia and participated in the Ekta Diwas celebrations.

Oct 31, 2024

President Murmu, PM Modi extend Diwali greetings

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Diwali on Thursday.

Oct 31, 2024

Kerala: Divya arrested, Kannur Collector under scanner in ADM suicide case

Kannur District Collector Arun Vijayan has pointed fingers against Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu in the controversial suicide case involving the CPI-M leader P.P. Divya.

Oct 30, 2024

PM Modi, Amit Shah to campaign in Jharkhand after Diwali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jharkhand on November 4 to rally support for NDA candidates in the state's Assembly elections to be held in two phases. He will address public gatherings in Garhwa and Chaibasa districts.

Oct 30, 2024

Indian youth among best in innovation & technology: PM Modi

Indian youth are among the best in innovation and technology, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

Oct 30, 2024

Celebrations planned to mark 10 years of OROP; PM Modi likely to attend

Grand celebrations have been planned to mark a decade of the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) next month in the capital, which will see the participation of scores of ex-servicemen and the veterans from three wings of Armed Forces.

Oct 30, 2024

UN Human Rights Council to open office in Bangladesh

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has decided to set up an office in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka to strengthen its activities in the South Asian country.

Oct 30, 2024

'MUDA scam is deeper', BJP MP demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation

BJP Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka Lahar Singh Siroya has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the interest of the people of the state, alleging that the scam is deeper.

Oct 30, 2024

Delhi govt health care model is superior to Ayushman Bharat: AAP

AAP's Chief National Spokesperson, Priyanka Kakkar, on Wednesday criticised the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme, calling it marred by "scams" and claiming that the Delhi government's health care model is superior to the Union government's scheme.

Oct 30, 2024

Harris parts with Biden in closing remarks, promises a protective presidency

Democratic Party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said that although she was proud of being President Joe Biden's Vice President, her presidency will be different because the challenges are different.

Oct 30, 2024

Maha polls: 7,995 candidates file 10,905 nomination papers for 288 Assembly seats

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has received 10,905 forms filled by 7,995 candidates vying for the 288 Maharashtra Assembly seats on the last date (October 29) of filing nominations, officials said here on Wednesday.

Oct 30, 2024