Politics

K'taka bypolls: BJP fields ex-CM Bommai's son from Shiggaon; suspense continues on Channapatna seat

The BJP has announced its nominees for Shiggaon and Sandur Assembly bypolls in Karnataka while the candidate for the high-profile Channapatna constituency is yet to be named.

Oct 20, 2024

Why Omar Abdullah said 'best part was running past my home'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Sunday, successfully ran a half marathon during the mega international Kashmir event.

Oct 20, 2024

AAP names four candidates for Assembly bypolls in Punjab

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Sunday, released the list of candidates for the upcoming bypolls to the four Assembly constituencies in Punjab, scheduled on November 13.

Oct 20, 2024

AAP slashed Punjab farm fires by 50 pc, BJP playing dirty politics: Delhi CM Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday criticised the BJP for what she termed "dirty politics" over the increasing pollution levels in the national capital, particularly due to stubble burning.

Oct 20, 2024

Jharkhand Assembly polls: Chirag Paswan says seat-sharing negotiations still underway

Union Minister Chirag Paswan has said that his party LJP-Ram Vilas is still in talks with the BJP over the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.

Oct 20, 2024

JMM-Congress alliance to contest 70 seats in Jharkhand, 11 for RJD and Left parties

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the Congress, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Left parties have reached an agreement to contest the two-phase November Assembly elections in Jharkhand as part of the India bloc

Oct 19, 2024

J&K govt confirms passing resolution by Cabinet for restoring statehood

Contrary to reports that the J&K Cabinet has not passed a resolution for restoration of statehood but has only discussed its draft, the government on Saturday confirmed the IANS report that a resolution for the same has been passed.

Oct 19, 2024

'Please give up hunger strike': Mamata appeals to junior doctors through Chief Secretary's phone

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday appealed to junior doctors, over the mobile phone of Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, to withdraw their fast-unto-death agitation in support of their demands over the ghastly rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital.

Oct 19, 2024

ED conducts raids at MUDA office in Mysuru

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuths continued raids at the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) office on Saturday in connection with the land scam involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Oct 19, 2024

PM Modi to visit Russia for first Summit of expanded BRICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit and will also hold bilateral meetings with leaders of the group's members and other invitees, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday.

Oct 18, 2024

BJP to hold meeting on Oct 21 for poll preparation

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to organise a crucial meeting on October 21 at the party's headquarters here in the national capital.

Oct 18, 2024

Haryana CM Saini, 13 ministers take oath in presence of PM, HM Shah and 18 CMs

A low-profile non-Jat but Other Backward Classes (OBC) face Nayab Singh Saini, 54, took oath as Haryana Chief Minister on Thursday for the second time amidst a galaxy of NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 17, 2024

Nayab Singh Saini sworn in as Haryana CM, BJP's 3rd consecutive Govt in state begins

Other Backward Classes (OBC) face Nayab Singh Saini took oath as the Haryana Chief Minister for the second time on Thursday with the BJP defying anti-incumbency to form the government in the state for a record third consecutive term by securing an absolute majority in Haryana.

Oct 17, 2024

Doors always open for common man: Nayab Singh Saini

Ahead of taking the oath of office, Haryana Chief Minister-designate Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday offered prayers at Valmiki Temple here on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and reiterated that his doors are open round the clock and common man can approach him with their issues.

Oct 17, 2024

International Abhidhamma Divas: Classical Language status to Pali is tribute Lord Buddha, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the celebrations of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as a classical language at Vigyan Bhavan here, calling the new status of Pali a tribute to the enduring legacy of Lord Buddha.

Oct 17, 2024