Politics

LoP Rahul seeks clarification from PM on Kangana's statement on farm laws

A statement made by BJP MP Kangana Ranaut regarding the three controversial farm laws has sparked a major political row. Despite withdrawing her comments, the actress-turned-politician continues to face backlash not only from the Opposition but also from members of her own party.

Sep 25, 2024

Claims on shared rivers with India will be made clearly and strongly: Bangladesh's interim government

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the advisor on environment and water resources in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, said on Wednesday that Bangladesh will soon engage in negotiations with India regarding its water rights and share of the common rivers.

Sep 25, 2024

Uttar Pradesh transforming into Uttam Pradesh under PM Modi & CM Yogi: V-P Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that the state of Uttar Pradesh has been transforming into 'Uttam Pradesh' due to the synergy between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's execution.

Sep 25, 2024

J&K's statehood will be restored, local businesses and industries will be protected: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday promised that his party would strive to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and protect the interests of its people and local businesses.

Sep 25, 2024

PM Modi's whirlwind US trip achieved 'very significant outcome': Foreign Secretary

During a whirlwind trip of about 55 hours, Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved "very significant outcomes" in bilateral and multilateral domains and India was able to share its thoughts on a global stage, according to India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

Sep 25, 2024

Ready to face any investigation, reiterates Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday reiterated that he is ready to face any investigation, shortly after a Special Court gave the nod for a probe against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.

Sep 25, 2024

Diplomats from 15 countries arrive in J&K to observe voting in democracy

A delegation of diplomats from 15 countries, including the US, Norway, Philippines, Algeria, Spain and South Africa, arrived here on Wednesday to witness the polling process taking place in J&K after a gap of 10 years.

Sep 25, 2024

Polling begins in 6 districts of J&K, 239 candidates in fray

Polling across 26 Assembly constituencies in six districts of Jammu and Kashmir began on Wednesday morning to decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray.

Sep 25, 2024

I am not guilty, court only ordered probe: Siddaramaiah

Slamming the opposition for demanding his resignation, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that he is not guilty as the court has only ordered a probe into the controversial MUDA case.

Sep 24, 2024

MUDA case: Will talk later, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah as petitioners celebrate

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah while reacting to the High Court's quashing of his writ petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's decision to allow prosecution against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, said on Tuesday that he will talk about it later.

Sep 24, 2024

MUDA case: CM Siddaramaiah's plea quashed, Governor's prosecution decision upheld

The Karnataka High Court has quashed the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioning the prosecution order given by the Governor in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.

Sep 24, 2024

MUDA case: Bengaluru cops on high alert, security increased near CM's house

Ahead of the Karnataka High Court verdict in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case on Tuesday, security was beefed up around Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's residence.

Sep 24, 2024

PM Modi concludes 3-day US visit, departs for India after series of bilateral talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for New Delhi after concluding his three-day "successful" visit to the US, which witnessed a series of bilateral talks with leaders of several countries on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders' Summit and the UN Summit of the Future.

Sep 24, 2024

PM Modi meets Zelensky, reiterates India's support for peaceful resolution of Ukraine conflict

India remains open to providing all support to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a bilateral meeting in New York on Monday.

Sep 24, 2024

Grateful for supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity, says Zelensky after meeting Modi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for his "clear support" of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Sep 24, 2024