Politics

'My signature was forged', Kumaraswamy says as Lokayukta seeks prosecution sanction in mining case

Claiming that his signature had been forged in papers granting permission to a firm for mining activities, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday, while reacting to the Karnataka Lokayukta's move to seek prosecution sanction against him, said that will tackle the matter legally.

Aug 22, 2024

Bangladesh Islamist leader's plan of implementing Sharia spells trouble for region

Fearing Bangladesh could well be the next Pakistan in the making in India's troubled neighbourhood, several scholars and experts on Wednesday severely condemned the recent statements given by Shafiqur Rahman, the radical leader who currently heads Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI), in which he has openly backed implementation of Sharia law in the country.

Aug 22, 2024

Maha: State council calls for POCSO review for female victims

Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe on Wednesday emphasised the need for a thorough review of existing procedures, particularly those related to handling Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases to ensure that the approach is sensitive and appropriate for females of different ages.

Aug 21, 2024

Rajnath Singh to embark on four-day US visit for high-level defence talks

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on an official visit to the United States from August 23 to 26, at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, to further enhance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

Aug 21, 2024

There was pressure on Badlapur police not to file sexual abuse case: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged that there was pressure on the Badlapur police not to file the case in connection with the sexual abuse of two four-year-old girls at a reputed English medium school.

Aug 21, 2024

No one can interfere with India's foreign policy: Pawan Khera defends Hasina's 'prolonged' stay

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday defended former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extended stay in the country amid calls from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for her extradition and said that "no one can interfere" with India's foreign policy.

Aug 21, 2024

US ready for new chapter with Kamala Harris, says Obama

Former US President Obama said the US is ready for a new chapter with Kamala Harris in the lead role.

Aug 21, 2024

'MLAs lured by money, power': Meghalaya Congress chief on defection of 3 legislators

Meghalaya Congress President Vincent Pala launched a sharp attack on National People's Party (NPP), accusing them of being involved in a cash transaction for taking away three Congress MLAs to the ruling party's fold.

Aug 21, 2024

PM Modi's Historic Visit to Poland and Ukraine; Why Is It Important?

PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with Polish and Ukrainian leaders, focusing on political, trade, economic, and cultural ties. The visit underscores India's commitment to fostering strong bilateral relations and advocating for peace and stability in the region, particularly in the context of the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Aug 21, 2024

Hamas says Biden's comments on Gaza peace talks 'misleading'

Hamas has called US President Joe Biden's statements about the movement backing away from the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip "misleading".

Aug 21, 2024

Rahul evades question on Kolkata horror during visit to LS constituency; BJP bristles

The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday turned down scribes' questions on Kolkata horror, which has kept the state on edge for a week and triggered waves of outrage and protests by the doctor fraternity across the country.

Aug 20, 2024

Vinesh can join politics, may contest Haryana Assembly polls vs cousin Babita: Sources

Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat is likely to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections as the sources close to her said on Tuesday.

Aug 20, 2024

Government Directs UPSC to Withdraw Lateral Entry Advertisement

The Indian government has requested the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to withdraw the advertisement for lateral entry recruitment.

Aug 20, 2024

Nine MoUs signed as India and Malaysia elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Elevating India-Malaysia relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on Tuesday which culminated in the signing of nine Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), ranging from digital technologies, tourism, recruitment, employment and repatriation of workers to co-operation in the field of Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine.

Aug 20, 2024

Health Ministry urges central government hospitals to boost security

Amid the increase in violence against healthcare workers, the Health Ministry on Tuesday called on central government hospitals to boost security with measures such as installing high-resolution CCTV and proper duty rooms.

Aug 20, 2024