Politics

Non-Muslim children cannot be enrolled in Madarsas, says MP Govt

The government of Madhya Pradesh has said that Madaras and schools enrolled under Madara boards that receive funds from the state cannot force children to participate in "religious education."

Aug 17, 2024

Congress top brass stands behind Karnataka CM as Guv gives nod to prosecute him

Congress high command dialled Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday after Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accorded sanction to prosecute him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam.

Aug 17, 2024

Telangana MLA Harish Rao's office in Siddipet attacked; BRS blames Congress

Some unidentified persons vandalised the office of BRS legislator and former Telangana minister, T Harish Rao, in Siddipet town in the early hours of Saturday.

Aug 17, 2024

Ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College arrives at CBI office again for 2nd round of grilling

Former controversial principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, arrived again at the CBI's Salt Lake office on Saturday after being interrogated for several hours till late Friday night in connection with the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor last week.

Aug 17, 2024

Report on conditions of women in Malayalam film industry delayed after Ranjini's PIL

Just hours before the controversial Justice K. Hema Committee Report on the conditions of women working in the Malayalam film industry was to be released on Saturday, the Kerala government has decided to delay it.

Aug 17, 2024

Schools, colleges to remain closed today; internet services suspended in Udaipur

Amid the communal tension which flared up in Rajasthan's Udaipur after a class 10 student stabbed a minor boy at a government school, the district administration has announced that all schools and colleges in the city will remain closed on Saturday.

Aug 17, 2024

MUDA case: Karnataka Governor gives consent to prosecute CM Siddaramaiah

In a major development, Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot gave sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday in connection with the irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Aug 17, 2024

Election schedule for Haryana, J&K, is out; Maharashtra, Jharkhand pending due to rainfall [details]

While not announcing elections dates for Maharashtra and Jharkhand, CEC said that rainfall and lined up festivals in Maharashtra were reasons for the delay too.

Aug 16, 2024

Subramanian Swamy files PIL in Delhi HC seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has petitioned the Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Union Home Ministry to cancel the Indian citizenship of Rahul Gandhi when the Congress leader has "declared himself as a British citizen".

Aug 16, 2024

Foxconn Investment to Boost Global Manufacturing Aspirations: Vishnaw

Hon Hai Technology Group, popularly known as Foxconn, has announced its investment plans for the country. The news was confirmed by Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT and I&B, Ashwini Vaishnaw, who met with Young Liu, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Foxconn, in New Delhi on August 16.

Aug 16, 2024

'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', PM Modi urges Indian Paris Olympians to join tree plantation campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the Indian Paris Olympics contingent to join the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.

Aug 16, 2024

Rahul Gandhi seated in 5th row at Red Fort Independence Day event, protocol ignored

The front row was occupied by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Amit Shah and S Jaishankar.

Aug 15, 2024

Japanese PM Kishida to step down amid slush-fund scandal

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday that he won't run in the presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in September.

Aug 15, 2024

NY India Day Parade: Floats of 4 religions represent 'Unity in Diversity' theme this year

The annual India Day Parade in New York City on Sunday will feature four floats representing the nation's religions and symbolizing its "unity in diversity", but some Muslim and other groups are protesting the inclusion of the Hindu tableau because it depicts the Ayodhya Temple.

Aug 15, 2024

K'taka PWD min for revision of guarantee schemes; Home Min says not discussed in Cabinet

The Karnataka PWD Minister is pushing for the revision of the Congress' five guarantee schemes in the state.

Aug 14, 2024