Politics

CM Rekha Gupta presents Rs 1 lakh crore Budget for Delhi, says 'largest ever'

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the first budget of the newly elected BJP government in the capital on Tuesday.

Mar 25, 2025

Doctors hint fresh stir after Calcutta HC's 'rape or gang-rape' query in RG Kar case

The observation by a single judge bench of Calcutta High Court, asking the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to clarify whether the ghastly R.G. Kar rape and murder case in August last year was a case of "rape or gang-rape" has encouraged different organisations spearheading the movement to start a fresh stir.

Mar 25, 2025

Dy CM Shinde on Kunal Kamra: Taken 'supari' and action causes reaction

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his first reaction to stand-up comedian Kunal Karma's controversial remarks against him, has said the latter made the statement after taking 'supari (contract) and every action has a reaction.

Mar 25, 2025

Delhi Budget: Rs 5,100 crore allocated for Mahila Samridhi Yojana, women to get Rs 2,500 monthly aid

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, presenting the biggest budget of Rs 1 lakh crore on Tuesday, announced Rs 5,100 crore for the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, the ambitious women-centric scheme announced before the Delhi elections.

Mar 25, 2025

Mumbai Police serve summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in controversial remarks case

Mumbai Police on Tuesday issued a summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra to remain present to record his statement in a case registered against him in connection with his controversial statement against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Mar 25, 2025

Jaya Bachchan supports Kunal Kamra amid row over 'Gaddar' remark on Eknath Shinde

Several political leaders, including Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, have also come forward to defend Kunal Kamra's right to free speech and condemned the vandalism at Mumbai's Habitat venue, where his show was filmed. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant supported Kamra, asserting that every remark in his comedy special Naya Bharat was factually accurate.

Mar 24, 2025

Prez Murmu calls to end Maoism, praises exemplary traditions of Chhattisgarh Assembly

The silver jubilee of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly marked a historic moment with a strong call for eradicating Maoism, as leaders and dignitaries celebrated the state's democratic journey. President Draupadi Murmu, while addressing the occasion on Monday in Raipur, highlighted unity, empowerment, and development as pivotal for shaping Chhattisgarh's future.

Mar 24, 2025

Chhattisgarh Assembly sets unique example of parliamentary conduct: President Murmu

President Murmu on Monday said that the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has set a unique example of parliamentary democracy in India.

Mar 24, 2025

India must transition from service-based to product-based industry model: NITI Aayog

India must transition from a service-based to a product-based industry model, said Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Member (Science & Technology), NITI Aayog.

Mar 24, 2025

Over 12.3 crore rural homes given tap water connection in last 6 years: Minister

More than 12.3 crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections as of March 17 this year under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal scheme which was launched in August 2019, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Mar 24, 2025

Delhi Assembly goes paperless with Budget App, iPads for MLAs; CAG report on DTC tabled

The Delhi Assembly on Monday took its first step towards paperless work with Speaker Vijender Gupta announcing distribution of new iPads to all legislators and uploading of all documents related to Budget 2025-26 on the Delhi Budget application.

Mar 24, 2025

Sambhal mosque chief Zafar Ali's arrest: Advocates stage 'pen-down' protest

Advocates in Sambhal staged a 'pen-down' protest on Monday against the "unlawful" arrest of Shahi Jama Masjid Committee chief and senior lawyer Zafar Ali by the Uttar Pradesh Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Mar 24, 2025

2024 elections have shown who is traitor, says CM Fadnavis on action against Kunal Kamra

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday assured stern action against Kunal Kamra and also said the government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the Constitution and freedom of speech. However, he made it clear that Freedom of Speech should be well within the Constitutional rights and if someone tries to cross that it will not be tolerated.

Mar 24, 2025

Honey-trap row: Rajanna delays filing of complaint; K'taka leaders to meet Cong high command on issue

The honey-trap controversy in Karnataka is snowballing, with a group of ministers and MLAs planning to meet the high command regarding the alleged role of an influential leader in the state Congress.

Mar 24, 2025

Bengal school job case: Calcutta HC extends Sujay Bhadra's interim bail period

A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, extended the interim bail period for Sujay Krishna Bhadra, one of the prime accused in the cash-for-school job case in West Bengal, till April 22.

Mar 24, 2025