Politics

This is mandate to make India third largest economy, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined the thrust of the BJP-led government's economic policy.

Jul 3, 2024

PM Modi taunts Opposition, says 10 years completed, 20 more to go

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, reiterated his government's determination and resolve to take the country to new heights in the third term, while also taking a dig at the Congress-led Opposition.

Jul 3, 2024

PM Modi Outlines Third Term Goals: A decisive fight against poverty in next 5 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought to give a roadmap for his government in the NDA's third term and outlined the 'fight against poverty' as the prime focus in the next five years.

Jul 3, 2024

US Court Delays Trump's Sentencing Until After Republican Convention

By invoking the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, former US President Donald Trump has won a timely reprieve by getting the court to agree to delay his sentencing till after the Republican Party Convention where he is set to be crowned the party's presidential candidate.

Jul 3, 2024

PM Modi Criticizes Opposition, blames Congress as biggest opponent of Constitution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's address, came down heavily on the Congress-led Opposition over its multiple incidents of making mockery of democracy during its rule and then lecturing the NDA government, claiming threat to Constitution.

Jul 3, 2024

Yogi Adityanath visits Hathras after stampede, meets injured persons

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the persons injured in Tuesday's stampede in Hathras and inquired about their health.

Jul 3, 2024

"You can't stop a Gandhi": Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena hails Rahul's speech in Lok Sabha

Terming it as 'a vendetta by time', the SS(UBT) predicted that Rahul Gandhi's speech, and its fallout across the country, was a clear pointer that more was in store, said Saamana publication.

Jul 3, 2024

BJP alleges involvement of K'taka CM in land scam, Siddaramaiah refutes allegations

Karnataka BJP has alleged the involvement of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a Rs 4,000 land scam on Tuesday. However, the Chief Minister refuted the allegations saying that the charges are baseless.

Jul 2, 2024

Liquor policy scam: Delhi HC issues notice on CM Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest by CBI

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam.

Jul 2, 2024

Maha LoP suspended for 5 days for using 'abusive' language against BJP legislator

Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve (Shiv Sena UBT) on Tuesday was suspended for five days (till July 8) for allegedly using "derogatory" and "abusive" language against the BJP legislator Prasad Lad during the legislative business.

Jul 2, 2024

I won't meet my son Prajwal in prison; Suraj will come out clean: JD(S) MLA Revanna

The father of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna and JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna stated on Tuesday that he won't go to meet Prajwal in prison.

Jul 2, 2024

IAF rescues 13 fishermen stranded in flooded Brahmaputra island in Assam

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday rescued 13 fishermen, who were stranded on a small island in the flooded Brahmaputra in Assam's Dibrugarh district since June 28, State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officials said.

Jul 2, 2024

Jaishankar to lead India delegation at SCO Summit, to vouch for SECURE vision

The External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will lead the Indian delegation, demonstrating India's commitment to the SCO.

Jul 2, 2024

US Supreme Court rules ex-Presidents have absolute immunity for official act, not unofficial acts

The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a former President is entitled to "absolute" immunity for clearly official acts, but not for unofficial acts.

Jul 2, 2024

Karnataka Home Minister calls for debate on new criminal laws

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Tuesday that a debate was necessary on various aspects of the three new criminal laws implemented in place of the Indian Penal Code

Jul 2, 2024