Politics

Ex-Union Minister Debendra Pradhan passes away at 84

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan passed away at the official residence of his son and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Delhi on Monday. He was 84.

Mar 17, 2025

Trump shares PM Modi's 3-hr podcast on Truth Social

US President Donald Trump on Monday morning (Indian time) shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-hour-long podcast with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Mar 17, 2025

Tamilisai Soundararajan detained ahead of BJP's protest over TASMAC scam in TN

Tamil Nadu Police detained senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday ahead of her protest against the alleged multi-crore TASMAC scam.

Mar 17, 2025

Role of political leaders in Kerala CSR funds scam to be probed, says CM Vijayan

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday informed the state Assembly that only a detailed probe will reveal if there was any involvement of political leaders in the now infamous Kerala CSR funds scam.

Mar 17, 2025

Parliament's Budget session resumes today, key Bills to be tabled

The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on Monday after a brief holiday on account of Holi. Key reports and Bills will be presented in both Houses -- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Mar 17, 2025

Tamil Nadu's 'Ru' vs '₹' emerges as battle of identity, Stalin defends move

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin defends the decision to replace the rupee symbol with 'Ru' in the state budget, sparking a political row.

Mar 17, 2025

PM Modi reveals why Indian talent continues to lead top tech firms globally

As Indian talents like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella - and many more - continue to rule top tech companies globally majorly in the US, Prime Minister Modi said on Sunday that generally, people raised in India -- especially those coming from joint families and brought up in an open society -- find it easier to lead complex tasks and large teams effectively.

Mar 16, 2025

New Zealand PM, accompanied by Indian diaspora members, to arrive in Delhi today

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to arrive in Delhi on Sunday for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mar 16, 2025

Nitin Gadkari stresses need for education in Muslim community, slams caste-based politics

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has underscored the urgent need for education in the Muslim community while speaking out against caste-based politics.

Mar 16, 2025

India to co-chair key international counter-terrorism meet for first time

India is set to play a pivotal role in an upcoming international counter-terrorism meeting, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to combat terrorism globally.

Mar 16, 2025

Mumbai guard takes girl to terrace for showing pigeons, molests her

A security guard in Mumbai's Goregaon was arrested for molesting a nine-year-old girl on a building's terrace where he took her on the pretext of showing pigeons, the police said on Sunday.

Mar 16, 2025

Didn't want PM Modi and other visiting world leaders to see tents, potholes, graffiti in Washington: Trump

Pledging to continue efforts to have a cleaner and safer Washington, US President Donald Trump on Saturday, India time, said that he had a "route run" around White House and the headquarters of the United States Department of State ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US capital to make sure that a cleanliness drive is carried out throughout the area to make it look nice and tidy.

Mar 15, 2025

LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders pay tributes to BSP founder Kanshi Ram

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday paid homage to late Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram on his birth anniversary, acknowledging his contribution to social justice and the uplift of marginalised communities.

Mar 15, 2025

Appeasement Policy? K'taka Cabinet consents for 4 pc quota to Muslims in Govt tenders, Bill soon

The Karnataka government has decided to provide a 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in government contracts, along with oppressed and backward classes. Sources confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the proposal, and a Bill in this regard will be presented before the state legislature during the ongoing Budget Session.

Mar 15, 2025

TN budget 2025-26: Transgender persons to be inducted into state Home Guard services

In a pioneering move towards inclusivity, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu announced the induction of transgender persons into the Home Guard force. Speaking at the Tamil Nadu legislative Assembly while presenting the 2025-26 budget, he stated that transgender individuals would receive appropriate training to assist in traffic management and crowd control during festivals.

Mar 14, 2025