Politics

K'taka Assembly deadlock over Cong workers' appointment continues; BJP disrupts proceedings

BJP and JD(S) MLAs rushed into the Well of the House as soon as the session began, raising slogans against the government over the appointment of Congress workers to the Guarantees Implementation Committee.

Mar 12, 2025

Amritpal granted 54-day leave from Lok Sabha, Centre informs HC

The Centre on Wednesday informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the Member of Parliament from Khadoor Sahib, Amritpal Singh, has been granted a "leave of absence for 54 days" for attending the ongoing session of the Lok Sabha.

Mar 12, 2025

MP presents Rs 4.21 lakh crore budget, up 15 pc from last year

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented a Rs 4.21 lakh crore budget in the state Assembly on Wednesday.

Mar 12, 2025

CM Rangasamy presents Rs 13,600 crore Puducherry Budget

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Wednesday presented Puducherry's Budget for the financial year 2025-26, with an outlay of Rs 13,600 crore in the state Assembly.

Mar 12, 2025

Work more on university-industry linkage, says President Murmu

Appreciating Panjab University (PU) for promoting academia-industry linkage, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged the policymakers to work more on university-industry linkage and future readiness.

Mar 12, 2025

Delhi HC seeks NIA's response on Engineer Rashid's plea for custody parole

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the response of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a plea filed by Lok Sabha member from North Kashmir Engineer Rashid seeking custody parole to attend the ongoing Budget Session proceedings.

Mar 12, 2025

Dandi March anniversary: How PM Modi honoured Gandhi's legacy, ignored by Cong

On the 95th anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi-led Dandi March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to those who participated in the historic Salt Satyagraha -- a defining chapter in India's freedom struggle.

Mar 12, 2025

BJP's promise of free gas cylinders on Holi is another gimmick: Atishi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday demanded clarification from the BJP government, asking if they would keep their promise of providing free LPG cylinders to women in Delhi on Holi or if it would turn out to be another unfulfilled election gimmick.

Mar 12, 2025

How much gold Ranya Rao has brought in her 40 Dubai trips, asks K'taka BJP chief

Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Wednesday raised some questions over the smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao, asking how much gold she might have smuggled into India during her 30 to 40 trips from Dubai to Bengaluru.

Mar 12, 2025

India emerging as reliable development partner for neighbours under PM Modi's leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently emphasized India's role as a strong development partner to various countries, supporting infrastructure, healthcare, education, and connectivity projects worldwide.

Mar 12, 2025

Row over Kharge's 'Thokenge' remarks in RS, JP Nadda demands apology

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed fresh fireworks between the Treasury and Opposition benches, apparently over Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's "objectionable and unconstitutional" comments, which the BJP claimed were hurled at the Chair.

Mar 11, 2025

BJP leader warns of protest if beef import allowed in Karnataka

Karnataka BJP senior leader N. R. Ramesh shot off a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday warning him of a protest if the beef import is allowed in the state.

Mar 11, 2025

India-US trade deal likely to materialise by fall 2025: Morgan Stanley

A trade deal between India and the US would likely take some time but will materialise by the fall 2025, according to a Morgan Stanley report released on Tuesday.

Mar 11, 2025

Karnataka's red chilli farmers deserve same support as Andhra growers: CM Siddaramaiah to PM Modi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and requested urgent implementation of the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for red chillies in Karnataka.

Mar 11, 2025

Sajad Lone clashes with NC MLAs in J&K Assembly over medical college issue

Sajad Gani Lone of the Peoples Conference (PC) on Tuesday clashed with ruling National Conference (NC) MLAs in J&K Assembly over the establishment of a medical college in Handwara town.

Mar 11, 2025