Politics

Kejriwal calls PM Modi "tyrant" at AAP's rally in Delhi; terms Centre's ordinance as "Hitlersahi"

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Centre during the Aam Aadmi Party's 'Maha Rally' at Ramlila Maidan against the ordinance, and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "tyrant", who has failed at every step.

Jun 11, 2023

Court acquits man in 2020 Delhi riots case; Pulls up Delhi Police

A court here has pulled up the Delhi Police for falsely claiming that a complainant can identify the accused in a case pertaining to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, while acquitting the accused Noor Mohammad of offences related to rioting and unlawful assembly.

Jun 10, 2023

Congress ridicules BJP's 'Acche Din slogan' after ex-UK PM Boris Johnson quits as MP

The Congress on Saturday mounted an attack on the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre after former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in a surprising move, quit as an MP.

Jun 10, 2023

Classified Documents Case: Trump faces 37 charges

The US Justice Department has charged former President Donald Trump with 37 counts in connection with his handling of classified documents from his presidency that he carried with him while leaving the White House

Jun 10, 2023

Congress to use K'taka formula in Telangana; plans five guarantees' in Assembly elections

The Congress in Telangana is planning five guarantees in the Assembly elections scheduled later this year on the lines of similar promises made in Karnataka, where the party stormed to power last month.

Jun 9, 2023

"Boxes Hoax", says Trump, after indicted in classified documents case

Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted with multiple federal criminal charges in connection with his handling of classified documents from his presidency.

Jun 9, 2023

'Akhand Bharat' map in new parliament beyond Pakistan's capability to understand: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday brushed aside the controversy over the purported 'Akhand Bharat' map in the new Parliament building, saying that it's not a political issue and Pakistan does not have the capability to understand it.

Jun 8, 2023

Canada 'celebrating' Indira Gandhi's assassination? Brampton event sparks opposition

The High Commissioner for Canada in India, Cameron MacKay on Thursday said he was appalled by reports of an event in Canada that celebrated the assassination of late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Jun 8, 2023

Karnataka's 'Gruha Jyothi scheme' to cost Rs 13,000 crore per year [Details on registration date]

The Gruha Jyothi scheme for free electricity, up to 200 units, to over 2.14 crore consumers in Karnataka, is set to be implemented from July and registration of households will start from June 15, it was announced on Wednesday.

Jun 7, 2023

Lok Sabha 2024: After loss in Assembly elections, K'taka BJP working on new strategy to repeat 2019 sweep

After suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of Congress in the Karnataka Assembly elections, the BJP is in the process of reworking on its strategies for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Jun 7, 2023

Investment from Dutch industries will be encouraged: Siddaramiah

The Consul General of the Netherlands in Bengaluru Ewout de Wit on Tuesday called on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and held discussions.

Jun 7, 2023

"Kejriwal did not stop"; Delhi BJP accuses CM of 'insulting' national anthem [details]

The BJP on Monday accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of insulting the national anthem at an event organised on the occasion of World Environment Day at Thyagaraj Stadium.

Jun 5, 2023

Around 14L families in Rajasthan to get Rs 640 LPG subsidy today

Around 14 lakh families of Rajasthan will on Monday get subsidies worth Rs 640 each under Indira Gandhi Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said.

Jun 5, 2023

Balasore Rail Accident: Track restored, trains resume, but safety and staff shortage loom larger

While the Ministry has said that the accident occurred due to change in electronic interlocking, there is no denying the fact that Railways is staggeringly understaffed

Jun 5, 2023

President Murmu reaches Suriname on first state visit

President Droupadi Murmu has arrived in Suriname on her first state visit to the South American nation.

Jun 5, 2023