Politics

Middle class beware, warns Shiv Sena (UBT) in editorial on Union Budget's tax exemption

Shiv Sena (UBT) in an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamna' has taken a swipe at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman about no tax on income up to Rs 12 lakh annually.

Feb 3, 2025

Telangana Commission on SC sub-classification set to submit its report

The single-member Judicial Commission, headed by retired High Court judge Justice Shameem Akhtar, is set to submit its report on the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) to the Telangana Cabinet Sub-Committee.

Feb 3, 2025

Rahul Gandhi's rare praise for 'Make In India' project in LS, then a 'failed' jibe

Congress MP and the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday made a rare praise for the 'Make In India' program, even commending the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing in the 'good idea' but then went to disapprove it by calling it 'damp squib'.

Feb 3, 2025

'Ill-conceived': SC trashes plea to recall TN Governor from office

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Secretary of the President and others to immediately recall Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi from his office.

Feb 3, 2025

Shakeel Ahmed Khan's son allegedly dies by suicide in Patna

Ayaan Khan, the 18-year-old son of Congress Legislature Party leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan, was found dead in his room at the MLA's official residence in Gardanibagh, Patna.

Feb 3, 2025

HM Shah targets Kejriwal, Sisodia, says time to boot out corrupt 'Bade mian, chhote mian'

Describing AAP leaders Arvind Kerjwal and Manish Sisodia as 'Bade mian, chhote mian', Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the duo would lose from their New Delhi and Jangpura seats due to the corruption they perpetrated in Delhi over the past 10 years.

Feb 3, 2025

Thousands killed in Maha Kumbh stampede, many bodies flown in Ganga: SP MP's sensational charge

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Monday made sensational and startling charges over the Maha Kumbh stampede, claiming that the real number of deaths far exceed the official figures of 30 deaths.

Feb 3, 2025

Govt creating new Income Tax Act for tech-driven taxpayers, scrapping convoluted older law

After providing a big relief to the Indian middle class in the Union Budget 2025-26, the government is all set to present a new Income Tax Bill this week which would further simplify the entire tax system, bringing sweeping reforms.

Feb 3, 2025

Govt likely to introduce new income tax bill on Feb 6

After the revision in tax slabs in the Union Budget 2025-26 to leave 'enough money in the hands' of taxpayers, the government is likely to unveil the much-anticipated draft of the new Income Tax Bill on February 6.

Feb 3, 2025

BJP's Sambit Patra slams AAP over 'dire' water crisis in Delhi

With just two days left for the Delhi Assembly elections, BJP MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Monday visited the Bijwasan Assembly constituency and launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over the "dire" situation in the area.

Feb 3, 2025

Oppn walks out of RS over Maha Kumbh stampede as notices under Rule 267 rejected by Dhankhar

The Rajya Sabha witnessed high drama on Monday as Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected all nine notices filed under Rule 267, amid intense sloganeering by the Opposition over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj.

Feb 3, 2025

Assembly polls: HM Amit Shah to lead major campaigns across Delhi today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address several major public gatherings across Delhi on Monday as part of the BJP's ongoing campaign for the Assembly polls.

Feb 3, 2025

Delhi Assembly polls: Campaigning to end today; parties make final push

The high-voltage campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections will come to an end at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, with all three major political parties, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, making their final efforts to woo voters.

Feb 3, 2025

PM Modi, HM Shah extend greetings on Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his best wishes to the nation on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja.

Feb 2, 2025

Empowering Nari Shakti: PM Modi wishes Union Minister Annapurna Devi on her birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Union Minister Annapurna Devi on Sunday, commending her contributions to empowering women and the youth.

Feb 2, 2025