Politics

Cabinet okays hike in price of ethanol used for petrol blending

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in the ex-mill price of ethanol derived from C Heavy Molasses (CHM) to Rs 57.97 per litre from Rs 56.58 per litre earlier, under the Ethanol Blended Petrol programme, for the supply year 2024-25.

Jan 29, 2025

Prime Minister also drinks same water: PM Modi blasts AAP over Yamuna 'poisoning' claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), dismissing its claims that the Haryana government had "poisoned" the Yamuna River. He stated that he himself drinks the same Yamuna water.

Jan 29, 2025

PM Modi reiterates AAP'da attack at poll rally, says 'Delhi wants double-engine government'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as well as Congress party and accused them of ruining two generations of the capital over past 25 years.

Jan 29, 2025

Centre notifies revised quality control order to boost solar energy goals

In a bid to boost India's ambitious renewable energy (RE) targets, the government on Wednesday notified a revised quality control order for solar photovoltaic (PV) products.

Jan 29, 2025

Will stand by CM Siddaramaiah in any situation, says Karnataka Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that he would stand by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in any situation emerging out of the High Court's reserved judgment on the matter of handing over the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Jan 29, 2025

If you can't fulfil duties as LG, step aside: CM Atishi to VK Saxena on toxins in Yamuna

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday hit out at Lieutenant-Governor (LG) V. K. Saxena in a letter, accusing him of peddling a "false narrative" on the toxins in the Yamuna River, and said that if he was "incapable" of fulfilling duties as the LG, he should step aside and make way for those who are willing to act in the interest of residents of the national Capital.

Jan 29, 2025

Maha Kumbh stampede: Extremely sad, my deepest condolences to devotees who lost loved ones, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede incident in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh and offered condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones.

Jan 29, 2025

VIP culture should be curbed to pay attention to masses: LoP Rahul on Maha Kumbh tragedy

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed his deep condolences following the tragic stampede that occurred during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday, which left many people injured, several of them critically. He also called for urgent reforms to curb the VIP culture and improve arrangements for common devotees.

Jan 29, 2025

MUDA scam: I am confident of getting justice, case against me is 'politically motivated', says K'taka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that he is confident of getting justice by the judiciary in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.

Jan 28, 2025

Siddaramaiah govt directs police to file charge sheet within 60 days in cases of atrocities

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday directed the police to file charge sheet within 60 days in cases of atrocities.

Jan 28, 2025

UN officials express alarm over escalating violence, humanitarian crisis in DRC

Senior UN officials expressed alarm over the escalation of violence and the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid intensified hostilities in Goma, the eastern regional capital city.

Jan 28, 2025

K'taka Minister denies role in MUDA scam, says CM's wife not involved

Karnataka Minister for Urban Development Byrathi Suresh on Tuesday denied his involvement in the MUDA scam and said he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, B.M. Parvathi, had "zero role" in the case.

Jan 28, 2025

Raghav Chadha urges Centre to cap skyrocketing airfares for Maha Kumbh pilgrims

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha on Tuesday criticised airlines for hiking fares during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, urging the Centre to take immediate action to make air travel affordable for pilgrims.

Jan 28, 2025

Rahul Gandhi to address two rallies in Delhi tomorrow

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has recovered from his sickness and is all set to boost the Congress campaign in Delhi by addressing two election rallies on Tuesday, said a party leader.

Jan 27, 2025

RSS, BJP are traitors who killed Mahatma Gandhi: Mallikarjun Kharge in Mhow

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the RSS and BJP of betraying the nation, claiming they were responsible for Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

Jan 27, 2025