Politics

K'taka Health Minister urges use of EVs to prevent Delhi-NCR like pollution in B'luru

Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday appealed to his counterpart, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, to purchase only electric vehicles (EVs) to prevent Bengaluru from experiencing pollution levels similar to those in some major cities in North India.

Feb 4, 2025

PM Modi smarter than Prez Trump, knows how to convince global leaders: Jim Rogers (IANS Interview)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is smarter than US President Donald Trump and in the current world economic order, he is most capable of working together with the new US administration which would be good for both the nations, veteran global investor Jim Rogers

Feb 4, 2025

Kejriwal slams Delhi Police, EC for indulging in hooliganism against AAP, ignoring BJP's misconduct

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal sharply criticised the Delhi Police and the Election Commission on Tuesday for what he described as their biased and unprofessional behaviour in handling election-related issues claiming that they were indulging in "hooliganism" against the AAP and were covering the BJP's misconduct.

Feb 4, 2025

Delhi CM Atishi booked for violating MCC; her supporters for attacking police

The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered two cases - first against Chief Minister Atishi for violation of the Model Code of Conduct and another against her supporters for obstructing government work and attacking police.

Feb 4, 2025

CM Yogi to visit Maha Kumbh, review security arrangements

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Prayagraj on Tuesday to participate in various programmes and review security arrangements for the ongoing Maha Kumbh.

Feb 4, 2025

On last day of campaign, Kejriwal alleges conspiracy to manipulate EVMs

Hours before the close of the election campaign on Monday, AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday alleged a conspiracy to manipulate EVMs in the February 5 Assembly election, claiming that the rivals are planning to erase about 10 per cent of his party's votes.

Feb 3, 2025

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