Politics

Arvind Kejriwal's 'Raavan as golden deer' remark sets up fresh AAP-BJP clash

With just a fortnight to go for the Delhi Assembly elections, the ruling AAP and Opposition BJP have been latching on to every controversy to step up offensive against each other. The latest issue of sparring between the rivals is AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's reference to the 'Raavan as golden deer' remark, which the BJP claims is an insult to the Hindu epic and Sanatan Dharma.

Jan 21, 2025

Telangana BJP MP slaps real estate agent for 'exploiting' poor

BJP MP Eatala Rajender slapped a real estate agent in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district on Tuesday for "exploiting" the poor people by encroaching on their lands.

Jan 21, 2025

We believe in Mahatma Gandhi's Hindutva: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the Congress party believes in Mahatma Gandhi's Hindutva who was a true Ram devotee.

Jan 21, 2025

AAP, BJP cross swords over Hindu voters' sentiments

With an eye on Hindu voters, the ruling AAP and the Opposition BJP on Tuesday crossed swords over characters of the 'Ramayana', with the latter accusing the former Chief Minister of disrespecting Hindu deities.

Jan 21, 2025

Society cannot have humanitarian approach towards an "inhuman" individual: CM Mamata Banerjee on RG Kar verdict

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that society cannot have a "humanitarian" approach towards an "inhuman" individual.

Jan 21, 2025

Donald Trump oath ceremony: Nita Ambani makes head-turning appearance; mind-blowing facts about her outfit

Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States, marking a remarkable comeback to power after a four-year hiatus from politics. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States, marking a remarkable comeback to power after a four-year hiatus from politics.

Jan 21, 2025

Kerala bizman attacked in Karnataka, robbed of car, cash

A Kerala businessman was attacked by a gang of four robbers and robbed of his car and cash in Karnatakas's Mysuru district.

Jan 20, 2025

Unlike 2017, top stars, tech tycoons and politicians line up for Donald Trump's historic inauguration

As millions all over the world anxiously wait for Donald Trump's second inaugural address late Monday evening, India time, after he is sworn into office for another presidential term, several foreign leaders, tech billionaires and top celebrities have started arriving in the US capital to attend the ceremony that will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda.

Jan 20, 2025

Humanitarian crisis: LoP Rahul urges Delhi CM, Centre to address woes of kin, patients at AIIMS

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has written to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, highlighting the dire need for improved facilities for patients and their families at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.

Jan 20, 2025

Congress leader cites Goa's 'biased' UCC to target Centre

Congress leader Rashi Alvi on Monday lashed out at the Centre as well as Uttarakhand government over the proposed roll-out of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and claimed that it was not just 'discriminatory and biased' towards a certain community but will disincentivize the minorities.

Jan 20, 2025

Don't turn Delhi into South Sudan, says Maliwal to AAP govt

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal on Monday launched a sharp critique against the party's National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, urging the government to address the deteriorating condition of the national Capital.

Jan 20, 2025

Infighting reports all lies, will continue to sacrifice for party: K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

Commenting on reports of infighting within the Congress, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday that all claims of infighting are baseless lies and he has no differences with anyone in the party.

Jan 20, 2025

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Amit Shah

In an interim order passed on Monday, the Supreme Court directed the halting of trial court proceedings in a defamation case filed by a BJP worker against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over the latter's alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Jan 20, 2025

U'khand Cabinet approves UCC manual; implementation dates to be announced soon

The Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Cabinet approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) manual during a meeting at the state secretariat on Monday, with the dates for its implementation to be announced soon.

Jan 20, 2025

Trump's swearing-in indoors may raise his protection, but with multifarious threats Washington takes no chances

For the swearing-in of US President-elect Donald Trump, who has survived two assassination attempts, Washington is taking no chances mobilising a huge safety cordon of tens of thousands of personnel, putting miles of fences, installing vehicle barriers, and deploying helicopters and drones.

Jan 20, 2025