Politics

Protectors of foreign invaders: Naqvi on Akhilesh Yadav's 'Shivling' remarks

Reacting to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's call for 'excavation' of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's residence over his claims of 'Shivling' beneath it, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi rebuked him for making unjust remarks, aimed at winning the support of a particular vote bank. He also asked the SP supremo to stop behaving like a "protector of foreign invaders."

Dec 30, 2024

Yearender: A year of political change in Andhra

The year 2024 was the year of political change in Andhra Pradesh with an overwhelming public mandate in favour of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led alliance.

Dec 30, 2024

Statesman of great vision: PM Modi pays tribute to former US Prez Jimmy Carter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday.

Dec 30, 2024

Telangana CM demands Bharat Ratna for Manmohan Singh

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday demanded India's highest civilian honour for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Dec 30, 2024

K'taka govt stands by Priyank Kharge; hands over contractor suicide case to CID

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday announced that the case regarding the suicide of a contractor following alleged threats to his life and extortion by an aide of Minister for RDPR, IT and BT, Priyank Kharge, has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Dec 30, 2024

Delhi Waqf Imams demand immediate release of salaries, warn of protests

The All-India Imam Association on Monday escalated their demands for the release of pending salaries, warning of protests if their grievances remain unaddressed. A group of Imams gathered outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal to press for their demands.

Dec 30, 2024

BJP's double engine govt symbol of atrocities on youth, says Priyanka on BPSC stir in Patna

Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday criticised the BJP-led double-engine government in Bihar for allegedly "torturing" students protesting against the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) in Patna.

Dec 30, 2024

K'taka BJP urges Siddaramaiah govt to release Rs 622 crore pending milk subsidy to farmers

Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress-led Karnataka government over pending dues of over Rs 622 crore to farmers and demanded immediate clearance.

Dec 30, 2024

EAM Jaishankar on 3-day visit to Qatar, to meet PM today

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30

Dec 30, 2024

Proud story of our youth's resolve: PM Modi on Bastar Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his pride in the progress India has made in the health and fitness sectors, highlighting various government initiatives promoting wellness and sports.

Dec 29, 2024

Maha CM asks CID to seize properties of accused involved in Beed Sarpanch murder case

After an all-party protest against the brutal murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has cracked the whip directing the CID to seize properties of the accused involved in the ghastly incident.

Dec 29, 2024

Alvida: Dr Manmohan Singh cremated with full State honours, Ex-PM's daughter lights funeral pyre; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay last respects

Several key leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others, attended the funeral of former Prime Minister DR Manmohan Singh at the Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi. King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was also in attendance.

Dec 28, 2024

RG Kar tragedy: Confidentiality of autopsy process compromised, states CFSL report

CFSL report reveals confidentiality breach in post-mortem process and suggests further research to determine if rape and murder was committed by one or multiple individuals.

Dec 27, 2024

Power bill levy cut by 50 pc due to our protests: Delhi BJP chief

Electricity bills of all consumers in Delhi are set to see a drop with the power regulator directing discoms to reduce the Power Purchase Adjustment Cost collected every month, said Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday, claiming credit for the almost 50 per cent cut in the levy

Dec 27, 2024

Greatest economist who shaped nation's economy: K'taka Cong pays tributes to ex-PM Singh

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a condolence meeting organised at the CPED grounds in his honour.

Dec 27, 2024