Politics

Allegations politically motivated: Siddaramaiah on calls for Priyank Kharge's resignation

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that there was no question of state Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge resigning over the contractor suicide case, saying the allegations against him were "politically motivated".

Jan 1, 2025

Abhishek Banerjee skips reference of Trinamool, CM Mamata Banerjee in New Year message

Ripples have surfaced in the political circles of West Bengal as Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee in his New Year message on Wednesday chose to skip the reference of his party, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the state government.

Jan 1, 2025

Sandeep Dikshit calls Kejriwal 'Sanghi' over letter to RSS chief

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Wednesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal for writing a letter to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, labelling him as a "Sanghi."

Jan 1, 2025

Arvind Kejriwal writes to RSS chief on BJP's politics, raises these questions

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat seeking answers to some questions on the BJP's politics.

Jan 1, 2025

'Reaffirm commitment to unity, social justice': Mallikarjun Kharge extends New Year greetings to nation

Mallikarjun Kharge, on Wednesday, extended his New Year greetings to the country along with a message urging people to reaffirm their commitment to inclusive progress, unity in diversity, social justice, equality, and the protection of the Constitution.

Jan 1, 2025

Happy 2025: President Murmu, PM Modi extend New Year greetings

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their New Year greetings on Wednesday to the nation, hoping that 2025 brings new opportunities, success, and joy to all.

Jan 1, 2025

​ Year ender: Govt aims to build 2 crore houses under PM's scheme for rural poor

The Centre plans to construct additional two crore rural houses during FY2024-25 to FY 2028-29 under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) flagship scheme that is being implemented to provide "housing for all" in the country

Dec 31, 2024

​ K'taka BJP leaders conduct poster drive against Priyank Kharge; detained

The Karnataka Police detained BJP leaders in Bengaluru for carrying out a poster drive against state Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister, Priyank Kharge in connection with the contractor suicide case involving his close aide.

Dec 31, 2024

​Assam govt to begin transfer of employees through online portal

The Assam government will open a mutual transfer portal for its grade 3 and 4 employees, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Dec 31, 2024

In a poetic style, PM Modi wishes New Year to aspirational India

Reflecting the mood of a confident India eager to march ahead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished a Happy New Year to countrymen in a post on X and recounted the remarkable progress and transformation achieved in 2024.

Dec 31, 2024

Serious breach of oath, insults Constitution: CM Vijayan on Nitesh Rane's 'mini-Pak' remarks

Kerala Chief Minister on Tuesday criticised Maharashtra BJP Minister Nitesh Rane's "mini-Pakistan" statement, saying it is a serious breach of oath that insults the country's Constitution.

Dec 31, 2024

PM Modi's journey through 2024 in pictures

The year 2024 witnessed a series of momentous occasions which will be etched in the annals of history with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the forefront.

Dec 31, 2024

State funeral of former US President Jimmy Carter to be held on Jan 9

Former President Jimmy Carter's official state funeral will be held on January 9 in Washington D.C., the same day as a national day of mourning announced by President Joe Biden on Sunday.

Dec 31, 2024

Commitment to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief remains strong: Quad on 20th anniversary

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), a strategic alliance of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is marking 20 years of cooperation.

Dec 31, 2024

Fearing backlash, CPI-M dumps naming Health Minister Veena George as first woman district party Secretary

With Kerala CPI-M's organisational polls currently underway, the prospect of the first party woman district Secretary failed to materialise on Monday amid speculations that state Health Minister Veena George might be named for Pathanamthitta district, but fearing a backlash, senior party leaders decided to appoint veteran former legislator Raju Abraham to the post instead.

Dec 30, 2024