Politics

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

100 Bangladeshi, Rohingyas held in 5 months at Agartala railway station alone

Around 100 infiltrators including 87 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested during the past five months at the Agartala railway station alone, while hundreds of other intruders from across the border were nabbed in different places of Tripura.

Dec 27, 2024

Will remember Manmohan Singh in prayers, says Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh, praising his selfless nature and contributions to India's development, as nation mourns his demise.

Dec 27, 2024

'Nothing short of a miracle': Siddaramaiah on late PM Manmohan Singh's life

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday termed late Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, one of the most respected figures in Indian politics and that his life was nothing short of a miracle.

Dec 27, 2024

Dr Singh's final farewell on Saturday; mortal remains to be kept at Congress HQs

As the nation pays heartfelt tributes to its beloved 14th Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his demise, his final farewell is set to begin from the Congress headquarters on Saturday.

Dec 27, 2024

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday led the party in paying tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence on Friday.

Dec 27, 2024

MUDA case petitioner seeks Centre's protection, writes to PM, HM

Petitioner Snehamayi Krishna in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case in which Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is named as the first accused, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking central protection for himself and his family.

Dec 27, 2024

Tharoor, Pilot, other Congress leaders pay tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh

Senior Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Sachin Pilot expressed profound grief on Friday over the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as a transformative leader and a compassionate statesman.

Dec 27, 2024

Annamalai's protest against DMK's rule will spark statewide resistance: TN BJP

Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson and senior leader ANS Prasad said on Friday that party state president, K. Annamalai's announcement of protest against the DMK government will spark a wave of resistance across the state.

Dec 27, 2024

PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other prominent leaders visited the residence of late former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh here on Friday morning to pay their respects and offer condolences to his family.

Dec 27, 2024

PM Modi takes stock of 8 big infra projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed eight big-ticket infrastructure projects, involving an investment of over Rs 1 lakh crore, as part of the PRAGATI initiative to speed up development in the country and create more jobs.

Dec 27, 2024