Politics

State funeral for Dr. Manmohan Singh, 7 days of national mourning declared

The Central government on Friday announced seven days of national mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who died at the age of 92 in New Delhi on Thursday.

Dec 27, 2024

'Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly': PM Modi bereaved with demise of former Prime Minister

The exact reason for his hospitalisation was not immediately known, but his condition was said to be critical. Reportedly, the former Prime Minister was facing "extreme breathlessness" and was shifted to the ICU.

Dec 26, 2024

BREAKING: Dr Manmohan Singh passes away; veteran Congress leader dies aged 92

Dr. Manmohan Singh, veteran Congress leader and former Prime Minister of India, passed away on Thursday. The devastating news has left the nation in shock, and millions of people are sharing their condolences online.

Dec 26, 2024

PM Modi to oversee e-distribution of 58 lakh property cards across 50,000 villages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the e-distribution of SVAMITVA property cards on Friday (December 27) marking a major milestone in "India's rural empowerment and governance journey", according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Thursday.

Dec 26, 2024

Egg attack on BJP MLA in Bengaluru; FIR lodged

Karnataka Police have registered an FIR in connection with the egg attack on BJP MLA N. Munirathna Naidu in Bengaluru.

Dec 26, 2024

Their courage forms foundation of India's democracy: PM Modi remembers Sahibzades

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Veer Baal Diwas programme at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where he paid homage to two sons of Sikh Guru Gobind Singh ji -- Sahibzades Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji -- who were martyred in 1704.

Dec 26, 2024

'Ajay Maken works at BJP's behest': AAP seeks Congress expulsion from INDIA bloc

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a member of the opposition INDIA bloc, on Thursday issued a stern ultimatum to the Congress, demanding action against its Delhi leader Ajay Maken within 24 hours, else the party would push for the Congress' removal from the alliance.

Dec 26, 2024

Gwalior to celebrate ex-PM Vajpayee's birth anniversary as Pride Day

Gwalior, the birthplace of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, will celebrate his 100th birth anniversary as Pride Day on Wednesday.

Dec 25, 2024

India Honors Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His Centenary

India commemorated the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, also known as 'Good Governance Day'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Vajpayee's dedication to building a strong, prosperous, and self-reliant India.

Dec 25, 2024

'Plans underway to arrest CM Atishi', Arvind Kejriwal's big claim

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday claimed that there were plans to arrest Delhi Chief Minister Atishi by framing her in fake cases in the next few days and plans were also underway to conduct raids on senior party leaders ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly election.

Dec 25, 2024

'Stands tall as statesman': Modi pays tribute to Atal Behari Vajpayee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the "architect of India's transition" and lauded his contributions towards political stability, nation-building, and good governance on the occasion of Vajpayee's 100th birth anniversary.

Dec 25, 2024

PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 49,000 crore Ken-Betwa project today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Rs 49,000 crore Ken-Betwa river-linking project in Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand region on Wednesday.

Dec 25, 2024

Vajpayee laid out vision of Viksit Bharat, gave due recognition to Assam: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday while paying tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary said that he laid out the vision of Viksit Bharat and gave the due recognition to the state.

Dec 25, 2024

PM Modi, Kharge extend warm wishes on Christmas, highlight peace, unity

On the joyous occasion of Christmas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended heartfelt greetings on Wednesday, emphasising the values of compassion, peace, and unity.

Dec 25, 2024

Delhi Health Secy has confirmed there is no 'Sanjeevani Yojana': Bansuri Swaraj

BJP's New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday alleged that the AAP government is fooling the elderly in the city in the name of 'Sanjeevani Yojana', claiming that the Delhi government's Health Secretary has told her and L-G V. K. Saxena that there is no such health insurance scheme.

Dec 24, 2024