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INDIA bloc stages protest march against HM Shah; slams BJP's 'diversion tactics'

Ambedkar row: INDIA bloc stages protest march against HM Shah; slams BJP's 'diversionary tactics'

The INDIA bloc staged a protest march from Vijay Chowk to Parliament on Friday, demanding an apology from and resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr B.R. Ambedkar, which they labelled as "derogatory" and "unacceptable."

Dec 20, 2024

NEET aspirant from UP commits suicide in Kota

Man commits suicide after Kerala Cooperative bank fails to return deposit

With several Cooperative Banks in Kerala facing financial issues due to alleged manipulation, the body of a depositor was found hanging near the Kattapana Rural Development Cooperative Society.

Dec 20, 2024

Putin once again hails strength of India's growing economy under PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday once again acknowledged India's growing economic prowess while highlighting his government's continued efforts to keep the overall economic situation in the country normal and stable despite the long and ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Dec 20, 2024

C.T. Ravi (left) and Laxmi Hebbalkar (right)

K'taka: Cong accuses BJP leader of using derogatory words for woman minister

The Karnataka Congress on Thursday accused former BJP national general secretary and MLC C.T. Ravi of using derogatory words towards Minister for Women and Child Welfare Laxmi Hebbalkar on the floor of the house during the Session, demanding stern action against him.

Dec 20, 2024

PM Modi speaks with King Charles, reaffirms commitment to bolster India-UK ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Britain's King Charles III, holding discussions "on a number of subjects of mutual interest", besides exchanging greetings on the upcoming festive occasions of Christmas and the New Year.

Dec 20, 2024

Omar Abdullah says had Vajpayee been alive, J&K wouldn't be a UT

Chapter on Kashmiri Sufi saint won't be deleted from school syllabus: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured on Thursday that a chapter on Kashmiri patron Sufi saint, Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Wali, also called Sheikh-ul-Alam, will not be deleted from class 9 syllabus.

Dec 19, 2024

MVA protest march in Nagpur seeks HM Amit Shah's apology for remarks on B.R. Ambedkar

The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra took out a vociferous protest march here on Thursday to condemn and demand an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B.R. Ambedkar in the Parliament.

Dec 19, 2024

India's metro rail network headed to become world's 2nd largest: Minister

India is well on its way to having the second-largest metro network in the world with 993 km of Metro rail already operational in 23 cities across the country and about 997 km under construction in 28 cities, Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar has said.

Dec 19, 2024

Our protest was peaceful, BJP MPs armed with sticks blocked us from entering Parliament: Rahul

Amidst a litany of complaints, charges and counter-charges over a scuffle outside the Parliament, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Thursday outrightly rejected BJP's claims that the Congress MPs created a ruckus and rather blamed the 'anti-Ambedkar' BJP for the ugly showdown near Makar Dwaar, the main entrance of the complex.

Dec 19, 2024

HM Shah should retract his statement on Babasaheb: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah withdraw his controversial statement about Dr B.R. Ambedkar.

Dec 19, 2024

Stalin to inaugurate extension of 'Pudhumai Penn' scheme for school girls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will extend the Pudhumai Penn scheme to benefit female students of government-aided schools on December 30.

Dec 19, 2024

Will bring 1 lakh youth into politics: PM Modi

PM Modi speaks to injured BJP MPs, assures full support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday enquired about the well-being of two BJP MPs injured during a commotion at the Parliament entrance, allegedly involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Dec 19, 2024

BJP MP alleges Rahul Gandhi pushed him, LoP dismisses claim

A heated confrontation erupted in Parliament premises between Opposition MPs and BJP members, with BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accusing Rahul Gandhi of pushing him, causing a head injury, which Gandhi denies, claiming BJP MPs were blocking and threatening him

Dec 19, 2024

Ajit Pawar skips visit to Reshimbaug as most MahaYuti legislators pay homage to RSS founder 'Hedgewar'

NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, and most of the party legislators except for the legislator from Gondiya district Raju Karemore from the state Assembly and Council on Thursday skipped visiting the Hedgewar Smriti Mandir (HSM).

Dec 19, 2024

Tejashwi Yadav targets Amit Shah for Ambedkar remarks

Tejashwi Yadav targets Amit Shah over controversial remarks on Ambedkar

Tejashwi Yadav slams Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar as "highly objectionable", alleging BJP's anti-Constitution agenda.

Dec 19, 2024

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Politics

Ambedkar row: INDIA bloc stages protest march against HM Shah; slams BJP's 'diversionary tactics'

Man commits suicide after Kerala Cooperative bank fails to return deposit

Putin once again hails strength of India's growing economy under PM Modi

K'taka: Cong accuses BJP leader of using derogatory words for woman minister

PM Modi speaks with King Charles, reaffirms commitment to bolster India-UK ties

Chapter on Kashmiri Sufi saint won't be deleted from school syllabus: CM Omar Abdullah

MVA protest march in Nagpur seeks HM Amit Shah's apology for remarks on B.R. Ambedkar

India's metro rail network headed to become world's 2nd largest: Minister

Our protest was peaceful, BJP MPs armed with sticks blocked us from entering Parliament: Rahul

HM Shah should retract his statement on Babasaheb: Mayawati

Stalin to inaugurate extension of 'Pudhumai Penn' scheme for school girls

PM Modi speaks to injured BJP MPs, assures full support

BJP MP alleges Rahul Gandhi pushed him, LoP dismisses claim

Ajit Pawar skips visit to Reshimbaug as most MahaYuti legislators pay homage to RSS founder 'Hedgewar'

Tejashwi Yadav targets Amit Shah over controversial remarks on Ambedkar

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