Politics

Chaos in Parliament over Congress-George Soros link claims, BJP MP poses questions

Chaos prevailed in both houses of Parliament on Thursday as the BJP stepped up its attack at the Congress party, accusing it of having links with US billionaire George Soros. The treasury and opposition benches are already engaged in bitter face-off over moving the no-trust motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Dec 12, 2024

Siddaramaiah govt defends police action on Panchamasali Lingayat protesters

The Karnataka Congress government, on Thursday, defended the police action against the protesters demanding reservation under 2A Category for the Panchamasali Lingayats even as the community members staged protests across the state demanding suspension of senior cops for alleged highhandedness.

Dec 12, 2024

Union Cabinet clears 'One Nation, One Election' Bill to streamline electoral process

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, aimed at improving electoral processes. The Bill is likely to be tabled in this Winter Session of Parliament.

Dec 12, 2024

MUDA case: Complainant Krishna asks Lokayukta to file new plaint on CM Siddaramaiah on ED's report

The complainant in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, Snehamayi Krishna submitted a petition on Thursday to the Karnataka Lokayukta demanding lodging of a fresh FIR against CM Siddaramaiah and others based on the findings of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Dec 12, 2024

JPC Chairman supports Assam govt's new rule 'No NRC, No Aadhaar'

As Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state will enforce a new rule regarding Aadhaar card applications, the decision was hailed by Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Chairman, Jagdambika Pal, who expressed full support for the Assam government's move.

Dec 12, 2024

Over 1 lakh micro food processing enterprises get assistance under PMFME scheme: Minister

A total of 1,08,580 micro food processing enterprises have been approved for assistance under the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme (till October 31)

Dec 12, 2024

CM Stalin, EPS wish Rajinikanth on his birthday

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin extended his heartfelt wishes to superstar Rajinikanth on his 74th birthday.

Dec 12, 2024

Jal Jeevan Mission empowering women in rural areas, says PM Modi

Jal Jeevan Mission is facilitating the empowerment of more women in India, especially in the rural areas, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

Dec 12, 2024

Indian Americans urge UN to recognise plight of Hindus in Bangladesh as 'ongoing genocide'

Urging governments, global organisations, private companies and individuals to stand with the Hindus of Bangladesh, a diverse coalition of American NGOs, scholars, religious leaders, human rights advocates, and civil rights leaders have jointly called for an immediate intervention to stop the "ongoing genocide" of religious minorities in the country under the "military-Islamist" interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

Dec 12, 2024

Addressing ethical challenges of AI, making social media accountable on fake news: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ethical issues in artificial intelligence (AI) and spread of fake news are global concerns and India is committed to addressing these challenges through robust debate and responsible innovation, while fixing accountability on social media platforms, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.

Dec 11, 2024

8.6 lakh candidates enrolled in 'IndiaAI Future Skills' initiative: IT Minister

About 8.6 lakh candidates have enrolled in IndiaAI 'Future Skills' initiative of the government, developed in collaboration with industry partners to provide training aligned with the latest requirements, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.

Dec 11, 2024

PM Modi honors Subramania Bharati, releases compendium

PM Modi paid tribute to poet Subramania Bharati, acknowledging his impact on patriotism and social reform. Modi released a compendium of Bharati's works, compiled by Seeni Viswanathan, highlighting Bharati's contributions to the nation and Tamil language.

Dec 11, 2024

PM Modi celebrates Gita Jayanti, emphasizes Karma Yoga

On Gita Jayanti, PM Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of Karma Yoga, a central concept in the Bhagavad Gita. Modi's message, shared on social media, resonated with millions of his followers.

Dec 11, 2024

"Statesman par excellence": PM Modi honors Pranab Mukherjee's legacy

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, praising his contributions to India's development. Modi described Mukherjee as a "statesman par excellence" and a "wonderful administrator" with a deep understanding of India's culture.

Dec 11, 2024

The significance of Gujarat CM's meeting with PM Modi explained

Gujarat's Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, met with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on December 11, 2024. The meeting is part of a larger political tradition in India, fostering a spirit of cooperative federalism.

Dec 11, 2024