Politics

After 'love jihad', 'land jihad' started in K'taka: BJP on Waqf row

The Karnataka BJP said on Friday that after 'land jihad', 'love jihad' has been started in the state as part of appeasement for the Muslims regarding the Waqf Board.

Dec 13, 2024

Haryana CM targets Congress, AAP on farmers issues, lauds PM Modi's initiatives

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday emphasized the importance of purchasing crops from farmers at the minimum support price (MSP). He targeted Congress and AAP governments on the issues related to farmers and urged them to ensure that all crops are procured at MSP, thereby supporting farmers in their respective states.

Dec 13, 2024

Omar Abdullah demands transparent discussion on 'one nation, one election'

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the discussion on 'one nation, one election' should be transparent while Congress said to implement the idea is not possible.

Dec 13, 2024

Mahakumbh a divine festival of our faith, says PM Modi after launching projects worth Rs 5,500cr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and launched multiple development projects worth around Rs 5500 crore at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

Dec 13, 2024

'Our borders are shrinking': Akhilesh Yadav alleges "Chinese interventions"

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav expressed concerns on Friday over security along the borders, economic inequality and the treatment of minorities in the country.

Dec 13, 2024

Celebration of India's cultural heritage, collective spirit: PM Modi on Maha Kumbh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Prayagraj on Friday and lauded the tireless efforts of employees and sanitation workers involved in the preparations for the grand Maha Kumbh 2025.

Dec 13, 2024

Prez Murmu pays tribute to martyrs of Parliament attack on 13th anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu paid heartfelt tribute to the personnel who laid down their lives to safeguard the Parliament, as the day marks 13 years since it was attacked by terrorists.

Dec 13, 2024

Bihar govt signs MoU for Sankara Eye hospital in Patna

The Bihar government has teamed up with the Sankara Eye Foundation to establish a state-of-the-art eye hospital in the capital city, Patna. The MoU was signed by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Health Department, and Padma Shri Dr R.B. Ramani, Managing Director of the Sankara Eye Foundation India, in the presence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Dec 13, 2024

Uddhav Thackeray to PM Modi: Pay attention to Bangladesh, act to end Hindus' misery

Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray has called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take note of the severe atrocities being perpetrated on the Hindus in Bangladesh and immediately intervene in the matter.

Dec 13, 2024

Constitution provides shield, guarantee to Indians: Priyanka in LS

Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday stressed the importance of the Constitution as a "shield and guarantee" for the nation's security and freedom of speech.

Dec 13, 2024

War of words between Kharge and Dhankhar in RS over no-trust motion

A fiery exchange of words took place in the Rajya Sabha on Friday between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge over the no-trust motion moved by the opposition parties.

Dec 13, 2024

Nitish Kumar lays foundation of country's first child cancer hospital in Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the country's first child cancer hospital, Mahavir Child Cancer Hospital, in Phulwari Sharif town of Patna.

Dec 13, 2024

Boosting J&K's Flower Trade: Omar Abdullah Stresses Rail Connectivity to Kashmir

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Department of Floriculture, Parks, and Gardens to review its functioning and discuss strategies to enhance the sector's potential, an official statement said.

Dec 13, 2024

Kisan Samman Nidhi: Raj CM Sharma to transfer Rs 700 crore to bank accounts of over 70 lakh farmers today

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will unveil a series of welfare initiatives for farmers during the state-level farmers' conference in Ajmer on Friday. The event marks the first anniversary of the state government and is set to benefit millions of farmers across the state.

Dec 13, 2024

One Nation, One Election Bill will bring down election expenses; but how, questions the opposition

Citing operational challenges and federal structure of the nation, opponents of the idea say that if simultaneous election could not be held in Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana and Maharashtra, how could they be held in the entire nation.

Dec 13, 2024