Politics

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar

The Congress and its allies in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, with INDIA bloc members formally submitting a proposal to this effect to the Secretary General of the upper house.

Dec 10, 2024

BJP hails 'One Nation, One Election' Bill; BJD cautiously optimistic

As the crucial 'One Nation, One Election' Bill is set to be introduced in the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, both the BJP and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) have expressed cautious optimism, calling for a closer look at the Centre's proposal.

Dec 10, 2024

Pawan Kalyan's brother Naga Babu to become minister in AP Cabinet

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's brother K. Naga Babu will join the state Cabinet.

Dec 10, 2024

Karnataka Declares Holiday Tomorrow to Mourn SM Krishna's Passing

S. M. Krishna, former Karnataka chief minister and External Affairs Minister, passed away on Tuesday in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness. He was 93.

Dec 10, 2024

Ghanaian police arrest 30 suspects in post-election violence

A total of 30 suspects have been arrested in Ghana for looting and causing property damage during the post-election violence

Dec 9, 2024

Priyanka Gandhi congratulates India's newest Cardinal

Wayanad MP and AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Monday congratulated 51-year-old Catholic priest George Jacob Koovakad on being elevated to the esteemed position of Cardinal by His Holiness Pope Francis on Saturday.

Dec 9, 2024

ASHA worker slaps policeman during protest in Hyderabad

A woman healthcare worker slapped a police officer here on Monday during the protest for a hike in salary.

Dec 9, 2024

Will bring 1 lakh youth into politics: PM Modi

The country's youth need to lead the country in politics just like they have done in technology and other fields, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Dec 9, 2024

India and Bangladesh hold Foreign Secretary-level talks amid escalating tensions

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with his Bangladesh counterpart Md. Jashim Uddin in Dhaka.

Dec 9, 2024

K'taka: BJP to raise in Assembly Waqf, maternal deaths on day 1 of winter sesson

Karnataka BJP on Monday announced that it will take up the issues of the Waqf controversy and maternal deaths across the state on the first day of the Assembly's winter session commencing

Dec 9, 2024

K'taka: Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti members detained for protesting against winter session

The Karnataka Police detained the members of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) on Monday for staging a protest against the winter session in the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi.

Dec 9, 2024

Well-planned anti-India campaigns, says BJP; questions Sonia's 'links' with Soros

The BJP on Monday intensified its attack on the Congress, particularly targeting Sonia Gandhi, over her alleged association with an organisation funded by the George Soros Foundation, which has reportedly backed anti-India narratives, including the independence of Kashmir.

Dec 9, 2024

'Insurance for all key to social security': PM Modi at Bima Sakhi Yojana launch in Panipat

Saying 'insurance for all' is a key to social security and crucial to eradicate poverty, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' from this city in Haryana from where he launched 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' on January 22, 2015.

Dec 9, 2024

Ahead of polls, Delhi govt promises pay hike to 22,000 contractual DTC staff

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday reached out to the 22,000 contractual employees of Delhi Transport Corporation and assured them of a pay hike, regularisation of service, posting in depots close to their homes and re-skilling of drivers in running e-buses as the CNG fleet gets phased out.

Dec 9, 2024

Fadnavis govt sails through confidence motion as house passes resolution by voice vote

The Maharashtra Assembly on Monday passed a resolution, by voice vote, expressing full faith in the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led council of ministers.

Dec 9, 2024