Politics

Kejriwal questions ECI's integrity, alleges BJP plot to trim Delhi voters list

Alleging a conspiracy involving the Election Commission of India and the BJP, AAP National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday claimed large-scale deletion of names of his party's supporters from electoral rolls ahead of Assembly polls.

Dec 6, 2024

RS showdown over cash row: Govt-Oppn trade barbs, Cong livid over revelation of name

The discovery of wads of currency in Rajya Sabha, from seat no. 222 belonging to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, sparked verbal exchanges between the Opposition and treasury benches on Friday.

Dec 6, 2024

Constitution's Article 3, incorporated by Ambedkar, paved for Telangana's formation: KCR

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) supremo and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao said on Friday that Article 3 in the Constitution, incorporated by Dr B. R. Ambedkar paved the way for the formation of Telangana state.

Dec 6, 2024

India in advantageous position for relations with Trump 2.0 term: EAM Jaishankar

India is in a 'much more advantageous position' than many other countries in the world to build 'deeper' relations with the incoming Donald Trump 2.0 administration in the US, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

Dec 6, 2024

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024 for ex-Chile Prez Michelle Bachelet

Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile and a global advocate for human rights, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development.

Dec 6, 2024

'Kerala delayed to comply with PM's directive on Wayanad disaster', Priyanka shares Centre's response

Days after a delegation led by Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the entire parliamentarians from Kerala met Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking the speeding up of the relief package for the landslide hit people, on Friday she posted on X the reply from Centre, blaming Kerala government for the delay in submitting the memorandum.

Dec 6, 2024

Karnataka Cong under pressure after death of six new mothers post delivery; Health Minister urges public protest

The Karnataka Congress government is facing mounting pressure after the death of another woman post-delivery in Ballari district. The death toll of new mothers who underwent cesarean surgery has reached six.

Dec 6, 2024

French President Macron gears up to nominate new PM soon in 'days'

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he will nominate a new Prime Minister "within the coming days" to replace Michel Barnier, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote a day before.

Dec 6, 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge dissolves entire UP state Congress Unit, revamp to follow next

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday dissolved the entire Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) unit in Uttar Pradesh, along with the district and block units, effective immediately, according to a press statement.

Dec 6, 2024

India wins global award for social security steps

India has been honoured with the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Good Practice Award for Asia and Pacific 2024, presented by Dr Mohammed Azman, President of ISSA, at the Regional Social Security Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Dec 5, 2024

Assam Cabinet expansion: Four MLAs to be sworn in as Ministers on Dec 7

Four legislators will be sworn in as ministers during the expansion of Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam Cabinet on December 7.

Dec 5, 2024

Devendra Fadnavis, popularly known as Devabhau, begins 3.0 innings

From a back-bencher in the school to Maharashtra Chief Minister for the third time, Devendra Fadnavis has come a long way weathering all odds.

Dec 5, 2024

PM Modi and Bhutan King discuss enhancing economic connectivity, fast-tracking 'visionary' Gelephu Mindfulness City project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India's strong commitment to Bhutan's economic development, highlighting the doubling of India's development support to the neighbouring country for its 13th Five-Year Plan period during his meeting with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in New Delhi.

Dec 5, 2024

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM, Eknath Shinde & Ajit Pawar as Dy CMs in presence of PM Modi

With Thursday's swearing-in, Fadnavis has started his 3.0 innings. Former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister in the Fadnavis-led council of ministers.

Dec 5, 2024

'Our land, our right': K'taka BJP's protest enters second day over Waqf row

Karnataka BJP's protests over the alleged Waqf Boad controversy in the state entered the second day on Thursday with leading party leaders taking part in the protests.

Dec 5, 2024