Politics

Two seminal works on PM Modi's governance & leadership presented to Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been presented with two works highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance and leadership, it was announced on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

K'taka govt announces three-day mourning over S.M. Krishna's demise

S.M. Krishna: A Legacy of Service and Vision in Karnataka

Karnataka mourns the loss of veteran politician and former Chief Minister, S.M. Krishna. His vision transformed Bengaluru into the 'Silicon Valley of India', attracting numerous IT/BT companies.

Dec 10, 2024

Voters' names being deleted, says AAP; won't allow bogus voting: BJP

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh, on Tuesday renewed his party's attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly getting AAP supporters' names deleted from the electoral rolls in the national Capital, while the BJP vowed not to allow 'bogus voting' in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Dec 10, 2024

National capital should be shifted out of Delhi: Farooq Abdullah

Centre brought Rohingyas to J&K: Farooq Abdullah

Former J&K Chief Minister and President of the ruling National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah said on Tuesday that Rohingyas were brought to Jammu by the Central government and providing them basic amenities was the responsibility of the J&K government.

Dec 10, 2024

Excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till Aug 20

Kejriwal has 'destroyed' Delhi, say locals on 'Sheesh Mahal' row

Delhi residents have criticised AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the BJP released a video of his former official residence, what the party refers to as 'Sheesh Mahal'.

Dec 10, 2024

S.M. Krishna shared close bond with us, says RSS

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday expressed condolences for the death of veteran politician S.M. Krishna and said that he shared a close bond with them.

Dec 10, 2024

NDA leaders slam Lalu Prasad for objectionable remark against Nitish Kumar

The NDA leaders slammed RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday for his objectionable remark against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his proposed 'Mahila Samvad Yatra'.

Dec 10, 2024

PM Modi could soon embark on a historic visit to Kuwait

Enhancing ongoing close cooperation and solid partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi could soon visit Kuwait in what would be the first visit by an Indian PM to the key West Asian country

Dec 10, 2024

President Murmu spotlights cybercrimes, climate change as threats to human rights

Addressing the Human Rights Day celebrations organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, highlighted the growing challenges posed by cybercrimes and climate change to human rights.

Dec 10, 2024

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, BJD welcome 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, calls it beneficial for the country

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 be inducted in Andhra Cabinet

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

SM Krishna passes away, Karnataka declares holiday tomorrow

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

Ghana holds special voting ahead of general elections

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