Politics

Parliament set for OBC Committee reports; HM Shah to move Disaster Management Bill

The Indian Parliament is set to introduce a Bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, aiming to clarify roles and empower authorities. The Union Railway Minister has moved a motion for The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to enhance the powers of the Railways Board.

Dec 5, 2024

Govt plans to invest Rs 1.08 lakh crore in new tunnel projects: Nitin Gadkari

The government is planning to invest another Rs 1.08 lakh crore in 78 upcoming tunnel projects in the country covering a distance of 285 km as part of its plans to develop world-class infrastructure, Union Minister of Road

Dec 5, 2024

Devendra Fadnavis set to be sworn in today as Maha CM; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar Deputy CMs

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dec 5, 2024

Vijender Gupta slams AAP govt for failure to curb crime, drug trade in Delhi

Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, has criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for failing to curb criminal activities and drug trade in the national capital during a discussion on the city's law and order situation in the Assembly session.

Dec 5, 2024

Bhutan King Wangchuck to arrive in India today

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will arrive in India on Thursday for a two-day official visit and hold meetings with the Indian leadership to review bilateral relations.

Dec 5, 2024

I-T Dept imposes penalties worth Rs 1.41 crore for GST violations in J&K

The Central Enforcement Wing of State Taxes Department Kashmir has imposed penalties worth Rs 1.41 crore against tax violations in the ongoing financial year 2024-2025 in J&K.

Dec 5, 2024

As Krishna devotee, I can't tolerate atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh: Hema tells LS

BJP MP from Mathura, Hema Malini, on Wednesday strongly condemned the ongoing atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, highlighting the emotional and religious significance of the issue for India.

Dec 4, 2024

Soren's plea for exemption from personal appearance granted by Jharkhand HC in ED case

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren got big relief from the Jharkhand High Court, which on Wednesday exempted him from personally appearing before the MP-MLA Special Court in Ranchi in a case related to alleged disobedience of Enforcement Directorate (ED) summonses.

Dec 4, 2024

AAP protests over deteriorating law and order in Delhi; slams Centre

Members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding immediate action from the Union government to address the worsening law and order situation in the national Capital.

Dec 4, 2024

Maha Guv invites Fadnavis to form govt, swearing-in on Thursday in presence of PM Modi

MahaYuti submitted a letter to stake claims for the government formation to the Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan.

Dec 4, 2024

K'taka Waqf row: BJP committed to protecting farmers' interests, says Vijayendra

Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra said on Wednesday that the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have committed to protecting the interests of the farmers whose lands have been allegedly claimed by the Waqf Board.

Dec 4, 2024

MUDA scam: ED's letter aims to influence court, says CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) letter to the Lokayukta a day before the Karnataka High Court hearing was intended to influence the judiciary.

Dec 4, 2024

Priority is to fulfil promises, take Maha to top level in all sectors: Devendra Fadnavis

BJP Legislature Party leader Devendra Fadnavis in his maiden speech after his election on Wednesday said the Mahayuti government's priority will be to expedite Maharashtra's development by focusing on all sections of the society.

Dec 4, 2024

Denied constitutional right, says Rahul after being stopped by cops; slugfest over Sambhal visit

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who along with Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, was stopped at the Ghazipur border on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway while heading to the violence-hit Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, remarked that he was denied his constitutional right.

Dec 4, 2024

In a major setback, BJP's Pravesh Ratan joins AAP ahead of Delhi Assembly polls

In a significant political development ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections early next year, BJP leader Pravesh Ratan joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday.

Dec 4, 2024