Politics

Extortion case: AAP's Naresh Balyan to be produced in court today

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan will be produced before a Delhi court on Sunday in connection to a year-old extortion case for his alleged links with a gangster.

Dec 1, 2024

Their vigilance and courage contribute to safety, security of nation: PM Modi on BSF Raising Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his greetings on the occasion of BSF Raising Day saying their vigilance and courage contribute to the safety and security of the country.

Dec 1, 2024

Swearing-in of new Maharashtra CM on Dec 5, Fadnavis likely take oath

The swearing-in of the 31st Maharashtra Chief Minister will be held on December 5 at 1 p.m. at the historic Azad Maidan.

Nov 30, 2024

PM Modi on 3-day visit in Odisha, to address DG/IGP Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on opposition parties during a public meeting.

Nov 30, 2024

Priyanka Gandhi returns to Wayanad, to address first post-poll meeting as MP

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, who recently took oath as the Wayanad MP, is set to address her constituency for the first time on Saturday after her historic victory in the just-concluded bypolls. The MP will hold a joint public meeting with her brother and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

Nov 30, 2024

SP delegation to visit Sambhal today to address November 24 violence

A 15-member delegation from the Samajwadi Party (SP), led by senior leaders under the direction of party chief Akhilesh Yadav, will visit Sambhal on Saturday to investigate the violence that erupted on November 24.

Nov 30, 2024

BJP's Somaiya lodges complaint against Congress leader Jagtap over 'Pet Dog' remark to Election Commission

BJP leader and former MP Kirit Somaiya has filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) and the Mumbai Police Commissioner, demanding strict action against Congress leader Bhai Jagtap for allegedly insulting the poll panel with derogatory remarks.

Nov 30, 2024

Not certain if Siddaramaiah will finish 5-year term: CM's advisor B.R. Patil

Just days after the Karnataka Congress' thumping victory in the bypolls, senior Congress MLA B.R. Patil stated on Friday that it is not certain whether Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would complete his full term.

Nov 29, 2024

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, demands more central assistance

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office in New Delhi on Friday. While thanking him for giving time to meet him at short notice, CM Siddaramaiah submitted a memorandum demanding central assistance and cooperation on some issues.

Nov 29, 2024

SC grants bail to suspended TMC leader Kuntal Ghosh in Bengal school job case

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to the suspended youth Trinamool Congress leader, Kuntal Ghosh, in connection with the cash-for-school job case lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Nov 29, 2024

FM Sitharaman in Bihar for two-day visit to boost rural banking, financial inclusion

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Patna on Friday for a two-day visit with the aim to focus on boosting rural banking, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion in the eastern region.

Nov 29, 2024

BJP protests against food contamination in Telangana schools

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists on Friday tried to lay siege to Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Sankshema Bhavan here to protest against the food contamination at government-run residential schools and hostels.

Nov 29, 2024

SC to hear plea today seeking stay on Sambhal mosque survey

The Supreme Court is set to hear on Friday a plea filed by the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Committee seeking a stay on a district court-ordered survey of the mosque to verify if the disputed structure was originally the Harihar temple.

Nov 29, 2024

Parliament Session Day 5: Bills on Banking Laws, Railway Act, Healthcare in focus

After repeated adjournments and protests since the beginning of the session on November 25, both Houses of Parliament will meet.

Nov 29, 2024

Social media ban for children under 16 now becomes 'law' in Australia

With bipartisan support, the bill of social media ban for children under 16 passed the Senate of Australia. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared Friday that social media companies have a social responsibility to protect children after parliament passed laws banning under-16s from using their platforms.

Nov 29, 2024