Politics

PM Modi greets Minister Pralhad Joshi on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi on his birthday.

Nov 27, 2024

Kidney patients in Poonch receive free dialysis, thank Modi govt

J&K: Kidney patients in Poonch receive free dialysis under Centre-run scheme

The Prime Minister Dialysis Unit installed at Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has come as a boon for the local residents as well as those residing in remote locations across the Line of Control (LoC). Thousands of kidney patients are taking advantage of the Centre-run scheme.

Nov 27, 2024

Biden tells Americans he quit race to 'unify his party'

Israel and Lebanon agree to Gaza ceasefire deal, effective today from 4 am local time

The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah will take effect starting at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday.

Nov 27, 2024

Hemant Soren meets PM Modi, invites him for swearing-in ceremony

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday and extended a formal invitation for the swearing-in ceremony of his government, which is scheduled to take place in Ranchi on November 28.

Nov 26, 2024

Congress MLAs should not question guarantee schemes: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that the Congress MLAs should not question the guarantee schemes.

Nov 26, 2024

GST on term life insurance premium, senior citizens likely to be exempted

Trump presidency to affect low-income health insurance policyholders in US: Report

The impending presidency of Donald Trump is expected to reshape the health insurance landscape in the US.

Nov 26, 2024

Balanced Cabinet to include old, new faces: JMM spokesperson

Balanced Hemant Soren Cabinet to include old, new faces: JMM spokesperson

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson, Manoj Kumar Pandey, on Tuesday hinted at a blend of old and new faces in the Cabinet as JMM chief Hemant Soren prepares to take oath as Chief Minister for a historic fourth term on November 28.

Nov 26, 2024

Muslims in India face unprecedented threats: Mehbooba Mufti

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday alleged that the largest minority (Muslims) were facing "unprecedented threats" in the country.

Nov 26, 2024

Breaking down Maha results: BJP's consistent rise & Congress's steep fall since 1990s

The recently held Maharashtra Assembly elections sprang up a welcome surprise for the ruling MahaYuti alliance and shock defeat for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), as the former shot to its best-ever show while the latter recorded its worst-ever performance.

Nov 26, 2024

Telangana CM, Deputy CM congratulate Priyanka Gandhi on winning Wayanad seat

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Priyanka Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday and congratulated the Congress leader on her victory in the recent bye-election to the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat.

Nov 26, 2024

Punjab to host 'Child Marriage-Free India' campaign

In a significant step towards eradicating child marriage, Punjab will host a statewide oath-taking ceremony on November 27 as part of the 'Child Marriage-Free India' campaign.

Nov 26, 2024

Indian Constitution Day, also known as the National Law Day

India Honors Its Constitution with Nationwide Celebrations on Samvidhan Divas

India celebrates Constitution Day on November 26, marking the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949. The day, first celebrated in 2015, promotes awareness about the Constitution and its architect, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Nov 26, 2024

MUDA case: K'taka HC adjourns hearing of plea for CBI probe to Dec 10

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the petition seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, to December 10.

Nov 26, 2024

Atishi to be new Delhi Chief Minister after Arvind Kejriwal quits

Patriotism curriculum unique to Delhi schools: CM Atishi

Showcasing the education model of the AAP government in the national Capital, Chief Minister Atishi said on Tuesday that it was only in Delhi where a curriculum of patriotism is taught in government schools, apart from other subjects.

Nov 26, 2024

Setback for Hemant Soren as court rejects exemption plea in ED case

Jharkhand's Chief Minister-elect Hemant Soren faced a legal setback on Tuesday after the MP-MLA Special Court in Ranchi rejected his request for exemption from personal appearance in a case related to alleged non-compliance of summonses issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Nov 26, 2024