NC chooses Abdul Rahim Rather as J&K Assembly Speaker

War of Words Escalates Between J&K Speaker and Mehbooba Mufti Over Parliamentary Rules

A political row erupted after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti accused J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather of imposing a form of "martial law" by restricting the publicity of legislative notices. Mufti argued that transparency in legislative matters fosters accountability, while the Speaker defended his stance by citing parliamentary rules that prohibit premature disclosure of legislative proceedings. Feb 25, 2025
India, UK agree to resume free trade talks

India, UK agree to resume free trade talks

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Monday said that India and the UK have decided to restart negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), after a meeting here with his UK counterpart Jonathan Reynolds. Feb 24, 2025
No response when rescue teams called out names, says Telangana minister

No response when rescue teams called out names, says Telangana minister

Teams engaged in the operation to rescue eight trapped workers from an under-construction tunnel which collapsed on Saturday in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district, received no response when they called out names of the trapped men, state Minister Jupally Krishna Rao admitted. Feb 24, 2025
Vijender Gupta elected Delhi Assembly Speaker

Vijender Gupta elected Delhi Assembly Speaker; Oppn forces adjournment

Vijender Gupta, BJP legislator from Rohini, was elected the Speaker of Delhi Assembly on Monday after his name was proposed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Soon after his election, the proceedings of the House were adjourned due to disruptions by the Opposition legislators of the AAP. Feb 24, 2025
Bengal dancer dies in accident while escaping drunk youths

Bengal dancer dies in accident while escaping drunk youths

In a shocking incident in West Bengal, a dancer-cum-event management professional died early on Monday as her vehicle met with an accident when the driver increased speed and took evasive action in an attempt to save her from drunk youths chasing them. Feb 24, 2025