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NDA's 'indifference' towards Dalits at its peak in Bihar: Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday condemned the NDA's double-engine government for its "failure" to prevent a violent incident in Bihar's Nawada district and "indifference" towards Dalits.

Sep 19, 2024

Record 58.85% Voter Turnout in First Phase of J&K Assembly Elections

Highest voter participation in 35 years, polling peacefully across 24 constituencies with Kishtwar leading at 77.23%; Election Commission ensures inclusivity and security

Sep 19, 2024

'One Nation, One Election' is practically impossible to implement: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal approved by the Union Cabinet is not only against the federal structure but also practically impossible to implement.

Sep 18, 2024

Odisha CM welcomes 'One Nation, One Election' initiative

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's nod to the 'One Nation, One Election' report by former President Ram Nath Kovind.

Sep 18, 2024

Sachin Pilot credits SC for J&K Assembly elections; reiterates Cong's commitment to restore statehood

After bumper voting in the first phase of polling, Congress leader Sachin Pilot praises the Supreme Court for facilitating J&K assembly elections. He criticized the BJP's pseudo-nationalism and divisive politics.

Sep 18, 2024

Sexual harassment allegations return to haunt Tollywood

After the Malayalam film industry, the 'Mee Too' storm now appears to be rocking the Telugu film industry following allegations of rape against top choreographer Jani Master by a female colleague and actor Poonam Kaur urging the Movie Artists Association (MAA) to address a complaint she filed earlier against renowned director Trivikram Srinivas.

Sep 18, 2024

Understanding 'One Nation, One Election': What it means for India's electoral future

The Narendra Modi government has approved the report from a high-level panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on the concept of 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE).

Sep 18, 2024

Turnout in J&K elections' first phase crosses 50 per cent, polling incident-free

Enthusiastic voters, including entire families, mothers with infant children, and a near-centenarian, who has cast his ballot regularly since 1951, thronged polling booths in the first phase of the J&K Assembly elections on Wednesday, with the overall turnout logged at 50.65 per cent till 3 p.m.

Sep 18, 2024

First phase of J&K polls crucial for PDP's future; Over 41% turnout recorded till 1PM

PDP's stakes are very high in today's elections, as all 16 Assembly constituencies of Kashmir, where polling is going on, are considered strongholds of the party.

Sep 18, 2024

Delhi court summons Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi in land-for-job case

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Wednesday issued summons to former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his sons Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, and other accused in the land-for-job case.

Sep 18, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal will vacate CM residence in next few weeks, says Sanjay Singh

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will vacate his official residence within a few weeks and give up all the facilities provided to him, said AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh.

Sep 18, 2024

Hema Committee report: SIT to meet today after getting unedited portions

With the Onam festivities and the series of holidays over, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the Hema Committee report, which brought out the pitiable condition of women in the Malayalam film industry,

Sep 18, 2024

MP Govt initiates disciplinary action against employees absent from duty

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh government has ordered the officials to prepare a list of the employees missing or absent from their duties for the past several years.

Sep 18, 2024

'This is unacceptable', says WHO chief ; Condemns Attack on Gaza Aid Convoy

The head of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has said Israeli tanks fired on an aid convoy on a mission to northern Gaza.

Sep 18, 2024

Trump Eager for Modi's US Visit: A Diplomatic Event Awaited

Former President Donald Trump has said he will meet "fantastic man" Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week when he visits the US.

Sep 18, 2024