Eknath Shinde, President Murmu and leaders across parties mourn demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Eknath Shinde, President Murmu and leaders across parties mourn demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

The tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who passed away in a plane crash in Baramati today, has shocked one and all. Tributes are pouring in across party lines, with PM Narendra Modi describing him as a grassroots leader dedicated to the state's progress. Political rivals and allies alike have expressed profound grief over the loss of "Dada," a seasoned administrator who dominated Maharashtra's political landscape for decades 6 days ago
Republic Day controversy: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'patka'; Congress targets Maharashtra minister for omitting Ambedkar

Republic Day controversy: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'patka', calls it hateful mindset

Political controversies marked Republic Day celebrations as the BJP and Congress clashed over separate incidents. The BJP accused Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of showing disrespect to the Northeast by allegedly refusing to wear a traditional 'patka' despite a request from President Droupadi Murmu, calling it evidence of a "hateful mindset." Congress leaders rejected the charge, saying several leaders, including BJP members, did not wear the attire and the issue was being politicised. 7 days ago
Security forces recover, neutralise Maoist-planted IEDs in Bastar

Security forces recover, neutralise Maoist-planted IEDs in Bastar

Security forces successfully recovered and neutralised two Maoist-planted IEDs in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, averting a potential threat in the South Bastar region. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of CRPF, Bomb Disposal Squad and local police detected a pipe bomb and a pressure cooker IED near Gufa village and safely destroyed them. 7 days ago
Struggle will continue until MGNREGA is restored: CM Siddaramaiah as K'taka Cong submits memorandum to Guv

Struggle will continue until MGNREGA is restored: CM Siddaramaiah as K'taka Cong submits memorandum to Guv

Addressing a 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest in Bengaluru under the 'MNREGA Bachao Sangram', Siddaramaiah accused the BJP-led Centre of pursuing anti-people policies and depriving rural citizens of their constitutional right to work. He said MGNREGA, introduced during the UPA government, ensured employment for women, Dalits, backward classes, minorities and persons with disabilities, and guaranteed 100 days of work. 7 days ago
PM Modi's post on Maldives Prez's R-day greetings misinterpreted by Grok

PM Modi's post on Maldives Prez's R-day greetings misinterpreted by Grok

Grok, X's AI tool, sparked controversy by mistranslating PM Modi's Republic Day message to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, wrongly calling it Independence Day and adding references to "anti-India campaigns." Users flagged the error, warning that such AI misinterpretations could strain diplomatic ties. 7 days ago
Protests erupt nationwide against revised UGC regulations, upper-caste groups allege discrimination

'No one can misuse the law': Education Minister allays fears on new UGC regulations

The controversy intensified after demonstrations outside the UGC office and the resignation of a senior bureaucrat and a BJP youth wing leader, who described the regulations as draconian. Despite the opposition, the UGC maintains that the regulations aim to strengthen grievance redressal and support disadvantaged groups across higher education institutions. 7 days ago