India

Bajwa slams AAP Govt for increasing debt burden of Punjab

03 Apr 2024 01:49 AM IST

After the reports about the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government’s bid to take heavy loan came to the fore, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday lambasted the AAP for making deceitful claims about the fiscal health of the state. Citing a news report Bajwa said

SC rebukes TN district collectors for not appearing before ED

03 Apr 2024 01:47 AM IST

Supreme Court reprimanded five district collectors from Tamil Nadu on Tuesday for failing to physically appear before the Enforcement Directorate, despite previous orders, in a money laundering investigation linked to alleged illegal sand mining. The court directed these officials to personally appear before the ED on April 25. Justices Bela

RAJNATH SINGH PRAISES ARMY’S RESPONSE TO BORDER TERRORISM ON WESTERN FRONTIER

03 Apr 2024 01:43 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised the Indian Army’s response to cross border terrorism on the western frontier but added that the proxy war by the adversary continues. “I compliment the excellent synergy between the CAPF/ Police forces and the Army in tackling the menace of terrorism in Jammu

Delhi Traffic Police crackdown on tinted windshields

03 Apr 2024 01:26 AM IST

In recent months, the bustling streets of Delhi have witnessed a surge in the prosecution of vehicles equipped with tinted glass as the Delhi Traffic Police intensifies efforts to enhance road safety and regulatory compliance. Despite existing regulations governing the use of tinted glass, the Delhi Traffic Police have observed

Kejriwal adopting double standards on resignation after arrest: BJP

03 Apr 2024 01:24 AM IST

The BJP hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for digging his heels in and not resigning as the head of the elected government even after his arrest. The party also accused Kejriwal of adopting double standards as in the case of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Health

ATISHI ACCUSES bjp of attempting to overthrow the Delhi govt

03 Apr 2024 01:21 AM IST

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Aatishi accused the BJP of toppling the Delhi government in the absence of CM Arvind Kejriwal. Addressing a press conference, she said it is possible that in a few days ED may come to arrest me and other leaders, including Saurabh Bhardwaj. She also made

Kamal Nath’s last ray of hope in Cong is his son’s victory

03 Apr 2024 01:16 AM IST

Veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath seems to have been isolated in the last phase of his political career. Madhya Pradesh’s former Chief Minister and nine-time MP Kamal Nath worked with three generations of the Gandhis. He always stood by Congress through its thick and thin and until last year where

AAP announces Kang from Anandpur Sahib, Chabbewal from Hoshiarpur

03 Apr 2024 01:12 AM IST

In a significant development, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has declared its candidates for two key constituencies in Punjab. Raj Kumar Chabbewal has been nominated for Hoshiarpur, while Malwinder Kang has been chosen for Anandpur Sahib. This announcement marks the party’s selection of candidates for a total of 10 seats. However,

Political uncertainty grips Punjab as parties navigate amid defections

03 Apr 2024 01:09 AM IST

The political landscape in Punjab has been tumultuous in recent weeks, marked by a series of defections and allegations of covert maneuvering, particularly with the onset of the impending general elections. The defection of prominent AAP leaders, including the party’s lone Lok Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Rinku, Jalandhar West MLA

DELHI HC GRANTS FINAL CHANCE TO FILE REPLIES

03 Apr 2024 01:05 AM IST

Delhi High Court granted a final opportunity to the Centre and several opposition parties on Tuesday to respond to a petition seeking to restrain them from using the acronym I.N.D.I.A. (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance). A division bench of acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora ordered that

India’s growth pegged at 6.6% in FY25, resilient demand is key

03 Apr 2024 01:01 AM IST

Amidst further deceleration in global growth this year, lagged and ongoing effects of tight monetary policy, restrictive financial conditions and feeble global trade and investment, India is one of the key exceptions among emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) which are set to make limited progress catching up to advanced

SC rebukes Patanjali in misleading ads case

03 Apr 2024 00:56 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday granted a “last opportunity” to Ramdev and Patanjali MD to file affidavits in “misleading” advertising case. The apex court told to Ramdev’s counsel to note an unconditional apology. Before passing an order, the Supreme Court came heavily not only on Patanjali, i.e. Baba Ram Dev