India

Delhi CM thanks SC for preserving democracy amid challenges

21 Feb 2024 04:24 AM IST

The Supreme Court’s verdict in the Chandigarh mayoral polls case is a big victory for the I.N.D.I.A bloc, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday, asserting that it has saved democracy in these “difficult times”. The AAP national convenor also thanked the apex court for its historic verdict and

Congress nurtured Pramod Krishnam, high command maintains silence

21 Feb 2024 04:20 AM IST

Acharya Pramod Krishnam, recently expelled from the Congress, rose to prominence primarily due to the party’s support. Advocating for Congress for over three decades, Krishnam didn’t become the BJP’s favourite overnight. By having Acharya Pramod Krishnam, claiming proximity to Priyanka Gandhi, alongside him at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the

In Madhya Pradesh, game is still on in Congress

21 Feb 2024 04:18 AM IST

Farmers’ protests and incidents of 1984 have put brakes on Kamal Nath’s move to BJP In Madhya Pradesh, the game in Congress may continue until the ticket distribution. There are indications that due to the allegations related to the 1984 riots, the matter involving former Chief Minister Kamal Nath has

Hindu Sena moves SC seeking action for hate speeches against Sanatan Dharma

20 Feb 2024 18:33 PM IST

The Hindu Sena has taken legal action by approaching the Supreme Court regarding alleged hate speeches delivered at various events across India, targeting the Hindu community and Sanatan Dharma. Vishnu Gupta, the National President of Hindu Sena, filed a plea seeking the court’s intervention in enforcing its directions on hate

BJP president Nadda to be on two-day visit to Mumbai from tomorrow

20 Feb 2024 18:12 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Jagat Prakash Nadda is set to commence a two-day visit to Mumbai starting Wednesday, where he will participate in various public and organizational events. During his visit, Nadda will address party workers, hold cluster meetings, and inaugurate the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj sculpture. He will

Chief Minister Yogi participates in ‘bhoomi pujan’ of Ashok Leyland’s EV factory

20 Feb 2024 18:07 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicle factory in Lucknow, emphasizing the importance of accelerating production from the facility to meet the demand in Uttar Pradesh and North India. “I urge them (the company’s management) to commence production at the earliest, not

Supreme Court Orders Recount in Chandigarh Mayor Election Amid Ballot Tampering Allegations

20 Feb 2024 17:24 PM IST

The Supreme Court has intervened in the controversy surrounding the Chandigarh Mayor election by ordering a recount and instructing that eight initially invalidated ballots be considered valid. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud criticized the Returning Officer, Anil Masih, for his handling of the election, which included allegations of tampering with the

Manoj Jarange Patil expresses displeasure with passed bill; calls meeting on Wednesday

20 Feb 2024 15:08 PM IST

Manoj Jarange Patil, the activist leading the movement for caste-based reservations for Marathas, expressed his welcome for the reservation bill introduced and passed in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Despite welcoming the bill, he argued that the proposed reservation did not align with the community’s demands. Patil called for a meeting

Celebrating One Year of India’s First Hybrid Rocket Launch

20 Feb 2024 13:52 PM IST

On February 19th, 2023, India witnessed a historic moment with the successful launch of its inaugural hybrid rocket, a remarkable achievement led by Space Zone India. This groundbreaking mission took place in the tranquil coastal village of Pattipulam in Chengalpet District, Tamil Nadu, signifying a significant leap forward in the

‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will not be derailed’ says Jairam Ramesh on Rahul Gandhi’s summon

20 Feb 2024 13:29 PM IST

Responding to the summons from the District Civil Court in Sultanpur, where Rahul Gandhi was asked to appear in a defamation case, Jairam Ramesh, Congress’s General Secretary in charge of Communications, asserted that the ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ would not be derailed, and Rahul Gandhi would not be silenced. He

Maharashtra Government Approves 10% Maratha Quota In Education And Govt Jobs

20 Feb 2024 11:39 AM IST

The Maharashtra government passed a bill in a special legislative session on Tuesday to extend reservation for Marathas beyond the 50% limit. The newly approved 10% Maratha quota bill is akin to the 2018 Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act introduced during the tenure of then Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

St Stephen’s college ‘suspends’ over 100 students

20 Feb 2024 11:28 AM IST

St Stephen’s College has reportedly suspended approximately 100 first-year students, alleging their non-attendance of morning assemblies, as stated by a teacher on Tuesday. The college has issued a warning of debarring the students if they fail to contact their parents. In response, students and teachers have written to Principal John