India

We are part of the I.N.D.I.A. alliance: Raghav Chadha

14 Dec 2023 09:09 AM IST

AAP Rajyasabha M.P. Raghav Chadha, while speaking at the India News Manch, said that the Aam Aadmi Party is with the I.ND.I.A. block. He added that this alliance is to provide the voters with an alternative to the B.J.P., and on the recent defeat in three states, he said that

Rahul needs to reassess his capabilities: Pawan Verma

14 Dec 2023 09:07 AM IST

Amid a dominant view about BJP’s strong position before the 2024 election, several references were made to the future of Congress and Rahul Gandhi during discussions on the opening day of the three-day event, Manch 2023, organised by ITV Network, here on Wednesday, with some speakers even suggesting that Rahul

Odisha cash haul: I-T dept utilises ground scanning radar in Ranchi

14 Dec 2023 09:04 AM IST

The Income-tax department has deployed a ground scanning radar machine at Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu’s house in Ranchi as part of its ongoing searches against an Odisha-based distillery firm owned by the leader’s family and linked entities in which it has made a record cash haul of Rs 351 crore,

Mamata to discuss Central funds release with PM Modi on Dec 20

14 Dec 2023 09:03 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has received confirmation for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 20 in New Delhi during which she will seek release of the State’s financial dues from the Centre, Trinamool Congress sources said. The meeting may take place at around 11 am

Madras HC halts borewell project along Kollidam River for drinking water

14 Dec 2023 09:03 AM IST

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday has ordered an interim injunction on the new drinking water borewell project along the Kollidam river bed at Anbil village in Trichy district. A bench comprising of Justices GR Swaminathan and Pugalendhi passed the interim order on 2 PILs filed

Trinamool urges BJP MP’s expulsion over alleged support for parliament intruders

14 Dec 2023 09:02 AM IST

The Trinamool Congress today came out guns blazing and demanded the immediate expulsion of the BJP MP from Mysuru Pratap Simha who had signed the parliamentary visitor passes of the two people who had jumped into the Lok Sabha gallery and burst smoke bombs. Smarting from the disqualification of party

Defence Ministry gives go-ahead for Rs 2,800 cro re Pinaka rockets

14 Dec 2023 09:00 AM IST

In a major boost for the Indian Army, the Defence Ministry has approved a Rs 2,800 crore proposal for buying around 6,400 rockets for Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems. The Defence Ministry’s Defence Acquisition Council’s recent meeting had cleared the proposal for the acquisition of two types of these rockets,

Allahabad HC denies request to modify Lord Ram, Nishad Raj Statue

14 Dec 2023 08:58 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday has dismissed a petition seeking alterations to the statue of King Nishad Raj and Lord Ram installed which allegedly wasn’t as per the description in the “Ramcharitmanas” of Goswami Tulsidas. The statue is situated at Shringverpur Dham of Soraon in Prayagraj district. However, the

Bitcoin scam: SC transfers FIRs to CBI, says trial to be held in Delhi court

14 Dec 2023 08:57 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday has ordered the transfer of several FIRs related to the Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam to the CBI for further investigation and filing of chargesheets. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra also directed that the trial in these cases

OIC’s views on J-K verdict not accepted by India

14 Dec 2023 08:56 AM IST

India on Wednesday strongly rejected the comments by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressing concern over the Supreme Court’s verdict upholding the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the OIC’s action at

Parliament clears bill to repeal 76 outdated, obsolete laws

14 Dec 2023 08:46 AM IST

Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill to repeal 76 redundant and obsolete laws, with the government saying the move is part of its continuing efforts to improve the ease of living and doing business. The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023, was cleared in the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am

14 Dec 2023 08:45 AM IST

The Rajya Sabha adjourned on Wednesday till 11 am. Earlier in the day, the Rajya Sabha passed a Bill to repeal 76 laws that are obsolete or have been made redundant by other laws. The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023, was passed through a voice vote in the Upper House