India

Winter session from 4 December; polls, Mahua issue likely to dominate

28 Nov 2023 08:20 AM IST

The upcoming winter session of Parliament is scheduled to begin on 4 December and continue till 22 December. An all-party meeting has been scheduled specifically for this purpose on 2 December. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi confirmed this on X, formerly Twitter. He tweeted that the session planned to hold

India-U.S. Predator drone deal likely early next year

28 Nov 2023 08:17 AM IST

India is looking at sealing a landmark deal to procure 31 MQ-9B Predator armed drones from the United States under a government-to-government framework by March, with the US Congress expected to clear the supplies in the next few weeks, sources said. American and Indian government officials will hold the final

Unfulfilled promises a major issue in Telangana: Kharge

28 Nov 2023 08:10 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to this newspaper on the path that the Congress has been pursuing in Telangana. Kharge shed light on unkept promises, rampant corruption, and economic woes plaguing Telangana, among other issues. Edited excerpts: Q: The Congress has been conducting three to four rallies and roadshows daily

Speaking about situation of Hyderabad Assembly election, Asaduddin Owaisi

28 Nov 2023 08:01 AM IST

At present, the Telangana elections have become significantly intriguing. Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of AIMIM and a prominent member of the Lok Sabha is consistently campaigning for Telangana assembly elections, the 119-member state assembly polls scheduled for 30 November 2023. Rajat Rakesh Tandon, the political editor of “India News,” engaged

Mohammad Azharuddin enters Telangana political arena

28 Nov 2023 07:59 AM IST

Former Indian cricket captain turned politician Mohammad Azharuddin is contesting the Telangana assembly elections, the 119-member state assembly polls scheduled for 30 November 2023. Rajat Rakesh Tandon, the political editor of “India News,” engaged in an in-depth conversation with Azharuddin regarding the approaching elections. Q: KCR asserts that our party

Persistent Clouds in NCR for next 12-18 hours says IMD

27 Nov 2023 16:35 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department’s Senior Scientist, RK Jenamani, linked the cloud cover shrouding New Delhi to a western disturbance caused by intense circulation over Central Pakistan, indicating that these conditions will persist until tomorrow. “The weather in Delhi is currently cloudy and is expected to last for the next 12-18

CJI Chandrachud Emphasizes Tech-Driven Justice; Strategies to Make Courtrooms More Accessible!

27 Nov 2023 15:31 PM IST

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud highlighted the Supreme Court’s innovative use of technology, emphasizing how online streaming has bridged the gap between the courts and the people, transforming legal accessibility. Speaking at the inaugural regional conference on legal aid access, themed ‘Access to Legal Aid: Strengthening Access to

Cong disparages BRS over EC’s withdrawal of permission for giving aid to Telangana farmers

27 Nov 2023 14:04 PM IST

The Congress attacked the BRS on Monday for the EC’s decision to revoke the Telangana government’s authorization to provide financial aid to farmers under the Rythu Bandhu Scheme. The Congress claimed that this decision was the consequence of the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led party’s “irresponsible and self-serving” strategy. The Election Commission

Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests Two More in Child Trafficking Case; 10 Detained So Far

27 Nov 2023 13:08 PM IST

The Mumbai Crime Branch continues its intensive efforts in the child trafficking case by arresting two individuals on Monday, bringing the total tally of detained individuals to 10, according to the branch authorities. Daya Nayak from the Crime Branch in Mumbai reported, “A woman from Kherdi in Chiplun district, Maharashtra,

Golden Temple brightened on occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti

27 Nov 2023 11:31 AM IST

To commemorate Guru Nanak Jayanti on Monday, the holy site Golden Temple has been lit up. The holy celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called Gurpurab, commemorates the birthdate of Guru Nanak Dev, the first guru of Sikhism. Since it marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the

Andhra Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes visit to the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati

27 Nov 2023 11:24 AM IST

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects at the renowned Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati. In response to ‘X,’ Prime Minister Modi wrote in a post, “At the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, prayed for the good health, well-being, and prosperity of 140 crore Indians.” On

Centre Calls All-Party Meet on Dec 2 Ahead of Parliament’s Winter Session

27 Nov 2023 11:21 AM IST

Winter Session: In preparation for the impending Winter Session of Parliament set to commence on December 4, the government has announced an all-party meeting scheduled for December 2. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi will represent the government at this gathering. Traditionally held a day before the session starts, this all-party