India

Kerala Government forms panel after Cochin university stampede kills four

27 Nov 2023 09:16 AM IST

The Kerala government on Sunday said it has decided to constitute an expert committee to look into the stampede during Cochin University’s annual festival a day ago that claimed four lives and injured over 60 others. State Higher Education Minister R Bindu said the expert panel will also frame terms

Dead Body Respect Bill delayed in Haryana amid objections

27 Nov 2023 09:15 AM IST

The implementation of the Dead Body Respect Bill (2023) in Haryana is experiencing a delay. The government aims to prevent road blockages caused by the placement of dead bodies and is making arrangements to introduce a bill to enforce this ban. However, Home Minister Anil Vij has raised objections to

Systematic’, ‘strident’ attack on Constitution by BJP-RSS visible: Kharge

27 Nov 2023 09:14 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday accused the BJP government of using every trick in its textbook to crush and curtail freedoms enshrined in the Constitution, and said every citizen should question the attack on the Constitution, its ethos and values. His remarks come on Constitution Day, which marks the

KTR took jibe at Rahul Gandhi, says ‘ April fool is Pappu diwas’

27 Nov 2023 09:13 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi has announced that in Telangana, the Congress party’s initial focus is on challenging the BRS, led by KCR, followed by the BJP. This declaration has sparked a verbal showdown. KT Rama Rao, the son of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, criticized Rahul Gandhi, stating that the Congress leader

India faced terror attacks infiltration of terrorists under Cong regime says :

27 Nov 2023 09:12 AM IST

India was faced with terror attacks and infiltration of terrorists under the Congress-led UPA regime, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said, adding the country’s stature has now increased on the world stage under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing poll rallies in poll-bound Telangana’s Mahabubnagar district, he said

Farmers gather near Mohali-Chandigarh border for SKM’s 3-day protest

27 Nov 2023 09:11 AM IST

Farmers from different parts of Punjab Sunday gathered at the Mohali-Chandigarh border under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha, beginning their three-day nationwide protest for a legal guarantee of minimum support price. Heavy security arrangements were made ahead of the protest and traffic diverted to alternative routes on some roads,

Dushyant chautala anticipates JJP’s influence in Rajasthan’s electoral dynamics

27 Nov 2023 09:09 AM IST

Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala, upon his arrival in Jind, Haryana, expressed a belief that there’s a desire for change among the people of Rajasthan. Based on emerging trends, it appears that the Jan Nayak Janata Party (JJP) stands to secure a significant portion of votes, potentially playing a pivotal role

Judiciary and bureaucracy strengthen Indian democracy: Arjun Meghwal

27 Nov 2023 08:50 AM IST

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal reiterated on Sunday that India’s democracy has become stronger due to the diligent efforts of both the judiciary and government bodies. He was addressing a programme organized in the Supreme Court premises on the occasion of Constitution Day. The President of India, Draupadi Murmu,

Delhi BJP chief writes to LG on irregularities in DJB tendering process

27 Nov 2023 08:49 AM IST

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has written to central probe agencies and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in the tendering process for upgrading the sewage treatment plants run by the DJB, according to a statement issued by the party on Sunday. Sachdeva has alleged

Delhi CM extends wishes to AAP workers on foundation day

27 Nov 2023 08:48 AM IST

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday wished party workers on the party’s foundation day and remembered party leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, who he said are in jail in “false cases.” Addressing a press conference virtually, Kejriwal said that the AAP has been the fastest growing party and

Elderly sacrifice fuels civic welfare, saving Government funds

27 Nov 2023 08:42 AM IST

In a noteworthy development in Haryana, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar revealed that a staggering 40 thousand elderly individuals have voluntarily opted out of receiving pension benefits. The disclosure came to light during a special discussion program held on Saturday, where the Chief Minister underscored the significant impact of this

Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres renamed Ayushman Arogya Mandir

27 Nov 2023 08:42 AM IST

The government has decided to rename the Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres as ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ and the Union Health Ministry has sent a letter to the states and Union territories to implement the rebranding exercise by end of this year, according to official sources. The ministry has asked states