India

NCW seeks Nitish’s immediate apology for his remarks on women in Assembly

08 Nov 2023 08:11 AM IST

The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson, Rekha Sharma has sought an immediate apology from Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his remarks in the state Assembly on the role of women in population growth. The Chief Minister made derogatory remarks while talking of population control with his remarks drawing

Breaching SC cap, cm Nitish seeks 65% Bihar caste quota

08 Nov 2023 08:09 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has proposed raising the reservations in government jobs and educational institutions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Extremely Backward Classes to 65%, in addition to the Central government’s 10 percent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections, resulting in a total reservation of 75%.

AIADMK files PIL against DMK govt’s fact-checking unit

08 Nov 2023 08:02 AM IST

R. Nirmal Kumar, joint secretary of the AIADMK’s Tamil Nadu’s information technology (IT) wing, has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) against the state government’s appointment of a fact-checking unit. The petition filed by Nirmal Kumar in the Madras High Court on November 6 alleged that this fact-checking unit was

Rahul meets Varun Gandhi at Kedarnath

08 Nov 2023 07:59 AM IST

During his three-day visit to Kedarnath, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi had an unexpected encounter with his cousin Varun Gandhi, a BJP Member of Parliament from Pilibhit. Rahul Gandhi, who arrived in Kedarnath on Sunday, crossed paths with Varun and his family on Tuesday. Coincidentally, Rahul Gandhi had organised a

Karnataka extends uninterrupted supply OF ELECTRICITY to farmers

08 Nov 2023 07:56 AM IST

In a significant move aimed at addressing the ongoing power crisis in the state, the government has decided to extend uninterrupted power supply to farmers. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the government will now provide farmers with seven hours of continuous electricity, a significant improvement from the earlier plan of

Telangana Assembly election: BJP releases fourth list of 12 candidates

07 Nov 2023 14:01 PM IST

For the Telangana Assembly elections on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party unveiled its fourth list of candidates, which included 12 names—1 of whom was a woman. The list was made public following a meeting of the BJP’s Central Election Committee on Tuesday at the Delhi headquarters of the party to

MP elections: I.N.D.I.A. alliance stuck in Congress quagmire, says CM Shivraj

07 Nov 2023 09:47 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday alleged that Congress has turned into “daldal” (quagmire) and the I.N.D.I.A. alliance has stuck in it as he demanded “clarification” from the party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Chouhan’s comments come against the backdrop of a spat between Congress leader Kamal Nath

Former Orissa HC Chief Justice S Muralidhar appears as a Sr. Advocate before SC

07 Nov 2023 09:46 AM IST

Former Orissa High Court chief justice S Muralidhar on Monday has appeared as a senior advocate before the Supreme Court to defend a retired judicial officer in a case related to adverse remarks issued against her by the Madras High Court.The top court has designated Justice Muralidhar as a senior

Pratima-Kiran quarrel uncovers shocking murder confession

07 Nov 2023 09:45 AM IST

In a chilling turn of events, the ongoing investigation into the murder of geoscientist Pratima, an officer in the mines department, has taken a shocking twist. The accused driver, Kiran, who had been working on a contract basis for four years, has been remanded in custody, shedding light on the

Anil Vij overcomes obstacles, addresses departmental concerns

07 Nov 2023 09:37 AM IST

The Home Department of Cabinet Minister Anil Vij is facing obstacles not only from the Health Department in Haryana but also from the Finance Department. The Finance Department has raised objections and requested a response from the Home Department regarding the promotion file for the Ambala Police Range. Interestingly, the

Stalemate continues between AAP and BJP over stubble burning

07 Nov 2023 09:31 AM IST

The blame game between the ruling AAP in Delhi and the BJP continued on Monday amid a severe air pollution crisis, with both parties holding stubble burning in states ruled by the other as the cause of the health scare in the national capital. AAP chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar alleged

Physical classes halt in Delhi schools till Nov 10

07 Nov 2023 09:30 AM IST

All schools in Delhi have been directed to suspend physical classes, except for classes 10 and 12, until November 10 in view of rising pollution levels, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Monday. Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR on Monday morning were recorded around seven to eight times above the