India

Communal collusion between Cong, Muslim League caused Partition horror: Naqvi

15 Aug 2023 08:42 AM IST

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday said the “horror of Partition” was a “criminal act that was the result of the “communal collusion” of the Congress and the Muslim League. While participating in a “maun julus” or silent procession, as well as a seminar organised

India’s leadership ‘right presidency at right time’ says UK Security Minister

15 Aug 2023 08:42 AM IST

India’s G20 presidency has been “incredibly important” as the country has offered effective leadership in addressing various global challenges such as food security, British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said on Monday. “It’s quite clear to me that this is the right presidency at the right time,” Tugendhat added. During its

BJP pins high hopes on ex-minister Dara Singh Chauhan

15 Aug 2023 08:11 AM IST

An interesting battle of ballots is on cards in the Ghosi assembly seat in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which fell vacant after the resignation of former minister Dara Singh Chauhan from the Samajwadi Party (SP). He, as a BJP candidate, is all set to face Sudhakar Singh of the

954 police medals for central, state forces announced on I-Day eve

15 Aug 2023 08:08 AM IST

The government on Monday announced service medals for 954 police personnel of various central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day. According to the Union Home Ministry’s order, 230 personnel will be decorated with bravery medals, including a President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG). A maximum of 125

Robert Vadra slams BJP on FIR over post made by Priyanka Gandhi

14 Aug 2023 15:07 PM IST

Slamming Bharatiya Janata Party over complaints against Congress leaders on their allegations of corruption in Madhya Pradesh, businessman Robert Vadra on Monday said that governments formed by BJP by toppling governments “will not last long” and Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi are “fearless”. Robert Vadra, who is

“It was unconscionable…,” US Congressman Ro Khanna on Khalistani violence against Indian missions

14 Aug 2023 12:55 PM IST

US Congressman Ro Khanna has condemned the “unconscionable” attack by Khalistani elements on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco and stated that there is no place for a separatist movement in India. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Khanna said, “It was unconscionable there was no place for that. I

954 police personnel receive service medals on Independence Day

14 Aug 2023 11:43 AM IST

Union Ministry of home affairs on Monday announced that 954 police personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day that will be celebrated on Tuesday. The President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been awarded to the Central Reserve Police Force’s Assistant Commandant Loukrakpam

Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple soared with devotees on sixth ‘Shravan Somvar’

14 Aug 2023 11:13 AM IST

On the occasion of the sixth ‘Shravan Somvar’, a large number of devotees swarmed Mahakaleshwar temple situated in Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh to offer prayers. The devotees lined up in the early morning to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva at the temple and also showed up at a special

Case filed against Kannada actor Upendra for casteist remarks

14 Aug 2023 10:35 AM IST

An FIR has been filed against Kannada actor and Uttama Prajaakeeya Party leader Upendra under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The complaint was filed after his controversial remarks about Dalits on his Facebook Live, according to the police. Upendra indicated his remarks at some of

With 10-fold jump in tourist footfall, Varanasi balances tradition and change

14 Aug 2023 10:01 AM IST

A Nandi statue faces the Kashi Vishwanath temple at the centre of Varanasi’s Godowlia crossing, continuing the centuries-old tradition of the guardian deity pointing in the direction of Lord Shiva’s abode. Just behind, a massive screen plays a cola commercial, the flickering images fading into a call to buy advertising

Adityanath initiates ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in UP

14 Aug 2023 10:01 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign by hoisting the national flag on the Gorakhnath Temple premises here. The chief minister urged the people of the state to enthusiastically participate in the Independence Day celebrations. Adityanath, who is on a three-day tour to

Odisha tribals demand withdrawal of UAPA cases

14 Aug 2023 10:00 AM IST

A tribal body, which has been protesting against bauxite mining in the eco-sensitive Niyamgiri hills in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts of Odisha for over a decade, has demanded immediate withdrawal of UAPA cases against its members. The demand comes after the police framed charges under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention)