India

AAP’s Raghav Chadha hits back at BJP over ‘forged signatures’ allegation

11 Aug 2023 09:12 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday over “forged signatures” allegations by five Rajya Sabha MPs and challenged the BJP to show him the piece of paper where they are claiming the forged signatures. Chadha›s statement came after Union Home Minister

Finance Minister highlights India’s growth amid global economic challenges

11 Aug 2023 09:11 AM IST

In an address during the No Confidence Motion discussion in Parliament today, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the government’s policies and showcased India’s remarkable economic transformation, asserting that progress is achieved through actions rather than mere rhetoric. Sitharaman began her address in the Lok Sabha by emphasising the global

HC directs Delhi Police to prevent sale of Chinese manjha during I-Day kite-flying season

11 Aug 2023 09:11 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the city police to ensure there is no sale of Chinese manjha in the national capital during the forthcoming Independence Day period, a “kite-flying season”. Justice Prathiba M Singh noted that the Delhi police have taken several steps to stop the sale of Chinese

IIT Delhi’s 54th convocation: Over 2,350 students to be awarded degrees

11 Aug 2023 09:10 AM IST

Over 2,350 UG and PG students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here will be awarded degrees during the 54th convocation ceremony on August 12, an official said on Thursday. Dr Gagandeep Kang, an eminent virologist and professor of microbiology at Christian Medical College, Vellore, will be the chief

Jagdish Tytler seeks Delhi court’s permission for virtual appearance

11 Aug 2023 09:08 AM IST

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, who is facing accusations related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, requested permission from a Delhi court on Thursday to participate in proceedings via video conferencing. This request was made by his lawyer. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vidhi Gupta Anand is likely to pass an order on

LG V K Saxena extends ban on tobacco products for one more year in Delhi

11 Aug 2023 09:05 AM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has extended the ban on the manufacture and sale of tobacco products, including gutkha and paan masala, in Delhi for a further period of one year, Raj Niwas officials said on Thursday. The Lt Governor said tobacco products are now affecting children and youngsters,

Army Chief General Manoj Pande receives grand welcome in the UK

11 Aug 2023 08:17 AM IST

The UK rolled out a ceremonial red carpet for India’s Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Thursday, emphasising its view of India as a crucial ally in upholding the rules-based international order. Gen. Pande’s visit to the UK began with the Guard of Honour at Horse Guards Parade, situated at

NIA charges 12 more in Bishnoi, Bambiha gangs

11 Aug 2023 08:15 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed two supplementary charge sheets against members of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Bambiha gangs. These charge sheets encompass three gangsters from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and nine from the Bambiha gang, totaling twelve individuals. Previously, on March 21 and 24, the NIA had filed

Akhilesh Yadav plans expansion beyond Uttar Pradesh

11 Aug 2023 08:13 AM IST

Amidst whispers of rifts within the alliance of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and RLD in Uttar Pradesh, SP leader Akhilesh Yadav is gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. While his old ally, Jayant Chaudhary’s RLD is in talks with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, sources suggest that Yadav is

Instead of making ‘wild allegations’ against INDIA bloc, why not concentrate on governance: Sibal to Shah

11 Aug 2023 08:10 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday hit back at Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks targeting the opposition alliance, saying instead of making “wild allegations” against the I.N.D.I.A. bloc should he not concentrate on governance in places such as Manipur and Haryana. Sibal’s remarks came a day after

How can you say Bharat Mata Ki Hatya: BJP MP Sanjay Kumar Bandi

11 Aug 2023 08:09 AM IST

Hitting out at the Congress and ruling BRS in Telangana, BJP Lok Sabha member Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday alleged that people are laughing at the behaviour of a political leader who indulges in acts like hugging, winking and blowing flying kisses. Though he did not mention any name, the

What happened to Adhir Chowdhury, why not allowed to speak: PM Modi

11 Aug 2023 08:07 AM IST

Taking a swipe at Opposition bloc INDIA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today questioned why Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress’s leader in Lok Sabha, was not in the list of speakers in the no-confidence debate and wondered if a “call from Bengal” was behind the decision. The Prime Minister’s “call from Bengal”