India

Assam CM creating divide between Muslims and Asamese people: Badruddin Ajmal

15 Jul 2023 12:55 PM IST

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal on Saturday accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of trying to separate Asamese Muslims from the youth with his remarks on the rising prices of vegetables in the state. Speaking to media persons at Garigaon in Guwahat, the AIUDF chief claimed

Delhi Minister Atishi writes to chief secretary to ensure amenities in relief camps

15 Jul 2023 12:21 PM IST

Delhi PWD Minister Atishi on Saturday directed the chief secretary to ensure that all amenities are provided to people sheltered in relief camps. Marooned locals residing on the banks of the Yamuna were evacuated and shifted to relief camps after the river breached the danger mark, resulting in water spilling

PM Modi begins final two-nation tour by meeting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Al Nahyan in United Arab Emirates.

15 Jul 2023 12:17 PM IST

On his arrival at the Abu Dhabi airport, PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome.

Mandaviya chairs parliamentary panel meeting in Dehradun

15 Jul 2023 10:10 AM IST

The consultative parliamentary committee meeting on Health and Family Welfare on Friday discussed ways to strengthen public health infrastructure and respond effectively to any future pandemics and health outbreaks. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the consultative parliamentary committee meeting held in Dehradun in the presence of Minister of State

From skygazer to Chandrayaan’s launch team

15 Jul 2023 10:07 AM IST

It was around half past two in the afternoon when everyone’s eyes were glued to the TV in Rajajipuram Mohalla. As soon as the news of Chandrayaan-3’s launch came, there was no lack of joy at Rohit Karidhal’s house in E-Block. He treated his friends and neighbours to sweets and

Protests against BJP leader’s death rock Bihar legislature

15 Jul 2023 10:04 AM IST

Frenzied protests by members of the opposition BJP in both Houses of the legislature in Bihar over the death of a party leader, which they blamed on a police lathi-charge, led to adjournment till 2 p.m. within minutes of the commencement of proceedings. BJP members had come to the legislature

Former CM Hooda meets Haryana governor, reviews flood situation

15 Jul 2023 10:00 AM IST

Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda ran to Raj Bhavan to help flood victims in Haryana. After visiting the flood-affected areas of North Haryana, met the Haryana Governor along with the MLAs. During this, the former CM told that due to the closure of Dadupur Nalvi Canal, a flood situation has

A war of words between parties as states continue to tackle flood threats

15 Jul 2023 09:55 AM IST

Due to heavy rains, the national capital Delhi has been battling a flood threat which has led to a political ruckus and verbal spats between the leaders of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Punjab, which are ruled by the BJP, the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) respectively. Similar

Haryana abolishes Drawing, disbursement powers of city councils

15 Jul 2023 09:43 AM IST

The Haryana government has taken a big decision regarding the heads of city councils and municipalities. The Drawing and Disbursement (DD) power held by the “pradhans” has been abolished by the government. Pradhan will no longer be able to sign checks regarding the expenditure incurred on development works or other

SAD tells Law Commission UCC ‘against national interest’

15 Jul 2023 09:41 AM IST

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) yesterday informed the 22nd Law Commission that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was not in the nation’s interest and enforcing it without a genuine countrywide inter-faith consensus, especially among minorities, would violate the spirit of the Constitution and generate fear, distrust and divisive sentiments.

Migrant labourer died waiting for treatment during CM’s PR exercise: Jakhar

15 Jul 2023 09:39 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Punjab president Sunil Jakhar on Friday lambasted the Bhagwant Mann-led government in the state for an “abjectly dismal” and callous response to the grievous flood situation despite timely alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The BJP’s state president targeted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Punjab CM continues tour of affected areas, announces free paddy saplings for farmers

15 Jul 2023 09:37 AM IST

Continuing his spree of visits to flood-hit areas of the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday inspected the ongoing work of plugging the breach in the Dhussi band in the capital Chandigarh. The Chief Minister took a ferry and went amongst the masses to inspect the ongoing work