India

Businessman arrested in Delhi Excise Policy money laundering case

08 Jul 2023 01:18 AM IST

In relation to its investigation into alleged corruption linked to the now-defunct Delhi excise policy, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested businessman Dinesh Arora on Thursday night, according to official sources. Interestingly, Arora, who is reportedly close to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, has been identified as an approver

Not looking at Rajasthan, wish to contest elections from Hisar: Kuldeep Bishoi

08 Jul 2023 01:16 AM IST

Haryana BJP leader and former MP Kuldeep Bishnoi is on a two-day tour in Hisar. The BJP on Friday appointed Bishnoi as a co-incharge for the party’s Rajasthan unit, along with former Gujarat deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel. Meanwhile, Prahlad Joshi was appointed the poll incharge for the state. Kuldeep

Political stalwarts in Haryana look to strengthen their dynasties ahead of polls

08 Jul 2023 01:14 AM IST

Amid preparations for forthcoming assembly polls in Haryana, political leaders across party lines are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the longevity of their political dynasties. In terms of dynastic politics, Haryana could very well be the national capital. All eyes are on prominent political families and their youngest members

Until we work together Congress can suffer electoral loss: Selja

08 Jul 2023 01:13 AM IST

Congress leader Selja Kumari has said that as long as the party does not come together and work in unison, the Congress will continue to suffer losses, and party workers will remain confused. “Such things cannot work in any organisation. Until there is balance, the workers will suffer, and the

BJP’s Chugh slams Mehbooba’s remarks on land allotment

08 Jul 2023 01:10 AM IST

Senior BJP leader Tarun Chugh said on Thursday that PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s remarks about land allotment to the homeless in Jammu and Kashmir were a “clear display of panic and frustration”. He accused Mehbooba of engaging in “cheap political tactics” by spreading fear and uncertainty among the poor and

CM reiterates plea to include Puducherry in Finance Commission

08 Jul 2023 01:09 AM IST

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Friday urged the Union government to include the Union Territory in the terms of reference (ToR) of the 16th Finance Commission, which is slated to be formed later this year. In his letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a copy of which was released

Five MLAs suspended from Tripura assembly

08 Jul 2023 01:07 AM IST

Five MLAs were suspended from the Tripura assembly on Friday for “disrupting” the House proceedings, following which opposition parties staged a walkout, an official said. Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen suspended CPI(M) legislator Nayan Sarkar, Congress’ Sudip Roy Barman, and three Tipra Motha MLAs for the day for “creating disturbances”

All set for panchayat polls amid violence in West Bengal

08 Jul 2023 01:06 AM IST

Amid widespread violence and killings, rural West Bengal braces for the crucial three-tier panchayat polls on Saturday, which serve as a litmus test for the 2024 parliamentary elections and hold the power to reshape the state’s political landscape. Around 5.67 crore voters are likely to exercise their franchise to choose

Monsoon mayhem across India: Landslides, flooding disrupt normalcy, water stocks rise

07 Jul 2023 23:21 PM IST

As India faces its annual monsoon season, numerous regions across the country are experiencing heavy rains, leading to varying degrees of disruption and damage, while also positively impacting water reserves. In the northern region, a significant landslide, triggered by relentless downpours, blocked the Baltal route of the Amarnath Yatra track,

Maharashtra’s political chessboard sees intense moves

07 Jul 2023 23:19 PM IST

In the wake of political turmoil resulting from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders joining the Maharashtra government, the state’s political landscape has undergone major shifts, marked by allegations, refutations, and intense discussions. Recently, Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Neelam Gorhe joined the Eknath Shinde-led

UP govt to launch state-wide campaign to free pasture land from illegal encroachment

07 Jul 2023 18:08 PM IST

Beginning July 11, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will undertake a state-wide effort to clear pasture land from illegal encroachment. According to an official statement, animals inflict more harm to standing crops when there is nothing nearby to eat, and pasture area is crucial for

NSA Ajit Doval meets Tim Barrow in Delhi

07 Jul 2023 16:54 PM IST

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with his UK counterpart Tim Barrow in Delhi on Friday. This is the second encounter between the two this year, following an informal meeting on March 30. The high-profile meeting came only days after the Indian High Commission in London was attacked and