India

Mikes switched off in Parliament whenever we raise Adani issue: Mallikarjun Kharge

13 Mar 2023 14:52 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge came down heavily on Monday on the BJP-led central government, alleging that microphones are switched off whenever the opposition raised the Adani issue in the Parliament. Talking to media-persons outside Parliament, Kharge said, “There is no rule of law and democracy under Modi. They are running

Bilateral Relations impacted with China due to continued change of LAC Status quo : MEA

13 Mar 2023 13:26 PM IST

The Continued unilateral attempts by China to change the Line of Actual Control (LAC) status quo have impacted India-China bilateral relationship, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in its Annual Report 2021-22 released on Monday. According to the MEA report, China has since April-May 2020, undertaken several attempts to

Rahul Gandhi should apologize in Parliament over remarks on Indian democracy: Piyush Goyal

13 Mar 2023 12:00 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned shortly amidst protests after Parliament resumed after a month-long recess.Leader of the House Piyush Goyal in his speech targetted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks in London, following which there were heated arguments between treasury and Opposition benches. Goyal alleged that one Opposition

TMC leader Shantanu Banerjee produced before court in Bengal job scam case

11 Mar 2023 19:07 PM IST

ED arrested Shantanu Banerjee after interrogating him for eight hours in Kolkata. The case was registered on the orders of the Calcutta High Court against the then Minister-in-Charge, Department of School Education, West Bengal, and others on the allegations of illegal appointment of assistant teachers for classes of 11th and

CM Yogi approves infrastructure projects worth Rs 465 crore in Ayodhya

11 Mar 2023 15:01 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister approved the proposal for the development of world-class infrastructure projects worth Rs 465 crore in Ayodhya. The state cabinet, led by CM Yogi, approved the proposal in anticipation of a significant increase in the number of tourists visiting Ayodhya. According to the official statement, “A 2

Gujarat Assembly passes resolution against BBC documentary

11 Mar 2023 14:15 PM IST

On Friday, Gujarat Assembly passed a resolution requesting the Centre to take strict action against the media outlet BBC for tarnishing the image of PM Modi with its documentary on the 2002 Godhra riots. In a statement, minister Harsh Sanghavi said, “The documentary was not just against PM Modi but against

18 parties go on hunger strike in Delhi tomorrow: MLC Kavitha

09 Mar 2023 16:16 PM IST

K Kavitha, an MLC for the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the daughter of Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, announced on Thursday that a hunger strike would take place in the nation’s capital on 10 March and that 18 political parties will committed to taking part in the protest to

Atishi, Bhardwaj to be sworn in as ministers in Delhi cabinet

09 Mar 2023 14:40 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to induct Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj into the Delhi cabinet today following the resignation of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Minister Satyendar Jain. Both are currently lodged in Tihar jail. The oath-taking ceremony of the two newly appointed ministers is expected to

Goa: Schools to remain closed for two days amid heatwave alert

09 Mar 2023 14:17 PM IST

The Goa Education Department has directed schools in the state to close before noon on Thursday and Friday. The move follows a warning by the India Meteorological Department about a heatwave in the state. The circular was issued by the Department of Education. Director of Education Shailesh Zingade said that

PM Anthony Albanese said India, Australia cooperating to build better world

09 Mar 2023 13:31 PM IST

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who just watched the first day of the final test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at Gujarat stadium, on Thursday, compared the cricket match with the India-Australia ties and said that both countries are cooperating to make a better world as the cricket teams

Congress calls two-hour bandh against corrupt BJP government on 9 March

07 Mar 2023 15:06 PM IST

The Karnataka Congress has made a two-hour long bandh call on 9 March a fight against the corrupt BJP government in the state. Stalwarts of Karnataka Congress came into action following BJP MLA Madal Virupaksha’s son Prashant Madal being caught red handed while taking a bribe. It was reported that

Enforcement Directorate to question Manish Sisodia in connection to Delhi Excise policy case today

07 Mar 2023 12:39 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday will question former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in Tihar jail in connection with the Delhi Excise policy case, said sources. Sisodia was arrested on February 26 and sent to Judicial custody till march 20 in an ongoing investigation of a case related