PWD cites probes, delayed possession as reasons for withdrawing Atishi’s bungalow; two alternatives offered
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Atishi made allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre, accusing it of evicting her from her official residence. She said that the decision to this effect came just a day before the Election Commission announced the schedule for the 70-member Delhi Assembly elections. Head of BJP’s […]
Delhi Dangal 2025: ECI warns netas against crossing moral limits after Ramesh Bidhuri, Atishi duel
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) In its strictest warning yet, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday told Delhi parties that it will not hesitate to file cases if they attempt to cross moral limits through derogatory comments against women during the poll campaign. The ECI’s stern message comes in the backdrop of BJP […]
Odisha Health Minister assures readiness against HMPV virus, urges public not to panic
Bhubaneswar, Jan 7 (IANS) Odisha Health & Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Tuesday appealed to the people not to panic over the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus. He assured that the state government is fully ready to tackle the situation. “I discussed through virtual mode with the secretary of the state health department, Director of […]
CM Stalin urges Centre to postpone UGC-NET exam scheduled during Pongal festivities
Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to intervene immediately and reschedule the UGC-NET examination, currently planned from January 3 to January 16, as it coincides with the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu and similar harvest festivals in other states. This is the first time […]
No need for TN Governor to play politics: DMK leader Kanimozhi
Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) Deputy General Secretary of the DMK and Member of Parliament, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, said that there was no need for the Tamil Nadu Governor, R.N. Ravi, to play politics by walking out of the legislative assembly during a protest march organised by the DMK on Monday at Saidapet in Chennai. Kanimozhi alleged […]
CPI-M veteran Suresh Kurup latest to be sidelined by Kerala CM Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 7 (IANS) Veteran CPI-M leader K. Suresh Kurup has become the latest in a series of party stalwarts who have been sidelined by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The 68-year-old leader was recently excluded from the Kottayam district committee during its reorganization. Kurup, a four-time Lok Sabha MP and a two-time MLA, […]
Centre, AAP in Punjab equally responsible for agricultural crisis: Akali Dal
Chandigarh, Jan 7 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday said the Union government and the AAP government in Punjab were equally responsible for the deepening agricultural crisis in the country, and also appealed to both governments to engage with farmers and do their utmost to save the precious life of farmer leader Jagjit […]
Excise policy case: Delhi HC permits Sameer Mahendru to travel to Dubai
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday permitted liquor businessman Sameer Mahendru, accused in the money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, to travel abroad to meet his ailing father-in-law. A bench of Justice Vikas Mahajan ordered the trial court to release Sameer Mahendru’s passport to facilitate […]
Manipur Guv asks civil society to work jointly with admin in peace-building efforts
Imphal, Jan 7 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on his maiden visit after assuming office, visited Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts on Tuesday and during his interaction with various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) appealed to the leaders to work collaboratively with the administration in peace-building efforts. A Raj Bhavan official said that the Governor also […]
US Congress certifies Trump winner of 2024 election (Ld)
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The US Congress on Monday certified President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the November 2024 election, peacefully wrapping up a ritual his supporters had tried to prevent in 2021 in the misleading belief that he had been cheated of a win. Vice-President Kamala Harris presided over the process on a snowy day […]
