Kharge says ‘thousands died’ in Maha Kumbh stampede, NDA members protest in RS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday stirred a controversy after he claimed that “thousands died” in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh venue in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. However, he set a condition for him to apologise for his comment. The tragedy that occurred due to […]
Now, Himachal to procure, market naturally produced wheat
Shimla, Feb 3 (IANS) After procuring and marketing naturally grown maize, the Himachal Pradesh government would now procure naturally produced wheat. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday launched a simplified registration form to streamline the procurement directly from farmers during a meeting to list the priorities for legislators. He said that the […]
Delhi polls: Uttarakhand CM holds roadshows in Sangam Vihar, Karol Bagh
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, campaigning for the BJP in Delhi for the February 5 Assembly election, on Monday slammed the AAP and the Congress for failure to fulfil promises made to voters. During his packed schedule on the last day of the campaign, CM Dhami held road shows […]
K’taka received more than allocated funds from Centre; no substance in criticism on Union Budget: BJP
Bengaluru, Feb 3 (IANS) Reacting to the criticism by the Congress leadership over the Union Budget 2025-26 and the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Karnataka BJP said on Monday that the state has received more than the allocated funds from the Central government, adding that “there is no substance in criticism on Union Budget”. […]
IT concessions in Union Budget a boon for middle class: Bengal Guv
Kolkata, Feb 3 (IANS) West Bengal Governor, C.V. Ananda Bose, on Monday, described the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman’s proposal to raise the minimum tax slab to Rs 12 lakhs from Rs 7 lakhs in the new regime in addition to Rs 75,000 of the standard deduction for salaried taxpayers as the real boon for […]
BAPS Hindu Mandir and cultural complex opens in South Africa’s Johannesburg
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir and Cultural Complex in Northriding, Johannesburg officially opened its doors on Monday, following the sacred Pran Pratishtha ceremony, led by Mahant Swami Maharaj, the global spiritual leader of BAPS. This is the largest Hindu temple in Southern Hemisphere and its grand inauguration was marked […]
Two specific pictures of Mamata Banerjee shortlisted for use in Trinamool programmes
Kolkata, Feb 3 (IANS) West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress leadership has shortlisted two pictures of the party supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that would henceforth be used in different party programmes, including organisational and public meetings. While one picture focuses on the superimposed smiling face of the Chief Minister, the second picture is that […]
Defamation case against Bansuri Swaraj: Delhi court to decide over cognisance on Feb 13
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court will decide next week whether to take cognisance of a defamation complaint filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj. After hearing oral arguments, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Neha Mittal on Monday said that […]
Assam CM meets PM Modi, expresses gratitude for allotting urea plant in Budget
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House in the national capital and held a discussion on the upcoming investment and a few other initiatives of the state government. During the meeting, Chief Minister Sarma expressed his heartfelt gratitude on behalf […]
Flooding crisis worsens in Australia
Sydney, Feb 3 (IANS) Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes amid widespread severe flooding in northern Australia. Authorities in the northeastern state of Queensland on Monday warned residents of the state’s tropical north to expect further flooding following days of torrential rainfall. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate from the […]
