Maha Kumbh: Bhutan King takes holy dip at Sangam with CM Yogi
Prayagraj, Feb 4 (IANS) Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck participated in the Maha Kumbh festivities in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in taking the ‘dip of faith’. Both leaders also offered prayers at the sacred Sangam Nose. […]
Owaisi’s statements on Waqf not based on facts but on an agenda to stir tension: JPC Chief
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The debate over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill heated up on Tuesday as Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), fired back at AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his remarks. The AIMIM chief had criticised the bill, warning that it could lead to social instability. Brushing aside baseless objections, […]
DK Shivakumar to visit Maha Kumbh; won’t Kharge question him, asks BJP
Bengaluru, Feb 4 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar will take a holy dip in Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on February 9 and return the next day. The Karnataka BJP, mocking Shivakumar’s proposed visit to the Maha Kumbh, asked won’t AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge question the Deputy Chief […]
PM Modi conveys condolences to KCR over his sister’s demise
Hyderabad, Feb 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Cheeti Sakalamma, sister of former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The Prime Minister wrote a letter to K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), conveying his heartfelt condolences. Sakalamma passed away on January 25 after a prolonged illness. […]
Irresponsible politics: Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over claims on Indian Army
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit back at Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Indian Army and alleged Chinese incursions, accusing him of misleading the country and indulging in “irresponsible politics.” Taking to X, Rajnath Singh refuted Gandhi’s claims, saying, “Rahul Gandhi in his […]
Mamata Banerjee may fix ‘conduct guidelines’ for maverick party MLAs on February 10
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may fix strict “conduct guidelines” for the maverick party MLAs at a crucial meeting on the state Assembly premises on February 10, party sources said. “The meeting at the West Bengal Assembly premises will be held on the same day, Governor […]
Gujarat’s historic UCC move: BJP cheers for equality, Oppn calls it political distraction
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) In a historic and bold move, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced the formation of a five-member committee to draft a state-level Union Civil Code (UCC). This momentous decision, touted by the state’s leadership as one that will embody the “spirit of the constitution,” seeks to bring about equality […]
Used money to build India, not ‘Sheeshmahal’: PM Modi jabs Kejriwal’s Delhi model
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his government has consistently strived to uplift the living standards of people as well as enhance their financial power, unlike the previous governments which focused on filling their own coffers and letting corruption thrive under their watch. Replying to the Motion of […]
Kejriwal busy with power & money, does not think of country: Anna Hazare
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) In an interview with the IANS, anti-corruption crusader, Anna Hazare, spoke at length on a range of issues including the present state of AAP headed by Arvind Kejriwal, saying that in politics he has become busy with power and money, till the time he does not think about the society and […]
Govt laying thrust on enhancing recruitment in armed forces: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Feb 4 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the government is laying thrust on enhancing the share of recruitment of the youth in the armed forces. Interacting with a delegation here led by Air Marshal Hardeep Bains, Commandant of the National Defence College, the Chief Minister said Punjab has a glorious […]
