Judiciary sent strong message to BJP, ED by rejecting cases: Shivakumar on National Herald verdict
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 17 (IANS) Commenting on the National Herald judgement, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said that the Judiciary has sent out a big message to the BJP and Enforcement Directorate (ED) by not considering politically motivated cases. Speaking to reporters after staging a protest in the premises of […]
‘Gehlot govt failed to implement even 40-pc of budget announcements’: Rajasthan minister hits back at LoP Jully
Jaipur, Dec 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham on Wednesday strongly refuted the statements made by Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully, terming them misleading and based on incorrect facts. He said that Jully had conveniently forgotten his own tenure as a minister in the previous Ashok Gehlot-led Congress […]
K’taka minister Krishna Byregowda accused of corruption, land encroachment; BJP demands resignation
Belagavi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP on Wednesday accused Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda of land encroachment and corruption and demanded his resignation. The party also released documents and videos in support of its allegations. BJP workers staged protests at the Byatarayanapura Assembly constituency in Bengaluru against Minister Byregowda, alleging that he had grabbed 21 […]
Abhishek Banerjee meets Trinamool MPs, issues ‘three-point directive’
Kolkata, Dec 17 (IANS) Trinamool Congress All-India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday reminded the party’s Members of Parliament in Delhi about the party’s “code of conduct” and issued a three-point directive along with a warning, a party insider said. Banerjee held a meeting with Trinamool’s Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs on Wednesday. A […]
Trump to address nation from White House today
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he will deliver an address to the nation from the White House on Wednesday night, announcing the prime-time speech in a message posted on social media. “My Fellow Americans: I will be giving an ADDRESS TO THE NATION tomorrow night, LIVE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE, at […]
Trump expands US travel ban to 20 more countries
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to expand US travel restrictions, adding 20 more countries and the Palestinian Authority to the list. The move sharply widens limits on who can visit or immigrate to the United States. Five countries now face a full travel ban to the US. Another 15 […]
PM Modi to visit Oman today on final leg of three-nation tour
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman from on Wednesday at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, marking the final leg of his three-nation tour which also includes Jordan and Ethiopia. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Oman, underscoring the growing depth of the India-Oman strategic […]
EAM Jaishankar meets Israeli PM Netanyahu, discusses deeper bilateral cooperation
Jerusalem, Dec 17 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem and conveyed warm wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation between India and Israel across several sectors, including technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security. Taking to social media […]
Both Vande Mataram, Ethiopian national anthem refer to our land as Mother: PM Modi
Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday drew parallels with ‘Vande Mataram’ and Ethiopia’s national anthem (March Forward, Dear Mother Ethiopia) and said that both countries refer to their land as “Mother”, which reflects their shared perspective. Addressing the Joint Session of Ethiopia’s Parliament, PM Modi said, “With the call of […]
How India-Africa ties got unprecedented push under PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has elevated India-Africa relations to a robust strategic partnership over the past 11 years of his tenure. In the last year alone, he has intensified India’s engagement with the continent through a series of high-level visits that have revitalised diplomatic engagement and developmental ties. The current […]
