Uddhav Thackeray is ‘corruption Samrat’: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday accused the Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray of “looting the treasury” of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) during the 25-year rule, while the MahaYuti is committed to push the city’s development and make Mumbaikars’ lives safe and secure. […]
BMC polls: Close fight between Shiv Sena UBT, Shinde faction on 69 seats, BJP and Thackeray camp on 97 seats
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) The high-voltage battle for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which has drawn attention not only from Maharashtra but across the country, has now taken a clear shape with direct contests emerging among major political formations. A straight fight between Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will […]
Mumbai mayor will be from MahaYuti, Hindu and Marathi: Maha CM
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday reiterated that the Mayor of Mumbai will be from the MahaYuti alliance and will be “both Hindu and Marathi.” While directly challenging the Uddhav-Raj Thackeray “brotherhood” alliance, Fadnavis, by promising a Marathi-Hindu Mayor, attempted to neutralise the emotional appeal of the Shiv Sena (UBT) […]
Priyanka Gandhi to head Congress Screening Panel for Assam ahead of polls
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) In a strategic move ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections, the Congress party has appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as Chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam, signalling a high-stakes push in the northeastern state. The announcement was made through an official press release issued by K.C. Venugopal, General Secretary of […]
Delhi Shabdotsav 2026: Madhavi Latha praises PM Modi’s unity vision, predicts BJP rule in T’gana
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) BJP leader Kompella Madhavi Latha, who contested against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi from the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections, on Saturday delivered a strong political message at the Delhi Shabdotsav 2026, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of national unity and predicting that the BJP would form […]
Yoga symbolises India’s cultural strength and discipline: Tripura CM
Agartala, Jan 3 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that yoga reflects India’s cultural strength and plays a vital role in building discipline, physical fitness, and mental toughness among the youth, reiterating the state government’s commitment to the development of sports and yoga. Addressing the inauguration of the Yoga Asana competition (Under-17 […]
Bihar govt issues safety guidelines for school vehicles
Patna, Jan 3 (IANS) Bihar Transport Minister Shravan Kumar has issued stringent guidelines to ensure the safety of schoolchildren travelling across the state. Emphasising that children’s safety is the government’s top priority, the minister warned that strict punitive action will be taken against school managements and vehicle owners who fail to comply with prescribed safety […]
Tripura identifies 10 river sites for hydrokinetic power projects: Power Minister
Agartala, Jan 3 (IANS) Tripura is moving steadily towards power self-sufficiency by adopting new technologies, including hydrokinetic power generation from flowing rivers and large-scale rooftop solar installations, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said here on Saturday. Addressing the ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ (inauguration) ceremony of the upcoming Super Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) building at Banamalipur, the […]
MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela amid fast-evolving situation
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday advised Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela in view of recent developments in the South American country and the rapidly evolving security situation there. In an advisory issued through its media centre, the MEA urged Indian citizens to exercise […]
DMK’s revamped pension scheme an election gimmick: Nainar Nagenthran
Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has strongly criticised the state government’s announcement of a remodelled pension scheme, describing it as an election-driven move aimed at misleading the public towards the end of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) tenure. Nagenthran said the DMK had categorically promised to restore the Old […]
