Congress expresses ‘grave concern’ over US action in Venezuela
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday expressed “grave concern” over the US action in Venezuela and the “capturing” of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling the entire operation a violation of international law. Jairam Ramesh, General Secretary in-charge Communications, Congress, in a post on X, said, “The INC expresses very grave […]
Delhi BJP Chief asks AAP leaders to apologise to Minister Ashish Sood
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva, on Sunday, demanded an apology from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders for making personal remarks against Education Minister Ashish Sood on issues like the “fake dog count” and the latter’s alleged comments on people living in “small colonies”. Sachdeva said that […]
Drive to clean Yamuna turning into a people’s movement: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday inspected the Yamuna clean-up drive organised at the Chhath Ghat near ITO and praised the growing public participation in it. The Chief Minister said that the cleanliness of the Yamuna is no longer merely a government programme, but has taken the form of […]
TN‘s assured pension scheme is viable with sound fiscal discipline: Chidambaram
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Union Finance Minister and Congress leader P. Chidambaram has said that the newly announced Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) would place additional pressure on the State’s finances but can still be implemented successfully if backed by strong and disciplined financial management. Responding to criticism surrounding the scheme, Chidambaram shared […]
Indian Army organises eco-tourism exposure tour for college students from Arunachal’s border areas
Itanagar, Jan 4 (IANS) To promote youth empowerment and sustainable development, the Indian Army has facilitated an eco-tourism exposure tour for college students from border areas of Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district, an official said on Sunday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Indian Army, under the aegis of Spear Corps, on […]
Tripura CM pays tribute to late Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen, recalls his neutral role and public service
Agartala, Jan 4 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that with the death of Tripura Assembly Speaker and veteran legislator Biswa Bandhu Sen, the state has lost a true public leader and a respected cultural figure. He noted that Sen was known for his neutrality and dignified conduct in the State Assembly. […]
HM Shah predicts NDA govt in Tamil Nadu, launches sharp attack on DMK
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday exuded confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would form the government in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections, asserting that the ruling DMK would be decisively voted out by the people. Addressing the valedictory meeting of the ‘Tamilagam Thalai Nimir Tamilan Payanam’ […]
Work underway to stop flow of J&K water to Pakistan: MoS Jitendra Singh
Jammu, Jan 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Science and Technology (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, said on Sunday that efforts are underway to stop the flow of water from Jammu and Kashmir to Pakistan. MoS Singh addressed a public ‘Darbar’ in Kathua while answering queries from reporters. About the controversy raised by right-wing […]
BJP will come to power in Punjab too in 2027, says Haryana CM
Chandigarh, Jan 4 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that in the 2027 elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government in Punjab under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and make Punjab one of the leading states of the country. He said leaders of the present […]
Delhi Assembly Speaker reviews arrangements on eve of start of Winter Session
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) On the eve of the start of Delhi Assembly’s Winter Session, Speaker Vijender Gupta on Sunday reviewed preparations, reiterating his resolve to ensure only orderly deliberations and responsible legislative conduct during the sitting. “The Winter Session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly will reflect the principles of orderly deliberation, transparency, and […]
