Politics

Pawan Khera questions success of lateral entry scheme under NDA, calls it "Privatization of IAS"

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday questioned the success of the BJP-led Central government's scheme of lateral entry into bureaucracy in 2016, 2017, and 2018, which was implemented based on the recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission.

Aug 19, 2024

Demeaning to women: Trump criticises two Olympic gold medalists, labels them 'men'

Former US President Donald Trump once again sparked controversy by criticising two Olympic gold medalist female boxers, labelling them as men during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Aug 18, 2024

Crackdown on drug menace, Excise Department raids pubs in Hyderabad

Telangana's Massive Crackdown on Drug Menace

Telangana's Prohibition and Excise Department launched a crackdown on pubs and bars in Hyderabad and Rangareddy district to curb drug abuse. The operation, led by Director General V.B. Kamalasan Reddy, involved 25 teams conducting simultaneous raids. The teams used drug detection kits to test suspects, and establishments found facilitating drug consumption face severe consequences.

Aug 18, 2024

A file picture of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who resigned from her position

Hasina's biggest mistake was putting Yunus under scanner: Sam Pitroda

Pitroda said that Hasina's decision to put Yunus under the lens was perceived as dictatorial by many democratic countries around the world.

Aug 17, 2024

Non-Muslim children cannot be enrolled in Madarsas, says MP Govt

The government of Madhya Pradesh has said that Madaras and schools enrolled under Madara boards that receive funds from the state cannot force children to participate in "religious education."

Aug 17, 2024

Karnataka CM, ministers to hold protest in Delhi

Congress top brass stands behind Karnataka CM as Guv gives nod to prosecute him

Congress high command dialled Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday after Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accorded sanction to prosecute him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam.

Aug 17, 2024

Telangana MLA Harish Rao's office in Siddipet vandalised; BRS blames Cong

Telangana MLA Harish Rao's office in Siddipet attacked; BRS blames Congress

Some unidentified persons vandalised the office of BRS legislator and former Telangana minister, T Harish Rao, in Siddipet town in the early hours of Saturday.

Aug 17, 2024

Released after marathon grilling, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College arrives at CBI office again

Ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College arrives at CBI office again for 2nd round of grilling

Former controversial principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, arrived again at the CBI's Salt Lake office on Saturday after being interrogated for several hours till late Friday night in connection with the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor last week.

Aug 17, 2024

Controversial report on conditions of women in Malayalam film industry delayed

Report on conditions of women in Malayalam film industry delayed after Ranjini's PIL

Just hours before the controversial Justice K. Hema Committee Report on the conditions of women working in the Malayalam film industry was to be released on Saturday, the Kerala government has decided to delay it.

Aug 17, 2024

Schools, colleges to remain closed today; internet services suspended in Udaipur

Amid the communal tension which flared up in Rajasthan's Udaipur after a class 10 student stabbed a minor boy at a government school, the district administration has announced that all schools and colleges in the city will remain closed on Saturday.

Aug 17, 2024

MUDA case: Karnataka Governor gives consent to prosecute CM Siddaramaiah

In a major development, Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot gave sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday in connection with the irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Aug 17, 2024

J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

Election schedule for Haryana, J&K, is out; Maharashtra, Jharkhand pending due to rainfall [details]

While not announcing elections dates for Maharashtra and Jharkhand, CEC said that rainfall and lined up festivals in Maharashtra were reasons for the delay too.

Aug 16, 2024

Subramanian Swamy files PIL in Delhi HC seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has petitioned the Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Union Home Ministry to cancel the Indian citizenship of Rahul Gandhi when the Congress leader has "declared himself as a British citizen".

Aug 16, 2024

Foxconn's investments to help India become global manufacturing hub: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Foxconn Investment to Boost Global Manufacturing Aspirations: Vishnaw

Hon Hai Technology Group, popularly known as Foxconn, has announced its investment plans for the country. The news was confirmed by Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT and I&B, Ashwini Vaishnaw, who met with Young Liu, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Foxconn, in New Delhi on August 16.

Aug 16, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Paris Olympics contingent

'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', PM Modi urges Indian Paris Olympians to join tree plantation campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the Indian Paris Olympics contingent to join the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.

Aug 16, 2024

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Politics

Pawan Khera questions success of lateral entry scheme under NDA, calls it "Privatization of IAS"

Demeaning to women: Trump criticises two Olympic gold medalists, labels them 'men'

Telangana's Massive Crackdown on Drug Menace

Hasina's biggest mistake was putting Yunus under scanner: Sam Pitroda

Non-Muslim children cannot be enrolled in Madarsas, says MP Govt

Congress top brass stands behind Karnataka CM as Guv gives nod to prosecute him

Telangana MLA Harish Rao's office in Siddipet attacked; BRS blames Congress

Ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College arrives at CBI office again for 2nd round of grilling

Report on conditions of women in Malayalam film industry delayed after Ranjini's PIL

Schools, colleges to remain closed today; internet services suspended in Udaipur

MUDA case: Karnataka Governor gives consent to prosecute CM Siddaramaiah

Election schedule for Haryana, J&K, is out; Maharashtra, Jharkhand pending due to rainfall [details]

Subramanian Swamy files PIL in Delhi HC seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

Foxconn Investment to Boost Global Manufacturing Aspirations: Vishnaw

'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', PM Modi urges Indian Paris Olympians to join tree plantation campaign

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]