Politics

Elaborate security arrangements in J&K's Srinagar ahead of PM Modi's visit on June 21

Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place across Srinagar city in J&K ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21.

Jun 13, 2024

Agnipath Under Scrutiny: Review panel set up, revamp expected soon

The Indian government has signaled its readiness to address the concerns surrounding the Agnipath scheme, a recruitment initiative for the Armed Forces. The scheme, which has been a subject of controversy and criticism, is now under review by a panel of secretaries from at least ten ministries.

Jun 13, 2024

Assam Congress to approach court to disqualify five party MLAs

At least five Congress MLAs in Assam have openly supported BJP or other party candidates in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 13, 2024

Politics turn sour, ex-IAS officer Abhishek Singh denied permission to return by Yogi

The Yogi Adityanath government has put brakes on the possibility of former IAS officer Abhishek Singh returning to his job.

Jun 13, 2024

BJP to 'retain' Lok Sabha Speaker's post

The BJP is set to "retain" the post of Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha, with a BJP MP expected to be elected for the role.

Jun 13, 2024

Ukraine dominates agenda as G7 leaders gather in Italy for summit

The G7 leaders are huddling in Italy for a three-day summit dominated by the wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza, in addition to the growing trade and security tensions with China.

Jun 13, 2024

"Can understand feeling of CISF Jawan, her mother": Chirag Paswan reacts Kangana Ranaut's airport-slap incident

Chirag Paswan said, "Kangana put up her point, and she (CISF constable) could also have done the same thing. I have always said there should absolutely be no place for abuse, physical assault, or violence in civil society,"

Jun 12, 2024

Mohan Majhi takes oath as Odisha CM with 2 Dy CMs, 8 Cabinet Ministers

Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday created history after he was sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of Odisha.

Jun 12, 2024

Rahul Gandhi hints at relinquishing Wayanad, BJP hits out at 'cheating'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is in Kerala on Wednesday, admitted that he was in a dilemma as to which Lok Sabha constituency he should relinquish -- Wayanad or Rae Bareli - but then in Wayanad, dropped enough hints that he will be dropping the Kerala seat.

Jun 12, 2024

PM Modi to leave for Italy on Thursday to attend G7 Summit

In what would be his first overseas visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Italy on Thursday to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit being held in Puglia from June 13-15.

Jun 12, 2024

Restaurant owner assaulted by Trinmaool MLA approaches Calcutta HC

A restaurant owner at New Town in the northern outskirts of Kolkata, Anisul Alam, who was severely beaten up by actor-turned-politician and Trinamool Congress' celebrity MLA Soham Chakraborty on June 7 night, approached the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2024

18th Lok Sabha's first session on June 24, all eyes on election of Speaker

A special 10-day session of the Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 for oath/affirmation of newly elected Members, Election of Speaker, President's Address and discussion.

Jun 12, 2024

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Wayanad amid speculation whether he gives up Kerala seat

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday arrived at the Calicut Airport in Kerala and will travel to his constituency in Wayanad, where he will address a public meeting to thank the people for his Lok Sabha win. But people are apprehensive whether he would give up Wayanad seat in favour of Rae Bareli, which remained a bastion for Gandhis for decades.

Jun 12, 2024

Pawan Kalyan, Lokesh, 22 others to take oath as ministers with Chandrababu Naidu as CM

A 25-member Council of Ministers in Andhra Pradesh headed by N. Chandrababu Naidu will take oath on Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2024

FM Sitharaman on strong wicket as Modi 3.0 gears up to present full budget

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a clear message of continuity in the government's economic policy with the re-appointment of Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister.

Jun 11, 2024