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BJP allies back Waqf Bill; Shah, Rijiju say it won't be retrospective

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key ally of the BJP, urged the government to show flexibility in drafting the rules to allow states to determine the composition of the Waqf boards

Changing contours of India's aid to neighbouring countries and regions

Returning the favour, Modi will be the first foreign leader to be hosted by Dissanayake

Don't think govt is in a great hurry to sign BTA with US: Ashwani Mahajan

Since the US has announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs, their markets are down, and there are fears that inflation will increase

A decade on, 'Give It Up' campaign loses steam after a promising start

On March 27, 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Give It Up' campaign at the 'Urja Sangam' global energy summit

Significant number of cops justify use of torture & violence, finds study

Highlights 'disregard for the Rule of Law' among police forces across the country

Delhi govt 'doubles' capex, keeps Rs 5.1K crore for women payouts

Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio, highlighted that she has doubled capital expenditure to Rs 28,000 crore

20 years of MNREGA: BJP, Congress battle to claim scheme's success

BJP and Congress are set to lock horns over MNREGA's legacy as the scheme marks 20 years, with both sides claiming credit ahead of crucial state elections

Members of Parliament get 24% salary hike on Cost Inflation Index basis

Effective from Apr 1, 2023

Comedian Kamra booked for comments on Shinde; 12 held for ransacking venue

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said no one should violate the law and the Constitution and must keep a check on what they say

100K shakhas, 10 million volunteers: RSS sets goal for centenary year

The organisation resolves to promote goodwill meetings, address inter-caste conflicts, and focus on women's empowerment. Archis Mohan reports

Southern states reject population formula, seek GDP-based representation

Stalin said Tamil Nadu, which had effectively controlled its population through social welfare programmes, could lose at least eight LS seats if the current population-based formula were implemented

RSS condemns 'govt support' for violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

The resolution passed during the three-day annual meeting noted that the persistent anti-India rhetoric in Bangladesh can severely damage the relationship between the two countries

'Fair delimitation' is now a national movement, says Stalin ahead of JAC

RSS slams attempts to stoke north-south divide

Nagpur violence: Mughal emperor Aurangzeb 'not relevant anymore', says RSS

The group also condemned the recent violence in Nagpur, stating that it is harmful for the society's health. It added that the 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was "not relevant" anymore

Swadeshi Jagran Manch ticks India's winning factors amid tariff war

The SJM is an economic think tank affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

Maha Kumbh a defining moment like Dandi March, Dilli Chalo: PM Modi

The Opposition criticised the PM for failing to pay his respects to the memory of those who died in a stampede during the Mahakumbh

Ashtalakshmi vision: Centre cites gains, Oppn points to Manipur unrest

The Centre highlights a decade of development under PM Modi, while the Opposition criticises its handling of Manipur unrest and the PM's continued absence from the state

India's MLAs own more assets than combined Budgets of 3 N-E states

ADR, a non-profit organisation working on electoral and political reforms, analysed the self-sworn affidavits of current Members of Legislative Assemblies

Indians received 7% of US green cards in 2023, reveals USCIS data

Vance stressed that residency is not a lifetime guarantee, and if the Prez and Secy of State decide that someone should no longer stay, "they have no legal right to be here - it's as simple as that"

We connect well as nation comes first for both of us: PM Modi on Trump

Apart from elaborating on his rapport with the US President, the PM covered other international issues, such as his efforts at fostering peace with Pakistan