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India pulls out top envoy, others from Ottawa, expels Canadian 6 diplomats

Says Trudeau govt was targeting them in Nijjar probe for 'vote bank politics'

India pulls out top envoy, others from Ottawa, expels Canadian 6 diplomats
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 10:20 PM IST

BJP leaders meet in Haryana to assess preparations for swearing-in ceremony

The BJP leaders also went to Dussehra ground in Panchkula, the venue of the event, to assess the preparations and arrangements being made for the event

BJP leaders meet in Haryana to assess preparations for swearing-in ceremony
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 9:55 PM IST

NC leader Omar Abdullah to take oath as J-K Chief Minister on October 16

Earlier, the president's rule in Jammu and Kashmir was revoked, clearing the way for the formation of a new government following the recently concluded Assembly polls in the Union Territory

NC leader Omar Abdullah to take oath as J-K Chief Minister on October 16
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 9:19 PM IST

PLI scheme for power transmission soon: Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal

He was speaking on the sidelines of a brainstorming session organised by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the technical arm of the Ministry of Power

PLI scheme for power transmission soon: Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 8:23 PM IST

Uddhav Thackeray visits Mumbai hospital; he is well, says son Aaditya

The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader was admitted at Reliance Hospital in Mumbai after feeling unwell. He may be reportedly required to undergo angiography as part of his evaluation

Uddhav Thackeray visits Mumbai hospital; he is well, says son Aaditya
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 4:14 PM IST

UP CM to withdrew cases against him, says Parameshwara on Hubballi riots

Whom are you accusing when the system is like that? We have done it within the framework of the system, Parameshwara said, slamming the BJP

UP CM to withdrew cases against him, says Parameshwara on Hubballi riots
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

Punjab Cong seeks postponement of panchayat polls amid irregularities

Bajwa also claimed that the voters' list of January 1, 2023 has been considered for the panchayat elections instead of the voters' list of January 1, 2024 which was considered during the Lok Sabha

Punjab Cong seeks postponement of panchayat polls amid irregularities
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 2:38 PM IST

Congress's top leadership involved in corruption linked to 'land grab': BJP

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi's sharp attack on the Congress came after a trust linked to its president Mallikarjun Kharge's family withdrew its request for the allotment of land

Congress's top leadership involved in corruption linked to 'land grab': BJP
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 2:27 PM IST

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of corruption in MUDA land scam controversy

Bhandari also said that Mallikarjun Kharge has admitted that he abused his official position to provide alleged benefits to his family members after his family decided to return a five-acre land allot

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of corruption in MUDA land scam controversy
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 2:17 PM IST

Getting into such debates only benefits BJP: Bharadwaj on Kharge's remarks

This statement came amidst a heated political exchange between Congress President Kharge and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Getting into such debates only benefits BJP: Bharadwaj on Kharge's remarks
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 1:39 PM IST

Meitei, Kuki, Naga MLAs set first joint meeting since Manipur violence

Home Ministry to facilitate talks between Manipur MLAs to address the ongoing crisis. The exact number of Meitei and Kuki legislators expected to participate is yet to be finalised

Meitei, Kuki, Naga MLAs set first joint meeting since Manipur violence
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 1:37 PM IST

Make in India has simply become 'Fake in India': Congress' Jairam Ramesh

In the last decade economic policy making has been far from being stable, predictable and sensible, recall demonetisation, for instance, Ramesh said

Make in India has simply become 'Fake in India': Congress' Jairam Ramesh
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 12:42 PM IST

TDP office, Chandrababu Naidu residence attack cases transferred to AP CID

CID officials are yet to collect the case files while the district police will continue its investigation in the meantime

TDP office, Chandrababu Naidu residence attack cases transferred to AP CID
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 11:58 AM IST

MVA releases 'traitors' booklet against Shinde govt: Here's what it said

Opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) released 'Gaddarancha Panchnama' booklet accusing Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra govt of betrayal, corruption, and more

MVA releases 'traitors' booklet against Shinde govt: Here's what it said
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 10:52 AM IST

New J-K govt should first demand restoration of statehood, says Chidambaram

He said that in case the government does not agree, then they should approach the court as the central government had promised restoration of statehood before the Supreme Court

New J-K govt should first demand restoration of statehood, says Chidambaram
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 7:09 AM IST

Maharashtra polls: Both alliances in conundrums over final candidate list

There is no sign that either alliance in Maharashtra is ready with a list of candidates for the Assembly election

Maharashtra polls: Both alliances in conundrums over final candidate list
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 12:17 AM IST

President's rule withdrawn in J&K, paves way for formation of new govt

The National Conference-Congress alliance won the recent Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections and is set to form the government

President's rule withdrawn in J&K, paves way for formation of new govt
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 12:07 AM IST

MLALAD fund hike in Delhi raises upcoming Assembly elections pitch

AAP govt increases the amount to Rs 15 crore, the highest in India, sparking Opposition criticism over potential misuse ahead of polls

MLALAD fund hike in Delhi raises upcoming Assembly elections pitch
Updated On : 13 Oct 2024 | 11:55 PM IST

Mortal remains of Baba Siddique taken for state funeral procession

NCP leader Siddique's last rites will be performed with full state honour at Bada Qabrastan, in Mumbai lines

Mortal remains of Baba Siddique taken for state funeral procession
Updated On : 13 Oct 2024 | 9:23 PM IST

BJP appoints Shah, Mohan Yadav observers for Haryana party leader election

The BJP secured a third term in the assembly polls in Haryana, results of which were declared on October 8. It won 48 seats against the Congress' 37 in the 90-member assembly in the northern state

BJP appoints Shah, Mohan Yadav observers for Haryana party leader election
Updated On : 13 Oct 2024 | 9:15 PM IST