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Opposition raises concerns over mounting debt in Haryana assembly

The construction of an international-level Aravalli Jungle Safari on 10,000 acres of land in Gurugram and Nuh districts is also an old scheme, Surjewala said

Opposition raises concerns over mounting debt in Haryana assembly
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 9:14 PM IST

Speaker uses Rule 349 to disallow Oppn members from wearing slogan T-shirts

In the Rajya Sabha too, the DMK members protested wearing T-shirts with slogans against delimitation or redrawing of Lok Sabha and Assembly seats

Speaker uses Rule 349 to disallow Oppn members from wearing slogan T-shirts
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 7:54 PM IST

Buldhana hair loss cases not linked to wheat, water contamination: Minister

The minister of state for public health was responding to a question raised by MLC Satyajit Tambe during a short-term discussion in the Legislative Council

Buldhana hair loss cases not linked to wheat, water contamination: Minister
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 7:45 PM IST

Farmers call for protest after Haryana, Punjab evict them, open borders

JCB machines were deployed to remove the concrete blocks and reopen the Shambhu-Ambala road, which had remained closed for over a year due to farmers' protest

Farmers call for protest after Haryana, Punjab evict them, open borders
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 5:36 PM IST

LIC counters Rahul Gandhi, says it's committed to policyholders, agents

The clarification came a day after some of the LIC agents met the Leader of Opposition and raised certain issues regarding recent changes in rules by IRDAI and LIC

LIC counters Rahul Gandhi, says it's committed to policyholders, agents
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 4:26 PM IST

Glorifying invaders act of treason, 'new India' won't accept it: Adityanath

Adityanath's remarks came as he spoke on the recently-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which he called "the largest human congregation ever witnessed"

Glorifying invaders act of treason, 'new India' won't accept it: Adityanath
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

Telangana Budget not based on reality, cooked up numbers: G Kishan Reddy

Attacking the Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government, G Kishan Reddy said people have started to lose hope over the implementation of promised schemes

Telangana Budget not based on reality, cooked up numbers: G Kishan Reddy
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 12:52 PM IST

'Jagan Reddy thought he was Andhra's Saddam': Nara Lokesh slams former govt

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh claimed that despite belonging to a political family himself, he had never seen such extravagant accommodations

'Jagan Reddy thought he was Andhra's Saddam': Nara Lokesh slams former govt
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 9:53 AM IST

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

Nagpur violence: Mughal emperor Aurangzeb 'not relevant anymore', says RSS
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 12:45 AM IST

Parliamentary panel flags concerns, suggests ways to improve IBC outcomes

'Operational creditors' interests are often overlooked; they should get adequate representation'

Parliamentary panel flags concerns, suggests ways to improve IBC outcomes
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

Richest MLA holds ₹3,383 cr in assets, poorest owns just ₹1,700: ADR data

State-wise, Karnataka's MLAs collectively possess the highest wealth at Rs 14,179 crore, followed by Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, reveals the latest ADR report

Richest MLA holds ₹3,383 cr in assets, poorest owns just ₹1,700: ADR data
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 7:21 PM IST

Under Modi govt, terrorists will go to 'jail or jahannum': Nityanand Rai

Nityanand Rai listed several steps being taken to deal with cases of terror and claimed that after an amendment in the Act governing the National Investigative Agency

Under Modi govt, terrorists will go to 'jail or jahannum': Nityanand Rai
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 4:02 PM IST

Rahul meets LIC agents, vows to raise issue of costly insurance for poor

Gandhi asserted that the LIC was formed in 1956 with the aim to provide affordable insurance to all Indians

Rahul meets LIC agents, vows to raise issue of costly insurance for poor
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 2:51 PM IST

Debate on freebies & investment crucial for growth, says Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's remarks came after MP Ramgopal Yadav urged raising MPLAD funds from Rs 5 cr to Rs 20 cr, citing the need for higher allocations to support development projects

Debate on freebies & investment crucial for growth, says Jagdeep Dhankhar
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 1:44 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor stands ground on India's position on Ukraine-Russia conflict

Tharoor 'admitted' to wiping 'egg off his face' and conceding that India's diplomatic stance gave the country a unique position to be friendly with both Russia and Ukraine

Shashi Tharoor stands ground on India's position on Ukraine-Russia conflict
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 12:35 PM IST

Cong to prioritise district units, all presidents to meet in Delhi

The party's top brass deliberated on ways to strengthen the organisation and review the preparations for the AICC session set to take place on April 8 and 9 in Ahmedabad

Cong to prioritise district units, all presidents to meet in Delhi
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

Laxmi Nagar MLA Abhay Verma appointed BJP chief whip in Delhi Assembly

A two-time MLA from Laxmi Nagar, Verma (52) is a Purvanchali leader and the Delhi BJP's chief spokesperson. A law graduate of Delhi University, he was associated with the ABVP since his student days

Laxmi Nagar MLA Abhay Verma appointed BJP chief whip in Delhi Assembly
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:00 PM IST

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

Ashtalakshmi vision: Centre cites gains, Oppn points to Manipur unrest
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 7:24 PM IST

CPI raises bank unions' demand of 5-day working in Rajya Sabha

Stressing that bank employees, especially in public sector banks, are facing a lot of problems, he said the strike is going to affect the banking sector

CPI raises bank unions' demand of 5-day working in Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 6:25 PM IST

LoP not allowed to speak in Parliament in 'new India': Rahul Gandhi

The Lok Sabha was briefly adjourned till 1 pm on Tuesday following protests by opposition members over Modi's remarks on the success of the Mahakumbh, which was held from January 13 to February 26

LoP not allowed to speak in Parliament in 'new India': Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 3:40 PM IST