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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

Nagpur violence premeditated; film Chhaava reignited emotions: CM Fadnavis

Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, said 33 police personnel, including three deputy commissioners of police, were injured in the violence, and one of the senior officials was attacked with an axe

Nagpur violence premeditated; film Chhaava reignited emotions: CM Fadnavis
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 3:32 PM IST

Oppn has sentiments towards Maha Kumbh, should be heard: Priyanka Gandhi

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the successful organisation of the MahaKumbh in Prayagraj

Oppn has sentiments towards Maha Kumbh, should be heard: Priyanka Gandhi
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

LoP should be allowed to speak, not given permission in 'new India': Rahul

Gandhi also said the prime minister should have paid homage to those who lost their lives in the January 29 stampede at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj

LoP should be allowed to speak, not given permission in 'new India': Rahul
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 2:08 PM IST

Nagpur violence seems premeditated; mob targeted specific houses: Fadnavis

Curfew has been imposed in several areas of Nagpur city after a protest against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb on Monday triggered violence during which several houses and vehicles were vandalised

Nagpur violence seems premeditated; mob targeted specific houses: Fadnavis
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 1:08 PM IST

Reserved seats for poor students to be filled up, says Nitish Kumar

Education Minister Sunil Kumar told the House that remedial steps were being taken by the government but he failed to satisfy the opposition members

Reserved seats for poor students to be filled up, says Nitish Kumar
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 1:06 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi demands Rs 400 minimum wage, 150 workdays under MGNREGA

Adequate financial provisions be made to sustain and expand the scheme, she said

Sonia Gandhi demands Rs 400 minimum wage, 150 workdays under MGNREGA
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:56 PM IST

Rahul calls for 'caste census' after Telangana accepts 42% OBC reservation

Rahul Gandhi asserted that Telangana has shown the way, this is what the whole country needs

Rahul calls for 'caste census' after Telangana accepts 42% OBC reservation
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:14 PM IST

Congress attacks PM Modi over giving 'clean chit' to China on podcast

Jairam Ramesh played purportedly a clip of PM Modi from 2020, where in the video the PM is heard saying "no one has crossed our borders, or any of our posts are captured by someone else"

Congress attacks PM Modi over giving 'clean chit' to China on podcast
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 11:50 AM IST