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Rajasthan CM calls for roadmap to make India water-sufficient by 2047

According to the official statement, Sharma said that the role of water self-reliance is very important in realizing the dream of developing India in 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi

Rajasthan CM calls for roadmap to make India water-sufficient by 2047
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 5:56 PM IST

Woman, old-timer, or Purvanchali face: Who will be BJP's Delhi CM pick?

There is a speculation that BJP might opt for a woman candidate, given that female voters played a crucial role in BJP's victory. The swearing-in ceremony for the new CM is scheduled for February 20

Woman, old-timer, or Purvanchali face: Who will be BJP's Delhi CM pick?
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 5:30 PM IST

Govt faces an uphill task in providing social protections to gig workers

While Budget 2025 laid out plans to provide health insurance to gig and platform workers, awareness of government initiatives remains low among the target group

Govt faces an uphill task in providing social protections to gig workers
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 4:28 PM IST

Qatari Amir's visit comes even as India's natural gas usage falls

Besides, the US has also offered to sell India natural gas, a move that would certainly cut into current supplies from the West Asian nation

Qatari Amir's visit comes even as India's natural gas usage falls
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

Kharge slams Modi govt, calls Sitharaman's 'good returns' claim ironic

Seeking to assuage concerns over foreign institutional investors (FII) selling Indian equities lately, Sitharaman on Monday attributed the action to profit booking

Kharge slams Modi govt, calls Sitharaman's 'good returns' claim ironic
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 3:40 PM IST

Akash Anand demands Cong leader Udit Raj's arrest over remarks on Mayawati

This comes after Udit Raj on Monday launched a scathing attack on BSP chief Mayawati and said that she has "strangled the social movement" and now the time has come to strangle her

Akash Anand demands Cong leader Udit Raj's arrest over remarks on Mayawati
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 2:13 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi crticises Amit Shah over new CEC's midnight appointment

Gandhi said as the Leader of Opposition, it is his duty to uphold the ideals of Babasaheb Ambedkar and the founding leaders of the nation and hold the government to account

Rahul Gandhi crticises Amit Shah over new CEC's midnight appointment
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 2:05 PM IST

Kerala to request extension for Rs 529.50 cr loan for Wayanad rehab

Stressing that the union government has provided the amount not as a grant but as a loan with conditions, the Finance Minister also said that there are restrictions to spending the amount

Kerala to request extension for Rs 529.50 cr loan for Wayanad rehab
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

Himanta creating ISI-link controversy in fear of losing 2026 polls: Gogoi

The Assam Cabinet on Sunday decided not to register any case against the parliamentarian or his British spouse but instructed the DGP to file an FIR against the Pakistani national

Himanta creating ISI-link controversy in fear of losing 2026 polls: Gogoi
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:47 PM IST

Yamuna river cleanup drive begins days before BJP forms Delhi govt

The Yamuna cleanup initiative will follow a three-year revival plan guided by a four-pronged strategy

Yamuna river cleanup drive begins days before BJP forms Delhi govt
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 10:16 AM IST

Haste decision taken to avoid SC's scrutiny: Cong on CEC's appointment

Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said in a hasty midnight move, the government has notified the appointment of the new CEC

Haste decision taken to avoid SC's scrutiny: Cong on CEC's appointment
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 7:23 AM IST

Delhi CM and council of ministers likely to take oath on Thursday

Yamuna cleanup, air quality boost may top Day 1 agenda

Delhi CM and council of ministers likely to take oath on Thursday
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 11:40 PM IST

Temple economy worth Rs 6 trillion is largest economic activity, says AP CM

Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat2047 vision, Naidu said ITCX promotes temple governance and economic development while fostering global temple collaboration

Temple economy worth Rs 6 trillion is largest economic activity, says AP CM
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 9:44 PM IST

Cong claims centre wants to control EC, asks govt to hold CEC appointment

The selection committee is learnt to have recommended the name of the next CEC to President Droupadi Murmu, sources said on Monday

Cong claims centre wants to control EC, asks govt to hold CEC appointment
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 9:44 PM IST

BJP has highest income share among national parties with 74.57%: ADR report

Six national parties - BJP, INC, CPI(M), AAP, BSP and NPEP - have declared a total income of Rs 5,820.912 crore, according to ADR report

BJP has highest income share among national parties with 74.57%: ADR report
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 4:50 PM IST

Mayawati raises concerns over alleged foreign interference in elections

She said the "BSP has always been a party of struggle" and has achieved significant political milestones through its dedication to the principles of B R Ambedkar

Mayawati raises concerns over alleged foreign interference in elections
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 4:45 PM IST

EAM should clarify if India raised deportation issue with US: TMC MP

In a post on X, Gokhale said the continuing deportations show that either PM Modi did not express concern over the "inhuman treatment" given to the deportees when he met the US President

EAM should clarify if India raised deportation issue with US: TMC MP
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 2:59 PM IST

DMK, allies to protest against Centre over NEP, 'betrayal' of Tamil Nadu

Against the background of Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, main opposition AIADMK and other parties, barring the BJP, opposing the Centre for its insistence of the NEP

DMK, allies to protest against Centre over NEP, 'betrayal' of Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 1:17 PM IST

AAP questions delay in naming Delhi CM, says BJP has 'no face' to run govt

Addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader and Delhi's acting Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP of lacking a credible leader to govern the national capital

AAP questions delay in naming Delhi CM, says BJP has 'no face' to run govt
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 1:01 PM IST

RSS-BJP offer 'jumlas,' Mamata Banerjee will lead INDIA bloc: Kirti Azad

People of RSS and BJP unite in the name of religion but if you ask them what did they actually do, they have only 'jumla' to offer, TMC MP Kirti Azad said

RSS-BJP offer 'jumlas,' Mamata Banerjee will lead INDIA bloc: Kirti Azad
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 10:19 AM IST