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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

Cong asks Assam CM's info source on allegations against Gaurav Gogoi's wife

Congress leader Rashid Alvi further stated that the level of politics should not stoop so 'low' and there was a limit to everything

Cong asks Assam CM's info source on allegations against Gaurav Gogoi's wife
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 9:01 AM IST

BJP to meet on Feb 19 to pick Delhi CM, oath ceremony likely on Feb 20

This comes amid BJP postponed its legislature party meeting scheduled for Monday to two days later

BJP to meet on Feb 19 to pick Delhi CM, oath ceremony likely on Feb 20
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 7:58 AM IST

Punjabi speakers lead Indian asylum claims at the US border: Study

The study has concluded that 66 per cent of illegal Indian immigrants to the US in the past two decades spoke Punjabi, followed by 14 per cent speaking Hindi and 8 per cent who spoke Gujarati

Punjabi speakers lead Indian asylum claims at the US border: Study
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 1:24 AM IST

Expect investments in excess of Rs 4 trn to create 100,000 jobs: MP CM

The size of the investments is important, but equally crucial is the number of jobs that these proposals create, said MP CM

Expect investments in excess of Rs 4 trn to create 100,000 jobs: MP CM
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 12:53 AM IST

Women, welfare, rural schemes: Budget sets tone for West Bengal polls

Political analysts believe things are just beginning to heat up ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026

Women, welfare, rural schemes: Budget sets tone for West Bengal polls
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 12:49 AM IST

DOGE nixes $21 million US grant to increase India's 'voter turnout'

The project in India was one of several across the world, including in Nepal and Bangladesh, funded by the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening

DOGE nixes $21 million US grant to increase India's 'voter turnout'
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 12:41 AM IST

AAP, Cong criticise Haryana govt for using 'prison buses' for deportees

Another plane carrying a third batch of over 100 illegal Indian immigrants from the US including many from Haryana is set to land at Amritsar Sunday night

AAP, Cong criticise Haryana govt for using 'prison buses' for deportees
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 11:39 PM IST

Ajit Pawar warns contractors against submitting false bills for work

Bills are being submitted and money is withdrawn without doing work. Don't come to my party (NCP), said Pawar, who is also the state's finance minister

Ajit Pawar warns contractors against submitting false bills for work
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 8:19 PM IST

BJP targets Cong after US cancels programme for 'voter turnout' in India

Once again, he alleged, it is the billionaire US-based investor George Soros, a "known associate" of the Congress party and the Gandhis, whose shadow looms over our electoral process

BJP targets Cong after US cancels programme for 'voter turnout' in India
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 3:57 PM IST

Lalu Prasad courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark

Asked to comment on how lakhs of people were heading to Prayagraj for the mega religious gathering, Prasad said, The Kumbh has no meaning It is just meaningless

Lalu Prasad courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 3:27 PM IST

True successor of BSP would be one like Kanshi Ram's disciple: Mayawati

Her remarks come days after she announced the expulsion of Ashok Siddharth, father-in-law of her nephew Akash Anand, from the party on charges of factionalism and anti-party activities

True successor of BSP would be one like Kanshi Ram's disciple: Mayawati
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

BJP, Assam CM launching smear campaign against Gogoi: Jairam Ramesh

Ramesh said this is being done as Gogoi won the Jorhat Lok Sabha seat and is exposing the Assam chief minister's corruption

BJP, Assam CM launching smear campaign against Gogoi: Jairam Ramesh
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 2:37 PM IST

NDLS stampede deaths: Congress demands resignation of Ashwini Vaishnaw

Addressing a press conference here, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said if Vaishnaw does not resign, he should be sacked for the mismanagement at the railway station

NDLS stampede deaths: Congress demands resignation of Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 2:28 PM IST

Assam govt to move court against Gogoi's wife's 'links' with Pak: CM Sarma

Gogoi on Friday accused the BJP of attempting to defame him and his family, asserting that he would take appropriate legal steps

Assam govt to move court against Gogoi's wife's 'links' with Pak: CM Sarma
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 2:06 PM IST

NDLS stampede highlights failure of railways, 'insensitivity' of govt: Cong

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said it was extremely shameful and condemnable that the Modi government was attempting to hide the truth about the deaths

NDLS stampede highlights failure of railways, 'insensitivity' of govt: Cong
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 10:18 AM IST

Stalin condemns Pradhan for alleged NEP, 3-language policy rider for funds

Stalin accused Pradhan of blackmail for his alleged stand that Tamil Nadu would not be provided education related funds

Stalin condemns Pradhan for alleged NEP, 3-language policy rider for funds
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 9:54 AM IST

Anti-national activities high in some areas of West Bengal: LoP Adhikari

The BJP leaders in the State have been targeting Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of giving permission to illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingya migrants to settle in the State

Anti-national activities high in some areas of West Bengal: LoP Adhikari
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 8:59 AM IST