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NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence to discuss political strategy

Sources said NDA leaders discussed the Congress' recent political attack on the ruling alliance and emphasised to speak in a united voice to counter fake narrative

NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence to discuss political strategy
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 11:39 PM IST

Delhi govt depts disown Kejriwal's 'mahila', elderly welfare schemes

Under Mahila Samman Yojana, AAP promises Rs 2,100 monthly allowance, and under Sanjeevani free treatment to voters above 60

Delhi govt depts disown Kejriwal's 'mahila', elderly welfare schemes
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 9:13 PM IST

Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Vajpayee, BJP holds nationwide events

Ruling alliance members were also present in the prayer ceremony at Sadaiv Atal where Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla besides the members of Vajpayee's adopted family

Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Vajpayee, BJP holds nationwide events
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 8:59 PM IST

Govt reforms must start at grassroot level: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

The initiative is expected to create scalable models of citizen-centric governance, enabling PRIs to drive equitable and sustainable development across rural India, according to a Personnel Ministry

Govt reforms must start at grassroot level: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 8:12 PM IST

Modi lays foundation stone of Ken-Betwa project, hails Ambedkar's vision

Tap water reached 12 crore new families in the last five years against just three crore before that, the PM said

Modi lays foundation stone of Ken-Betwa project, hails Ambedkar's vision
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 8:11 PM IST

Manipur was on right track of development before May 2023: CM Biren Singh

Singh said 'Meeyamgi Numit (People's Day)' was launched with the basic aim of providing people-oriented governance

Manipur was on right track of development before May 2023: CM Biren Singh
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 7:59 PM IST

Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in a fake case, says Arvind Kejriwal

He also claimed that central agencies have been instructed to conduct raids on all senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) before arresting Atishi in the coming days

Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in a fake case, says Arvind Kejriwal
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 7:08 PM IST

Adopt 'nation first' mindset to counter inimical forces, says V-P Dhankar

Dhankhar, who was speaking at a convention of organic farmers in Medak district of Telangana, also underscored that dialogue is the only way to address problems in a democracy

Adopt 'nation first' mindset to counter inimical forces, says V-P Dhankar
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 6:17 PM IST

Giriraj Singh seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said the highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, should be conferred upon Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former CM of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik.

Giriraj Singh seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 4:33 PM IST

Atishi accuses BJP of offering cash to voters in Kejriwal's constituency

In a statement, Verma said the 'Rashtriya Swabhiman' was behind the scheme to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,100 to women from poor sections of society

Atishi accuses BJP of offering cash to voters in Kejriwal's constituency
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 4:23 PM IST

Delhi Congress brings out 12-point 'white paper' targeting AAP, BJP

AICC treasurer Ajay Maken lashed out at AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, saying his party came to power riding on the Janlokpal agitation but has failed to set up the anti-corruption ombudsman

Delhi Congress brings out 12-point 'white paper' targeting AAP, BJP
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 2:46 PM IST

Cong didn't want Ambedkar to grow bigger than Nehru-Gandhi family: Fadnavis

Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule will discuss the issue of appointment of guardian ministers of districts with allies NCP and Shiv Sena

Cong didn't want Ambedkar to grow bigger than Nehru-Gandhi family: Fadnavis
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 1:57 PM IST

Congress shameless party, using Ambedkar for political gains: Himanta

The party which imposed emergency, suspended the Constitution, killed democracy, that Congress is doing processions in the name of the Constitution, said Himanta

Congress shameless party, using Ambedkar for political gains: Himanta
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 12:19 PM IST

BJP slams AAP after Delhi govt's WCD department flags Mahila Samman Yojana

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva accused Kejriwal of misleading the public and committing 'digital fraud'

BJP slams AAP after Delhi govt's WCD department flags Mahila Samman Yojana
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 11:22 AM IST

BJP upset by Mahila Samman, Sanjeevani Yojana: Kejriwal on WCD notice

They have planned to arrest Atishi ji in the next few days by making a fake case, said Kejriwal

BJP upset by Mahila Samman, Sanjeevani Yojana: Kejriwal on WCD notice
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 11:00 AM IST

Ken-Betwa Project poses serious threat to Panna Tiger Reserve: Congress

The project will submerge over 10 per cent of the core area of the tiger reserve, alleged congress

Ken-Betwa Project poses serious threat to Panna Tiger Reserve: Congress
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 10:56 AM IST

Congress returns to spotlight in Nagaland, civic polls held after 20 years

In the parliamentary elections held earlier this year, Congress candidate S Supongmeren Jamir clinched the state's only Lok Sabha seat

Congress returns to spotlight in Nagaland, civic polls held after 20 years
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 10:34 AM IST

Akhilesh questions BJP govt's preparedness for Mahakumbh, offers help

Yadav highlighted complaints about the neglect of local issues, such as transportation and movement around the Mahakumbh area

Akhilesh questions BJP govt's preparedness for Mahakumbh, offers help
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 10:13 AM IST

Haryana 2024: Election hustle, farmers' protests bookend sporting glory

Farmers' protest remained a constant underrunning theme in the state's sociopolitical discourse through the year

Haryana 2024: Election hustle, farmers' protests bookend sporting glory
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 9:33 AM IST

BJP seeks K'taka Guv's intervention in arrest of CT Ravi, demands inquiry

The BJP described the arrest as politically motivated, accusing the ruling Congress government of using state machinery to silence dissent and undermine democratic principles

BJP seeks K'taka Guv's intervention in arrest of CT Ravi, demands inquiry
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 7:13 AM IST