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We tried to close door that caused corruption: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu

The Himachal Pradesh government raised milk procurement prices from Rs 38 to Rs 45 and that of buffalo milk from Rs 38 to Rs 55 per litre this April

We tried to close door that caused corruption: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 1:07 AM IST

Bold but flawed: CM Sukhu's governance under scrutiny in Himachal

Sukhu was brimming with ideas when he took office. His slogan was "vyavastha parivartan" (institutional change)

Bold but flawed: CM Sukhu's governance under scrutiny in Himachal
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 12:58 AM IST

India's green book: Forest growth decelerates as tree cover rises

India's total forest and tree cover stood at 8,27,357 sq km in 2021-23, representing 25.17 per cent of the country's geographical area

India's green book: Forest growth decelerates as tree cover rises
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 12:51 AM IST

Kejriwal slams Centre after Delhi tableau excluded from Republic Day parade

Kejriwal also slammed the BJP, saying Delhi being the national capital, its tableau should be included in the Republic Day parade every year

Kejriwal slams Centre after Delhi tableau excluded from Republic Day parade
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 9:35 PM IST

Obviously, some are unhappy: Ajit Pawar on Maharashtra portfolio allocation

A day after portfolios were allocated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Pawar said the work on pending projects would begin soon

Obviously, some are unhappy: Ajit Pawar on Maharashtra portfolio allocation
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 7:12 PM IST

NDA to contest 2025 Bihar polls under Nitish, PM Modi: Deputy CM Choudhary

The cryptic response had led to furious speculation that the BJP could insist on not projecting Kumar in the 2025 polls

NDA to contest 2025 Bihar polls under Nitish, PM Modi: Deputy CM Choudhary
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 6:58 PM IST

Baseless report: National Conference rules out joining BJP-led NDA

The National Conference on Sunday ruled out joining the BJP-led NDA and dismissed as baseless a media report in this regard.

Baseless report: National Conference rules out joining BJP-led NDA
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 6:10 PM IST

V-P Dhankar calls for accountability of MPs over Parliament disruptions

He also said that for any democracy to succeed, expression and dialogue must go hand in hand with great responsibility on both sides

V-P Dhankar calls for accountability of MPs over Parliament disruptions
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 5:46 PM IST

Cong doing politics of deception over 'disrespect' to Ambedkar: Mayawati

She also hit out at the BJP, alleging the ruling party and the Congress are cut from the same cloth when it comes to taking Ambedkar's name for vote bank politics

Cong doing politics of deception over 'disrespect' to Ambedkar: Mayawati
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 5:31 PM IST

Registration for women, elderly welfare schemes to start tomorrow: Kejriwal

Earlier, Kejriwal on Saturday announced the Dr Ambedkar Scholarship for the higher education of Dalit students. He stated that under this scholarship scheme

Registration for women, elderly welfare schemes to start tomorrow: Kejriwal
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 5:26 PM IST

Punjab municipal polls: AAP wins Patiala; Congress ahead in Amritsar

Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party won the municipal elections in Patiala and was leading in Ludhiana and Jalandhar, while the Congress was ahead in Phagwara and Amritsar.

Punjab municipal polls: AAP wins Patiala; Congress ahead in Amritsar
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 3:45 PM IST

Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra CM to address Beed, Parbhani cases

Protests in Parbhani had turned violent last week when the replica of the Constitution was vandalised, and Suryavanshi, who was arrested in this connection, died in judicial custody

Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra CM to address Beed, Parbhani cases
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

Digvijaya Singh slams PM Modi for spreading hatred, criticises speech

While speaking at the "Hala Modi" community event at Kuwait's Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, PM Modi highlighted India's rapid transformation in various fields, including technology

Digvijaya Singh slams PM Modi for spreading hatred, criticises speech
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 10:26 AM IST

Fadnavis presents blueprint for comprehensive development of Maharashtra

Additionally, a blueprint for a developed, balanced, and comprehensive Maharashtra was outlined, informed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Fadnavis presents blueprint for comprehensive development of Maharashtra
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 7:39 AM IST

Congress to observe Ambedkar Samman Saptah, demands Amit Shah's resignation

Venugopal said all Congress MPs, senior leaders and CWC Members will hold press conferences in their constituencies and home districts across the country on December 22-23

Congress to observe Ambedkar Samman Saptah, demands Amit Shah's resignation
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 6:59 AM IST

Maha portfolios: Fadnavis keeps home, Shinde gets urban development

As many as 39 ministers had been sworn in on December 15, before the start of the session, while Fadnavis and his two deputies had taken the oath of office on December 5

Maha portfolios: Fadnavis keeps home, Shinde gets urban development
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 10:24 PM IST

AAP rejects claims of LG granting sanction to ED to prosecute Kejriwal

Atishi claimed reports about LG granting prosecution sanction are being spread solely to "mislead people and divert attention from real issues"

AAP rejects claims of LG granting sanction to ED to prosecute Kejriwal
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 10:01 PM IST

Jharkhand Congress to launch drive in January to strengthen organisation

During a meeting, the party also decided to strengthen the organisation in the state and continue the agitation against the BJP for allegedly insulting the architect of the Constitution, BR Ambedkar

Jharkhand Congress to launch drive in January to strengthen organisation
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 6:50 PM IST

Cong to hold weeklong campaign seeking Shah's resignation on Ambedkar issue

As part of the "Ambedkar Samman Saptah", Congress workers and leaders will hold marches and press conferences to remember the legacy of B R Ambedkar

Cong to hold weeklong campaign seeking Shah's resignation on Ambedkar issue
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 5:30 PM IST

BJP diverting public attention with CT Ravi ill-treatment claim: Shivakumar

Highlighting that conscience was important, he hit out at the BJP leadership in the state for supporting Ravi, who was arrested for making a derogatory comment against state minister Laxmi Hebbalkar

BJP diverting public attention with CT Ravi ill-treatment claim: Shivakumar
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 4:36 PM IST