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Sule seeks Fadnavis' resignation over Badlapur incident; slams govt

A massive protest broke out in Badlapur town in Thane district on Tuesday after a large number of people blocked railway tracks and ransacked the school

Sule seeks Fadnavis' resignation over Badlapur incident; slams govt
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 1:41 PM IST

Sikkim landslides: Cong flays govt over hydel projs set up without thought

The opposition party also asserted that dams on the Teesta river are the prime example of how ecology is being fundamentally altered with grave consequences for this and future generations

Sikkim landslides: Cong flays govt over hydel projs set up without thought
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 12:01 PM IST

Movement to protect reservation a positive effort: Akhilesh on Bharat Bandh

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister took to social media platform X to share his views on the issue

Movement to protect reservation a positive effort: Akhilesh on Bharat Bandh
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 9:49 AM IST

BSP supports Bharat Bandh against order on sub-classification of SCs

The party also accused the BJP and the Congress of colluding to end reservation. It said these parties and others should understand the necessity of reservation and not play with it

BSP supports Bharat Bandh against order on sub-classification of SCs
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 9:36 AM IST

BJP govt wants to delay recruitment of assistant teachers: Akhilesh Yadav

BJP's delays are creating doubts among candidates against the scam-ridden govt that by taking this matter to the SC through someone, it wants to put it off for the rest of its tenure, he alleged

BJP govt wants to delay recruitment of assistant teachers: Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 6:57 AM IST

Kharge, Rahul to visit Jammu, Srinagar in preparation for Assembly polls

After their interaction in Jammu, they will fly to Srinagar on Wednesday evening to continue their interactions with the cadre there, and the next day they will hold a press conference in Srinagar

Kharge, Rahul to visit Jammu, Srinagar in preparation for Assembly polls
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 11:39 PM IST

Will protect Constitution, reservation at all costs: Rahul on lateral entry

His remarks came after Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh wrote to Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Preeti Sudan and asked her to cancel the advertisement

Will protect Constitution, reservation at all costs: Rahul on lateral entry
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 11:22 PM IST

PMO steps in, UPSC cancels advertisement for lateral entry recruitment

PMO intervened after criticism from opposition INDIA bloc and also key allies of NDA, such as the JDU and LJP (Ram Vilas)

PMO steps in, UPSC cancels advertisement for lateral entry recruitment
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 11:09 PM IST

Ram Madhav, G Kishan Reddy appointed as BJP in-charge for J&K election

A statement to this effect was issued by party national general secretary Arun Singh

Ram Madhav, G Kishan Reddy appointed as BJP in-charge for J&K election
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 11:06 PM IST

UP court orders arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh in 2001 road blockade case

On August 13, a non-bailable warrant was issued against Singh, SP leader Anoop Sanda, and four others, with the hearing scheduled for Tuesday

UP court orders arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh in 2001 road blockade case
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 9:41 PM IST

Delhi excise scam: Court extends CM Kejriwal's judicial custody till Aug 27

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Kejriwal's custody after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader was produced before the court through a video-conference

Delhi excise scam: Court extends CM Kejriwal's judicial custody till Aug 27
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 5:41 PM IST

Chirag Paswan hails Centre for seeking cancellation of lateral entry

"Even after so many years of Independence, Dalit grooms are prevented from riding a horse during weddings. I learnt about an IPS officer seeking security for his own marriage", said Paswan

Chirag Paswan hails Centre for seeking cancellation of lateral entry
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 3:44 PM IST

Pradhan deplores insensitive attitude of Bengal govt to doctor murder case

But the world has been witness to the insensitivity of the state government, the 'don't care' attitude, and the unsuccessful effort to hide evidence, education minister added

Pradhan deplores insensitive attitude of Bengal govt to doctor murder case
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 2:58 PM IST

Regulatory failures can damage investor confidence: Cong amid Sebi row

It also said the Indian equity market has so far enjoyed fair weather due to well-regulated markets

Regulatory failures can damage investor confidence: Cong amid Sebi row
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Lateral entry into bureaucracy is direct assault on social justice: Stalin

In order to uphold social justice, safeguard reservation and ensure its rightful implementation, the following steps must be taken immediately, Tamil Nadu CM added

Lateral entry into bureaucracy is direct assault on social justice: Stalin
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 1:52 PM IST

Draft personal data protection rules likely in a month: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Says planning fresh, broader approach towards broadcasting Bill

Draft personal data protection rules likely in a month: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 19 Aug 2024 | 11:07 PM IST

Lateral entry UPA-era idea and opposing it hypocrisy, says Centre

BJP ally Chirag slams plan; Cong accuses Centre of 'snatching reservations'

Lateral entry UPA-era idea and opposing it hypocrisy, says Centre
Updated On : 19 Aug 2024 | 10:38 PM IST

Kejriwal put in jail without evidence, won't bow before dictatorship: AAP

Kejriwal government minister Imran Hussain and AAP MLA Sahiram Pehalwan conducted a workers meet in Chhatarpur

Kejriwal put in jail without evidence, won't bow before dictatorship: AAP
Updated On : 19 Aug 2024 | 10:09 PM IST

Manmohan, Montek came through lateral entry: Law minister reminds Gandhi

The minister also dismissed as "baseless" Gandhi's allegation that RSS people will be hired as public servants through this mode

Manmohan, Montek came through lateral entry: Law minister reminds Gandhi
Updated On : 19 Aug 2024 | 9:42 PM IST

Quota must in govt appointments: Chirag Paswan over lateral entry debate

The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president's reaction came over the recent advertisement to fill posts through lateral entry on a contract basis

Quota must in govt appointments: Chirag Paswan over lateral entry debate
Updated On : 19 Aug 2024 | 9:08 PM IST