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ED makes 3rd arrest in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities case in Rajasthan

The central agency early this week had arrested Padamchand Jain, proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company

ED makes 3rd arrest in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities case in Rajasthan
Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 10:51 AM IST

Jarange's demand for term in Maratha quota won't pass legal test: minister

Mahajan accused the opposition of deriving political mileage from the Maratha reservation issue and asserted that it was the Devendra Fadnvais government which had granted the quota to the Marathas

Jarange's demand for term in Maratha quota won't pass legal test: minister
Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 9:33 AM IST

Shiv Sena should get 100 seats to contest in Maharashtra polls: Leader

A senior leader of the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said his party should get to contest at least 100 of the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra.

Shiv Sena should get 100 seats to contest in Maharashtra polls: Leader
Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 9:26 AM IST

'Paper leak government', says Congress on cancellation of UGC-NET

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also attacked the government over the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET

'Paper leak government', says Congress on cancellation of UGC-NET
Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 6:40 AM IST

Govt working towards more research-oriented higher edu system: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that the central government is working towards making the country's higher education system more advanced and research-oriented

Govt working towards more research-oriented higher edu system: PM Modi
Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 12:10 AM IST

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to be leader of opposition in Assembly

Speaking to reporters, Patnaik said the decision was taken at the BJD's legislature party meeting held on Wednesday

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to be leader of opposition in Assembly
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 10:54 PM IST

Will never go with those who tried to 'finish off' Shiv Sena (UBT): Uddhav

Thackeray accused the BJP of abandoning Hindutva and asked whether the national party's alliance with regional outfits TDP and the JDU was organic

Will never go with those who tried to 'finish off' Shiv Sena (UBT): Uddhav
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 9:41 PM IST

Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 cr bribe, ED tells court while opposing bail plea

The central probe agency told the court that if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has been arrayed as an accused in the case, commits a crime, the person in charge of the party will be held culpable

Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 cr bribe, ED tells court while opposing bail plea
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 7:27 PM IST

NEET-UG row: Congress to protest nationwide on Friday demanding justice

NEET-UG exam row: Students and political leaders demand exam cancellation, probe into irregularities, and accountability from authorities over the alleged irregularities in medical entrance exam

NEET-UG row: Congress to protest nationwide on Friday demanding justice
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 4:47 PM IST

Chirag Paswan vows transparency on investment at World Food India event

The Food Processing Industries Minister sought to allay concerns over the status of investment made in the food processing sector during the last two editions

Chirag Paswan vows transparency on investment at World Food India event
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 3:17 PM IST

BJP leadership, allies will take care of Mahayuti's CM face: Bawankule

The party's central leadership and alliance partners will take the call on it, he said, asserting that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis remains the leader of his party in the state

BJP leadership, allies will take care of Mahayuti's CM face: Bawankule
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 2:27 PM IST

Delhi BJP takes out protest march over water crisis, slams AAP govt

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva took part in the protest at Andrews Ganj, where he was accompanied by New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj

Delhi BJP takes out protest march over water crisis, slams AAP govt
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 2:02 PM IST

Right intentions but Modi 2.0 lacked focus on implementation: Narain

Sunita Narain said successive administrations have diluted the environmental clearance system to the extent it no longer works

Right intentions but Modi 2.0 lacked focus on implementation: Narain
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 1:35 PM IST

After LS poll loss, Kashmiri Shia leader Imran Ansari blasts his supporters

The 19-second video of Shia leader Imran Reza Ansari, the general secretary of the People's Conference, has gone viral on social media and received harsh comments

After LS poll loss, Kashmiri Shia leader Imran Ansari blasts his supporters
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 1:33 PM IST

Priyanka wishes Rahul on his birthday; calls him 'argumentative guide'

Rahul Gandhi, a former Congress president and MP from Rae Bareli, has instructed all Congress workers to avoid any grand celebration

Priyanka wishes Rahul on his birthday; calls him 'argumentative guide'
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 1:21 PM IST

Political controversy: CISF questioning of DMK MP MM Abdulla sparks debate

CISF asks DMK MP to 'explain his purpose of visit' inside Parliament. MP writes to the Vice President. TMC Rajya Sabha MP questions if govt aims to obstruct INDIA MPs from carrying out their duties

Political controversy: CISF questioning of DMK MP MM Abdulla sparks debate
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 1:20 PM IST

Why hasn't Bihar been granted special category status: Cong to PM Modi

The opposition party also asked why Patna University has been denied the central university status

Why hasn't Bihar been granted special category status: Cong to PM Modi
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 12:39 PM IST

Over 1,200 illegal structures razed in demolition drive in Lucknow

Around 1,169 illegal residential properties and over 100 commercial properties were demolished using heavy machinery, including bulldozers

Over 1,200 illegal structures razed in demolition drive in Lucknow
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 12:31 PM IST

Kerala CM admits to repeated instances of bomb blasts in some Kannur areas

The submission by Vijayan came while rejecting the Congress-led UDF opposition's demand to adjourn the House proceedings

Kerala CM admits to repeated instances of bomb blasts in some Kannur areas
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 12:25 PM IST

Didn't want my wife to contest polls, but Cong brass insisted: HP CM Sukhu

Sukhu's wife Kamlesh Thakur's name appear in the list of candidates released by Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday

Didn't want my wife to contest polls, but Cong brass insisted: HP CM Sukhu
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 12:04 PM IST