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Congress questions timing of Bharat Ratna award to former PMs, Swaminathan

In a line-up post on X, PM Modi said that, as a distinguished scholar and statesman, Narasimha Rao served India extensively in various capacities

Congress questions timing of Bharat Ratna award to former PMs, Swaminathan
Updated On : 10 Feb 2024 | 6:53 AM IST

I could have laid white paper on UPA's ten yr rule in 2014: PM Modi

PM Modi said that he avoided bringing it in 2014 fearing that the country would lose its confidence

I could have laid white paper on UPA's ten yr rule in 2014: PM Modi
Updated On : 10 Feb 2024 | 6:50 AM IST

PM Modi surprises MPs with unexpected lunch at Parliament canteen

The drill began a little earlier in the day when officials from the Prime Minister's Office contacted the MPs, some of them first-time members, without giving away the details

PM Modi surprises MPs with unexpected lunch at Parliament canteen
Updated On : 10 Feb 2024 | 12:14 AM IST

No confidence against Speaker to be held before trust vote of Nitish govt

As per the agenda, released unusually before time, the Governor's speech will be preceded by a preliminary address, to the assembly, by the Speaker

No confidence against Speaker to be held before trust vote of Nitish govt
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 10:10 PM IST

Congress slams govt on White Paper on economy, terms it 'white lie paper'

Chidambaram said the appropriate answer to the so-called white paper is the hard-hitting document titled '10 Saal, Anyay Kaal, 2014-2024'

Congress slams govt on White Paper on economy, terms it 'white lie paper'
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 8:45 PM IST

Nadda to pep up TN BJP for LS polls during his Chennai visit on Feb 11

Aiming to send more MPs to the Parliament from the state, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai launched a statewide padayatra - En Mann, En Makkal (My Land, My People) - about six months ago

Nadda to pep up TN BJP for LS polls during his Chennai visit on Feb 11
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 8:22 PM IST

UPA put 'family first', left India in 'dire straits' in 2014: FM Sitharaman

India is now on the way to become the third largest global economy, she said

UPA put 'family first', left India in 'dire straits' in 2014: FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 4:49 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh CM meets PM Modi, seeks special category status for state

The special category status is one of the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, which led to the formation of Telangana in June 2014

Andhra Pradesh CM meets PM Modi, seeks special category status for state
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

What has PM Modi done for backward castes, asks Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha

Manoj Jha told ANI that PM Modi and his party have been unsuccessful in strengthening the backward classes in the country

What has PM Modi done for backward castes, asks Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 2:47 PM IST

2008 global financial crisis wasn't as serious as Covid-19: FM Sitharaman

A nearly 60-page White Paper was tabled in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by Sitharaman on Thursday

2008 global financial crisis wasn't as serious as Covid-19: FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 1:27 PM IST

Will build as many schools as summons sent: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

The summons was issued after non-compliance with its summons in a money-laundering case linked to the Aam Admi Party (AAP) government's Delhi excise policy

Will build as many schools as summons sent: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 1:24 PM IST

Poor in Rajasthan will continue to reap benefits of Cong's policy: Gehlot

"The poor and the needy will continue to benefit from Congress' rights-based political philosophy," Gehlot said

Poor in Rajasthan will continue to reap benefits of Cong's policy: Gehlot
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 12:38 PM IST

AAP to meet on Feb 13 to decide on LS candidates' names for 3 states

"The party's PAC will meet on February 13 to decide on the names of the candidates for Gujarat, Goa and Haryana," the source said

AAP to meet on Feb 13 to decide on LS candidates' names for 3 states
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 9:29 AM IST

LS polls: BJP to take 'White Paper' against Cong-led UPA to every state

The source told ANI that the BJP has firmed its strategy and electoral roadmap for the high-stakes Lok Sabha polls

LS polls: BJP to take 'White Paper' against Cong-led UPA to every state
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 7:50 AM IST

BJP will return to power in Assam in 2026 with over 100 seats: Himanta

During Congress tenure, the number of medical colleges went up from three to six, while it has reached 25 during BJP's rule, Sarma said

BJP will return to power in Assam in 2026 with over 100 seats: Himanta
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 7:02 AM IST

10 saal anyay kaal: Cong releases 'black paper' on Modi govt's failures

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge unveiled the 54-page 'black paper' at 10.30 am, hours before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the government's 'White Paper' in Parliament

10 saal anyay kaal: Cong releases 'black paper' on Modi govt's failures
Updated On : 08 Feb 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader dies after being shot in, investigation on

He was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to gunshot injuries, according to the police

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader dies after being shot in, investigation on
Updated On : 08 Feb 2024 | 11:35 PM IST

'Sporadic' vs 'saturated': NDA's dig at UPA govt's 10 years in White Paper

A subtext running through the white paper is that a "coalition of 26 parties" couldn't take crucial decisions, such as rolling out the goods and services tax (GST) regime

'Sporadic' vs 'saturated': NDA's dig at UPA govt's 10 years in White Paper
Updated On : 08 Feb 2024 | 11:34 PM IST

India's idea of unity in diversity comprehensive, no scope of divisions: PM

When youngsters lead the country, they can land a rover on the moon and also nourish traditions by naming the landing spot "Shivshakti", he said

India's idea of unity in diversity comprehensive, no scope of divisions: PM
Updated On : 08 Feb 2024 | 6:26 PM IST

'Cannot afford any further delays in decision-making': AAP to INDIA bloc

AAP MP Sandeep Pathak expressed impatience with ongoing talks within the INDIA bloc, saying that he hopes the alliance will support the three candidates announced by the party

'Cannot afford any further delays in decision-making': AAP to INDIA bloc
Updated On : 08 Feb 2024 | 4:39 PM IST