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SC issues notice to Udhayanidhi, A Raja, TN govt over Sanatan remark

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks calling for the eradication of 'Sanatan Dharma'

SC issues notice to Udhayanidhi, A Raja, TN govt over Sanatan remark
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 3:27 PM IST

Oppn seeks action against Bidhuri over communal remarks against Danish Ali

Bidhuri's remarks, made during the discussion on Chandrayan-3 Mission in Lok Sabha, have been expunged from the proceedings

Oppn seeks action against Bidhuri over communal remarks against Danish Ali
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 3:27 PM IST

SC to hear plea seeking FIR against minister Stalin for anti-Sanatan remark

A plea has been filed seeking an FIR and a restraining order on Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks to 'eradicate' Sanatan Dharma

SC to hear plea seeking FIR against minister Stalin for anti-Sanatan remark
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 3:17 PM IST

Lalu Prasad Yadav blames PM Modi for BJP parliamentarians 'bad behaviour'

The allusion was apparently to Bhopal MP Pragya Thakur, who had called Nathu Ram Godse a "patriot", only to retract later under mounting public criticism

Lalu Prasad Yadav blames PM Modi for BJP parliamentarians 'bad behaviour'
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 2:41 PM IST

Deve Gowda expresses displeasure over state govt's handling of Cauvery row

He said that since the Supreme Court has already pronounced its decision on the Cauvery water issue, he does not want to comment on it as a former prime minister

Deve Gowda expresses displeasure over state govt's handling of Cauvery row
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 2:20 PM IST

BJP wants to keep OBC's power in the hands of Adani: Rahul Gandhi

'Representation was low during Congress' rule, and that was wrong; representation is low under BJP, which is also wrong', says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

BJP wants to keep OBC's power in the hands of Adani: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 1:39 PM IST

Women's Reservation Bill must be implemented immediately: Rahul Gandhi

The bill to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women received the parliamentary nod on Thursday as the Rajya Sabha unanimously voted in its favour

Women's Reservation Bill must be implemented immediately: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 1:25 PM IST

AAP takes jibe at L-G Saxena over court order on Assembly Fellows service

A petition was moved by 17 such fellows challenging the termination of their contracts by the Delhi legislative assembly secretariat

AAP takes jibe at L-G Saxena over court order on Assembly Fellows service
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 12:01 PM IST

AP assembly adjourned amid protests by TDP MLAs over Naidu's arrest

As soon as the question hour commenced to discuss the estimates of Relief and Rehabilitation to Mulapeta Port, the TDP MLAs rushed to the Speaker's podium and surrounded Tammineni Sitaram

AP assembly adjourned amid protests by TDP MLAs over Naidu's arrest
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 11:18 AM IST

BJP MP Sushil Modi hails passage of Women's Quota Bill, calls it 'historic'

Terming its passage as a "historic moment", Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sushil Modi Thursday said that the Women's Reservation Bill will "change the image" of the Country and Parliament

BJP MP Sushil Modi hails passage of Women's Quota Bill, calls it 'historic'
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 10:34 AM IST

Delimitation poor excuse for postponement of women's quota Bill: Jairam

Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh said the delimitation exercise and caste census "poor excuses for the postponement" of the Women's Reservation Bill

Delimitation poor excuse for postponement of women's quota Bill: Jairam
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 10:33 AM IST

Congress says demand for amendments not met as Women's Quota Bill passed

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda accused the Centre of ignoring the demands of the OBC community

Congress says demand for amendments not met as Women's Quota Bill passed
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 8:52 AM IST

Duty on American apples relaxed as PM wanted Biden as R-Day guest: Omar

Ahead of the G20 Summit, the Centre announced the removal of additional duties on about half a dozen US products, including apples, walnuts, almonds and lentils

Duty on American apples relaxed as PM wanted Biden as R-Day guest: Omar
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 8:01 AM IST

Women's Reservation Bill incomplete without OBC quota, caste census: Gehlot

Speaking to reporters after a programme here, Gehlot said the bill has been brought for political gain with an eye on upcoming elections under the pressure of the opposition

Women's Reservation Bill incomplete without OBC quota, caste census: Gehlot
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 7:43 AM IST

Prioritise farmers, not advertisement: Assam CM slams Ashok Gehlot

Himanta Biswa Sarma claims that under Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Rajasthan is competing for first position in crimes against women during BJP's Parivartan Yatra

Prioritise farmers, not advertisement: Assam CM slams Ashok Gehlot
Updated On : 21 Sep 2023 | 5:55 PM IST

BJP struggles in Rajasthan due to lack of public connection: Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticises the central government for playing 'hide and seek' with Women's Reservation Bill, says there was already consensus

BJP struggles in Rajasthan due to lack of public connection: Sachin Pilot
Updated On : 21 Sep 2023 | 5:18 PM IST

Only 3.62% of Rajasthan's workers registered to Centre's pension scheme

Four years since its launch, the Rajasthan authorities have managed to enrol less than five per cent of its unorganised workers in the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana

Only 3.62% of Rajasthan's workers registered to Centre's pension scheme
Updated On : 21 Sep 2023 | 4:48 PM IST

Delayed for 1st time, census should begin immediately: Bihar CM Nitish

Shah on Wednesday asserted that the census would begin soon after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Delayed for 1st time, census should begin immediately: Bihar CM Nitish
Updated On : 21 Sep 2023 | 3:09 PM IST

How many secretaries were OBC from 2004 to 2014: JP Nadda replies to Rahul

Further, JP Nadda said that the BJP is the only Party to give the country an OBC Prime Minister

How many secretaries were OBC from 2004 to 2014: JP Nadda replies to Rahul
Updated On : 21 Sep 2023 | 2:59 PM IST

K'taka CM, Dy CM inform Jal Shakti Min inability to release water to TN

During the meeting, the Deputy CM also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to resolve this matter by convening a meeting of four states -- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry

K'taka CM, Dy CM inform Jal Shakti Min inability to release water to TN
Updated On : 21 Sep 2023 | 2:47 PM IST