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CPI(M) accuses PM Modi of 'boasting' during Independence Day speech

"As Modi boasts at Red Fort; a reality check with comparable countries. GDP per capita, India ranks 24 out of 26 countries. Human Development Index: 26 of 29 countries," he said

CPI(M) accuses PM Modi of 'boasting' during Independence Day speech
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 7:52 PM IST

Maha: No need to read too much into meeting with Sharad Pawar, says Ajit

Ajit Pawar, who split the NCP in July this year and joined the Shiv Sena-BJP government in the state, said he accepted that he met Pawar senior

Maha: No need to read too much into meeting with Sharad Pawar, says Ajit
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 7:08 PM IST

BJP to hold CEC meeting tomorrow to review preparations for upcoming polls

The meeting will be attended by all 15 CEC members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda

BJP to hold CEC meeting tomorrow to review preparations for upcoming polls
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 6:51 PM IST

When people can queue outside polling booths for assembly polls: Omar

"Excellent. So when can these same people expect to be queueing outside polling booths for assembly elections?" Omar said

When people can queue outside polling booths for assembly polls: Omar
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 6:41 PM IST

Independence Day: PM Modi says will address nation from Red Fort next year

"We have to look these evils in the eye and wage a war against them. We can't tolerate corruption in any form to realise the dream of a developed nation," he added

Independence Day: PM Modi says will address nation from Red Fort next year
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 5:15 PM IST

Congress president Kharge skips Independence Day function at Red Fort

The BJP hit out at Kharge saying it shows the party's "mindset" and that it cannot think beyond "dynasty"

Congress president Kharge skips Independence Day function at Red Fort
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 4:57 PM IST

Modi will again unfurl national flag, but at his own house: Congress chief

"He (PM) also keeps on criticising the opposition and if he keeps doing so even on Independence Day, then what kind of India will he make," he said

Modi will again unfurl national flag, but at his own house: Congress chief
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 4:55 PM IST

Parliamentary privilege: What it is and what happens if it is breached?

Here is everything you need to know about parliamentary privilege and what happens when it is breached

Parliamentary privilege: What it is and what happens if it is breached?
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 3:08 PM IST

Modi govt's reforms anti-people: Cong lashes out at PM's I-Day speech

The Congress on Tuesday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech as a "crass election speech filled with distortions, lies, exaggerations and vague promises".

Modi govt's reforms anti-people: Cong lashes out at PM's I-Day speech
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 2:05 PM IST

PM Modi's last flag unfurling at Red fort, it will be us next year: Lalu

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Tuesday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi got to unfurl the tricolour at the Red Fort in Delhi for the last time.

PM Modi's last flag unfurling at Red fort, it will be us next year: Lalu
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 1:51 PM IST

Everything you need to know about Deputy CM of Chhattisgarh T S Singh Deo

Chhattisgarh Assembly election 2023: The titular maharaja of Surguja, T S Singh Deo is currently serving as a Cabinet Minister for Health in the Chhattisgarh government

Everything you need to know about Deputy CM of Chhattisgarh T S Singh Deo
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 12:02 PM IST

Freedom of speech being 'attacked' in country: Rajasthan Cong chief

Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra on Tuesday charged that people's freedom of speech and right to work are being attacked in the country

Freedom of speech being 'attacked' in country: Rajasthan Cong chief
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 11:58 AM IST

Chhattisgarh elections 2023: Camps for updating voters' list from August 12

Special camps are being held on August 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 24,109 polling centres across the state

Chhattisgarh elections 2023: Camps for updating voters' list from August 12
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 11:39 AM IST

Will address nation from Red Fort next year to list progress made: PM Modi

The coming five years are of unprecedented development and a golden moment to realise the dream of India as a developed nation by 2047, Modi said

Will address nation from Red Fort next year to list progress made: PM Modi
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 10:19 AM IST

Pushing boundaries: As elections near, states on a district-formation spree

Now, the government is contemplating the addition of at least 20 more districts to its existing 23

Pushing boundaries: As elections near, states on a district-formation spree
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 11:55 PM IST

LIVE: Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude hits Meghalaya, parts of Bangladesh

Catch all the latest updates from across the globe here

LIVE: Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude hits Meghalaya, parts of Bangladesh
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 11:10 PM IST

Corruption in infra projects taking nation on 'highway to hell': Cong

The opposition party also asked if Modi will take responsibility for the "incompetence and corruption in the Bharatmala projects under his direct watch"

Corruption in infra projects taking nation on 'highway to hell': Cong
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 8:13 PM IST

Modi govt broke all records of corruption: Kejriwal on Dwarka Expressway

"Modi govt constructed the Dwarka Expressway at the cost of Rs 250 crore per kilometer while it was to be constructed at the rate of Rs 18 crore per kilometer," he said, citing the CAG report

Modi govt broke all records of corruption: Kejriwal on Dwarka Expressway
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 7:01 PM IST

Expelled Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J) MLA Dharmjeet Singh joins BJP

Dharmjeet Singh was expelled from the JCC (J) in September last year after the party accused him of disregarding the interests of the marginalised communities such as SCs, STs, and OBCs

Expelled Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J) MLA Dharmjeet Singh joins BJP
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 6:31 PM IST

'Vacant posts will be filled if Kejriwal govt gets control over services'

The health minister said the Arvind Kejriwal government wants to recruit new doctors and engineers but it has no power to do it

'Vacant posts will be filled if Kejriwal govt gets control over services'
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 6:27 PM IST