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National interest bigger than politics, says Jaishankar on RaGa's comments

Amid Rahul Gandhi's constant criticism of PM Modi during his ongoing US trip, S Jaishankar has said that when one steps out of the country there are sometimes things bigger than politics

Goa's ST community seeks political quota, threatens to boycott LS polls

A section of the ST community of Goa has threatened to boycott the Lok Sabha election 2024, if the govt fails to provide them political reservation in state assembly

Maha Cong takes stock of 41 LS seats, to review constituencies separately

Maha Cong has taken stock of 41 LS constituencies in the state while the review of six constituencies in Mumbai and Chandrapur seat will be done separately, state party president Nana Patole has said

BJP plans to launch helpline to 'protect' party workers in Karnataka

The Karnataka unit of the BJP has decided to launch a helpline to 'protect' BJP workers from the alleged atrocities of the Congress government

Maha Cong takes stock of 41 LS seats, to review Mumbai constituencies

Recently, the Chandrapur seat fell vacant after the death of sitting MP Suresh alias Balu Dhanorkar of Congress

Odisha train tragedy: Gujarat CM, ruling BJP cancel public events

The ruling BJP said all events to be held on Saturday as part of its month-long programme to highlight achievements of nine years of the Narendra Modi government stood postponed

Probe financial dealings of Solar scam judicial commission judge: Cong

The Congress-led UDF in Kerala on Saturday demanded a probe into the financial dealings of the Solar scam judicial commission judge (rtd) G.Sivarajan

Many questions to ask of PM, rail minister post Odisha train mishap: Cong

"We have many questions to ask of the prime minister and the railway minister but those can wait since the immediate task is of rescue and relief," Kharge said

No clarity in implementation of poll guarantees: BJP Karnataka chief

The details of the implementation of the schemes should be made clear to the people, he said

Earlier railway ministers used to resign if train accidents occurred: Pawar

"When fast trains and Vande Bharat trains are being launched in the country to provide better transportation facilities, it is important to keep the safety of passengers in mind," he added

Now its Centre's turn to create 2 cr jobs as promised: Shivakumar

On criticism by Oppn parties, especially BJP, on the guarantee schemes, Shivakumar said that instead of criticism, let the PM bring black money from abroad and deposit Rs 15 lakh to individual banks

Doctor prescribing cure worse than disease: Chidambaram on sedition law

The commission has recommended enhancing the jail term in sedition cases from a minimum of three years to seven years

Rahul Gandhi confident of Oppn uniting for 'alternative vision' for India

"Lots of media people like to sort of make BJP larger than life, RSS larger than life," he added

'Sabka saath nahin, Brij Bhushan ka saath': Kapil Sibal's dig at govt

In a tweet, Sibal said, "Brij Bhushan Singh, with mounting evidence, public outcry, still not arrested. PM silent, HM silent, BJP silent, RSS silent"

Odisha train crash: Oppn condoles loss of lives, blames signalling system

CPI MP Binoy Viswam has demanded that Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw resign over the incident

Cong, BJP engage in heated war of words over Rahul's Muslim League remark

Rahul, when asked about Congress's alliance with Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in Kerala, said that Muslim League is a completely secular party, there is nothing non-secular about it

Backing sedition law contrary to foundations of republic: Kapil Sibal

Law commission has proposed retaining the penal provision for sedition, saying repealing it altogether can have serious adverse ramifications for the security and integrity of the country

Why protecting WFI chief despite knowledge of misconduct: Cong, TMC ask PM

The remarks from the Congress and Trinamool Congress leaders came after the details of the two FIRs, which included the details of alleged sexual harassment by Singh of the female wrestlers, emerged

Govt trying to shield WFI chief, women wrestlers must get justice: Cong MLA

The FIRs narrate several alleged instances of sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, groping, stalking and intimidation by Singh at different times and places over a decade

Cong failed on poll guarantees, difference in post-poll statements: Bommai

Referring to the Congress' promise of providing 200 units free electricity for everyone, Bommai said there is a difference in what the CM announced today