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Ladki Bahin scheme to continue, no question of scrapping it: Ajit Pawar

Pawar, said, The budgetary allocation for the implementation of the scheme has been made and there is no question of scrapping it

Ladki Bahin scheme to continue, no question of scrapping it: Ajit Pawar
Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 10:18 AM IST

Cong to hold protest as ED charges Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case

ED's chargesheet also names Congress leader Sam Pitroda, Suman Dubey and others, including several firms

Cong to hold protest as ED charges Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case
Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 6:39 AM IST

ED questions Robert Vadra in land deal case, summons him again on April 16

The 56-year-old walked down from his residence at Sujan Singh Park in central Delhi to the ED headquarters on APJ Abdul Kalam Road, a two-km stretch

ED questions Robert Vadra in land deal case, summons him again on April 16
Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 10:40 PM IST

Cong seeks special Parliament session, white paper on inflation rise

Lamba compared the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) dispensation and the Narendra Modi government

Cong seeks special Parliament session, white paper on inflation rise
Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 8:06 PM IST

ED files chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case

The chargesheet was filed two days after ED said it has initiated proceedings to take possession of immovable assets valued at ₹661 crore linked to Congress-controlled National Herald newspaper

ED files chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case
Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 6:21 PM IST

Tamil Nadu forms panel on state autonomy, cites Centre's overreach

The DMK-led Tamil Nadu government forms panel led by ex-SC judge to study Centre-state ties amid DMK-BJP clash over education, a concurrent subject at the heart of their prolonged standoff

Tamil Nadu forms panel on state autonomy, cites Centre's overreach
Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 1:34 PM IST

100% smells of revenge: Warring questions Punjab govt's FIR against Bajwa

Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa under fire for claiming 50 bombs have reached the state, with 18 already exploded and 32 yet to go off

100% smells of revenge: Warring questions Punjab govt's FIR against Bajwa
Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 1:31 PM IST

BJP govt will reduce everything to 'zero' before its exit: Akhilesh Yadav

Just like their 'zero tolerance' has become zero, the slogan of 'zero poverty' will also turn out to be a BJP-style jumla, the former chief minister added

BJP govt will reduce everything to 'zero' before its exit: Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 11:34 AM IST

Seat-sharing with TTV, OPS for 2026 to be decided together: TN BJP chief

Issues affecting the people had always been highlighted by him, including in the Assembly, and he would continue to do that, the newly elected BJP leader said

Seat-sharing with TTV, OPS for 2026 to be decided together: TN BJP chief
Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 10:40 AM IST

Tejashwi arrives in Delhi for meeting Cong prez Kharge over Bihar polls

With the Bihar Assembly elections expected to take place in roughly six months, all the political parties have ramped up preparations

Tejashwi arrives in Delhi for meeting Cong prez Kharge over Bihar polls
Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 10:18 AM IST

Political parties, leaders outdo each other to claim Ambedkar's legacy

PM Modi says Congress 'snatched' rights of SC/STs; Rahul cites Telangana survey to claim that most gig workers from disadvantaged sections

Political parties, leaders outdo each other to claim Ambedkar's legacy
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 11:07 PM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to DMDK's late founder Vijayakanth for public service

Modi's remarks came after Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant claimed the prime minister was like an elder brother to her

PM Modi pays tribute to DMDK's late founder Vijayakanth for public service
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 10:26 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah urges PM Modi to act over 'slashing of India's Haj quota'

Farooq Abdullah was responding to a question about some opposition leaders flagging the issue on Sunday even as there was no official word from the government on the matter so far

Farooq Abdullah urges PM Modi to act over 'slashing of India's Haj quota'
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 5:56 PM IST

Cong turned SCs, STs, OBCs to second-class citizens: PM on Ambedkar Jayanti

The Constitution has a provision of reservation for the SCs, STs and OBCs, but the Congress never cared for them, the PM claimed

Cong turned SCs, STs, OBCs to second-class citizens: PM on Ambedkar Jayanti
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 3:55 PM IST

Making judiciary scientific, people-centric under PM's vision: Amit Shah

Speaking at the All India Forensic Summit, Shah talked on the importance of timely justice, the rising role of forensic science to counter terrorism, and the significance of the three new crime laws

Making judiciary scientific, people-centric under PM's vision: Amit Shah
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 3:29 PM IST

JD(U) must take 'serious note' of Haryana CM's statement on Bihar: Tejashwi

Haryana CM Saini said the BJP's victory march in Haryana must continue in Bihar and expressed confidence that the party will win the upcoming elections under Samrat Choudhary's leadership

JD(U) must take 'serious note' of Haryana CM's statement on Bihar: Tejashwi
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 2:46 PM IST

'Congress insulted Ambedkar': PM Modi accuses party of appeasement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of undermining BR Ambedkar's legacy, alleging the party disrespected him during his lifetime

'Congress insulted Ambedkar': PM Modi accuses party of appeasement
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 11:37 AM IST

TMC's Kunal Ghosh alleges Murshidabad violence linked to some conspiracy

There's an allegation that with BSF's help, a conspiracy is underway to malign Bengal and create unrest, which the BJP and Opposition can exploit for political gains, said TMC's Kunal Ghosh

TMC's Kunal Ghosh alleges Murshidabad violence linked to some conspiracy
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 9:08 AM IST

BJP govt in Delhi insulted Ambedkar's legacy, failed Dalit students: AAP

Bharadwaj alleged the BJP government had removed portraits of Ambedkar from prominent spots in government offices -- a practice that was institutionalised during the AAP government

BJP govt in Delhi insulted Ambedkar's legacy, failed Dalit students: AAP
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 7:20 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh's capital dreams rekindled: The making of Amaravati

Dubbed a 'ghost town' until recently, the 2,300-year-old city is all set for a revival, giving the locals and industry a reason to cheer

Andhra Pradesh's capital dreams rekindled: The making of Amaravati
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 12:12 AM IST