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States engaging in language politics are on the decline: Yogi Adityanath

He asserted that learning different languages does not diminish the importance of any state and the Uttar Pradesh government was teaching other regional languages

States engaging in language politics are on the decline: Yogi Adityanath
Updated On : 01 Apr 2025 | 4:22 PM IST

Politics not a full-time job for me; no differences with top leaders: UP CM

When asked about the growing support for him from a section of people as a future prime minister, Adityanath said, "Politics is not a full-time job for me. Ultimately, I am a yogi (monk) at heart"

Politics not a full-time job for me; no differences with top leaders: UP CM
Updated On : 01 Apr 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

'Rename Uttarakhand as Uttar Pradesh-2': Akhilesh Yadav taunts CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami says 15 places in four districts are being renamed to honour personalities who contributed to preserving Indian culture

'Rename Uttarakhand as Uttar Pradesh-2': Akhilesh Yadav taunts CM Dhami
Updated On : 01 Apr 2025 | 2:03 PM IST

Roads not for namaz, others should learn discipline from Hindus: CM Yogi

He said Waqf boards have become a den of selfish interests as well as loot khasot (property grabbing)

Roads not for namaz, others should learn discipline from Hindus: CM Yogi
Updated On : 01 Apr 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

Congress MP Hibi Eden moves adjournment motion over 'L2: Empuraan' row

Hibi Eden said that Empuraan 'is a world-class Malayalam movie' that has seen success at the box office, but the Sangh Parivar is attempting to suppress the movie

Congress MP Hibi Eden moves adjournment motion over 'L2: Empuraan' row
Updated On : 01 Apr 2025 | 11:09 AM IST

Ancient Indian knowledge system very useful for rebuilding world: Bhagwat

He said the knowledge embedded in our shastras (sacred scriptures) is not only vital to the Indian knowledge system but also offers immense value in the global context

Ancient Indian knowledge system very useful for rebuilding world: Bhagwat
Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 9:51 PM IST

Raj Thackeray warns against 'communal provocation' over Aurangzeb tomb row

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray said people are being made to fight in the name of history, and politicians exploit these issues. 'Stop reading history on WhatsApp,' he urged

Raj Thackeray warns against 'communal provocation' over Aurangzeb tomb row
Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 3:44 PM IST

Govt creating obstacles in people celebrating Eid freely: Akhilesh Yadav

He pointed to heightened security measures at Eidgahs and mosques, claiming they were excessive and unnecessary

Govt creating obstacles in people celebrating Eid freely: Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

Aurangzeb's tomb protected, glorification won't be allowed: Fadnavis

While Aurangzeb's tomb remains a protected site, Fadnavis said structures violating legal provisions will be removed and glorification won't be tolerated

Aurangzeb's tomb protected, glorification won't be allowed: Fadnavis
Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 2:27 PM IST

They don't know how to run govt: Atishi blames BJP for power cuts in Delhi

Atishi said, Before the AAP government came to power, long power cuts were normal in the national capital

They don't know how to run govt: Atishi blames BJP for power cuts in Delhi
Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 2:18 PM IST

No need to discuss PM Modi's successor: CM Fadnavis to Sanjay Raut

Discussing succession while the leader is active is inappropriate in Indian culture, the CM added

No need to discuss PM Modi's successor: CM Fadnavis to Sanjay Raut
Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 1:31 PM IST

Congress seeks law for SC, ST quota in private, non-minority institutions

Ramesh said the Congress had during the last Lok Sabha polls committed itself to bringing legislation to implement Article 15(5) of the Constitution in private educational institutions

Congress seeks law for SC, ST quota in private, non-minority institutions
Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 12:48 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM, seeks tenders' cancellation for offshore mining

Gandhi said coastal communities have been protesting against the manner in which tenders for offshore mining have been floated without evaluating its environmental impact

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM, seeks tenders' cancellation for offshore mining
Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 12:01 PM IST

Tamil Nadu elections: AIADMK triggers talks of a reunion with BJP

A fresh twist came last week when AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, fuelling speculation of a renewed alliance

Tamil Nadu elections: AIADMK triggers talks of a reunion with BJP
Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 12:34 AM IST

Changing contours of India's aid to neighbouring countries and regions

Returning the favour, Modi will be the first foreign leader to be hosted by Dissanayake

Changing contours of India's aid to neighbouring countries and regions
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 11:18 PM IST

Don't think govt is in a great hurry to sign BTA with US: Ashwani Mahajan

Since the US has announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs, their markets are down, and there are fears that inflation will increase

Don't think govt is in a great hurry to sign BTA with US: Ashwani Mahajan
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 11:04 PM IST

CM Naidu launches P4 programme seeking eradication of poverty in Andhra

Among them were Greenko CEO and Managing Director Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty and Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) Managing Director P V Krishna Reddy

CM Naidu launches P4 programme seeking eradication of poverty in Andhra
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 8:12 PM IST

PM Modi blames Congress policies for encouraging Naxalism in Chhattisgarh

Modi slammed Congress, saying Chhattisgarh had to be made a separate state as development was not taking place during Congress' rule in the region

PM Modi blames Congress policies for encouraging Naxalism in Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 5:52 PM IST

Statsguru: How literate are Indian legislators? Here's what data reveals

Of the six states with the highest number of MLAs, in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, formed in 2022, more than 75 per cent members are at least graduates - 34.24 per cent postgraduates

Statsguru: How literate are Indian legislators? Here's what data reveals
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 5:31 PM IST

DMK will always be No 1; contest within Oppn for 2nd spot: Stalin

DMK is continuously fighting against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, since August 2024, in both the Parliament and Joint Parliamentary Committee

DMK will always be No 1; contest within Oppn for 2nd spot: Stalin
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 10:52 PM IST