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BJP came up with 'fake' issue to get Parliament adjourned: Congress

BJP members in the Lok Sabha have been raising the issue of reservation for Muslims in government contracts in Karnataka

BJP came up with 'fake' issue to get Parliament adjourned: Congress
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 1:51 PM IST

Caste-based survey to be conducted in next fiscal: Jharkhand minister

He said the Personnel department has already been made a nodal agency to hold the task

Caste-based survey to be conducted in next fiscal: Jharkhand minister
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 12:51 PM IST

FIR against Kunal Kamra for remarks on Shinde; Mahayuti, Opposition clash

The police also registered a case against nearly 40 Shiv Sena workers for allegedly vandalising the Habitat Studio in Mumbai's Khar area

FIR against Kunal Kamra for remarks on Shinde; Mahayuti, Opposition clash
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 12:14 PM IST

RS adjourned till 2 pm following ruckus over Muslim reservation in K'taka

Leader of the House and Union minister Jagat Prakash Nadda alleged that Congress was shredding the Constitution to pieces

RS adjourned till 2 pm following ruckus over Muslim reservation in K'taka
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 12:06 PM IST

'Hope BJP keeps promises in Budget session': Delhi LoP Atishi slams govt

The Delhi Legislative Assembly is set to convene its first budget session under the BJP government, with the state budget scheduled to be presented on March 25

'Hope BJP keeps promises in Budget session': Delhi LoP Atishi slams govt
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 11:56 AM IST

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan gives notice in RS over Bihar shelter escape

Earlier, Congress MPs Manickam Tagore and Renuka Chowdhury on Monday gave Adjournment Motion notices in Parliament

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan gives notice in RS over Bihar shelter escape
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 11:54 AM IST

Protests against Waqf Amendment Bill understandable: J-K CM Omar Abdullah

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Sunday announced a nationwide agitation against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Protests against Waqf Amendment Bill understandable: J-K CM Omar Abdullah
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 11:41 AM IST

Five-day budget session of Delhi Assembly begins with 'kheer' ceremony

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio, will table the first budget of a BJP government in Delhi in more than 26 years

Five-day budget session of Delhi Assembly begins with 'kheer' ceremony
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 10:58 AM IST

'This isn't comedy, it's vulgarity': Shaina NC slams comedian Kunal Kamra

Shiv Sena leader questioned Kamra's intentions, alleging he was being manipulated by the UBT faction of the Shiv Sena

'This isn't comedy, it's vulgarity': Shaina NC slams comedian Kunal Kamra
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 10:35 AM IST

Auto drivers join BJP's sweet start ahead of Delhi Assembly budget session

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta arrived at the Delhi Assembly this morning ahead of the commencement of proceedings

Auto drivers join BJP's sweet start ahead of Delhi Assembly budget session
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 10:07 AM IST

Sanjay Nirupam vows 'strong action' against Kunal Kamra after his remarks

Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel has also filed an FIR against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his comments on Shinde

Sanjay Nirupam vows 'strong action' against Kunal Kamra after his remarks
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 9:21 AM IST

4% quota for minority contractors to protect backward classes: K'taka dy CM

The Karnataka state cabinet approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act, which aims to provide 4 per cent reservation in tenders to Minority contractors

4% quota for minority contractors to protect backward classes: K'taka dy CM
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 7:00 AM IST

100K shakhas, 10 million volunteers: RSS sets goal for centenary year

The organisation resolves to promote goodwill meetings, address inter-caste conflicts, and focus on women's empowerment. Archis Mohan reports

100K shakhas, 10 million volunteers: RSS sets goal for centenary year
Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 11:53 PM IST

Sikkim's Rs 50 tourism toll sparks debate over cost, sustainability

State argues the "entry fee" for travellers will boost infrastructure and instil ownership of sustainable tourism, but critics call it unjust and a burden on the sector. ADITI PHADNIS weighs in

Sikkim's Rs 50 tourism toll sparks debate over cost, sustainability
Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 11:47 PM IST

Southern states reject population formula, seek GDP-based representation

Stalin said Tamil Nadu, which had effectively controlled its population through social welfare programmes, could lose at least eight LS seats if the current population-based formula were implemented

Southern states reject population formula, seek GDP-based representation
Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 11:42 PM IST

UP BJP issues showcause notice to MLA Nand Kishore Gurjar over remarks

Gurjar attended the press conference in a torn kurta claiming that the police had torn my clothes. He alleged that the chief secretary was controlling Maharaj Ji

UP BJP issues showcause notice to MLA Nand Kishore Gurjar over remarks
Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 10:16 PM IST

Rajeev Chandrasekhar likely to become Kerala BJP president unopposed

He served as Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka for three terms and as the BJP's national spokesperson. He is the vice-chairman of the NDA's Kerala unit

Rajeev Chandrasekhar likely to become Kerala BJP president unopposed
Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 8:30 PM IST

Religion-based reservation unconstitutional, goes against Ambedkar: RSS

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday asserted that the Constitution does not allow religion-based quota

Religion-based reservation unconstitutional, goes against Ambedkar: RSS
Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 1:50 PM IST

INDIA must appear to be 'bloc', not un-bloc itself in public domain: Sibal

Sibal said INDIA parties need to have a cohesive policy, ideological framework and a programme for the future

INDIA must appear to be 'bloc', not un-bloc itself in public domain: Sibal
Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 1:05 PM IST

Waqf Bill assault on Constitution, BJP damaging social harmony: Congress

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is deeply flawed

Waqf Bill assault on Constitution, BJP damaging social harmony: Congress
Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 12:14 PM IST