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BJP opposes Greater Bengaluru Bill, warns of non-Kannadiga mayors

The GBA would be headed by the chief minister as the ex-officio chairperson, while the minister in charge of development of Bengaluru would be the ex-officio vice-chairperson

BJP opposes Greater Bengaluru Bill, warns of non-Kannadiga mayors
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 6:53 PM IST

Gold smuggling case: Actor Ranya Rao remanded to 14-day judicial custody

Kannada actor Ranya Rao was caught at Bengaluru airport with 14.8 kg of gold, as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence uncovered the smuggling operation just before she cleared security

Gold smuggling case: Actor Ranya Rao remanded to 14-day judicial custody
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 4:34 PM IST

Over 403K crop insurance claims rejected in Maharashtra: Manikrao Kokate

Kokate said the scrutiny process had flagged several irregularities including fraudulent geo-tagging of non-agricultural land as agricultural land

Over 403K crop insurance claims rejected in Maharashtra: Manikrao Kokate
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 3:40 PM IST

Speaker urges smooth functioning of Question Hour as Budget session resumes

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present a statement of Manipur's estimated receipts and expenditures for the year 2025-26

Speaker urges smooth functioning of Question Hour as Budget session resumes
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 11:38 AM IST

Scribe held for 'derogatory' comments against Maharashtra minister's aide

The Satara police arrested Tushar Kharat, the editor of Lay Bhari, a local YouTube channel, from Mumbai on Sunday, they said

Scribe held for 'derogatory' comments against Maharashtra minister's aide
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 10:48 AM IST

Was asked not to talk speak against RSS in Gujarat, says Digvijaya

Singh also hailed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's tough talk in Gujarat on Saturday about those in the party helping the ruling BJP

Was asked not to talk speak against RSS in Gujarat, says Digvijaya
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 9:07 AM IST

'Budget is for people', says Dy CM Eknath Shinde ahead of state budget

Shinde further stated that the Maharashtra government will continue to carry out similar work for the people of the state in the next five years

'Budget is for people', says Dy CM Eknath Shinde ahead of state budget
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 6:41 AM IST

BJP and Akali Dal brought drugs to Punjab, says Minister Harpal Cheema

He further stated that over 872 FIRS had been filed in the last 1.5 weeks and about 1200 crore people had been arrested

BJP and Akali Dal brought drugs to Punjab, says Minister Harpal Cheema
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 6:39 AM IST

Kerala ASHA workers live on hope as promised wage hike remains elusive

As women health care workers' protest enters 30th day amid political blame game, ADITI PHADNIS explores the Centre-state funding ratio debate

Kerala ASHA workers live on hope as promised wage hike remains elusive
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 12:11 AM IST

Indian Americans favour Joe Biden's India policy over Donald Trump's

Compared to 2020, Indian Americans are more bullish on India's trajectory, reveals an analysis based on a recent survey. Archis Mohan writes

Indian Americans favour Joe Biden's India policy over Donald Trump's
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 12:03 AM IST

State govts boost farmer incentives amid concerns over fiscal strain

States are topping up PM-KISAN disbursement with own allocation to keep their poll promises. But can a rise in direct benefit transfer and bonus over MSP go hand in hand? Sanjeeb Mukherjee writes

State govts boost farmer incentives amid concerns over fiscal strain
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 12:01 AM IST

Uddhav urges 'Jai Shivaji, Jai Bhavani' as counter to BJP's slogan

He said that the BJP previously opposed sporting events with Pakistan, yet India now engages in cricket matches with both Pakistan and Bangladesh

Uddhav urges 'Jai Shivaji, Jai Bhavani' as counter to BJP's slogan
Updated On : 09 Mar 2025 | 11:50 PM IST

Digvijaya claims he was told not to criticise RSS, backs Rahul's stand

Addressing Congress workers in Ahmedabad on Saturday, Gandhi had said the party's first job was to separate two groups of Congress workers and leaders

Digvijaya claims he was told not to criticise RSS, backs Rahul's stand
Updated On : 09 Mar 2025 | 11:16 PM IST

Stop blaming others for your failures: BJP takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi

BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said the condition of the Congress has worsened ever since Rahul and his mother Sonia Gandhi came at the helm of affairs of the party

Stop blaming others for your failures: BJP takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 08 Mar 2025 | 10:41 PM IST

Delhi govt launches Mahila Samriddhi Yojana; Rs 2,500 aid sparks cheers

Adding to the festive spirit, women showered flowers on each other as a gesture of warmth and celebration, dancing with joy and singing songs

Delhi govt launches Mahila Samriddhi Yojana; Rs 2,500 aid sparks cheers
Updated On : 08 Mar 2025 | 9:14 PM IST

Tripura CPI(M) leader slams BJP for failing to deliver on poll promises

Tripura CPI(M) leader Jitendra Chaudhury said the then BJP national president Amit Shah had promised to provide 200 mandays with Rs 340 wage under MGNREGA if the BJP won the elections

Tripura CPI(M) leader slams BJP for failing to deliver on poll promises
Updated On : 08 Mar 2025 | 7:47 PM IST

'Painful': Baluni raises speculation over Agarwal's removal from Cabinet

The minister has already expressed regret over his remark and the BJP' state leadership also summoned and instructed him to exercise restraint

'Painful': Baluni raises speculation over Agarwal's removal from Cabinet
Updated On : 08 Mar 2025 | 7:19 PM IST

Delhi govt launches Mahila Samriddhi Scheme; here's how to register

The scheme was rolled out at an event in Delhi's Chhatrasal stadium, where some of the beneficiaries received assistance during the ceremony

Delhi govt launches Mahila Samriddhi Scheme; here's how to register
Updated On : 08 Mar 2025 | 5:20 PM IST

Southern states will lose 26 seats in LS after delimitation: Chidambaram

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has called for a joint effort from various political parties to raise their voices against Delimitation, calling for a Joint Action Committee meeting on March 22

Southern states will lose 26 seats in LS after delimitation: Chidambaram
Updated On : 08 Mar 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

'Unfortunate to reduce tariffs on US under Trump's pressure': Manish Tewari

Tiwari criticised the NDA-led government, saying that India has a history and a tradition of never buckling under any pressure and suggested that government should've accepted reciprocal tariffs

'Unfortunate to reduce tariffs on US under Trump's pressure': Manish Tewari
Updated On : 08 Mar 2025 | 1:10 PM IST