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CM MK Stalin criticises Hindi imposition, claims Sanskrit is 'hidden face'

He claimed NEP provisions say that other Indian languages will be taught in schools in "addition to Sanskrit" and that others like Tamil could be taught online

CM MK Stalin criticises Hindi imposition, claims Sanskrit is 'hidden face'
Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 1:20 PM IST

Non-installation of CCTVs in BJP MLAs' areas to be probed: Parvesh Verma

Some other BJP MLAs who were in the opposition in previous assembly also raised the matter, alleging stepmotherly treatment by then AAP government

Non-installation of CCTVs in BJP MLAs' areas to be probed: Parvesh Verma
Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 1:18 PM IST

Delhi govt to probe use of public funds in 'sheesh mahal': Parvesh Verma

Verma, who also serves as the PWD Minister, visited Defence Colony to inspect ongoing infrastructure projects alongside senior department officials

Delhi govt to probe use of public funds in 'sheesh mahal': Parvesh Verma
Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 12:36 PM IST

AAP stages 'dharna' after Atishi, MLAs stopped at Delhi Assembly gate

Former AAP chief minister Atishi said the BJP was crossing all limits of dictatorship after coming to power in Delhi

AAP stages 'dharna' after Atishi, MLAs stopped at Delhi Assembly gate
Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 11:50 AM IST

Glorifying Godse: Cong slams govt over NIT professor's appointment as dean

A police case is pending against her for allegedly praising Nathuram Godse on Mahatma Gandhi's Martyr's Day

Glorifying Godse: Cong slams govt over NIT professor's appointment as dean
Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 11:22 AM IST

Kejriwal 'destined' for Tihar jail, should become CM there: Cong's Udit Raj

Speculation about Kejriwal's Rajya Sabha bid arose after AAP nominated sitting Rajya Sabha MP Sanjiv Arora as its candidate for the Ludhiana West assembly by-election

Kejriwal 'destined' for Tihar jail, should become CM there: Cong's Udit Raj
Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

Cong asks for Delhi liquor scam probe to include BJP leaders' involvement

Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav said the party had given a written complaint to investigating agencies on the liquor policy and had included "evidence" of BJP's "involvement" in the matter

Cong asks for Delhi liquor scam probe to include BJP leaders' involvement
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

Shah slams Stalin on central funds, delimitation, says Centre gave Rs 5 trn

Seeking to put to rest speculation on the subject, he asserted no southern state including Tamil Nadu would see a reduction in the Parliamentary representation when delimitation will be done

Shah slams Stalin on central funds, delimitation, says Centre gave Rs 5 trn
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 3:37 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, inducts seven new faces from BJP

At a ceremony held in the Raj Bhavan here, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath of office to the new inductees who raised the strength of the Cabinet to 36

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, inducts seven new faces from BJP
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 1:08 PM IST

BJP spent Rs 2,212 cr in FY24, double of all national parties combined: ADR

Total income of all national parties in 2023-24 was Rs 5,820.91 crore. At Rs 4,340.47 crore BJP accounted for 75% of this income: ADR

BJP spent Rs 2,212 cr in FY24, double of all national parties combined: ADR
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 1:05 PM IST

Savarkar case: Rahul Gandhi's bid to bring historical facts faces objection

Satyaki Savarkar has objected to Rahul Gandhi's plea to convert the trial from a summary trial to bring historical facts into the proceedings

Savarkar case: Rahul Gandhi's bid to bring historical facts faces objection
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 12:50 PM IST

Kejriwal to enter Rajya Sabha? AAP fields MP for Ludhiana West bypoll

AAP nominates Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora for Ludhiana West bypoll as Congress' Partap Singh Bajwa claims Kejriwal's Rajya Sabha entry is certain after dropping Punjab seat bid

Kejriwal to enter Rajya Sabha? AAP fields MP for Ludhiana West bypoll
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

BJP wants to take false credit: Punjab min Harpal Cheema on Sajjan Kumar

Cheema also accused the BJP of taking false credit, asserting that it was the Supreme Court that had constituted the committee for the case

BJP wants to take false credit: Punjab min Harpal Cheema on Sajjan Kumar
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 8:36 AM IST

JPC meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' sparks debate on feasibility

According to sources, many leaders questioned the affordability and practicality of holding simultaneous elections across the country

JPC meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' sparks debate on feasibility
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 7:59 AM IST

BJP's Mithun Chakraborty refutes Mamata Banerjee's remarks on Maha Kumbh

Mamata Banerjee had earlier stated on Tuesday that the claim of Maha Kumbh occurring after 144 years was untrue

BJP's Mithun Chakraborty refutes Mamata Banerjee's remarks on Maha Kumbh
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 7:14 AM IST

AAP govt's Delhi excise policy caused Rs 2,000 crore loss: CAG report

New BJP dispensation has promised to table in the Assembly 13 more such reports

AAP govt's Delhi excise policy caused Rs 2,000 crore loss: CAG report
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 11:03 PM IST

Punishment for breach of privileges must be proportionate to misconduct: SC

The judgment also outlined a few guiding principles for courts to consider while scrutinising the proportionality of actions taken by the House against its member(s)

Punishment for breach of privileges must be proportionate to misconduct: SC
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 7:55 PM IST

India's PDS expansion prevents 1.8 million children from being stunted

A study has found India's expanded PDS under NFSA has prevented 1.8 million children from being stunted, improved dietary diversity, and boosted wages, making it a crucial safety net for food security

India's PDS expansion prevents 1.8 million children from being stunted
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 7:24 PM IST

Opposition's intolerance towards 'sanatan' is attack on culture: Naqvi

The BJP leader said the "pseudo secular syndicate's" intolerance against the Sanatan has turned into an attack on Indian culture

Opposition's intolerance towards 'sanatan' is attack on culture: Naqvi
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 2:59 PM IST

Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life in 1984 riots case: Timeline of events

Only 28 cases of 587 FIRs resulted in convictions, in which about 400 persons were convicted. About 50 were convicted for murder, including Kumar

Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life in 1984 riots case: Timeline of events
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 2:46 PM IST