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Congress govt's mishandling dried up coffers: BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai

Bommai also claimed that the state was suffering from rising prices due to what he referred to as the Congress government's bankruptcy

Delhi BJP’s Rs 2,500 poll promise to women: Reality or hoax?

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has alleged that the AAP government has emptied the state exchequer. But what about the BJP's promise of providing Rs 2,500 per month to women

First session of Delhi's 8th Assembly begins post BJP's return to power

The first session of the newly constituted Delhi Assembly commenced on Monday, marking the BJP's return to power after 26 years and its shift to the right side of the Speaker's chair. BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely was sworn-in as the pro-tem Speaker and administered the oath by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at the Raj Niwas before the session began. As the senior-most legislator, Lovely will oversee the swearing-in of all newly elected MLAs. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was the first to take the oath, followed by her six Cabinet ministers. The remaining MLAs were sworn in thereafter. The proceedings began with legislators singing Vande Mataram. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva was present in the Speaker's gallery to witness the session. The election for the new Speaker is set to take place later in the day, with BJP MLA Vijender Gupta likely to assume the position. The BJP secured a decisive victory in the February 5 Assembly elections, winning 48 of the 70 seats and .

'BJP's focus on water, sewage, cleanliness': Delhi minister Ashish Sood

Ashish Sood outlined the party's commitment to addressing the longstanding water shortage and infrastructural issues in the national capital

BJP leader PC George surrenders before Kerala court in hate speech case

BJP leader P C George surrendered before a court in Erattupetta in this district, on Monday in connection with a hate speech case. "We have received information that George has appeared before the court," a police officer told reporters here. George's move came as the police sought to take him into custody after the Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea. On Saturday, George had requested the police for an extension until February 24 to appear before them for investigation in connection with the hate speech case. Dismissing his petition, the High Court observed that granting bail in such a case would send the wrong message to society. George, a former MLA, was accused of delivering a hate speech against a minority community during a TV channel discussion. He approached the High Court after the Kottayam District Sessions Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in the case registered by the Erattupetta police. The case was based on a complaint by Muhamed Shihab, a

Cong slams BJP after FinMin says USAID projects not linked to voter turnout

Amid the ongoing row over USAID funding, the Congress on Monday claimed that the Union finance ministry has "thoroughly exposed" the BJP's "lies" with its annual report for 2023-24 stating that the US agency is currently implementing seven projects in collaboration with the Government of India and none of them has anything to do with voter turnout. The BJP has also rejected allegations of the Congress and accused Rahul Gandhi as well as the party of colluding with foreign forces in a bid to weaken India. The latest annual report of the finance ministry has disclosed that the agency funded seven projects worth USD 750 million in 2023-24. "Currently, seven projects worth a total budget of USD 750 million (approx) are being implemented by USAID in partnership with the Government of India," as per the finance ministry's annual report for 2023-24. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "None other than the Union Finance Ministry has thoroughly exposed th

'No shortage of money but lack of intentions': Atishi slams Delhi govt

Atishi highlighted the unfulfilled promise of providing Rs 2,500 per month to every woman in Delhi, which was supposed to be passed in the first cabinet meeting

'Exchequer left empty by AAP': Delhi CM on Rs 2,500 scheme for women

On being questioned about the monthly Rs 2,500 scheme for women, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said it would be implemented after the details had been finalised by the state government

First session of Delhi legislative Assembly begins today, MLAs to take oath

The election of the legislative assembly speaker will be held at 2:00 PM, while the newly elected MLAs will participate in the oath-taking ceremony at 11:00 in the morning

India-US tech ties will have long-lasting effect, says Vijay Chauthaiwale

Tariffs are definitely a concern, especially in sectors where our exports are high but we need to remember that it will also impact US consumers, said Vijay Chauthaiwale

Makhananomics spices up Bihar's political battle ahead of Assembly polls

With Chouhan's outreach to makhana farmers on eve of PM's visit and Union Budget boost for the state, BJP-led NDA gears up to return to power in its stronghold

Cong to hold AICC session in Ahmedabad on April 8-9 to tackle BJP policies

The Congress on Sunday announced that it will hold its AICC session in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9 to deliberate on the challenges posed by the BJP's "anti-people" policies, its alleged attack on the Constitution and charting the party's future road map. In a statement, Congress general secretary, in-charge organisation, K C Venugopal, said the upcoming session will serve not only as a platform for crucial deliberations but also as a reaffirmation of the Congress party's collective resolve to address the concerns of the common people and present a strong alternative vision for the nation. "This significant gathering will bring together AICC delegates from across the nation to deliberate on the challenges posed by the anti-people policies and the relentless attack on the Constitution and its values by the BJP, while charting the party's future course of action," Venugopal said. The session will commence on April 8 with an extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, ..

My phone being tapped, CID following me: BJP's Raj minister Kirodi Meena

Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena on Sunday once again claimed that his phone is still being tapped and he is under surveillance. "I am still saying my phone is being tapped and the CID is following me," he said while speaking at an event in Sanchore. The claim comes days after Minister of State (MoS) for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham denied the phone tapping allegations in the Rajasthan Assembly, stating Meena's phone was not tapped. "I received a notice (from the party). I told them that when I used to protest in the past, the officers during the previous government would monitor me. They would track where I was going, what I was doing and which movement I was participating in. They used to tap my phone. I have always said that my phone is being tapped and there is a CID following me," Meena said. "The same officers are still in their positions. Those who used to tap my phone and follow me are still there. I never paid attention to it but now it should stop," he ...

Former CM Atishi appointed Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly

Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly at a meeting of AAP MLAs here on Sunday, party leaders said. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and the party's 22 MLAs -- that includes Kalkaji legislator Atishi -- attended the meeting. The first session of the Delhi Assembly will begin on February 24. In the three-day session, the ruling BJP government has said that pending CAG reports against the performance of the previous AAP government will be tabled in the House. The BJP ousted AAP from power in Delhi, winning 48 of the 70 seats in the assembly polls held on February 5. AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and several top leaders of the party, including Manish Sisodia, also lost the elections.

Telangana tunnel collapse: BJP leader seeks probe, says rescue is priority

Rao said BJP also agrees with the Telangana administration to promptly rescue the workers

'Punjab is priority:' AAP minister who held 'defunct' dept for 20 months

Punjab minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal faced criticism after a government notification revealed that the department he held for 20 months did not exist

Unnecessary controversy: Tamil Nadu BJP hits back at DMK amid row over NEP

The Tamil Nadu BJP chief assured that the students will not be forced to learn a particular language, instead they can choose any one language they would want

News updates: Delhi MLAs to take oath on Feb 24, CAG report on AAP spending to be tabled next day

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TMC accuses EC, BJP of conspiring to include outsiders names in voter list

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday accused a section of Election Commission (EC) officials of conspiring with the BJP to add names of outsiders to the voter list in various assembly segments of West Bengal to benefit the saffron party. TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh told reporters that a section of EC officials are incorporating names without proper physical verification, particularly in the border areas of the state. He said stopping infiltration is the responsibility of the Border Security Force (BSF), and any reports of unauthorised outsiders being added to the voter list should be handled by the Centre, as it controls the BSF and "remote controls" the EC, which has apparently relaxed the verification process. Ghosh, who was referring to reports about alleged rise in the number of electors in the voter list in Champahati area under Baruipur assembly of South 24 Parganas district, said, "If that is the situation, the credit goes to the local administration and police for

Culture of 'no work' will end: Kapil Mishra slams AAP over road conditions

Kapil Mishra stated that broken roads, potholes, and waterlogging have become a common sight across the city and all cabinet ministers have hit the road today