New Delhi: The opposition Congress on Wednesday slammed the Union cabinet’s decision to approve the proposal for ‘one nation, one election’, saying such an excercise is not practical in the country. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge said the ruling BJP comes up with such things only to divert attention from real issues when elections approach. “It […]
Jammu: Three senior BJP leaders were suspended on Wednesday for contesting assembly elections against the party’s official candidates in Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesman said. J&K BJP vice president Pawan Khajuria along with senior party leaders, Balwan Singh and Narinder Singh Bhau, were suspended from the membership of the party on the recommendation of […]
Congress announces free 300 units electricity, Rs 25 lakh medical & OPS in manifesto NEW DELHI: In a bid to woo the voters for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday released the seven guarantees as part of the party’s manifesto for Haryana Assembly elections at AICC headquarters, in Delhi. Congress […]
NEW DELHI, Sept 18: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the entire RSS-BJP leadership of encouraging a “well-planned campaign” of making statements inciting violence against Rahul Gandhi and not taking any action on the matter. She claimed that verbal and ideological violence against […]
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wednesday approved the continuation of schemes of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) to provide remunerative prices to farmers and to control price volatility of essential commodities for consumers. The total financial outgo will be Rs 35,000 crore during 15th Finance Commission Cycle […]
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for fixing the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi Season 2024 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers. The proposal was shared by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers for fixing NBS rates for the Rabi Season from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. The […]
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government has granted magisterial powers to the Army for two months to improve law and order in the violence-hit country and prevent “subversive acts”. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on the government’s decision on Tuesday, saying it will be applicable with immediate effect. The powers will be given to […]
WASHINGTON: Former president Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him next week during his upcoming three-day visit to the US. While the Republican presidential candidate slammed India as an “abuser” on the issue of import tariffs, he described Modi as a “fantastic man”. PM Modi will be visiting the US from […]
BRUSSELS: Devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the norm unless drastic action is taken, the European Union’s head office said Wednesday. “Make no mistake. This tragedy is not an anomaly. This is fast becoming the norm for our shared […]
NEW DELHI: Indian weightlifters have made a significant impact at the 2024 Commonwealth Youth, Junior, and Senior (Men & Women) Weightlifting Championships, securing a commendable haul of 11 gold and three silver medals. Babulal Hembrom set new Commonwealth and national records in the 49kg ‘Youth Men’ category by lifting 114kg in the clean-and-jerk section. Equally […]