Adani acquires majority stake in news agency IANS

New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani’s group has acquired a majority stake in news agency IANS India Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed sum as the group expands its presence in the media space. In a regulatory filing, Adani Enterprises — the firm that holds the group’s media interest — said its subsidiary “AMG Media Networks Ltd […]

Parliamentary proceedings washed out

Parliamentary proceedings washed out

Oppn Protest Seeking Shah’s Reply On LS Security Breach New Delhi: Parliamentary proceedings were completely washed out on Friday after opposition protests in both the houses over the security breach issue amid demands that Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement followed by a discussion. While Lok Sabha was adjourned within moments after it met […]

No Friday prayers at Jama Masjid for 10th consecutive week

Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid informed that authorities once again disallowed Friday prayers at the central Jama Masjid Srinagar today for the 10th consecutive Friday in a row and also put Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, who delivers the Friday sermon at Jama Masjid under house detention. The Anjuman said that no reason is […]

Opp MPs stage protest in Parliament complex against suspensions

Opp MPs stage protest in Parliament complex against suspensions

New Delhi: Opposition INDIA alliance leaders staged a protest near the Gandhi statue in the Parliament complex on Friday, a day after 14 MPs were suspended. While Derek O’Brien of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, 13 opposition MPs, including nine from the Congress and the DMK’s Kanimozhi, were […]

After Parliament breach, tight security measures in place outside Delhi Assembly

After Parliament breach, tight security measures in place outside Delhi Assembly

New Delhi: Consequent to recent Parliament breach, the Delhi Assembly was placed under a heavy layer of security on Friday with curbs on movement and a thorough checking of vehicles and passes. The passes were issued after proper authorisation and verification through the Directorate of Information and Publicity. “Adequate number of Delhi Police and para […]

Congress foundation day: Sonia, Rahul, Kharge to address rally in Nagpur on Dec 28

Nagpur: Former Congress presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi along with incumbent party chief Mallikarjun Kharge will address a rally in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city on December 28, on the occasion of the grand old party’s foundation day, a senior leader said on Friday. A meeting of senior Congress leaders in Maharashtra is currently underway here […]

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

BJP top brass attend oath ceremony Jaipur: First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn in as the chief minister of Rajasthan at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP’s top leadership on Friday, 12 days after the party ousted the Congress in the assembly polls. Sharma, a BJP state general secretary, […]