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Rahul questions transparency in public contracts, flags lack of inclusion data

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the Centre is enabling “systemic exclusion” of marginalised communities from major public contracts, asserting...

Campbell Wilson highlights Air India transformation

Says ‘right time’ to exit NEW DELHI: Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson has announced his decision to step down, telling staff it...

BJP demands apology from Kharge for remarks on people of Gujarat, others

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday demanded an apology from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his alleged remarks on the people of Gujarat and...

Salman Khan supports Rajpal Yadav after awards show host mocks comedian’s Rs 9-crore cheque bounce case

MUMBAI: Bollywood star Salman Khan on Tuesday came out in support of Rajpal Yadav after the comedian became the subject of a joke for...

‘Bhagavad Gita’ challenge to Assam CM after Sarma accuses Congress of slander

GUWAHATI: Hours after Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denied Congress allegations regarding his wife allegedly holding multiple passports and properties abroad, Lok Sabha...

Mamata demands PM’s resignation over silence on Pak’s ‘threat’ to strike Kolkata

BETHUADAHARI (WB): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not raise Pakistan's threat to attack Kolkata,...

CCTV rollout in police stations: SC asks Union home secy’s help in implementation

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has asked the Union home secretary to appear before it on Tuesday so that appropriate assistance could be drawn...

Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi, Vijayan ‘arrogant’

Slams LDF's 'Who Else' campaign THRISSUR (KERALA):Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as...

Delhi HC orders immediate restoration of X accounts ‘Dr Nimo Yadav’, ‘Nehr Who’

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the immediate restoration of the parody X account “Dr. Nimo Yadav”, operated by petitioner Prateek...

Bengal faces choice between ‘TMC’s fear’ and ‘BJP’s trust’: Modi in Cooch Behar

COOCH BEHAR (WEST BENGAL): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, saying the...

Congress alleges Assam CM’s wife holds 3 passports, including 2 from Muslim countries

Himanta Biswa Sarma reacts NEW DELHI: The Opposition Congress on Sunday alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Rinki Bhuiyan Sarma, holds three...

Ahead of Assembly polls: EC cracks down hard, seizes Rs 650 crore in cash, liquor, drugs

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Sunday said enforcement agencies have seized over Rs 650 crore worth of cash, liquor, drugs, precious...

Stalin challenges Modi, Shah & Pradhan to campaign in TN on three-language formula

CHENNAI: With the CBSE-mandated three-language formula turning into a convenient punching bag in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, which has been following the two-language formula for...

Neutrality of polls can’t be assured if EC dependent on contestants: Justice Nagarathna

NEW DELH: Neutrality of elections cannot be assured if those who conduct polls are dependent on the contestants, Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme...

Modi slams Cong, Left for calling each other ‘B Team’ in Kerala, says BJP real ‘A Team’

THIRUVALLA (KERALA):Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sharpened his attack on both the Left and the Congress as he sought to frame the contest...

Mamata alerts Bengal voters about BJP’s ‘attempts to mislead, divide’

Urges people to ‘stay vigilant against fake promises, election manipulation tactics’ KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday launched a sharp attack on...

Rahul flags gaps in surveillance, data security, questions govt’s transparency

NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Centre of failing to address serious concerns surrounding surveillance and data security. He...

Tharoor’s convoy blocked on narrow road in Kerala, gunman attacked; one held

NEW DELHI: Amember of Indian National Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s security team and his driver were allegedly assaulted by a group of five people...

‘Factually incorrect’: Govt denies Iran crude payment issues

Says oil supplies fully secured NEW DELHI: India on Saturday said there are no payment issues with Iran for crude imports and affirmed that refiners...

‘AAP’s white lies’: Raghav Chadha junks allegations against him

NEW DELHI: Disgruntled Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on Saturday hit back at party colleagues after being removed as the Rajya Sabha...

India has come through multiple global shocks solidly: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI: Amid the continuing wars in West Asia and Ukraine, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday asserted that India has solidly come...

Congress accuses Centre of ‘unilateral’ parliamentary extension to sway polls

NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused the Union government of extending the current Parliament session in haste to secure electoral...

‘Congress handed over Assam to infiltrators, BJP will take it back’: Shah

CHAIGAON (ASSAM): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing the party of “handing over Assam to...

‘The game is on’: Mamata alleges Malda incident was ‘pre-planned’ BJP conspiracy

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the BJP of creating unrest in Malda, where seven judicial officers were held hostage...

ECI extends Central forces’ presence in Bengal to safeguard post-poll process

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said a large contingent of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) would remain stationed in...

India boosts naval power: INS Taragiri commissioned

NEW DELHI: INS Taragiri, the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Defence...

Govt backs down on 60% free seat rule before April 20 rollout

‘Relief for airlines, setback for flyers’ NEW DELHI: The Centre has put on hold its recent directive that required airlines to offer at least 60...

Exit polls ahead of 2026 assembly elections as ECI steps up restrictions on media

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reiterated strict restrictions on the broadcast and display of election-related content during the silence...

India got ‘best’ trade deal with US, should get special tariff benefits: Goyal

NEW DELHI: India has secured the “best” trade deal with the United States among competing economies and is pushing for ‘preferential market access’ under...

‘Golden decade ahead’: Amit Shah calls for BJP’s third time win in Assam

Attacks Congress for ‘years of neglect’ NAGAON (ASSAM): With the Assam Assembly elections drawing closer, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a sharp...

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