NEW DELHI: A video showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud’s at a Ganesh Puja on Wednesday has ignited a controversy with prominent advocates questioning the transparency of the court and BJP leaders defending the visit. CJI DY Chandrachud is slated to retire on November 10, 2024. The CJI’s wife […]
NEW DELHI: After a political row erupted over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud’s residence to particpate in Ganpati Puja during the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the BJP on Thursday hit back at the Opposition over criticising the visit, saying that the executive and judiciary praying before Gods, […]
IMPHAL: The Union government has directed the deployment of two additional Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions, comprising 2,000 personnel, to Manipur amidst ongoing unrest. The CRPF personnel, trained in various internal security operations, will also require specialized equipment, logistical support, and anti-drone technology. This deployment adds to the 16 CRPF battalions already stationed across […]
NEW DELHI: The passing of CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury at the age of 72 marks the end of an era in Indian politics. Yechury, known for his deep intellect, firm ideological convictions, and a lifelong commitment to Marxist principles, left a lasting legacy that transcended political boundaries. From Mamata Banerjee to Chandrababu Naidu, Jairam […]
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of a land scam worth billions of rupees in Ayodhya. Yadav claimed that BJP and government officials were involved in the scam, and demanded an immediate and thorough investigation into the matter. While addressing a press conference at the SP headquarters […]
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Sikh community and reservations in the US, saying his statements are “misleading, baseless and extremely shameful.” It seems that while running ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan (shop of love), the Congress leader has opened ‘Jhooth Ki Dukaan’ (shop […]
NEW DELHI: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy believes that “coaching classes are the wrong way to help children pass examinations.” Murthy expressed his views during an audience interaction at the launch of Paul Hewitt’s 13th edition of Conceptual Physics in Bengaluru on Monday. “Most people who go to coaching classes don’t listen to their teachers carefully […]
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired the first meeting of the newly-formed Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and said there is a need to identify and remove obstacles in the research ecosystem in the country. He said the day marked a new beginning in the field of scientific research in the country. […]
IMPHAL: In view of escalating violence in Manipur, district magistrates of Imphal West and Imphal East have imposed a total curfew starting from 11 am on Tuesday. The orders, issued on Monday, have suspended earlier curfew relaxations in both districts, which had permitted movement between 5 am and 10 pm. In separate orders, the District […]
NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who is on a three-day visit to the United States, said on Tuesday that he doesn’t hate Prime Minister Narendra Modi but disagrees with his political rival’s point of view. During an interaction at Georgetown University, Washington DC, Gandhi said, “I […]