Chandigarh/New Delhi: In a setback to the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the Punjab assembly polls, three of its leaders from the state, including Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh and two other legislators, joined the BJP on Monday. Earlier in the day, suspended AAP MLA and former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh said he resigned…
New Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi met RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav here on Monday, with the two leaders reminiscing about the UPA era and the implementation of laws like MGNREGA, RTE and RTI. Gandhi met Lalu at his daughter and MP Misa Bharti’s residence. In a post on X, Lalu said, “Respected…
Gonda (UP): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday termed the Samajwadi Party a “shraap (curse)” for Uttar Pradesh, alleging that whenever the party has come to power, it has only brought chaos. Adityanath was speaking at a programme here, after launching 69 development projects worth over Rs 520 crore. Lashing out at the Samajwadi…
Bhagalpur (Bihar): BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday slammed the opposition parties for holding a rally in Delhi a day ago over ‘vote chori’ charges, alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was being used by foreign powers to create instability in the country. Addressing a gathering here as part of the party’s ‘Loktantra Bachao,…
New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi of rubbing salt in the wounds of the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots by organising an opposition INDIA bloc rally in Delhi on its anniversary and said this “foolish drama” will prove to be the final “nail in the coffin” of the Congress’ “political downfall”….
Kolkata: Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir assumed charge as the 55th director general of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) on Sunday, bringing over three decades of experience in geological investigations, mineral exploration and engineering geology, the organisation said in a statement. He joined GSI on July 1, 1994, after completing his master’s in Geology from RTMNU…
Bengaluru: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday reviewed the manufacturing of Bharat-made B28 bullet train at BEML’s Aditya manufacturing facility here. During his visit, the minister reviewed the specialised manufacturing infrastructure, including precision-engineered jigs and fixtures for carbody fabrication, and witnessed key stages of production such as underframe, sidewall, roof assembly, car assembly,…
Thakuranagar (WB): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday asserted that the government would expedite hearing and provide citizenship under the CAA to 2.5 lakh petitioners in the state by December 31. Addressing the International Matua Gosai Convention 2026 at Thakurnagar, the traditional stronghold of the Matuas, in North 24 Parganas district, Adhikari credited…
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for his remarks that his government will consider apologising for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, saying the omission of colonialism from the proposed apology is inexplicable and inexcusable. Tharoor’s remarks came after Burnham said his government will consider apologising for…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that the BJP had “forcibly” shut the shops at Connaught Place, and asserted that the country is watching how the ruling party is causing loss to the shopkeepers. In a video from an open canter he was travelling in while heading to the Minto Road-Connaught Place…
