Our Political Correspondent New Delhi: The role of a state legislature is to enact laws that align with the best interests of its people, respecting their cultural and social sensitivities. However, these decisions often come under fire, particularly when political motivations seem to take precedence over public welfare. A recent controversy involving the Uttar Pradesh…
Washington: Hurricane Helene has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 4 storm as it approaches Florida’s Big Bend, with landfall expected on Thursday night. With maximum sustained winds reaching 120 mph, Helene is accelerating towards the Florida coast at 21 mph, raising severe concerns about widespread destruction and life-threatening conditions across the region. The National…
New Delhi: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the BJP of stalling development in Delhi by imprisoning him and asked people to choose in the upcoming assembly polls between those working for them or those halting their welfare schemes. In his first speech in the Delhi Assembly after stepping down as chief minister, Kejriwal…
Hazaribag (Jharkhand): BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Thursday alleged that the tribal population in Jharkhand was decreasing due to “infiltration and conversion”. Addressing a massive Parivartan Yatra rally at Barkagaon in Hazaribag district, the actor-turned-politician called upon the masses to “prevent the trend from continuing” by ousting the “corrupt” state government headed by Hemant Soren….
Jaipur: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said the country is witnessing religious conversions in a structured manner that is opposite to its values and constitutional principles with a “sugar-coated philosophy” being sold and vulnerable sections of the society targeted. In an apparent attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Dhankhar said those who do not…
The latest statement by India’s Home Minister claiming that a victory for the Congress-NC alliance in the ongoing assembly polls would be a “win for Pakistan” has sparked considerable debate. It’s a claim that underscores the complex dynamics of Indian politics, security concerns, and the historical tensions between India and its western neighbour. While the…
Dan Bihari Temple is an 800 year old Hindu temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here in his playful and mischievous form. Barsana, the birthplace of Sri Radha Rani, Lord Krishna’s beloved, is more than just a tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh; it is a celebration of…
Beirut: Israel flatly rejected on Thursday a push led by key backer the United States for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon, vowing to keep fighting Hezbollah militants “until victory”. Israeli bombing of Iran-backed Hezbollah strongholds around Lebanon has killed hundreds of people this week, while the militant group has retaliated with rocket barrages. “There will…
Karnal (Haryana): As she joined the Congress’s poll campaign in Haryana at a rally addressed by Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, senior leader Kumari Selja said the decision on who would be the chief minister on the party getting the people’s mandate will be taken by the high command and that would be acceptable to everyone….
Mumbai: Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday acknowledged that the BJP received fewer votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from its new ally Ajit Pawar-led NCP than those from the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Speaking at the India Today Conclave here, he also conceded that the BJP recorded…
