Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has rejected the opposition BJD and Congress’ demand for convening a special session of the assembly to discuss the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, recently passed by Parliament. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling said on Sunday that there was no need for a special session, as the issue…
Hyderabad: The Telangana government would develop a dedicated ride-hailing app like Uber and Ola to support auto drivers, state Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said. The auto drivers called off their planned indefinite strike from today following assurances by the state government on their various demands. In a statement here Sunday night, Prabhakar said the state…
Brig (retd) GB Reddi Unlike parties that largely awaken when elections approach, the BJP has built its political strength around a very different model: continuous organisation, constant cadre mobilisation and relentless electoral preparedness. That strategy has transformed the party from what was once widely regarded as a predominantly north Indian political force into a formidable…
New Delhi: Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar are among 21 former international captains who have appealed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for proper medical treatment and welfare of jailed former Prime Minister and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan. The move has been initiated by former Australia captain Greg Chappell…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has extended the duration of the free bus travel facility for women in the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. He announced that this free travel service will be available from 6 am on August 27 until midnight on August 29. Female passengers can travel for free,…
Pithoragarh: This year’s Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY) concluded on Sunday with the return of the tenth and final batch of pilgrims via the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, officials said on Sunday. Official sources stationed at the Dharchula base camp of the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam—the nodal agency for the pilgrimage within Indian territory—stated…
Srinagar: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said there has been a paradigm shift in the mindset of people in Jammu and Kashmir after Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power at the Centre. “The mindset in Jammu and Kashmir has changed completely just like in the Northeast. This happened after the Narendra Modi government…
Mumbai: Union minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale on Sunday demanded that sedition cases be registered against those opposing or seeking abolition of reservation, which he called a constitutional right. In a statement, Athawale claimed protests against quota, including those announced at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, had brought the issue back into…
Amstelveen (Netherlands): The Indian women’s hockey team succumbed to the pressure of a must-win match and were knocked out of semi-final contention after playing out a goalless draw against Australia here on Saturday. India needed a win to advance to the last four while a draw was enough for the Aussies to make it to…
Bengaluru: What do you do when fear gets in the way of taking a stand? Can ambition be pursued without getting trapped in the race for achievement? How does one communicate with parents who may not understand one’s choices? And can a desire for money, luxury, and professional success coexist with spirituality? These were among…
