New Delhi: Debates of the Constituent Assembly show that erstwhile leaders of RSS were against the Constitution, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday. Participating in a discussion on the ‘Glorious Journey of 75 years of the Constitution of India’ in the Upper House, Kharge also accused the BJP leaders…
The Congress party’s recent outcry over alleged Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering reeks of desperation rather than strategy. Following its defeats in Haryana and Maharashtra, the party’s unsubstantiated claims have not only failed to gain traction but have also drawn criticism from allies within the Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). Leaders like Omar Abdullah…
New Delhi: Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella and billionaire Gautam Adani led India Inc in mourning the death of Zakir Hussain, considered one of the greatest players of the tabla. Hussain, 73, known for his ‘dancing fingers’, died in a San Francisco hospital from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis – a chronic lung disease….
Dhaka: Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday led Bangladesh in celebrating the 54th Victory Day that led to the liberation of the country in 1971, calling this year’s celebration extra significant after the ouster of what he referred to as the “world’s worst autocratic government”. In his speech to mark the occasion, Yunus did not…
New Delhi: India’s Constitution has stood the test of time in the last 75 years of its existence, even as most of the 50 countries that framed their constitution around the same time have rewritten or changed features of their constitutions, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Initiating the discussion on the ‘Glorious Journey…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to iconic tabla player Zakir Hussain, saying he will be remembered as a true genius who revolutionised the world of Indian classical music. Expressing grief at his death, Modi said he brought tabla to the global stage, captivating millions with his unparalleled rhythm. Through this,…
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP strongly condemns the offensive and unwarranted remarks made by TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a democratically elected leader serving his third consecutive term with the overwhelming mandate of the Indian people. BJP spokesperson N.V. Subash criticized Ghose’s comments, calling them a blatant display of intolerance…
MS Shanker Priyanka Vadra, often compared to her grandmother Indira Gandhi for her striking resemblance and demeanor, raised expectations when she participated in the Lok Sabha debate on the Indian Constitution. Many hoped she would deliver a compelling and impactful speech, positioning herself as a credible voice for her party. However, her performance turned out…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said it is in interest of both India and China to “reach an equilibrium”, but the problem is “we are still grappling with short-term” and right now, short-term will focus on de-escalation. An agreement was recently firmed up between India and China on patrolling and disengagement…
Dhaka: Eight Indian military veterans of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War have reached Dhaka while eight war veterans of the Bangladesh Army arrived in Kolkata to join the Vijay Diwas celebrations in the two countries, officials said. Vijay Diwas commemorates the Pakistan military’s surrender to Indian forces. India’s historic victory led to the liberation of Bangladesh….
