New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha was on Friday adjourned till December 16 following ruckus between the treasury and the opposition benches over a no-trust motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Vice-president Dhankhar is the Rajya Sabha’s ex-officio chairman. Opposition parties, led by the Congress, have submitted a notice to move a motion to remove Dhankhar, accusing…
New Delhi: Senior BJP Leader Rajnath Singh on Friday said the contribution of several leaders in the making of the Constitution was deliberately ignored and hit out at the Congress, asserting that a particular party always tried to “hijack and appropriate” the framing of the Constitution. The defence minister initiated the debate in the Lok…
Hyderabad: Telugu film star Allu Arjun was arrested today in connection with a tragic stampede that occurred during the premiere of his highly anticipated film, Pushpa 2, on December 4. The incident resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman and left her son in critical condition. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to those killed in the terrorist attack on Parliament in 2001, and said the country remains eternally grateful for their courage and dedication. Modi paid tributes to them at a commemoration event held in Parliament complex. Eight security personnel had made the supreme sacrifice in…
Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday launch key development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore that aim to improve amenities for the 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and bolster the city’s infrastructure. According to an official statement, the prime minister will arrive in Prayagraj around 12:15 pm. His visit will begin with a ceremonial…
WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration on January 20, according to his spokesperson. “This is an example of President Trump creating an open dialogue with leaders of countries that are not just our allies but our adversaries and our competitors too,” the incoming White House Press…
Washington: US President Joe Biden has issued clemency to nearly 1500 people, including four Indian-Americans. These four Indian Americans are Meera Sachdeva, Babubhai Patel, Krishna Mote, and Vikram Dutta. “America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances. As President, I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha will on Friday begin a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the beginning of the 75th year of its adoption in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reply to the two-day debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday, sources said. Defence Minister Rajnath…
New Delhi: The Congress Thursday released its first list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls as it fielded ex-MP Sandeep Dikshit from New Delhi, setting up a potential contest between him and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. Former Delhi chief minister Kejriwal is the sitting MLA from New Delhi. If he decides…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated India’s commitment to support long-term peace, stability and security in West Asia at a meeting with UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Modi also laid special emphasis on the implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC) as a historic initiative to foster…
