Chennai: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday called for the “abolition” of Sanatana Dharma, claiming it divides people, repeating the controversial remarks he made in September 2023. In his maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, the DMK leader also said the opposition “will not permit” any attempt…
Chennai: TVK legislator JCD Prabhakar on Tuesday was unanimously elected as Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker. Shortly after his election, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said the Assembly has the responsibility to transform the expectations of the people into schemes and laws. In his maiden speech at the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Vijay said, “Here,…
Thiruvananthapuram: Amid uncertainty over the selection of Kerala’s chief minister, the Congress high command will seek the opinions of former KPCC presidents and working presidents on Tuesday before taking a final decision on the matter. Leaders who have been called to Delhi by the central leadership include former KPCC presidents V M Sudheeran, Mullappally Ramachandran,…
Mumbai: Indian Navy chief designate Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Monday said the country remains prepared for any misadventure that comes from across the border and is ready to quell it. Swaminathan, the Flag Officer, Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, said India has been a victim of terrorism for several years. It cannot accept…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday directed the authorities concerned to crack down on alleged syndicate operations, illegal sand and coal mining, and cattle smuggling across the state, an official at the state secretariat said. In a meeting, Adhikari stressed the need for stricter monitoring of illegal activities and asked authorities to…
Guwahati: Four ministers, including two from BJP allies AGP and BPF, will take oath as ministers in the new NDA government along with CM-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 12. Sarma, in a post on X, also said that former minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass will be the alliance’s candidate for the Assam Assembly Speaker’s position….
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guwahati on Monday night, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the third BJP-led NDA government in Assam. Modi was received by CM-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma and other BJP leaders at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport here. The prime minister will be attending the oath-taking ceremony of the…
Somnath: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday performed ‘Maha Pooja’ and other rituals at the Somnath Temple as part of the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav marking 75 years of the inauguration of the restored shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. After holding a roadshow here, the prime minister entered the temple and performed ‘Maha Pooja’ and ‘Jalabhishek’,…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said his government, in its first cabinet meeting, has granted transfer of land to the BSF for erecting a fence along the Bangladesh border. The process of transferring land will start from Monday and will be completed within 45 days, he said. He also announced the…
Chennai: The DMK has elected former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin as the legislature party leader in the House. Party sources said on Sunday that former DMK minister and senior leader K N Nehru has been chosen as the deputy legislature party leader. In addition, former DMK minister E V Velu has been elected as…
