New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi of rubbing salt in the wounds of the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots by organising an opposition INDIA bloc rally in Delhi on its anniversary and said this “foolish drama” will prove to be the final “nail in the coffin” of the Congress’ “political downfall”….
Kolkata: Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir assumed charge as the 55th director general of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) on Sunday, bringing over three decades of experience in geological investigations, mineral exploration and engineering geology, the organisation said in a statement. He joined GSI on July 1, 1994, after completing his master’s in Geology from RTMNU…
Bengaluru: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday reviewed the manufacturing of Bharat-made B28 bullet train at BEML’s Aditya manufacturing facility here. During his visit, the minister reviewed the specialised manufacturing infrastructure, including precision-engineered jigs and fixtures for carbody fabrication, and witnessed key stages of production such as underframe, sidewall, roof assembly, car assembly,…
Thakuranagar (WB): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday asserted that the government would expedite hearing and provide citizenship under the CAA to 2.5 lakh petitioners in the state by December 31. Addressing the International Matua Gosai Convention 2026 at Thakurnagar, the traditional stronghold of the Matuas, in North 24 Parganas district, Adhikari credited…
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for his remarks that his government will consider apologising for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, saying the omission of colonialism from the proposed apology is inexplicable and inexcusable. Tharoor’s remarks came after Burnham said his government will consider apologising for…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that the BJP had “forcibly” shut the shops at Connaught Place, and asserted that the country is watching how the ruling party is causing loss to the shopkeepers. In a video from an open canter he was travelling in while heading to the Minto Road-Connaught Place…
Patna: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has sought the disqualification of Bihar MLCs Bansidhar Brajwasi and Rahul Raj, who had announced that they had joined the BJP, less than a week after getting elected as independents. Yadav, who is the Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, stated that effect late Saturday night, hours after Brajwasi…
Ayodhya (UP): The 10th Deepotsav in Ayodhya will feature Ramleela performances by artists from five countries, showcasing different cultural traditions and interpretations of the story of Lord Ram, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Saturday. Two teams from South Africa and artists from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Laos and Thailand have been proposed to participate, while…
New Delhi: Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place in parts of west Delhi from 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday in view of a proposed padyatra from Hari Nagar DTC depot on Jail Road to Tilak Nagar Metro station, police said. A large gathering is expected at the venue, which may affect…
Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) set off the blocks early by announcing its first list of candidates for the 2027 Punjab assembly elections on Saturday, renominating 40 sitting MLAs, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann again contesting from Dhuri. Jailed Cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora has been fielded from the Ludhiana West seat. However, no name…
