Bengaluru: Sudha Yadav was sworn in as the Governor of Karnataka on Friday. She replaced Thaawar Chand Gehlot, who had been holding the office since July 11, 2021. Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court Vibhu Bakhru administered the oath of office to her at an event held at Lok Bhavan, the Governor’s House. On…
New Delhi: More than 6,000 Delhi Police personnel, 220 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and an expanded CCTV camera network have been pressed into service in the New Delhi area ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march at the Central Park in Connaught Place on Friday. The elaborate security arrangements…
Lucknow: Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday lashed out at the Congress and its allies over the protests in the national capital, accusing them of seeking a regime change along the lines of Bangladesh and using the energy of youth to spread “anarchy”. Addressing a press conference here, Singh asserted that democracy does not give…
New Delhi: India’s Asian Games medallists on Thursday described their interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a major confidence booster, with several athletes saying his encouragement had strengthened their resolve to achieve bigger goals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Modi met the medal-winners at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here, congratulating them on…
New Delhi: For the first time, the Election Commission will share a “readable” version of the voters’ list with political parties in 17 states and Union Territories where it ordered the annual special summary revision of electoral rolls on Thursday. The states where SSR will be held include Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur,…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Centre that it was not taking cognisance of media reports suggesting that government authorities tendered unconditional apologies in contempt proceedings over alleged violations of its directions concerning Metro and train services in Delhi during a protest against SIR on October 10. A bench comprising Chief Justice…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated five development projects covering airport infrastructure and strategic road connectivity in Ladakh worth around Rs 3,350 crore. The projects include a new passenger terminal at the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, built for Rs 640 crore. Spread over 23,800 square metres, the modern terminal…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said efforts were being made to improve primary infrastructure and facilities in Chhattisgarh, where the Congress rule had failed to provide even basic amenities for decades. Outlining the BJP government’s efforts to rebuild Bastar and rehabilitate victims of Left-Wing Extremism, Shah said eliminating Naxalism was not…
New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his “entire ecosystem” are trying to create “Bangladesh-like anarchy” in the country to bring about “regime change” and take the seat of power at the Centre. Speaking to reporters at the BJP headquarters here, party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari cited All India Students’…
New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met the parents of Ankita Bhandari, who were protesting at India Gate demanding justice for their daughter, and expressed solidarity with them. Bhandari, who was an employee at a resort in Uttarakhand, was murdered in September 2022. Bhandari’s parents staged a…
