New Delhi: Opposition members of the joint committee of Parliament examining the Waqf bill on Monday claimed the Bill’s “draconian” character and bid to interfere in the religious affairs of Muslims would remain despite examination by the panel. The opposition members, whose proposed amendments to the Bill during the committee’s meeting on Monday were rejected,…
New Delhi: India and China on Monday decided to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which stopped in 2020. The decision was made at the meeting between foreign secretary Vikram Misri and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi. “The relevant mechanism will discuss the modalities for doing so as per existing agreements. They also agreed to hold…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held a telephonic conversation with Donald Trump, a week after his second inauguration as US President, sources familiar with the matter revealed. Trump began his second term last Monday with a flurry of executive actions aimed at overhauling US immigration, and the H1-B visas that allow companies to…
New Delhi: The civil aviation ministry on Monday said steps are being taken to rationalize airfares for flights to Prayagraj and the number of flights has been increased to cater to the rising traffic demand given the Maha Kumbh. Amid concerns over surging airfares for the flights to Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh will be…
Mhow (MP): On a day Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a dip at the Triveni Sangam, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday asked if poverty could be ended by taking a dip in the Ganga, alleging that BJP leaders were competing to take a dip for the cameras. Addressing the ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim,…
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday condemned the attempt to damage a statue of B R Ambedkar in Amritsar, and said strict action will be taken in the matter. Police on Sunday arrested a man hailing from Moga district of Punjab, who allegedly attempted to damage the statue of Ambedkar at the Town…
New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said “Sanatan Dharma” as the “national religion,” emphasising that the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is for all, irrespective of caste or religion. “Sanatan Dharma is the national religion of India. It is the religion of humanity. The process of worship may differ, but the…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday described AAP as ‘Avaidh Aamdaniwali Party’, alleging that it did nothing but indulge in corruption and spread lies to get votes under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership during its 10-year rule in Delhi. Addressing a public meeting in the Narela Assembly constituency, Shah also accused AAP of sheltering…
New Delhi: The tricolour was unfurled and parades showcasing India’s rich diversity were held across the country on the 76th Republic Day on Sunday as states listed their achievements and outlined development agenda. In a major announcement, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said the state will provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh…
New Delhi: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Sunday attacked former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over the recurring deterioration in the city’s air quality, witnessed in the past many years. Taking a dig at him, Thakur said Kejriwal came to Delhi “coughing” from Haryana 11 years ago and has since left the city “gasping for…
