Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress-led UDF on Wednesday laid siege to the Kerala Secretariat here, accusing the Left government of corruption, administrative mismanagement and financial extravagance. The UDF alleged the state government’s misrule has suspended development and welfare measures in the state. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan alleged that “looters were ruling…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said he was aware that a team is active in the BJP to destabilise the government and Congress legislators have been informing him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, as to who is contacting them and what offer is being made to them. He said he will make…
New Delhi: Ahead of assembly polls in key wheat growing states, the government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat by Rs 150 to Rs 2,275 per quintal for the 2024-25 marketing season. This is the highest increase by the Narendra Modi-led government since it came to power in…
New Delhi: Expressing shock over the tragic loss of lives in an attack on an hospital in Gaza, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict were a matter of serious concern and those involved should be held responsible. According to media reports, Hamas group said a massive explosion at the…
Raipur: BJP vice president and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh on Wednesday urged the Election Commission of India to postpone the second phase of Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled on November 17 in view of the Chhath festival. He said a large number of voters will not be able to take part in the electoral process…
New Delhi: India on Tuesday offered the central Asian countries fully-funded capacity in a wide range of areas such as cyber security to effectively combat terrorism and drug trafficking. Making the offer at a security conclave in Kazakhstan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said terrorism continues to constitute one of the most serious threats to…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday announced cash prizes for armed forces personnel who won medals at the recently-concluded Asian Games and said whether on a battlefield or a playground, “a soldier always performs” because of dedication, discipline, hard work, and the desire to do something for the nation. “Within a soldier, there…
Aizawl: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that the opposition INDIA alliance represents 60 per cent of the country, more than the BJP does. Addressing reporters in Aizawl, the capital of poll-bound Mizoram where he is visiting to campaign for party candidates, Gandhi said the opposition alliance will defend the “idea of India” by…
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday issued eviction orders and took possession of an expensive south Delhi property as part of an ongoing money laundering probe against alleged middleman and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, currently based in the UK. The property is situated at the Panchsheel shopping complex in Panchsheel Park and is registered in…
Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated a Durga Puja in Kolkata and said he would pray to the goddess that “corruption and atrocities” end soon in West Bengal. Shah, while emphasising that he wouldn’t delve into political matters, pledged to continue his fight in the state until a political transformation takes place….
