Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the cabinet will take a formal decision on the future course of action on the SIT report on state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged links with Pakistan on February 7. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting here, Sarma alleged that Gogoi and his…
New Delhi: President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the Free Trade Agreement sealed by India and the EU sends a strong signal to the world. Noting that the conclusion of negotiations on the FTA is a decisive moment in India-EU partnership, she said this is only the beginning. The…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the motive behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “intent to destroy” MGNREGA is to strip workers of their right to negotiate wages, strip panchayats of their power, and push the country back to the era of kings when all power was concentrated in the hands of…
Bengaluru: The ruling Congress in Karnataka on Tuesday decided to name the Gram Panchayat offices after Mahatma Gandhi. The decision was taken on the suggestion of Congress general secretary and Karnataka in charge Randeep Singh Surjewala during a protest rally at the Freedom Park here. The party had organised the protest against replacing the Mahatma…
Nammakal (Tamil Nadu): AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced providing Rs 10 lakh relief to bull tamers who die while embracing the animals in the Jallikattu arena, when his party comes to power. Also, insurance cover will be provided on behalf of the state government to the tamers and bulls registered for…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the signing of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying it accounts for 25 per cent of global GDP and one-third of global trade. Addressing the Indian Energy Week virtually, Modi congratulated all on the EU-India trade deal and said, “I am informing you about a…
Kochi: Security teams at Cochin International Airport have stopped a major drug smuggling attempt and arrested a foreign national, officials said here on Tuesday. They said around 6 pm on Monday, alert screeners at the Domestic Terminal noticed something wrong with a suitcase belonging to a woman from Togo. The passenger had just arrived from…
New Delhi: A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday after witnessing the 77th Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India-EU summit. Von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended the Republic Day…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked French President Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides for extending greetings on India’s 77th Republic Day. “Thank you my dear friend President Emmanuel Macron, for your warm wishes on India’s 77th Republic Day. I look forward to welcoming you in…
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday accused the BJP government of insulting the Leaders of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, by seating them in the third row during the Republic Day parade event at Kartavya Path. Sharing pictures of their leaders seated in the back rows…
