Koppal (Karnataka): In a statement seen as reaffirming his commitment to a full five-year term, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday rejected speculation of a “political revolution” in the state in November, calling it a ‘delusion’. He had reiterated last week that he would serve the full term, saying he has been CM for 2.5…
Patna: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Wednesday announced that he will not contest the Bihar assembly polls, a decision, he claimed, was taken by the party for its greater good. In an exclusive interview with PTI, the former political strategist also said that a “tally of less than 150 seats” for Jan Suraaj…
New Delhi: Goa’s agriculture minister and former chief minister Ravi Naik passed away on Wednesday after a cardiac arrest. The 79-year-old minister suffered cardiac arrest in his hometown, 30 km away from Panaji. He was rushed to a private hospital in Ponda town, where he was declared dead around 1 AM. PM Narendra Modi took…
New Delhi: India’s possible sourcing of uranium from Mongolia and steps to boost bilateral defence ties figured in talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on Tuesday. The two sides inked 10 agreements to enhance cooperation in key sectors such as digital solutions, exploration of mineral resources and quick impact…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the loss of lives due to a fire in a bus in Rajasthan is extremely heartbreaking and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan also condoled the deaths. Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 16 were critically injured when the private bus…
Jaisalmer: Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 16 were critically injured when a private bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on Tuesday, police said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the…
Gadchiroli: Malloujula Venugopal Rao, also known as Sonu, a politburo member of the CPI/Maoist, along with 60 Naxal cadres, surrendered to authorities today (October 14) in Gadhchiroli, Maharashtra, sources said. This development marks a significant setback for the CPI/Maoist and comes after sustained counter-insurgency operations led by the police under the guidance of Union Home…
Srinagar: BJP candidate for Rajya Sabha polls, Sat Sharma, got an early shot in the arm as People’s Conference president Sajad Lone on Tuesday said his party will abstain from voting in the upcoming elections. Lone also said he will not vote for the National Conference candidate in any of the four Jammu and Kashmir…
NEW DELHI: (Oct 14) The Congress on Tuesday attacked the government over US President Donald Trump’s praise for Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, saying what kind of signal is the American leader sending to India, despite PM Narendra Modi’s “desperate attempts” to ingratiate himself with him. What sort of friendship is this between Trump and…
New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday released its first list of 71 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, fielding Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha from Tarapur and Lakhisarai seats, respectively, and six state ministers. The list also includes nine women candidates, including sitting Minister Renu Devi, who will seek re-election from…
