Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s decision not to quit after her defeat in the assembly polls, calling it a part of her protest against the Centre and the Election Commission of India. The Opposition NCP (SP) also came out in support of Trinamool Congress…
New Delhi: India and Vietnam on Wednesday elevated their ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership and set a USD 25 billion annual trade target by 2030 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam held talks focusing on expanding bilateral ties in areas of trade, defence, and critical minerals in the face…
United Nations: India’s approach to migration remains people-centric and grounded in dignity, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said, underlining that mobility will remain an integral feature of a dynamic global economy. “India’s approach to migration governance is holistic and pragmatic. It is driven by coordinated institutional efforts and broad societal engagement,”…
Chennai: With the Congress poised to support actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK in forming the government in Tamil Nadu, the DMK on Wednesday described the move as a “backstab” by its long-time national ally. Speaking to PTI videos, DMK spokesperson Saravanan Anadurai said, “The Congress party has decided to ally with the TVK, pledging their support to…
Kolkata: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, an official said on Wednesday. The Election Commission’s directive came after two persons were killed in alleged incidents of post-poll violence in the state on Tuesday, besides scores of party offices being…
Gurugram: Four Uttar Pradesh Police personnel heading for an investigation in Punjab and a driver were killed when their SUV lost control and crashed into another vehicle on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway in Haryana’s Nuh district on Tuesday morning, officials said. The accident took place around 10.10 am near the Dhulawat toll plaza. According to a…
Kolkata: The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday issued a notification for the constitution of a new assembly in West Bengal following the completion of the electoral process in the state. The notification has been sent to the governor of West Bengal, formally marking the end of the election cycle and setting the stage for the…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed West Bengal’s Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy against post-poll violence, following multiple reports of clashes after the Assembly election results. According to an Election Commission official on Tuesday evening, the directive…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday asserted that his government’s “uncompromising stand” in taking steps against Bangladesh-origin Muslims swayed people in favour of the BJP-led NDA in this year’s assembly elections, resulting in the alliance securing a two-thirds majority. He maintained that the NDA’s win was a victory for the Assamese indigenous…
New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday termed outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to resign after her party TMC’s defeat in assembly polls as “constitutional blasphemy” and accused her of undermining the concept of peaceful transfer of power. Addressing a press conference in Kolkata a day after the BJP stormed to power in…
