Mumbai: Days, after the Congress suffered its worst-ever defeat in assembly polls in Maharashtra, its state unit president Nana Patole, has requested the central leadership to relieve him of the responsibility of the organisational post, party sources said on Friday. The sources said Patole has emailed a letter to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, telling him…
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha was on Friday adjourned till December 16 following ruckus between the treasury and the opposition benches over a no-trust motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Vice-president Dhankhar is the Rajya Sabha’s ex-officio chairman. Opposition parties, led by the Congress, have submitted a notice to move a motion to remove Dhankhar, accusing…
New Delhi: Senior BJP Leader Rajnath Singh on Friday said the contribution of several leaders in the making of the Constitution was deliberately ignored and hit out at the Congress, asserting that a particular party always tried to “hijack and appropriate” the framing of the Constitution. The defence minister initiated the debate in the Lok…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to those killed in the terrorist attack on Parliament in 2001, and said the country remains eternally grateful for their courage and dedication. Modi paid tributes to them at a commemoration event held in Parliament complex. Eight security personnel had made the supreme sacrifice in…
Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday launch key development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore that aim to improve amenities for the 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and bolster the city’s infrastructure. According to an official statement, the prime minister will arrive in Prayagraj around 12:15 pm. His visit will begin with a ceremonial…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha will on Friday begin a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the beginning of the 75th year of its adoption in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reply to the two-day debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday, sources said. Defence Minister Rajnath…
New Delhi: The Congress Thursday released its first list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls as it fielded ex-MP Sandeep Dikshit from New Delhi, setting up a potential contest between him and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. Former Delhi chief minister Kejriwal is the sitting MLA from New Delhi. If he decides…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated India’s commitment to support long-term peace, stability and security in West Asia at a meeting with UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Modi also laid special emphasis on the implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC) as a historic initiative to foster…
Ayodhya (UP): The first anniversary of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple here will be held on January 11 next year, temple trust chief Champat Rai said on Thursday. The consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya was held on January 22 this year. “The date for the (anniversary) celebrations is as per…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills, including one to amend the Constitution to implement “one nation, one election”, and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing winter session, sources said. As of now, the Cabinet has given its nod to draft legislations to hold simultaneous…
