New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday cited a claim of a former Haryana Congress leader’s husband to allege that the Gandhi family tried to “extort” Rs 7 crore from the couple in exchange for an assembly election ticket in the state. BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari claimed that Gaurav Kumar, husband of a former Haryana…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Power has extended the timeline seeking stakeholders’ comments on the Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 by one month till March 19. The timeline has been extended on the request of several stakeholders who have sought additional time to examine the provisions of the draft electricity policy, the Ministry said in…
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday announced 9 candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16, with party National President Nitin Nabin set to contest from Bihar. From Bihar, the party has fielded Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar. In Assam, the BJP has nominated Terash Gowalla and Jogen Mohan, while…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged industry leaders to step up investments, embrace emerging technologies, and prioritise research to help India Inc fully leverage the vast opportunities offered by free trade agreements with various nations. “The days of cutting corners in research are over. We must now make substantial investments in research…
Thiruvananthapuram: Targeting the BJP’s aggressive push to make electoral gains in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has put the delimitation issue on the table for discussion, arguing that the southern states, which effectively controlled their populations, should not be “punished” with fewer parliamentary seats. In an interview with PTI, the Rajya…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 in the Middle East region amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said. “Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle East—Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, the board…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible faunal diversity that enriches the planet and sustains the world’s ecosystems. He also said that it is a day to acknowledge everyone working towards wildlife protection. “We reaffirm our commitment to conservation, sustainable practices, and protecting habitats so…
Patna: The entry of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant into politics has been finalised, and the decision will soon be announced formally by the JD(U), state minister Sharwan Kumar said on Tuesday. The senior JD(U) leader said Nishant will be given a “bigger responsibility” in the party. “Now, it’s clear, and it has…
Srinagar: In the wake of protests erupting in the Valley following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini in a US-Israel joint air strike, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday urged people to exercise restraint and refrain from violence and provocation. They also warned of strict legal action against instigators of violence…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and condemned the recent attacks on the two countries in violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity, asserting that India stands in solidarity with their people in this difficult hour. The prime minister also…
