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…
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day Thursday afternoon amid ruckus as the treasury and opposition benches traded charges over a no-trust notice against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, and the BJP’s allegations of the Congress leadership’s “connections” with billionaire investor George Soros. The House witnessed two adjournments in the day before that. The…
Belgavi (Karnataka): The protests by the Panchamasali Lingayat community demanding their inclusion in the 2A category of Other Backward Castes (OBC) intensified on Thursday with the BJP backing them. The Panchamasali Lingayat community led by the pontiff of Kudalasangama Panchamasali Math Basava Jayamruthyunjaya Swami is demanding their inclusion in the 2A category. The community is…
New Delhi: NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday turned 84 and celebrated his birthday with members of his family and well-wishers, including estranged nephew and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Pawar, a former Union Minister, cut the birthday cake with a sword at his 6, Janpath residence here, surrounded by party workers. Prime Minister…
New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and vowed to take the state to the “next level” of development under his guidance. Fadnavis called on the prime minister for the first time after assuming office of chief minister on December 5. “In the last 10 years, with your…
Chennai: Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts. Overnight rains lashed Chennai and the neighbouring Tiruvallur, Chengelpet and Kancheepuram, besides Villupuram and some areas in the Cauvery delta region. Following sharp showers, authorities declared a day’s holiday for schools…
New Delhi: The government is actively supporting the curiosity and conviction of youths by removing obstacles in their paths through reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told young innovators on Wednesday. Interacting with the innovators during the grand finale of the ‘Smart India Hackathon (SIH)’, Modi asserted that the youth today is developing a feeling of…
