New Delhi: INDIA bloc MPs will meet at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at 3 pm on Friday and could proceed for another protest against “vote chori”, sources said. They also said the INDIA bloc has sought time from President Droupadi Murmu and if they do not get an appointment, “all options are…
Online Desk Votes are being counted for bypolls in five assembly constituencies in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, along with a Lok Sabha seat in Assam. In Bengal, the bypoll was held in Nadigram, which was vacated by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari after he chose to retain Bhabanipur where he had defeated…
Kolkata: Counting of votes began at 8 am on Friday for the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls, the first electoral test for the BJP since it came to power in West Bengal in May this year. The counting started amid tight security arrangements at the designated centres in both constituencies, with officials first taking up…
New Delhi/Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday hinted at “good news” on the state’s long-pending central grants following his meeting with the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He, however, opposed the proposed criminal action against GST non-payers. Addressing reporters at Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi after the GST Council meeting, Shivakumar said…
New Delhi: INDIA bloc MPs will meet at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at 3 pm on Friday and could proceed for another protest against “vote chori”, sources said on Thursday. They also said the INDIA bloc has sought time from President Droupadi Murmu and if they do not get an appointment, “all…
Bhiwani (Haryana): Author and literary figure Dr. Satyawan Saurabh has received a major recognition for his contribution to children’s literature, with his book Pragyan selected for the Haryana Sahitya and Sanskriti Academy’s Best Work Award for 2023 in the children’s literature category. The award carries a cash prize of ₹31,000. The results were announced by…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a global framework to tackle cross-border cyber frauds and the growing threat of deepfakes, urging governments, technology companies, telecom operators and financial institutions to come together for a mechanism to prevent such frauds before they reach the people. He said India has gained considerable experience…
New Delhi: The government on Thursday slammed US business tycoon Elon Musk over his allegations that Starlink’s satcom services are being blocked, and made it clear that demonstrating compliance with security norms is an absolute must for every satcom licensee in the country. The government also emphasised that a fair and non-discriminatory framework is in…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have commended the courage, professionalism and dedication of Indian Air Force personnel on the occasion of the 94th Air Force Day. In a message posted on X, President Murmu extended her greetings to air warriors, veterans, and their families, noting the exemplary service the Indian…
Panaji: Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence, passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday, sources said. He was 76. Patekar is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, the sources said. The actor was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious…
