New Delhi: Senior AAP leader and Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi on Tuesday defended the previous Aam Aadmi Party government’s now-scrapped excise policy, citing a CAG report to claim that the old policy was marred by corruption and smuggling. A performance audit report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on…
New Delhi: The new Delhi government will adopt the ‘Viksit Delhi Sankalp Patra’ as a guiding document to fulfill the promises made to the people with a focus on 10 key areas, including a graft-free administration, world-class transport, and Yamuna revival, LG V K Saxena said Tuesday. The ‘Vikshit Delhil Sankalp Patra’ was the BJP’s…
Bhopal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Madhya Pradesh will play a major role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of making India a developed nation by 2047, and the third largest economy in the world. Speaking at the concluding session of the Global Investors Summit (GIS) organized by the Madhya Pradesh…
New Delhi: The Delhi government suffered cumulative losses of over Rs 2,000 crore due to the 2021-2022 excise policy for reasons ranging from weak policy framework to deficient implementation, according to a CAG report tabled in the assembly on Tuesday. The report, one of 14 on the previous Aam Aadmi Party government’s performance to be…
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Assam is turning into a destination for start-ups and will soon become a hub of manufacturing in the northeast region. Assam has emerged as a “land of limitless opportunities” with peace accords signed with insurgent groups and resolved border disputes, PM Modi said after inaugurating ‘Advantage Assam…
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded life-term imprisonment to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Special judge Kaveri Baweja pronounced the judgment for the alleged killing of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on November 1, 1984. The complainant, the wife of Jaswant,…
S Harpal Singh from Adilabad Prayagraj witnessed an extraordinary surge in vehicular traffic during the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh Mela, which concludes on Wednesday, February 26. The event, renowned for drawing millions of devotees for the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, also set a new benchmark for car traffic entering the city. One key indicator…
The northeastern state of Manipur has been engulfed in ethnic violence for the past 21 months. With the recent resignation of BJP Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, there is a renewed sense of hope for peace. However, the imposition of President’s Rule raises questions about whether it is a temporary administrative measure or a strategic…
Street theatre developed in the early 20th century to liberate the working class and strengthen revolution against the established authority. It was initiated primarily by leftist theater activists in India during the anti-colonial era. Although street theatre and folk theatre have many similarities, street theatre is a participatory social communication process rather than a straightforward…
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar India’s spiritual legacy is eternal, and history bears witness to its resilience. Over the centuries, our temples, scriptures, and traditions have faced numerous invasions, yet the spirit of our eternal faith has never wavered. I want to share with you a story of rediscovery—one that holds immense significance for the…
