Bengaluru: Security at Raj Bhavan has been stepped up after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot faced severe criticism from ruling Congress leaders and workers for sanctioning the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites allotment case. Government sources said the governor is now using a bulletproof vehicle, and a QRT (Quick…
New Delhi: The government has ordered the blocking of websites and apps of 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu, ALTT, and Desiflix, for having obscene, vulgar, and in some cases, pornographic content. Among the apps identified for violating various laws are ALTT, ULLU, Big Shots App, Desiflix, Boomex, Navarasa Lite, Gulab App, Kangan App, Bull App,…
New Delhi: The motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma, who is embroiled in a suspected graft case, will be taken up in Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Friday, stating that it was agreed by all parties to move unitedly in action against alleged corruption in the judiciary. Official sources said the…
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP has condemned the reprehensible and hate-filled remarks made by State Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, who irresponsibly threatened that his party would ‘break the Kamandal’—a sacred symbol in Hinduism deeply associated with deities like Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma.” State BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N.V. Subhash said the comment was…
Mumbai: As the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) enters the final phase of its eligibility survey, there has been a surge in participation and interest from residents. In the past 30 days, the project’s toll-free helpline has recorded over 700 calls, with nearly 41 per cent of inquiries related to the door-to-door survey process- a key…
Patna: RJD leader Rabri Devi on Friday made serious allegations and said her son Tejashwi Yadav’s life is in danger and four attempts were made to kill him in the recent past. “Attempts are being made to kill him. Tejashwi’s life is in danger. Who will conspire except JDU and BJP?” Rabri Devi said outside…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday said his party MPs will make their voice on the rights of the state heard in the Parliament. Recalling the crucial role of the party’s MPs since the times of former Chief Minister C N Annadurai, who had proclaimed “I belong to the Dravidian stock”…
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday condoled the loss of lives in the school roof collapse incident in Jhalawar district that left four students dead. Seventeen others were injured in the incident that took place in the morning when the children were gathering for morning prayers. Sharma said on X that “The concerned…
Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Maldives on Friday on a two-day visit, during which he will attend the archipelago nation’s 60th Independence Day celebrations as the chief guest. Modi was received on arrival by President Mohamed Muizzu, who had invited him for the visit. The two leaders are also scheduled to hold…
In a functioning democracy, every political party has the right to contest or boycott an election. But when that boycott is threatened not in protest of injustice but seemingly to shield a legacy of electoral malpractice, it raises serious concerns about intent, integrity, and commitment to the Constitution. That’s exactly what appears to be happening…
