politics

Union Minister Anurag Thakur Slams INDIA Bloc Leaders for Criticizing PM Modi

24 Mar 2024 14:35 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur launched a scathing criticism against leaders of the INDIA bloc, asserting that while opposition figures were preoccupied with “abusing” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his stature had steadily risen on the global stage over the past decade. “… Initially you wanted to do ‘tukde tukde’ of the

NDA Ally AMMK Reveals Lok Sabha Candidates for Tamil Nadu

24 Mar 2024 12:11 PM IST

Following the conclusion of a seat-sharing agreement with the BJP, the Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) revealed its candidates for the upcoming seven-phased Lok Sabha elections on Sunday. The AMMK general secretary, TTV Dhinakaran, declared the names of the party’s candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. As per an agreement

CPI Leader D Raja Visits Jailed Delhi CM Kejriwal’s Family

23 Mar 2024 15:30 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja visited the residence of jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to meet with his family. In a statement on X, Raja conveyed his dissent regarding Kejriwal’s arrest. “A CPI delegation led by myself visited the residence of imprisoned Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

“Blatant interference”: India lodges strong protest with Germany over statement on Kejriwal arrest

23 Mar 2024 14:30 PM IST

George Enzweiler, the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, visited officials at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday. Ministry sources revealed that the MEA expressed strong objection to the German Foreign Office’s apparent interference in India’s internal affairs during the meeting with the German envoy. Enzweiler

TN: CM Stalin Backs TM Krishna Amidst Award Controversy

23 Mar 2024 12:30 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed support for Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna amidst protests from various artists opposing his Sangitha Kalanidhi award. “My warmest congratulations and appreciation to the great singer T M Krishna for being selected for the ‘Sangeetha Kalanidhi’ award of The Music Academy,” Stalin wrote on

CBI raids at Mahua Moitra’s residence linked with cash for query case

23 Mar 2024 11:35 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently conducting searches at the residences and other locations of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra in Kolkata, relating to an alleged cash-for-query case. This action follows the directive from Lokpal on Tuesday, instructing the CBI to investigate all aspects of the accusations against

ED produces Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal physically at Rouse Avenue court

22 Mar 2024 14:27 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate presented Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal before the Rouse Avenue court on Friday following his arrest in connection with the excise policy case. The matter will be heard by the bench of special CBI judge Kaveri Baweja, with Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing the Delhi CM.

Delhi CM Kejriwal withdraws his petition from SC against his arrest by ED

22 Mar 2024 13:50 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal withdrew his petition challenging the arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at his residence regarding the Delhi excise policy case tied to a money laundering investigation on Friday. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, informed a two-judge bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna of

SC likely to hear CM Kejriwal’s petition against arrest today; Delhi police prepares for AAP’s Protests

22 Mar 2024 09:41 AM IST

After the Enforcement Directorate arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged liquor policy scam, battlelines have been drawn, with his Aam Aadmi Party announcing nationwide protests outside BJP offices today. The Supreme Court is expected to hear Mr. Kejriwal’s petition against his arrest today, following its denial of

Team of doctors arrives at ED office for medical examination of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

22 Mar 2024 09:30 AM IST

A medical team arrived at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office on Friday to conduct a medical examination of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Meanwhile, heavy security measures, including barricades, were implemented at ITO after Kejriwal’s arrest by the ED in the Excise Policy Case the previous

“Karma catches up”: Sharmistha Mukherjee jibes on Delhi CM’s arrest

22 Mar 2024 09:11 AM IST

Following the detention of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy case, Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, accused Kejriwal and the Anna Hazare group of leveling “irresponsible, baseless allegations” against then Delhi Chief Minister and Congress leader Sheila Dikshit. She emphasized that despite claims

Congress Prioritizes Ministers’ Children and Leaders’ Relatives in 12 of 24 Nominated Seats in Karnataka

22 Mar 2024 08:59 AM IST

With the release of the second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, the Congress party has unveiled contenders for 24 out of the 28 constituencies in the state. A notable aspect of this announcement is the significant representation of ministers’ children and leaders’ relatives in the