India

Laughter occurs between RS Chairman and LoP in House

04 Aug 2023 09:04 AM IST

In the midst of the monsoon session’s tense arguments, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar sent peals of laughter in the House. The banter, however, soon turned to bitterness when Kharge accused the Chairman of supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, triggering a sharp response. The Congress

Amrit Udyan to reopen for public from August 16: Rashtrapati Bhavan

04 Aug 2023 09:03 AM IST

The famed Amrit Udyan of the Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for visitors from August 16, for the second time in the year, according to an official statement issued on Thursday Amrit Udyan was opened this year from January 29 to March 31 under the Udyan Utsav-I. It was visited by

Bajrang Punia summoned in criminal defamation complaint

04 Aug 2023 09:02 AM IST

A Delhi court summoned wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday, in a criminal defamation complaint filed against him by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal directed Punia to appear before the court on that day, holding that he is of the “prima facie” view that all the ingredients of

India imposes import restrictions on laptops, tablets

04 Aug 2023 08:56 AM IST

The Indian government has imposed immediate import restrictions on laptops, tablets, and specific types of computers in a bid to enhance national security and promote domestic manufacturing. The move will also limit inbound shipments of these products from countries like China and Korea. Importers will now be required to secure

BJP crowdsources manifesto for Chhattisgarh comeback

04 Aug 2023 08:55 AM IST

In an innovative democratic exercise, India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) embarked on an extensive outreach program yesterday to gather public opinions and suggestions. The campaign, aimed at drafting its manifesto for the upcoming Chhattisgarh assembly elections, signals a shift in the party’s strategy, highlighting its commitment to open dialogue and

Former BRS minister, other leaders join Congress

04 Aug 2023 08:54 AM IST

Former minister in the BRS government Jupally Krishna Rao, ex-MLA Gurunatha Reddy, and other influential leaders from Telangana have officially joined the Congress party. The move is expected to give a significant boost to the party in the upcoming assembly polls in the southern state. The Congress party is gearing

Northeast development gets Rs 3.37 lakh cr from Govt in past 9 years: Anurag Thakur

04 Aug 2023 08:54 AM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur reported to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the government has allocated a total of Rs 3.37 lakh crore for developmental initiatives in the northeastern states over the past nine years. Addressing a query regarding sports infrastructure in the Northeast, Thakur outlined the extensive work undertaken

SC to take up Gyanvapi ASI survey today

04 Aug 2023 08:32 AM IST

The Supreme Court of India has assured the Masjid Committee to hear Gyanvapi issue on Friday morning. Lawyers have also been told they can mention the case before the bench. Earlier, the Gyanvapi matter once again reached in Supreme Court. Hindu Side filed a caveat while Muslim side mentioned it

BJP may field alliance partners on LS seats which it did not win in 2019

04 Aug 2023 08:32 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to offer those Parliamentary seats to its alliance partners where it could not win in 2019. The number of such seats in UP is 14. There is also a possibility that this time some seats of the alliance partners may be increased. Apna

Gyanvapi issue again at SC, Hindu side files caveat, Muslim side mentions before CJI

04 Aug 2023 08:28 AM IST

The Gyanvapi issue has once again reached Supreme Court. While the Hindu side filed a caveat, Muslim side mentioned it before the Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud. According to Pauranik legends, the Lord Shankar loved to play ‘Chausar’ with Goddess Parvati. It seems that the Chausar is being played

Tamil Nadu Congress leaders to meet Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi in Delhi tomorrow

03 Aug 2023 16:24 PM IST

On August 4, leaders of the Tamil Nadu Congress will meet with Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to discuss the election strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Tomorrow’s meeting will also include the AICC in charge of the state and Congress General Secretary Organization KC

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, introduced in Lok Sabha

03 Aug 2023 14:52 PM IST

Union Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Opposition members strongly opposed the introduction of the bill and said that the bill violates the fundamental right to privacy. They demanded that the bill should be sent