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Narendra Modi bears the hallmark of popular mandate: Sarbananda Sonowal Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attributed the BJP-led NDA's success in the Maharashtra and Assam elections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effective governance. Sonowal emphasized that the newly elected candidates are committed to continuing th...
23 Nov, 2024, 09.56 PM ISTJP Nadda hails historic performance of NDA in Maharashtra Assembly, Bypolls; attacks Opposition over 'dividing' ideology BJP President JP Nadda celebrated the NDA's victory in the recent assembly and bypolls, attributing it to PM Modi's public service and global influence. He criticized the INDIA bloc and Uddhav Thackeray, stating that the election results demonstrate...
23 Nov, 2024, 08.35 PM ISTDelhi LG 'praises' CM Atishi, calls her 'thousand times better than her predecessor' Kejriwal Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena praised Chief Minister Atishi, calling her "a thousand times better" than her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal. Saxena's comment, made at an event, highlights the ongoing political tensions between the AAP and BJP. ...
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Punjab minister Aman Arora named AAP's state unit chief Aman Arora, Punjab's New and Renewable Energy Minister, has been appointed as the state unit chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Arora, a prominent Hindu face of the party, takes over from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who expressed a desire to step...
22 Nov, 2024, 04.19 PM ISTOmar Abdullah chairs first cabinet meeting in Jammu, discusses reservation, employment, recruitments The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet met to address critical issues including employment, reservation, and recruitment processes. A sub-committee will be formed to engage with stakeholders on the reservation policy. The government is committed to fulfillin...
22 Nov, 2024, 03.38 PM ISTBJD says allegations of Adani paying bribe to Odisha govt officials 'false' India's Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party has refuted allegations of bribery involving the Adani Group concerning renewable energy supply in Odisha. The BJD asserts that agreements were solely between Adani, the Solar Energy Corporation of India, and stat...
22 Nov, 2024, 03.11 PM ISTWill study US "chargesheet reports", act on it, says Andhra CM on Adani bribery case Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that the state government possesses US chargesheet reports detailing an alleged bribery scheme involving the former YSRCP government and the Adani Group. Naidu pledged to investigate the repor...
22 Nov, 2024, 02.43 PM ISTTake swift action against Army staff behind ill-treatment of civilians: Mehbooba Mufti to J-K govt Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples' Democratic Party, called upon the Jammu and Kashmir government to take action against army personnel accused of mistreating civilians in Kishtwar district. Mufti's demand follows allegations that soldiers be...
22 Nov, 2024, 12.18 PM ISTOpposition assails government, Adanis after group charged with paying bribe, says will raise matter in Parliament The Adani Group faces accusations of bribery and fraud from US prosecutors, prompting calls for investigation from Indian opposition parties. Rahul Gandhi urges for Gautam Adani's arrest and a probe into SEBI's role, while the Adani Group denies all...
22 Nov, 2024, 11.28 AM ISTRepercussions of Cong's abject failure felt in Manipur even today: Nadda to Kharge BJP President J.P. Nadda countered Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's criticism of the government's handling of the Manipur unrest. Nadda accused the Congress of pushing a false narrative and blamed their past policies for the current situation...
22 Nov, 2024, 11.18 AM ISTWaqf land issue: BJP leaders hold protest in Haveri, detained Karnataka BJP leaders protested against the state government demanding the removal of the term 'Waqf Board' from government records, alleging land encroachments. The protest, part of a state-wide demonstration, saw BJP leaders and activists detained...
22 Nov, 2024, 07.22 AM ISTAdani bribery allegations: TDP decides to wait and see despite records detailing official meeting under Jagan govt The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is cautiously observing the situation following accusations that the Adani Group bribed a senior official in the former YSR Congress government. A US indictment alleges the bribes were paid to secure a power purchase agr...
22 Nov, 2024, 12.32 AM ISTTMC MP questions 'involvement' of BJP government over bribery charges against Adani Gautam Adani and associates face US charges for allegedly bribing Indian officials to secure favorable solar energy contracts. Opposition leaders, including Saket Gokhale and Mahua Moitra, criticize the Indian government's silence and demand an inde...
21 Nov, 2024, 04.39 PM ISTSambit Patra slams Rahul Gandhi over press conference, refers to Adani allegations as political gimmicks BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations against Gautam Adani and SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, calling them baseless. Patra likened Gandhi's accusations to past claims that lacked evidence. Gandhi, however, alleged a c...
21 Nov, 2024, 04.02 PM ISTWhat Cong will do in 3 weeks, PM Modi has failed to do in last 3 yrs: Congress on Telangana caste survey The Congress party states its government in Telangana is nearing completion of a caste survey. The party claims the survey will be finished in three weeks. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says this survey will inform policymaking. The party contrasts t...
20 Nov, 2024, 10.25 PM ISTMeghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma inaugurates Shillong Integrated Command & Control Centre at Umsawli Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the Shillong Integrated Command and Control Centre. The centre is located in Umsawli. It will act as the brain of the city's operations. The ICCC will oversee city surveillance, emergency response...
20 Nov, 2024, 09.33 PM ISTTelangana: 70 pc of caste census in state done, says Rahul Gandhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced that the Telangana government has finished over 70% of the caste census and will soon release the data. Gandhi urged a nationwide caste census, citing Telangana as a model for social justice. He criticized Prim...
20 Nov, 2024, 05.59 PM ISTRegional imbalances in Bengal led to disconnect between govt and people: Governor Bose West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has highlighted "regional imbalances" between the state's northern and southern districts. He claims that lack of prosperity in the north has led to a "disconnect" between the state government and its people. Bose...
20 Nov, 2024, 11.07 AM ISTStaying away from vote-bank politics; working for progress of the people, by the people: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that his government has prioritized restoring public faith in governance by moving away from vote-bank politics. He highlighted the government's focus on progress and development, citing increased budget allocatio...
16 Nov, 2024, 01.24 PM ISTTonk violence shows Rajasthan govt's loss of control over law and order: Sachin Pilot Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticized the BJP government in Rajasthan for the violence that erupted in Tonk following the arrest of an independent candidate. Pilot condemned the police's use of force and demanded an inquiry into the incident, alle...
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