Politics
BJP seeks action against TN minister for abusing governor
DMK leader Shivaji Krishnamoorthy’s landed in fresh trouble over the use of expletives in his speech against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi over the latter’s address to the State Assembly with the BJP condemning the statement and demanding strict action. “If the Governor refuses to utter the name of...
Solution to Rajasthan tussle soon, promises Cong
In the backdrop of former Rajasthan deputy chief minster Sachin Pilot announcing public outreach events in the state, the Congress on Friday said its president Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders are working to find a solution to the party’s issues there that will strengthen the organisation. Amid his power...
Cases filed against Bihar minister in Ramcharitmanas row
The row over Bihar education minister Chandrashekhar’s remarks on ‘Ramcharitmanas’ continued on Friday with the minister stating that he stands by his statements as he “spoke the truth” despite several petitions filed for hurting religious sentiments. Bihar’s Education Minister Chandrashekhar, who is from the RJD, landed in a fresh...
Sukhu’s HP govt reinstates Old Pension Scheme
The Old Pension Scheme was approved by the Himachal Pradesh government during its first cabinet meeting on Friday. The move was termed a “Lohri gift” to 1.36 lakh employees, who are currently registered under the New Pension Scheme. When the new decision was taken, the employees were ecstatic and...
AAP dissolves Karnataka units ahead of assembly polls
Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Karnataka election in-charge Dilip Pandey on Thursday said that the state and district units of the party have been disbanded to prepare for the upcoming assembly elections, and an “active team” will be formed soon. He said the party led by its national Convener and...
Modi leads condolences on Sharad Yadav’s death
s.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in offering condolences after former union minister and RJD leader Sharad Yadav passed away at the age of 75 at a private hospital in Gurugram. Taking to Twitter, the prime minister said, “Pained by the passing away of Shri Sharad Yadav...
BJP seeks Bihar minister’s sack for remarks on Hindu epic
The BJP on Thursday slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the controversial remarks of a member of his Cabinet on Ramcharitmanas, alleging that his government has been hurting Hindu sentiments and wondering if the minister will dare to make similar comments on holy books of other religions. Bihar’s...
Cong promises 200 units free power ahead of Karnataka poll
The Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday promised to provide every household in the state with 200 units of free electricity, every month, in the event of the party coming to power. Projecting it as the party’s “first guarantee” to the people, ahead of Assembly polls due by May, the...
Nitish Kumar assails PIL challenging saste survey
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Wednesday aghast over a petition challenging the ambitious survey of castes, ordered by his government, filed before the Supreme Court. He pointed out that what was being undertaken in Bihar was a “ganana” (headcount) and not a “janganana” (census), indirectly debunking the...
Rahul’s yatra enters Punjab in last stretch
Bharat Jodo Yatra entered the northern state of Punjab on Wednesday with the message of love trumping hate. The anxious Punjab Police had to eventually request Rahul Gandhi to delay the Yatra by an hour in the morning, as temperatures plummeted below 10℃ and dense fog blanketed the state...
