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Jharkhand Congress to launch drive in January to strengthen organisation

During a meeting, the party also decided to strengthen the organisation in the state and continue the agitation against the BJP for allegedly insulting the architect of the Constitution, BR Ambedkar

Jharkhand Congress to launch drive in January to strengthen organisation
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 6:50 PM IST

Cong to hold weeklong campaign seeking Shah's resignation on Ambedkar issue

As part of the "Ambedkar Samman Saptah", Congress workers and leaders will hold marches and press conferences to remember the legacy of B R Ambedkar

Cong to hold weeklong campaign seeking Shah's resignation on Ambedkar issue
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 5:30 PM IST

BJP diverting public attention with CT Ravi ill-treatment claim: Shivakumar

Highlighting that conscience was important, he hit out at the BJP leadership in the state for supporting Ravi, who was arrested for making a derogatory comment against state minister Laxmi Hebbalkar

BJP diverting public attention with CT Ravi ill-treatment claim: Shivakumar
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 4:36 PM IST

I still have life threat, DK Shivakumar planned something: BJP's CT Ravi

The case against Ravi was filed by Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar who alleged that CT Ravi used derogatory words against her

I still have life threat, DK Shivakumar planned something: BJP's CT Ravi
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Excise policy case: BJP Delhi chief accuses Kejriwal of being 'kingpin'

Sachdeva's statement comes after Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to prosecute Kejriwal

Excise policy case: BJP Delhi chief accuses Kejriwal of being 'kingpin'
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 2:53 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) might contest BMC polls by itself, says Sanjay Raut

The undivided Shiv Sena controlled the cash-rich BMC for 25 consecutive years from 1997 to 2022

Shiv Sena (UBT) might contest BMC polls by itself, says Sanjay Raut
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 2:47 PM IST

AAP giving patronage to illegal Bangladeshi migrants: Union MoS Malhotra

The BJP has been saying that the leaders of AAP are giving patronage to illegal Bangladeshi migrants just for the sake of a vote bank

AAP giving patronage to illegal Bangladeshi migrants: Union MoS Malhotra
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 2:39 PM IST

Shiv Sena, Cong also contributed to Ram Mandir movement, says Sanjay Raut

Raut lashed out at Bhagwat and said that he is the one who brought such people to power and should take responsibility now

Shiv Sena, Cong also contributed to Ram Mandir movement, says Sanjay Raut
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 1:20 PM IST

Portfolio allocation can happen today or tomorrow: Maharashtra CM

He was speaking at a press conference here at the end of the one-week-long winter session of the Maharashtra legislature

Portfolio allocation can happen today or tomorrow: Maharashtra CM
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 12:38 PM IST

Mayawati calls for nationwide protest on Dec 24 over Shah's Ambedkar remark

In a series of posts on X, Mayawati said that Shah's remarks have hurt the hearts of the people

Mayawati calls for nationwide protest on Dec 24 over Shah's Ambedkar remark
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

Voting for Punjab's Municipal Corporation elections commences in Ludhiana

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Ashok Parashar Pappi exercised his franchise at the Government Primary Smart School in Ludhiana

Voting for Punjab's Municipal Corporation elections commences in Ludhiana
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 9:47 AM IST

Parl winter session: 39-member House panel set up to scrutinise ONOE Bills

The committee will have 27 members from the Lok Sabha and 12 from the Rajya Sabha

Parl winter session: 39-member House panel set up to scrutinise ONOE Bills
Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 12:54 AM IST

Parliament scuffle: Case against Rahul Gandhi transferred to crime branch

Earlier, Delhi Police registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, in connection to a scuffle that took place in Parliament. The tensions had erupted when members of the opposition and the ruling parties

Parliament scuffle: Case against Rahul Gandhi transferred to crime branch
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 11:44 PM IST

Rise in districts: Is political demand overshadowing administrative need?

New districts are being announced more because of demands by influential groups than empirical studies, usually in the buildup to elections

Rise in districts: Is political demand overshadowing administrative need?
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 10:55 PM IST

Govt to set up data & AI labs; onboards 8 projects for safe AI: Prasada

According to the list shared by Prasada, the selected projects include Machine Unlearning from IIT Jodhpur, Synthetic Data Generation from IIT Roorkee, AI Bias Mitigation Strategy

Govt to set up data & AI labs; onboards 8 projects for safe AI: Prasada
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 7:42 PM IST

NDA leaders back CM Nitish Kumar as face for upcoming Bihar elections

Jaiswal's sentiments were echoed by Raju Tiwari, state president of the LJP (RV), who said, "There is no doubt that the NDA will contest the upcoming assembly polls under Nitish Kumar's leadership

NDA leaders back CM Nitish Kumar as face for upcoming Bihar elections
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 7:32 PM IST

From Adani row to Ambedkar clash, how Parliament's Winter Session unfolded

The Winter Session of Parliament ended on a tense note as members of the INDIA bloc staged a protest march calling for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over his remarks about BR Ambedkar

From Adani row to Ambedkar clash, how Parliament's Winter Session unfolded
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 6:21 PM IST

OP Chautala: Stalwart Jat leader, 5-time CM with his share of controversies

Om Prakash Chautala was a tall figure in Indian politics and a prominent leader of the Jat community, but his career was marked with controversies and jail term.

OP Chautala: Stalwart Jat leader, 5-time CM with his share of controversies
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 5:39 PM IST

Winter Session of Lok Sabha sees 57.87% productivity despite disruptions

The Lower House last week saw a debate on 75 years of the Constitution's adoption, during which the treasury and the opposition benches launched a series of attacks at each other

Winter Session of Lok Sabha sees 57.87% productivity despite disruptions
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 5:14 PM IST

JDU leaders accuse Kejriwal of sidelining Dalits, backward classes

Kejriwal has had links with an organisation known for its stand against reservation, joined hands with the Congress after swearing to never ally with it, hates people from Bihar and poorvanchal

JDU leaders accuse Kejriwal of sidelining Dalits, backward classes
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 3:39 PM IST