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Prashant Kishor demands pay parity for Bihar's migrants in Gujarat

Kishor made the demand hours before Amit Shah was scheduled to land in the Bihar capital on a two-day tour of the state

Prashant Kishor demands pay parity for Bihar's migrants in Gujarat
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 6:01 PM IST

Oppn fumes over MP govt's 'aspirational youth' label for unemployed people

Taking to X, Leader of Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Umang Singhar said, "The educated youth who have no work despite having qualifications are 'unemployed'!"

Oppn fumes over MP govt's 'aspirational youth' label for unemployed people
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

Govt turning banks into 'collection agents of loot': Kharge on ATM fee hike

Giving a list of charges levied by banks, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said a "painful" price rise and "unbridled loot" was the BJP's mantra

Govt turning banks into 'collection agents of loot': Kharge on ATM fee hike
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 2:34 PM IST

BJP leader urges Kerala govt to enforce new law against illegal migration

Muraleedharan also claimed that these illegal immigrants, posing as guest workers, are involved in the spread of narcotics in the state

BJP leader urges Kerala govt to enforce new law against illegal migration
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 2:12 PM IST

Sanjay Raut asks Centre to provide security for Kunal Kamra as FIRs pile up

Multiple FIRs were registered against Kamra for his "traitor" jibe at Shiv Sena head and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde during a show, leading to the ransacking of a studio by Shiv Sena workers last Sunday

Sanjay Raut asks Centre to provide security for Kunal Kamra as FIRs pile up
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 2:10 PM IST

'BJP doesn't like Gandhi, MGNREGA named after him': Stalin amid protests

Stalin further said the voices of DMK members and poor people should reach New Delhi through today's protest across Tamil Nadu

'BJP doesn't like Gandhi, MGNREGA named after him': Stalin amid protests
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 1:53 PM IST

BJP using poll reforms to exclude 'certain' people from voting: Sena (UBT)

Dubbing Trump a "White Modi", the editorial said the decision is a blow to the vote bank of the democrats because this will automatically eliminate the Latinos, black Americans, and immigrants

BJP using poll reforms to exclude 'certain' people from voting: Sena (UBT)
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 1:34 PM IST

BJP's loan write-offs hurting banking sector, economy, claims Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi highlighted the impact on junior banking employees, stating that they bear the consequences through workplace stress and toxic conditions

BJP's loan write-offs hurting banking sector, economy, claims Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 9:55 AM IST

Datanomics: Legislator paychecks remain fatter than average citizens'

The decision to adjust the salaries of MPs every five years, based on the cost inflation index, was taken for the first time in 2018. In that same year, their salaries doubled from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh

Datanomics: Legislator paychecks remain fatter than average citizens'
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 11:45 PM IST

Waqf Bill a 'direct assault on Muslims', part of Hindutva agenda: Owaisi

According to the provisions of the Bill, the district collector can certify that a particular property is not a Waqf property, thereby causing Muslims to lose their claim over it, he alleged

Waqf Bill a 'direct assault on Muslims', part of Hindutva agenda: Owaisi
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 9:29 PM IST

Centre introduces Indian Ports Bill 2025 to amend 117-year-old legislation

After previous opposition from states, bill takes reconciliatory approach on port powers, officials say

Centre introduces Indian Ports Bill 2025 to amend 117-year-old legislation
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 9:24 PM IST

PM's visit to Thailand for Bimstec Summit next week to go ahead: MEA

Modi will travel to Sri Lanka afterwards; MoUs on energy, defence and health to be signed

PM's visit to Thailand for Bimstec Summit next week to go ahead: MEA
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 9:03 PM IST

Sacrifices of martyrs protect freedom we take for granted: Priyanka Gandhi

She spoke at the inauguration of 'Smriti Mandapam' in Edavaka panchayat, Wayanad, built in memory of 'Veer Jawan' Thalachira Janeesh, who lost his life in an anti-terrorist operation in Kashmir

Sacrifices of martyrs protect freedom we take for granted: Priyanka Gandhi
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 2:18 PM IST

AAP's education model just marketing, full of empty promises: Rekha Gupta

Gupta stated that although the AAP promotes a vision of development and student engagement, the reality is that their funds are being misdirected

AAP's education model just marketing, full of empty promises: Rekha Gupta
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 12:44 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP for making power situation worse in Delhi

The residents of Jagatpur village had reportedly blocked the outer Delhi Ring Road, claiming to be facing prolonged power outage in the area

Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP for making power situation worse in Delhi
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

BJP calls Mamata 'a disgrace to Bengal' as protests mar her Oxford speech

BJP leader Amit Malviya shared a video claiming Bengali Hindus confronted CM Mamata Banerjee at Kellogg College, London, during her visit

BJP calls Mamata 'a disgrace to Bengal' as protests mar her Oxford speech
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 9:28 AM IST

Thackeray dubs 'Saugat-e-Modi' as 'Saugat-e-Satta', slams BJP's 'hypocrisy'

Maharashtra BJP president and state minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, while speaking in Nagpur, defended the 'Saugat-e-Modi' initiative

Thackeray dubs 'Saugat-e-Modi' as 'Saugat-e-Satta', slams BJP's 'hypocrisy'
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:49 PM IST

Oppn leaders write to Speaker over 'disregard' for Parliamentary procedure

The leaders voiced their concerns in their letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker, highlighting 12 issues they said showed the government's 'disregard for parliamentary procedures and democratic norms'

Oppn leaders write to Speaker over 'disregard' for Parliamentary procedure
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 7:55 PM IST

Rahul says he's never allowed to speak in Parl as INDIA bloc meets Speaker

His latest charge come on a day several opposition leaders met Speaker Birla over Gandhi being denied the opportunity to speak in the House on Wednesday

Rahul says he's never allowed to speak in Parl as INDIA bloc meets Speaker
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 7:11 PM IST

Economic policies in India are made for 'Bombay club', says RJD MP AD Singh

Participating in a debate on the Finance Bill, Singh quoted a report of the World Bank from 2024, and said India's economic growth has slowed down, and at current pace

Economic policies in India are made for 'Bombay club', says RJD MP AD Singh
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 6:24 PM IST