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Projects inaugurated by PM Modi result of govts collaboration: Kejriwal

Modi on Sunday inaugurated a 13-kilometre stretch of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor from Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad to New Ashok Nagar

Projects inaugurated by PM Modi result of govts collaboration: Kejriwal
Updated On : 06 Jan 2025 | 6:36 AM IST

Bihar's exam transparency questioned as protests erupt ahead of polls

After protests, which resulted in a police lathi charge, the BPSC assured candidates that the exam would be conducted in a single shift

Bihar's exam transparency questioned as protests erupt ahead of polls
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

INDIA bloc to take a call on subsidised LPG cylinders: J'khand minister

The Congress during assembly elections has promised gas cylinders to all citizens at a subsidised rate on being voted to power. The party is part of the JMM-led alliance in the state

INDIA bloc to take a call on subsidised LPG cylinders: J'khand minister
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 11:48 PM IST

Politics of funding religious outreach: Examining nationwide schemes

As the AAP govt promises salaries to temple and gurudwara priests, a look at other parties nationwide that have made similar announcements or rolled out such schemes

Politics of funding religious outreach: Examining nationwide schemes
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

2024: A year of challenges for incumbents and traditional political parties

Internationally, 2025 will be far less frenetic than 2024, which saw more than 60 countries, including India, hold their national electio­ns

2024: A year of challenges for incumbents and traditional political parties
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 10:35 PM IST

Delhi, Bihar Assembly elections in 2025 to test the fate of freebies

This year will have the fewest elections of any in the current five-year electoral cycle. What does that mean for welfare schemes?

Delhi, Bihar Assembly elections in 2025 to test the fate of freebies
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 10:30 PM IST

Now-defunct Dhanalakshmi scheme improved outcomes for girl-child: Study

A new study by US-based researchers finds widespread social change and that preference for a girl child continues even after discontinuation of the schemed

Now-defunct Dhanalakshmi scheme improved outcomes for girl-child: Study
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 10:27 PM IST

BJP launches projects before polls, neglects promises for 5 years: Raut

He cited the 'Sheeshmahal' as an example, referencing a report by a leading newspaper revealing excessive expenditure on the Delhi CM's residence, based on the CAG report

BJP launches projects before polls, neglects promises for 5 years: Raut
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 6:37 PM IST

Kejriwal says PM Modi's inaugurated projects are result of collaboration

During a press conference, Kejriwal congratulated the people of Delhi and asserted that the projects were a collaboration between the city and the central governments

Kejriwal says PM Modi's inaugurated projects are result of collaboration
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 5:27 PM IST

BJP only national party not owned by any family but by workers: Fadnavis

There are only two parties the BJP and the Communist Party of India that are not owned by any family, he said

BJP only national party not owned by any family but by workers: Fadnavis
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 5:03 PM IST

CM Siddaramaiah challenges Kumaraswamy to prove corruption charges

Earlier in the day, speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Kumaraswamy targeted the Siddaramaiah-led government and accused it of corruption and extracting commission

CM Siddaramaiah challenges Kumaraswamy to prove corruption charges
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 4:12 PM IST

Congress slams BJP for Ramesh Bidhuri's sexist remark on Priyanka Gandhi

Shrinate said that Bidhuri's statement against Congress Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad, was not only shameful but also shows his 'disgusting' mentality towards women

Congress slams BJP for Ramesh Bidhuri's sexist remark on Priyanka Gandhi
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 2:57 PM IST

K'taka govt likely finding excuses to halt guarantee schemes: Kumaraswamy

Expressing concern over the fare hike, Kumaraswamy said it impacted farmers, labourers, and the working class

K'taka govt likely finding excuses to halt guarantee schemes: Kumaraswamy
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 2:05 PM IST

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari slams CM Mamata on blaming BSF for infiltration

Adhikari accused Banerjee of indulging in 'low-level politics' by blaming the BSF for infiltration, stating that the security forces serve the nation, not the government

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari slams CM Mamata on blaming BSF for infiltration
Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 7:28 AM IST

Ideology not a problem in politics, emptiness of thoughts is: Gadkari

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and senior BJP leader also said ideology was not the problem in the country but the emptiness of thoughts

Ideology not a problem in politics, emptiness of thoughts is: Gadkari
Updated On : 04 Jan 2025 | 11:08 PM IST

Owaisi terms RSS as mother of BJP, AAP, says both follow 'Hindutva'

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday offered a ceremonial 'chadar' sent by PM Modi at Ajmer Dargah on the 'Urs' of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

Owaisi terms RSS as mother of BJP, AAP, says both follow 'Hindutva'
Updated On : 04 Jan 2025 | 6:25 PM IST

J&K's UT status diminution of 'crown of India': Cong leader Karan Singh

He said abrogation scrapped a law that took away the property rights of women from the state who married outsiders and also enabled many people who migrated from Pakistan to exercise their franchise

J&K's UT status diminution of 'crown of India': Cong leader Karan Singh
Updated On : 04 Jan 2025 | 1:58 PM IST

BJP has vested interest in Manipur unrest, PM can't evade blame: Kharge

The BJP is the matchstick which burnt Manipur, he said

BJP has vested interest in Manipur unrest, PM can't evade blame: Kharge
Updated On : 04 Jan 2025 | 1:13 PM IST

Kejriwal's work common, holds no reality on ground: Sandeep Dikshit

Dikshit further said that even in the field of education, the pace of progress during Sheila Dikshit's tenure was much faster

Kejriwal's work common, holds no reality on ground: Sandeep Dikshit
Updated On : 04 Jan 2025 | 12:29 PM IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw stresses industry-academic coordination for employment

Vaishnaw flagged off Guwahati-New Lakhimpur Janshatabdi Express, New Bongaigaon-Guwahati passenger train and Tinsukia-Naharlagun Express from Guwahati railway station during his day-long visit to Assa

Ashwini Vaishnaw stresses industry-academic coordination for employment
Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 9:47 PM IST