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3:35 PM

Jarange ends nine-day old fast to demand reservation for Maratha community

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange ends nine-day old fast to demand reservation for his community under the OBC category. 

3:09 PM

Police detain BJP workers as they try gherao Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's official residence

Police officials detained BJP workers when they tried to gherao Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's official residence here on Wednesday. The BJP workers raised slogans against the Chief Minister demanding his resignation after his plea against Governor's sanction to investigate him in the alleged MUDA land allotment scam was dismissed by the High Court.

 

3:00 PM

Action should be taken against BJP MP Kangana, says farmer leader Pandher

Farmer leader from Punjab Sarwan Singh Pandher sought action against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday for her purported remarks on three farm laws that were repealed in 2021. After facing flak from rival political parties over her statement, the actor-turned-politician has said in a post on X that her views on the farm laws were personal and those do not represent her party's stand. "If the BJP-led Centre has already repealed those laws and if its elected MP makes a statement on those laws, then action should be taken against her. Can anybody speak on policy matters and then say it was his or her personal view?" Pandher asked.

2:26 PM

Court orders Karnataka Lokayukta to initiate probe against Siddaramaiah in Muda case

Earlier, the Karnataka High Court had dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's challenge to Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot's decision to sanction his prosecution in the alleged MUDA land scam case.

1:49 PM

Cong had handed over Haryana to 'dalal' and 'damad', says PM Modi

No one can be more deceitful, dishonest than Congress, PM Modi alleged at an election rally in Haryana.

1:46 PM

No one can be more deceitful, dishonest than Congress: PM Modi at Haryana rally

PM Modi slammed the Congress on the issue of corruption, stating that the Karnataka CM is facing accusations of Muda land scam. 

1:24 PM

Jan Vishwas bill 2.0 to decriminalise minor offences possible in budget session next year: Goyal

The commerce and industry ministry has received a number of inputs from stakeholders and departments to further decriminalise minor offences in the second edition of the Jan Vishwas bill, expected to be tabled in Parliament in Budget session next year, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said. Last year, the Jan Vishwas law was rolled out to promote ease of business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 acts.

1:18 PM

Suspect in Bengaluru woman's murder on the run in Odisha, teams sent to nab him: Home Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the police have information about the presence of the suspect -- involved in the brutal killing of a 29-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found in the fridge of her house here -- in Odisha, and teams formed to crack the case have been sent there to nab him. "We have taken the case very seriously, as the murder had shaken the entire Bengaluru," he told reporters here. 

12:31 PM

BJP ministers, MPs and propaganda machinery are habituated to insulting farmers, says Kharge

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge today hit out at the BJP over its MP Kangana Ranaut's remarks calling for bringing back the three farm laws that were repealed in 2021, and said poll-bound states including Haryana would give a befitting reply to the ruling party. Ranaut on Wednesday withdrew her remarks and expressed regret. She also said those were her personal opinion and did not represent the party's stand.

12:28 PM

Make in India led to rise in exports, strengthening of economy: PM Modi

On the 10th anniversary of his government's flagship scheme 'Make in India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi  said on X, "Today, we mark 10 years of Make In India. I compliment all those who are tirelessly working to make this movement a success over the last decade." The programme, he said, illustrates the collective resolve of 140 crore Indians to make the nation a powerhouse of manufacturing and innovation.

12:21 PM

Madhya Pradesh HC's new Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait takes oath

Justice Suresh Kumar Kait took oath as the new Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday. He was administered the oath of office by Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel at a function in the Raj Bhawan here.

12:14 PM

Views on farmers' laws are personal; don't represent party's stand: Kangana Ranaut

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has ignited a fresh political row  by suggesting that the three farm laws, repealed after extensive protests by farmers, should be reinstated. Her remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Opposition leaders, prompting the BJP to swiftly distance itself from her statement. Read here for more details.

11:53 AM

2 killed in head-on collision between two trucks in Amethi

Two persons were killed and another injured in a head-on collision between two trucks on the Rae Bareli-Sultanpur Highway in the Munshiganj police station area here, police said. The incident occurred near the Mamta Steel Factory. "The deceased have been identified as Radheshyam Yadav (50) from Misanpur Khurd in Gorakhpur district and Raju (26) from Rae Bareli. The accident occurred late Tuesday night," said Munshiganj Station House Officer Prem Chandra.

11:49 AM

Objectionable comments by HC judge: We can't call any part of territory of India as Pakistan, says SC

The top court closed suo motu proceedings initiated over Karnataka High Court judge's objectionable comments.

11:38 AM

Ex-YSRCP leader Krishnaiah says not joining any party, pressure to float new political outfit for BCs

A day after quitting his Rajya Sabha membership, YSR Congress leader R Krishnaiah said on Wednesday that he will not join any party and there is pressure on him to float a political party for the Backward Classes. Citing the reasons behind his resignation, he said being a member of YSR Congress, he was unable to meet other political party leaders with whom the former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led party has ideological differences.