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World's worst tax regime: Congress attacks govt over GST rationalisation

Kumaramangalam alleged that the government is now trying to tax the only people left who are actually buying products. In the end, that consumption will also come down, resulting in further job losses

World's worst tax regime: Congress attacks govt over GST rationalisation
Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 4:26 PM IST

Andhra CM should own moral responsibility for Tirupati stampede, says YSRCP

Scores of devotees turned up from across the country for the 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam commencing from January 10

Andhra CM should own moral responsibility for Tirupati stampede, says YSRCP
Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 2:17 PM IST

Thought Indira Gandhi was powerful but my research found her weak: Kangana

The first-time MP from Mandi, often in the headlines for her provocative comments, also said there is no director today who deserves her

Thought Indira Gandhi was powerful but my research found her weak: Kangana
Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 1:27 PM IST

Kishor didn't provoke crowd, FIR baseless: Jan Suraaj's Manoj Bharti

Bharti said that Prashant Kishor's health has been deteriorating as he remains on hunger strike and thus, the government must consider the demands of the students

Kishor didn't provoke crowd, FIR baseless: Jan Suraaj's Manoj Bharti
Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 9:01 AM IST

Atishi, Kejriwal think themselves as Delhi's owners: BJP's Dushyant Gautam

Gautam compared AAP leaders to rulers like the Mughals, claiming they disregard the Constitution and democratic values

Atishi, Kejriwal think themselves as Delhi's owners: BJP's Dushyant Gautam
Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 8:49 AM IST

Whole nation must adopt Kejriwal's governance model: AAP's spokesperson

Kakkar stated that the model which was introduced by Arvind Kejriwal, has guaranteed the lowest inflation, highest per capita income, lowest unemployment

Whole nation must adopt Kejriwal's governance model: AAP's spokesperson
Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 8:28 AM IST

UK has strong belief in India's democratic values, growth story: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla noted that his interactions highlighted the strength of the India-UK parliamentary cooperation and the multifaceted nature of the bilateral partnership across sectors

UK has strong belief in India's democratic values, growth story: Om Birla
Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 6:43 AM IST

As India nears 1 bn electors, it seeks solutions to freebies, black money

Estimates of election related expenditure of political parties and candidates, and EC's seizures, reveal barely the tip of the total election spends of candidates and political parties

As India nears 1 bn electors, it seeks solutions to freebies, black money
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 11:40 PM IST

Oppn slams Centre's move to redesignate Chandigarh's adviser as chief secy

The charge of the adviser to the UT administrator was given to a senior IAS officer from the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre

Oppn slams Centre's move to redesignate Chandigarh's adviser as chief secy
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 11:11 PM IST

MCD removes 126,000 political ads from across city ahead of Assembly polls

Delhi will go to polls on February 5 and results will be declared on February 8. The Model Code of Conduct came kicked in Tuesday as the Election Commission announced the dates

MCD removes 126,000 political ads from across city ahead of Assembly polls
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

PM Modi undertakes roadshow with Andhra CM Naidu in Visakhapatnam

People gathered in large numbers, showered flowers on the leaders as they traveled atop an open vehicle, waving back

PM Modi undertakes roadshow with Andhra CM Naidu in Visakhapatnam
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 6:55 PM IST

Following lower GDP outlook, Mayawati urges govt to focus on public welfare

Her remarks came at a time when the Indian rupee has hit a record low of 85.83 against the US dollar

Following lower GDP outlook, Mayawati urges govt to focus on public welfare
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

GDP growth cut sets gloomy backdrop to Union Budget, says Congress

Jairam Ramesh said the advance estimates released by the Union government for GDP growth in the 2024-25 financial year projected a mere 6.4 per cent growth

GDP growth cut sets gloomy backdrop to Union Budget, says Congress
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 2:21 PM IST

Ajit Pawar-led NCP trying to poach rival faction MPs, claims Sanjay Raut

Raut's comment came after NCP leader Amol Mitkati said that some Lok Sabha members from the Sharad Pawar-led NCP were in contact with Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar-led NCP trying to poach rival faction MPs, claims Sanjay Raut
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 1:02 PM IST

JPC to hold inaugural meet to discuss One Nation, One Election Bill today

The Joint Parliamentary Committee is tasked with scrutinising the bills proposing simultaneous elections and addressing the concerns raised by Opposition parties

JPC to hold inaugural meet to discuss One Nation, One Election Bill today
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 11:06 AM IST

ED raids in BBMP an outcome of squabbling in BJP: Deputy CM Shivakumar

The Deputy CM said when documents are provided under the Right to Information to everyone, the ED officials will also be given the same. He added that those committed wrong will be punished

ED raids in BBMP an outcome of squabbling in BJP: Deputy CM Shivakumar
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 10:59 AM IST

Prashant Kishor's health condition now stable, aides urge him to end fast

Leaders of his party, Pavan K Varma and YV Giri, visited him in the evening and said that they had urged him to end his fast as his well-being was necessary

Prashant Kishor's health condition now stable, aides urge him to end fast
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 7:10 AM IST

Difficult to define a freebie, our 'hands tied': CEC Rajiv Kumar

Delhi elections on Feb 5, counting on Feb 8

Difficult to define a freebie, our 'hands tied': CEC Rajiv Kumar
Updated On : 07 Jan 2025 | 10:46 PM IST

Draft regulations on appointing V-Cs an assault on federalism: TN CM Stalin

The regulations prescribe minimum qualifications for appointments, promotion of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges and measures for maintenance of standards in higher education

Draft regulations on appointing V-Cs an assault on federalism: TN CM Stalin
Updated On : 07 Jan 2025 | 6:23 PM IST

BJP always respected electoral process: Tarun Chugh hits back at Kejriwal

Elections are the festival of democracy. The BJP has always respected the electoral process. The people of Delhi want to be free from the 'AAPda' named Arvind Kejriwal..., Chugh told ANI

BJP always respected electoral process: Tarun Chugh hits back at Kejriwal
Updated On : 07 Jan 2025 | 3:06 PM IST