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Reimagining land-pooling amid ground realities as states woo industries

Land pooling generally involves owners offering land parcels to an agency for public purposes

Reimagining land-pooling amid ground realities as states woo industries
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 4:38 AM IST

MCD approves Rs 25 crore fund for 2025 Delhi polls; to set up 13,000 booths

Delhi Assembly polls: The MCD is tasked with setting up 13,033 polling booths at 2,538 locations, with each booth allocated a budget of Rs 19,450

MCD approves Rs 25 crore fund for 2025 Delhi polls; to set up 13,000 booths
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 2:33 PM IST

Crime branch to investigate BJP-Congress complaints over Parliament clash

A scuffle broke out in the Parliament on Thursday between the Congress and the BJP. Both political parties filed complaints, leading to a police investigation into the incident

Crime branch to investigate BJP-Congress complaints over Parliament clash
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

'Badge of honour': Congress on FIR against Gandhi for 'defending Ambedkar'

Congress calls FIR against Rahul Gandhi over Parliament scuffle a 'badge of honour', alleging BJP's vendetta and diversionary tactics to counter his protest against Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks

'Badge of honour': Congress on FIR against Gandhi for 'defending Ambedkar'
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 10:52 AM IST

Defamation case against Sanjay Singh aimed to disrupt Delhi campaign: AAP

Delhi elections: The AAP accuses Sulakshana Sawant of filing a defamation suit against Sanjay Singh to disrupt his role in the Delhi assembly elections campaign, set for early 2025

Defamation case against Sanjay Singh aimed to disrupt Delhi campaign: AAP
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 2:49 PM IST

BJP MPs accuse Rahul Gandhi of pushing, one in ICU; Gandhi responds

Ambedkar row: A scuffle in Parliament escalated as BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing an MP, while Gandhi countered, blaming BJP MPs for blocking and threatening him

BJP MPs accuse Rahul Gandhi of pushing, one in ICU; Gandhi responds
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 2:02 PM IST

'Amit Shah is mad, he should resign', says Lalu Yadav over Ambedkar issue

RJD leader Lalu Yadav slammed Union Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar; asked him to resign from politics

'Amit Shah is mad, he should resign', says Lalu Yadav over Ambedkar issue
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 12:01 PM IST

BJP MPs protest against Cong amid chaos over Shah's 'Ambedkar' remark

While protesting, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh targeted the Gandhi family, saying that they have all received Bharat Ratna, but didn't give it to Dr Ambedkar

BJP MPs protest against Cong amid chaos over Shah's 'Ambedkar' remark
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 11:27 AM IST

Govt to table motion for JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' in LS today

The motion in the Lok Sabha aims to form a Joint Parliamentary Committee for reviewing Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' today. The panel will comprise 21 MPs from the Lower House

Govt to table motion for JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' in LS today
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:35 AM IST

My resignation won't make a difference to Cong's fate: Shah slams Kharge

Amit Shah held a press conference and accused Congress of being 'anti-BR Ambedkar' and 'anti-Constitution'

My resignation won't make a difference to Cong's fate: Shah slams Kharge
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 7:07 AM IST

MP CM awards Rs 25.39 cr to athletes, promises statewide sports complexes

During the event, Rs 25.389 crore in incentives were distributed to 1,786 players, and sports kits were provided to support and motivate athletes

MP CM awards Rs 25.39 cr to athletes, promises statewide sports complexes
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 10:38 PM IST

'One Nation, One Election' Bill: Key details on 31-member joint committee

One Nation, One Election: Once formed, the Joint Parliamentary Committee will have 90 days to submit its report, though this deadline can be extended if needed

'One Nation, One Election' Bill: Key details on 31-member joint committee
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 1:25 PM IST

Election Commission meets representatives of Delhi's political parties

The Election Commission held a meeting with representatives of political parties at Palika Kendra in central Delhi on Wednesday morning. BJP MP from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha and party leader Jasmin Shah attended the meeting. An election commission official said the meeting lasted for around half an hour and covered several topics. Sources earlier said the Election Commission will review on Wednesday the preparedness of its poll machinery in Delhi, where assembly elections are due early next year. The term of the 70-member Delhi Legislative Assembly ends on February 23 next year and polls are to be held before that.

Election Commission meets representatives of Delhi's political parties
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 1:20 PM IST

Not just public, allies also abandoned Cong: Scindia on opposition to EVMs

Scindia also said that the government under PM Modi was committed to the progress of the nation and believed in 100 percent saturation of all schemes

Not just public, allies also abandoned Cong: Scindia on opposition to EVMs
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 1:19 PM IST

Congress amended Constitution 77 times, BJP only 22: Amit Shah retorts

Amit Shah contrasts BJP's and Congress' approaches to Constitutional amendments

Congress amended Constitution 77 times, BJP only 22: Amit Shah retorts
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

Believers of Manusmriti will have problem with Ambedkar: Rahul slams Shah

Amit Shah, earlier, lashed out at the Congress party and said that it had become a 'fashion' for the party to take Ambedkar's name

Believers of Manusmriti will have problem with Ambedkar: Rahul slams Shah
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 7:54 AM IST

Nadda chairs BJP General secy meet over Delhi Assembly polls, other issues

According to sources, discussions were held on Delhi Assembly Elections, BJP's organization elections and some other issues

Nadda chairs BJP General secy meet over Delhi Assembly polls, other issues
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 7:31 AM IST

BJP likely to get new President by February end to replace JP Nadda

The new BJP president, who will succeed incumbent J P Nadda, is likely to be elected by the end of February, according to a senior party functionary. Party sources said the ongoing organisational election is on track to complete the polling process in more than half of its state units by mid-January, an exercise that will unveil the process of electing its new national president. A senior leader said the tenure of nearly 60 per cent of the BJP's state unit presidents is over, and their replacements are likely to be in place by the middle of the next month. The BJP's constitution stipulates that organisational polls should be completed in at least half of its state units before the process to elect the national president is started. "We expect that a new BJP president will assume the charge by the end of February," the functionary said. Asked whether the new BJP president may be someone who is currently serving as a Union minister, he said it could be either from the government or

BJP likely to get new President by February end to replace JP Nadda
Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 10:40 AM IST

News updates: Grap 4 curbs invoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns severe

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News updates: Grap 4 curbs invoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns severe
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 11:22 PM IST

Return Nehru's letters held by Sonia Gandhi: PM Memorial to Rahul Gandhi

The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library in New Delhi has requested the return of personal letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru from Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, citing their historical significance

Return Nehru's letters held by Sonia Gandhi: PM Memorial to Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 2:00 PM IST