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Cricket fraternity lauds Ravichandran Ashwin's illustrious Test career following his retirement

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:42:20 PM IST

The cricketing fraternity took to social media to praise 38-year-old off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin following his announcement of retirement from Test cricket after the conclusion of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba on Wednesday. ... read..

Union Minister Murugan slams DMK govt over Coimbatore serial blast mastermind's funeral procession

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:42:18 PM IST

Union Minister L Murugan on Wednesday condemned the DMK government in Tamil Nadu for allowing the funeral procession of SA Basha, the mastermind of the 1998 serial bombings in Coimbatore. ... read..

BJP holds core group meeting in Amit Shah's office for Delhi assembly polls

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:42:16 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party held a core group meeting regarding the Delhi elections in the office of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament House on Wednesday. ... read..

Union Minister Chirag Paswan slams Congress for "pretending" to respect Baba Saheb Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:42:14 PM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday attacked the Congress for "pretending" to respect Baba Saheb Ambedkar and said that when Congress was in power, they even forgot Baba Saheb's name. ... read..

17.8 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in October

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:42:09 PM IST

As many as 17.80 lakh new employees have been added under the ESI Scheme in October, the provisional payroll data made available by the labour and employment minister showed Wednesday. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation One Election' Bill

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:42:05 PM IST

Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, Sukhdev Bhagat and Randeep Singh Surjewala will be in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for deleberations on the 'One Nation One Election' Bill, party sources said on Wednesday. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal questions BJP allies TDP, JD(U) amid row over Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:12:10 PM IST

A full-blown political slugfest has erupted over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar with Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal questioning the stand of the BJP allies, TDP and JD(U). ... read..

Congress stages protest nationwide over severe issues

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:12:07 PM IST

Congress leaders and workers held nationwide protests on Wednesday, including marches to Raj Bhavans in Jammu, Chandigarh, Guwahati, and Patna. ... read..

Delhi Riots 2020: Court Grants Umar Khalid Interim Bail

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:12:09 PM IST

Umar Khalid, a former student leader of JNU, has been granted interim bail to attend his cousin's wedding functions. The Karkardooma court approved the bail for a period of seven days for this purpose. ... read..

Indian stocks decline third straight day; US Fed policy in focus

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:12:04 PM IST

Stock indices in India slumped for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, which is set to be announced later today. ... read..

59% of Indian companies report financial fraud; procurement fraud tops concerns: PwC Survey

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 3:42:10 PM IST

A staggering 59 per cent of Indian companies experienced financial or economic fraud in the past 24 months, according to PwC's 'Global Economic Crime Survey 2024 - India Outlook. ... read..

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid Opposition protests

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 3:12:23 PM IST

Both houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day today amid protests by the Opposition on the remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B R Ambedkar. ... read..

Your son will take care of you in your old age: Arvind Kejriwal announces 'Sanjeevani Yojana' to provide free treatment for Delhi's elderly

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 3:12:19 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced the launch of the 'Sanjeevani Yojana', a scheme aimed at providing free treatment to the elderly in Delhi who are above 60 years of age. ... read..

Kejriwal expresses "shock" over PM Modi's statement defending Amit Shah

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 3:12:18 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday expressed shock over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement defending Amit Shah's remark and accusing Congress of treating BR Ambedkar "badly." ... read..

"They are against Ambedkar and his ideology" Rahul Gandhi slams BJP after Amit Shah's remark

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 3:12:07 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar, saying "They are against Ambedkar ji and his ideology." ... read..

Indian Railways clarifies on 'misleading' reports on free travel during Maha Kumbh Mela

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 3:12:05 PM IST

The Indian Railways has categorically denied all reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel for free during the Maha Kumbh Mela, calling all such reports as "baseless and misleading". ... read..

"Can't bulldoze Ambedkar's legacy": Congress MP Maickam Tagore

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 2:42:18 PM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar, saying that he can't "bulldoze" Ambedkar's legacy which remains a voice for the oppressed communities. ... read..

"Baba Saheb is no less than God," Congress MP Kumari Selja on Amit Shah's remark

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 2:42:15 PM IST

The INDIA bloc leaders have latched on to Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar turning it into a full blown controversy. Congress MP Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that BR Ambedkar is "no less than a God." ... read..

Totally democratic... ensures that country's resources, working days are not wasted: BJP MP on 'One Nation, One Election' bill

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 2:42:13 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Wednesday expressed support for the proposed One Nation, One Election Bill, underlining that it aligns with democratic values and would ensure the country's resources and working days are "not wasted." ... read..

"A career to be proud of": ICC Chairman Jay Shah congratulates "magician" Ashwin

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 2:12:29 PM IST

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah wished a great future for Indian cricketstalwart Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his decision to retire after the Brisbane Test against Australia on Wednesday. ... read..

I am first Buddhist to become Law Minister after Ambedkar: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 2:12:25 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday condemned the ongoing opposition protests, accusing the Congress party of a "conspiracy against BR Ambedkar" and questioning their respect for the former Minister of Law and Justice of India. ... read..

IBC data provides valuable insights to handle complex cases: M Rajeshwar Rao, Dy Governor RBI

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 2:12:14 PM IST

M Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), highlighted the importance of institutionalising data under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to provide valuable insights and precedents for handling complex cases. ... read..

"Not acceptable" Congress' KC Venugopal on Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:42:22 PM IST

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on BR Ambedkar is "not at all acceptable." ... read..

"Demonstrated to remember Ambedkar ji who is pillar of Constitution": Congress MP on protest against Amit Shah's remarks

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:42:20 PM IST

After the Opposition held a protest against Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar, Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala said on Wednesday that they demonstrated to remember Ambedkar Ji who is the pillar of the Constitution. ... read..

"You will be missed brother": India head coach Gautam Gambhir's special message for Ashwin

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:42:17 PM IST

India head coach Gautam Gambhir along with former cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin, who brought the curtains down on his illustrious international career. ... read..

Kishan Reddy highlights PM Modi's efforts to promote regional languages through NEP 2020 and official language bill

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:42:16 PM IST

Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday highlighted efforts made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership to promote regional languages. He cited significant steps taken through the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and ... read..

Rajiv Shukla, Lalchand Rajput, Arvind Kejriwal appreciate R Ashwin's contribution to Test Cricket

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:42:14 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla, former Indian Cricket team coach Lalchand Rajput and Aam Aadmi (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal heaped praise for off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's "invaluable" contribution fr te ... read..

"One party indulged in every trick to obliterate Ambedkar's legacy," PM Modi attacks Congress on Ambedkar controversy

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:42:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday defended Amit Shah's remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar and said that Shah exposed Congress' dark history of insulting Ambedkar after which they are clearly stung and stunned by the facts he presented. ... read..

SA Basha's funeral: BJP lashes out at DMK govt, INDIA alliance

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:42:11 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday lashed out at the INDIA alliance and its partner Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu over the state government allowing SA Basha's funeral procession. ... read..

China ready to strengthen trust, bring relations back to track: Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:42:10 PM IST

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong on Wednesday said that China is ready to work with India and put into action the understandings between Indian and Chinese leaders. The comments come ahead of the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives between ... read..

Rate rationalization on insurance part of agenda for next GST Council meeting: Sources

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:42:08 PM IST

The proposed rationalisation of GST rates on health and life insurance products will be on the agenda for the upcoming Council meeting on Saturday in Jaisalmer, sources said. ... read..

Delhi HC grants bail in gang rape case, cites delayed trial and lack of support from witnesses

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:12:20 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has granted bail in a gang rape case, noting that two eyewitnesses examined in the case did not support the prosecution's version. The accused has been in custody for over seven years. ... read..

EPFO extends deadline for employers to upload pending pension applications until January 31, 2025

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:12:16 PM IST

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has granted a final extension for employers to process and upload pending applications for the Validation of Options/Joint Options related to pensions on higher wages. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar extends National Day greetings to Qatar, highlights strong bilateral ties

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:12:08 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday extended National Day greetings to Qatar, highlighting the historical ties and close cooperation between the two nations while reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi accuses Govt of weakening economy by favoring crony businesses over fair play

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:34 PM IST

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, slammed the government and alleged that prioritising crony businesses over fair play is weakening the economy, as shown in the various indicators. ... read..

ED raids residence and office of BJD leader Pramila Mallik's brother in Rs 231 crore loan fraud case

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:32 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted raids at the residence and office of Khirod Mallik, the deceased brother of senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pramila Mallik, in connection with a Rs 231 crore loan fraud case. ... read..

'Congress sidelined Dr Ambedkar,' says Union Minister Arjun Meghwal in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:31 PM IST

Amid the chaos in both houses of Parliament, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Wednesday accused Congress of sidelining Dr BR Ambedkar, saying they have brought his photograph and are taking his name in "compulsion." ... read..

"Clearly showed sense of our reverence for Ambedkar in his speech": Rijiju defends Amit Shah's remarks amid Opposition protest

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:26 PM IST

Amid Opposition protest against Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused the Congress of insulting BR Ambedkar, not giving him Bharat Ratna and alleged they defeated him twice in polls as pa ... read..

Delhi LG censures CM Atishi for failing to present CAG reports before Assembly; calls for special session

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:22 PM IST

The Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena pulled up Chief Minister Atishi for a "conscious and deliberate lapse" of the Delhi government to present audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) before the Delhi Assembly for the last t ... read..

From one stalwart to another: Virat Kohli pens emotional note after his "buddy" Ashwin's retirement

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:17 PM IST

India stalwart Virat Kohli penned an emotional note for his friend and one of India's most decorated spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his international retirement on Wednesday. ... read..

"Congress took small clip from Amit Shah's speech, distorted it and made it viral": Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:14 PM IST

As the Opposition intensified its protest over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday alleged that the Congress had taken a small clip from the speech, distorted it and made it viral. ... read..

Maruti Suzuki to double production capacity to 4 million units by 2030

By Shailesh Yadav New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:11 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki India Limited is targeting to double its production capacity from 2 million to 4 million units annually by 2030, Rahul Bharti, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs said on Wednesday. ... read..

Rs 200 crore PMLA case: Delhi HC issues notice to ED on bail plea of Sukesh Chandrasekhar's wife Leena Paulose

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:09 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the bail application of Leena Paulose, the wife of jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, in a Rs 200 Crore money laundering case linked to an extortion investigation. ... read..

Kharge demands Shah's resignation over remarks on Dr Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:08 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Amit Shah, demanding his resignation for his remarks regarding Dr BR Ambedkar. He said that the entire country would be under fire if he kept talking like this because people ... read..

"Not just people, even allies have abandoned Congress," Jyotiraditya Scindia slams Congress on opposition to EVMs

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:12:12 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has questioned the Congress for repeatedly doubting the efficacy of EVMs during elections. The Minister pointed out that even Congress allies had now abandoned it on this issue and it was time the party also woke up. ... read..

Maruti Suzuki inks pact with Bihar government to automate 5 driving test tracks under CSR

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 3:42:05 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Transport Department, Government of Bihar, to automate five driving license test tracks in the State. ... read..

"BJP have become arrogant" Arvind Kejriwal on Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:12:04 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday lambasted Bharatiya Janata Party and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remark on B R Ambedkar and said that BJP has become "arrogant" and doesn't consider anyone anything. ... read..

"Attempt to destory country's federal structure": Sanjay Raut on 'One Nation, One Election' bill

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 11:42:33 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said that the recently introduced 'One Nation, One Election' bill was an attempt to "destroy" the country's federal structure. He further accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spending the most money i ... read..

AAP's Malwinder Singh Kang moves adjournment notice to discuss hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 11:42:30 AM IST

AAP MP Malwinder Singh Kang on Wednesday moved an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss the ongoing hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, which has entered its 22nd day. ... read..

Opposition MPs stage protest in Parliament against Amit Shah's remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 11:42:22 AM IST

Opposition MPs including Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi held a protest in the Parliament premises against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar on the Rajya Sabha during the Constitution debate. ... read..

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:00 PM amid oppn protests

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 11:42:19 AM IST

Amid the chaos, both houses of the Parliament - Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - were adjourned till 2:00 PM today. ... read..

HNIs now hold 48% of global wealth, projected to reach 55% in the medium term: Report

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 11:42:12 AM IST

The rich are getting richer with high net worth individuals (HNIs), who currently control 48 percent of global financial wealth, poised to increase their share to 55 percent in the medium term, according to a recent report by Avendus. ... read..

Sri Vaikundam Station Master selected for 'Athi Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar' for role in Senthur express flood rescue

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 11:42:11 AM IST

Sri Vaikundam Station Master A Jawber Ali, who played an important role in managing the Senthur Express with 500 stranded passengers during the flood crisis in December 2023, has been selected for the prestigious "Athi Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar" award. ... read..

Kejriwal to make announcement for senior citizens, says 'milestone in Delhi model'

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 11:42:06 AM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that he will make an important announcement on Wednesday concerning the senior citizens that will prove to be a milestone in the Delhi model. ... read..

AAP's Sanjay Singh slams Amit Shah over remarks on Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 11:12:19 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday lambasted Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar and said that the nation will "definitely respond" to it. ... read..

Union MoS Jitendra Singh condoles death of 6 people in JK's Kathua house fire

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 11:12:14 AM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh condoled the death of 6 people in the house fire incident in the Shiv Nagar area of Kathua city in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

"They chant Nehru's name..." Jairam Ramesh on Amit Shah's remarks in Parliament on Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 11:12:09 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday in reply to Union Minister Amit Shah's remarks in Parliament on Babasaheb Ambedkar said that the BJP was habituated to "chant" the name of the first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to disguise their inabilities to ta ... read..

Regulating OTTs comes under preview of I&B ministry, concerns of Telecom Service Providers are raised: Jyotiraditya Scindia

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 10:42:20 AM IST

Regulating over-the-top (OTT) platforms comes under the purview of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia told ANI adding that one of the six advisory groups that he had established, had flagged t ... read..

Congress' Vijay Vasanth moves adjournment notice in LS to discuss disparity in MGNREGA wages

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 10:42:16 AM IST

Congress MP Vijay Vasanth on Wednesday moved an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday to discuss the disparities in MGNREGA wages. ... read..

Congress' Manickam Tagore moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 10:12:09 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday morning moved an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B R Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Delhi's air quality 'severe' at 442, temperature drops to 5 degrees Celsius

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 9:42:07 AM IST

The air quality index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility. ... read..

'2.75 lakh phone numbers disconnected, Rs 4000 cr fraud prevented': Jyotiraditya Scindia elaborates government action against cyber fraud

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 9:12:12 AM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday highlighted various measures taken by the government to address cyber fraud and telecom security concerns, stating that many measures were taken to protect users from harmful entities in the digital and telec ... read..

"PM Modi laying foundation for future generations": Jyotiraditya Scindia on 'One Nation One Election'

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 9:12:11 AM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has extended his support to the recently tabled 'One Nation One Election' bill, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was laying the foundation for future generations. He asserted that it was the desire of the masses ... read..

JPC on Waqf (Amendment) Bill to hear views of All India Shia Personal Law Board today

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 9:12:08 AM IST

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, will meet the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) on Wednesday. ... read..

Vice President Dhankhar meets Armenian delegation, discusses strengthening bilateral ties and trade

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 9:12:05 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Armenian National Assembly President Alen Simonyan held talks in New Delhi on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade, improving connectivity, and deepening the partnership between the two nations. ... read..

"Northeast getting transformed to become India's growth engine": Jyotiraditya Scindia

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 8:42:10 AM IST

Union Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia lauded the rapid growth in the North East under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and highlighted the significant improvements in infrastructure. ... read..

"We did not expect such insensitivity": Protesting farmers refuse to meet committee formed by SC

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 8:42:07 AM IST

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) said that the protesting farmers will not meet the Committee formed by the Supreme Court. ... read..

Next step is establishing manufacturing zone for telecom sector: Jyotiraditya Scindia

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 8:42:04 AM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday highlighted the progress made in India's telecom sector while pushing for the creation of a dedicated telecom manufacturing zone on the lines of Special Economic Zones. ... read..

"It is open for everyone...": Telecom Minister Scindia says Satcom spectrum will be assigned administratively

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 8:12:01 AM IST

India's doors are open for whoever would like to come in and operate the satellite broadband service in the country by conforming to the regulations and requirements of the Indian government, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said, no ... read..

Delhi: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 7:12:33 AM IST

Many people took refuge at night shelters across various locations in Delhi, as a cold wave continued its grip over the national capital on Tuesday night. ... read..

"Electronic voting in Parliament failed...": Gaurav Gogoi takes dig over vote on 'One Nation One Election'

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 7:12:18 AM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding the voting for 'One Nation, One Election' in the Lok Sabha and alleged that electronic voting failed and it was the paper vote which reflected the accurate tally. ... read..

Kejriwal only leader in history of Delhi who works for poor people: CM Atishi

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 7:12:14 AM IST

AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi while campaigning for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Polls said that the party's national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is the only leader in the history of Delhi who worker for the poor p ... read..

DMK MP Kanimozhi opposes 'One Nation, One Election' calls it against "constitution" and "federal rights" of people

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 7:42:08 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi once again opposed the 'One Nation, One Election' stating that it's against the constitution and federal rights of the people. ... read..

"Will prove very costly": AAP accuses JP Nadda of calling UP, Bihar people "Rohingya, Bangladeshi"

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 6:12:02 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party National President and Union Minister JP Nadda accusing him of calling people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar 'Rohingyas'. ... read..

"Those who believe in Manusmriti...": Rahul Gandhi slams Amit Shah over remarks on 'Ambedkar'

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 5:42:05 AM IST

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar in the Parliament. ... read..

JP Nadda chairs BJP General Secretary meeting to discuss Delhi assembly elections, other issues

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 3:12:04 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda chaired the BJP General Secretary meeting at the party headquarters in the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..

"Came only to praise PM Modi": Mallkarjun Kharge criticises Amit Shah's speech in Parliament

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 3:12:03 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his speech in the Parliament claiming that his remarks were "far from truth." ... read..

"In a secular nation, should there be common law for every religion or not...": Amit Shah slams Congress in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 1:42:03 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Congress of appeasement politics, saying the party has not been able to bring a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and asked the party to spell out if there should there be a common law for every religion in a se ... read..

"Unconstitutional, attack on federal structure": One Nation, One Election bill receives fierce pushback from Opposition

New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:06 AM IST

After the Lok Sabha on Tuesday introduced the bill on 'One Nation, One Election,' the proposal met strong resistance from Opposition parties, who voiced concerns about its potential impact on democracy. ... read..

An Icon of Selfless Service: Remembering Her Holiness Sushri Dr. Vishakha Tripathi

New Delhi [India] | November 27, 2024 11:11:56 AM IST

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Her Holiness Sushri Dr. Vishakha Tripathi, the President of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP), on November 24, 2024, at the age of 75. ... read..

CARA's adoption awareness month raises awareness on legal adoption process

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 2:42:15 PM IST

Adoption Awareness month celebrated annually in November, is an initiative led by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) and its stakeholders to raise awareness about the legal adoption process. ... read..

'Monk for Action': Gauranga Das champions sustainable living and social development

New Delhi | November 8, 2024 11:42:21 AM IST

Gauranga Das was born into a pious South Indian family based in Bhilai. A high-performing and ambitious student in school, he graduated from the prestigious IIT Bombay with a B. Tech in Metallurgy. ... read..

Filling the Hollow: Amalgamation between the peripheries of material and symbolic dimensions in Buddha Paraphernalia

By Baishali Sarkar New Delhi | November 4, 2024 6:41:49 AM IST

The magnitude of influence that Buddhism had on the history of Asia is visible both in the tangible and intangible transposes in its complete periphery. This pan Asian outlook was achieved through merchandise, hallowed expeditions to sacred Buddhist sites ... read..

Stellarworld School: A School in Mumbai that Prepares Students for Life Beyond Grades

New Delhi [India] | October 29, 2024 11:42:06 AM IST

Stellar believes in preparing children for life beyond grades, empowering them to become curious, resilient global citizens with life literacy skills to seize opportunities. ... read..

Everything You Need to Know About Online Bike Insurance Checks

New Delhi | October 8, 2024 4:11:40 PM IST

Having enough insurance coverage for your bike is essential, regardless of your level of riding experience. ... read..

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