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"This is logistically unsustainable": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on 'One Nation, One Election' bill
Kolkata, West Bengal | December 18, 2024 8:12:40 PM IST
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill is an attempt by the Centre to "turn India into a presidential system of government." ... read..


Fire breaks out a Delhi's Safdarjung Enclave; brought under control
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 8:12:37 PM IST
A fire broke out at Udaan Bhawan in Delhi's Safdarjung Enclave on Tuesday, a fire officer said, adding that the sound of an explosion was heard. ... read..


Kejriwal launches 'Sanjeevani Yojana' for free elderly healthcare in Delhi
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 8:12:27 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced the launch of the 'Sanjeevani Yojana'. ... read..


Belong to a party which can never insult Ambedkarji, Kharge acting under Rahul Gandhi's pressure: Amit Shah
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 8:12:19 PM IST
Asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party has always tried to follow the principles of BR Ambedkar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that he belongs to a party which can never insult the chief architect of the Constitution. ... read..


"Baba Saheb Ambedkar is like God," says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackrey, demands apology from Amit Shah
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 18, 2024 8:12:16 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackrey on Wednesday demanded an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah for insulting Baba Saheb Ambedkar and said that Baba Saheb is like God. ... read..


"We are very happy": BJP leader Geeta Pradhan offers prayers at reopened Shiva-Hanuman temple in Sambhal
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 8:12:15 PM IST
Geeta Pradhan, a former member of Uttar Pradesh Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission and BJP leader, on Wednesday offered prayers at the Shiv-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal. The temple, which had remained closed since 1978, reopened on December 14 ... read..


INS Nirdeshak commissioned into Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 8:12:12 PM IST
INS Nirdeshak, the second ship of the Survey Vessel (large) project, was commissioned into the Indian Navy, in a ceremony presided over by Sanjay Seth, Union Minister of State for Defence, at Naval Dockyard in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. ... read..


"Congress is attacking corruption across country": Senior leader Harish Rawat
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 18, 2024 7:12:25 PM IST
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat said that the Congres is protesting nationwide against corruption. ... read..


"Courtesy meeting": Shivraj Singh Chouhan on interaction with former MP Jagmeet Singh Brar
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 7:12:16 PM IST
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday met ex-MP from Punjab Jagmeet Singh Brar, however, he denied some news reports that claimed Brar held talks over the ongoing farmer protest. ... read..


"Why do you hate Constitution so much?": Jharkhand Minister questions Amit Shah
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 18, 2024 7:12:15 PM IST
Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari criticised Union Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar, accusing him of revealing his "hatred" towards Dalits and the Constitution. ... read..


Indian Army launches AI incubation centre in Bengaluru
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 7:12:13 PM IST
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"Congress knows they have been exposed": BJP MP Kiran Choudhry on row over Amit Shah's remark on BR Ambedkar
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 7:12:10 PM IST
BJP MP Kiran Choudhry on Wednesday defended Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha and said that Congress knows they have been exposed and are protesting to hide their embarrassment. ... read..


"Will not end his problems, have to sit in Opposition for next 15 yrs": Amit Shah to Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 7:12:08 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Wednesday responded to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's call for his resignation, saying it won't make a difference to the Congress party's fate. Shah claimed that the Congress party will remain in the opposition fo ... read..


SC reserves order on Jharkhand Govt plea challenging HC order quashing FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari in ATS clearance matter
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 7:12:06 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its order on the Jharkhand Government's plea challenging a High Court order that quashed an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari in connection with the ATS clearance matter at Deoghar airport. ... read..


Congress is "anti-Ambedkar, anti-reservation", presenting facts in distorted way: Amit Shah
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 6:42:54 PM IST
Accusing the Congress of being "anti-BR Ambedkar, anti-reservation and anti-Constitution," Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the opposition party has been presenting facts about his speech in Rajya Sabha in a distorted way. ... read..


BJP, RSS have always hated Indian flag, Constitution: Congress MP Praniti Shinde
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 6:42:43 PM IST
Congress MP Praniti Shinde on Wednesday condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Baba Saheb Ambedkar. She added that BJP and RSS have always "hated the tricolour and the Constitution". ... read..


"Amit Shah, BJP must apologise to nation": AAP MP Sandeep Pathak on Shah's remark on Ambedkar
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 6:42:32 PM IST
AAP MP Sandeep Pathak on Wednesday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remark on BR Ambedkar and demanded an apology from BJP and Amit Shah, stating that words used by him were "unfortunate." ... read..


Akhilesh Yadav calls Babasaheb Ambedkar 'God of Marginalised', criticises BJP amid political row over Amit Shah's remarks
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 6:13:55 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) President and Member of Parliament Akhilesh Yadav has stated that Babasaheb Ambedkar is revered by the marginalised sections of society. ... read..


Congress trying to spread baseless lies: Ravi Shankar Prasad amid row over Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 6:13:50 PM IST
Amid the Opposition's criticism of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday accused the Congress of spreading baseless lies across the country. ... read..


Kharge slams Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, demands apology
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 6:13:41 PM IST
Rajya Sabha LoP and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Babasaheb Ambedkar demanding an apology from Shah for his remarks during the Constitution debate in the Rajya Sabha. ... read..


KTR writes letter to Telangana CM Reddy on Formula E racing
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 18, 2024 6:13:26 PM IST
BRS Working President and MLA Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao has written a letter to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy asking to hold a discussion on Formula E racing in this session of the state assembly, said a press release. ... read..


"Not acceptable to us" Uddhav Thackeray slams Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 18, 2024 6:13:19 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remark on BR Ambedkar, saying that the way BJP is "insulting" someone who gave the Constitution is not acceptable. ... read..


"Threat of Naxalism not limited to remote areas only": Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 18, 2024 6:13:14 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the concerns of the people about the 'Maharashtra Special Public Safety Bill-2024'. ... read..


Kejriwal demands "strict action" against Amit Shah following Ambedkar's remark in parliament
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 6:13:01 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal demanded "strict action" against Union Minister Amit Shah for his remarks in parliament mentioning BR Ambedkar and claiming that crores of people are hurt. ... read..


"Fog conditions in Delhi likely to persist tomorrow, a day after it": IMD scientist
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 6:12:21 PM IST
IMD scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy on Wednesday stated that foggy conditions in the national capital, Delhi, are likely to persist tomorrow and the day after due to the influence of western disturbances. ... read..


Farmers protest: SC asks Punjab to tackle health situation of farmers' leader Dallewal
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 5:42:52 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Punjab authorities to promptly tackle the health situation of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who is on fast unto death for over 20 days and to take "extraordinary steps" to ensure his health. ... read..


MP: Congress holds protest over farmers' issue in Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 5:42:15 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Congress workers, led by state party president Jitu Patwari, staged a protest over farmers' issues in Indore district on Wednesday. ... read..


Congress workers in Kolkata detained for protesting against Amit Shah's remarks
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 18, 2024 5:12:14 PM IST
Kolkata Police on Wednesday detained Congress workers as they held a protest against Union Minister Amit Shah's statement on Bharat Ratna BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. ... read..


Congress MP Pramod Tiwari slams Amit Shah amid row over Ambedkar
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 5:12:12 PM IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah who has been in the eye of a storm over his remarks on Baba Saheb Ambedkar. ... read..


Lucknow: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai detained for protesting against state govt
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 5:12:09 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai and other leaders were detained by police who were holding a protest march in Lucknow against the state government. ... read..


Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025: CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 18, 2024 5:12:07 PM IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, all preparations have been completed, and Uttarakhand will become the ... read..


Indian Coast Guard seizes 20 kg drugs from Tamil Nadu's Mandapam
Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) | December 18, 2024 5:12:06 PM IST
The Indian Coast Guard seized contraband identified as Marijuana weighing more than 20 kg from Tamil Nadu's Mandapam, a press release said 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..


"It is beginning of dictatorship..": Prakash Ambedkar on 'One Nation, one Election' bill
Pune (Maharashtra) | December 18, 2024 4:42:13 PM IST
With the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' heading for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) President Prakash Ambedkar raised concerns about the potential passage of the bill. ... 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..


NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi, gifts him pomegranates from Maharashtra
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 4:12:12 PM IST
Rajya Sabha MP and former Union Minister Sharad Pawar, along with a group of farmers, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital 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..


Maharashtra: BJP's Ram Shinde files nomination for Legislative Council Chairperson
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 18, 2024 3:42:13 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party's Member of Legislative Council in Maharashtra, Ram Shinde on Wednesday filed his nomination for the election of the Council's Chairperson. ... 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..


Tejashwi Yadav hits out at Amit Shah over remarks on Ambedkar, says Babasaheb is their "fashion and passion"
Araria (Bihar) | December 18, 2024 3:12:15 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar, saying that Babasaheb Ambedkar was their "fashion and passion." ... read..


"Doing gimmicks to draw attention of people": Congress leader Mahesh Goud condemns BRS protest for auto drivers
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 18, 2024 3:12:10 PM IST
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Chief and Congress MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud on Wednesday condemned Bharat Rashtra Samiti's (BRS) leaders' protest for the demand of auto drivers saying that they are doing these gimmicks to draw attention of media ... 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..


"Both parties should show reverence to Ambedkar": Mayawati slams Congress-BJP
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 2:42:12 PM IST
Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati on Wednesday slammed the Congress and the BJP over the Ambedkar controversy and said that instead of using Babasaheb's name for political gain, both the parties should show proper respect and reverence towards him. ... read..


"Those who worry about country will mention name of Ambedkar" Tamil Nadu CM Stalin on Amit Shah's remark
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 18, 2024 2:12:27 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, responding to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar, asserted that those who care about country will mention the name of Ambedkar. ... 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..


NIA conducts raids at 17 locations across 4 states in AK-47 arms recovery case
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 2:12:09 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out searches at 17 locations across four states in connection with its ongoing investigation into a case linked to the recovery of AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in Bihar. ... 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..


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..


"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..


"Congress' display going to be complete failure, their members completely directionless": UP Dy CM Pathak
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 1:42:07 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak toned down the Congress party's protest outside the state assembly on Wednesday and dubbed it a "complete failure." ... read..


BRS leader K Kavitha accuses Telangana government of misleading public about Musi River project
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 18, 2024 1:42:05 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader and MLC K Kavitha on Wednesday accused the Telangana government of misleading the public about Musi River beautification project. ... read..


"Just trying to create drama in Assembly": Congress leader Rohin Reddy condemns BRS protest for auto drivers
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 18, 2024 1:12:24 PM IST
Congress leader Rohin Reddy on Wednesday condemned Bharat Rashtra Samiti's (BRS) leaders' protest for the demand of auto drivers saying that KT Rama Rao is just trying to create drama in the Assembly. ... read..


"Law and order situation in UP is pathetic, will protest": Congress' Ajay Rai
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 1:12:22 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai asserted that the party will stage protests amid the police regulating all kinds of demonstrations near Vidhan Sabha alleging that the law and order situation in the state is "pathetic." ... 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..


NIA chargesheets 2 Khalistani aides in Punjab for terror conspiracy case
Mohali (Punjab) | December 18, 2024 1:12:18 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargesheeted two aides of designated individual terrorist Lakhbir Singh (alias Landa) of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) organisation in a terror conspiracy case, the agency informed today. ... 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..


Case against Yasin Malik: Supreme Court asks co-accused to file reply on transfer of trial
New Delhi | December 18, 2024 12:42:16 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the other co-accused to file a reply to the CBI plea seeking to transfer trial in two separate cases against Yasin Malik. ... 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..


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..


Telangana: BRS demands Revanth-govt fulfill promises to auto rickshaw drivers, including welfare board and Rs 12,000 monthly support
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 18, 2024 12:42:06 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao, along with BRS MLAs, protested on Wednesday dressed as auto rickshaw drivers to demand justice for auto drivers in the state. ... 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..


J-K: Hokersar Wetland in Srinagar becomes sanctuary for migratory birds, boosts conservation efforts and local tourism
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 18, 2024 12:12:06 PM IST
The Hokersar wetland, located in Srinagar, has become a sanctuary for numerous migratory birds, attracting people and tourists alike. Many birds from outside countries arrive here during the winter, making the wetland a popular destination.' ... 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..


UP: Dense fog causes multi-vehicle collision on NH-91 in Bulandshahr, several injured
Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 12:12:03 PM IST
Several vehicles collided on NH-91 in the Kotwali Dehat area of Bulandshahr on Wednesday due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. ... 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..


Telangana govt trying to give Musi land to real estate developers: K Kavitha attacks CM Reddy over beautification project
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 18, 2024 11:42:32 AM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader and MLC K Kavitha on Wednesday slammed the Telangana government over the proposed beautification project to revive the Musi River saying that the "corrupt" Congress regime in Telangana is trying to "do away with the poor ... 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..


If talks happen, they will be with central government: Sarwan Singh Pandher after farmers reject SC committee
Amritsar (Punjab) | December 18, 2024 11:42:28 AM IST
Farmers protesting at the Khanauri border on Wednesday rejected the Supreme Court-appointed committee, with Sarwan Singh Pandher, General Secretary of the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, stating that the committee failed to address the issues in ... 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..


Assam: Security forces apprehend five Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen members in Kokrajhar, Dhubri districts
Guwahati (Assam) | December 18, 2024 11:42:20 AM IST
Security forces apprehended five members of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Assam, today. ... 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..


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..


"Law and order situation in UP is pathetic, will protest": Congress' Ajai Rai
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 11:42:08 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai asserted that the party will stage protests amid the police regulating all kinds of demonstrations near Vidhan Sabha alleging that the law and order situation in the state is "pathetic." ... 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..


"There is a complete ban on any kind of demonstration around Vidhan Sabha": UP police
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 11:12:22 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh police installed barricades stepping the security outside Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday as the Congress announced a gherao of the assembly against the "atrocities" of the state government. ... 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..


Maharashtra: MSRTC to induct 1,300 new buses as 'New Year's gift' for passengers
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 18, 2024 11:12:17 AM IST
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to induct 1,300 new buses into its fleet on January 1, 2025, with MSRTC Chairman Bharat Gogawale calling it a 'New Year's gift' to the people of Maharashtra. ... 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..


INS Nirdeshak to be commissioned in Visakhapatnam today
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 11:12:11 AM IST
Sanjay Seth, the Raksha Rajya Mantri (Minister of State for Defence) will be presiding over the Commissioning Ceremony of 'Nirdeshak' navy vessel today, at Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. ... 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..


Maha Kumbh 2025: UP Police to ensure crowd control with Foreign, Indian breed horses
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 18, 2024 10:42:25 AM IST
The Uttar Pradesh government is making special arrangements for the security of the devotees, ahead of the Maha Kumbh scheduled to be held in 2025. ... 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..


J-K: Indian Army and police recover arms, narcotics in Kupwara
Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 18, 2024 10:42:11 AM IST
In a joint operation, the Indian Army, along with Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police, carried out a search operation in the Amrohi area of Tangdhar village in Kupwara district, recovering arms, ammunition, and narcotics. ... read..


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