Inspiring voices of India’s women panchayat leaders resonate at UN meet
New York, May 4 - The inspiring stories of India’s elected women representatives of the Panchayati Raj institutions resonated in the hallowed halls of the United Nations Headquarters as three iconic grassroots leaders took the centre stage on Friday at the Side Event
‘Shahenshah lives in castle’: Priyanka Gandhi’s retort on Rahul being dubbed ‘Shehzada’
New Delhi, May 4 - Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday returned fire amidst the volley of slurs and onslaught against Rahul Gandhi by the BJP top leadership and trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling him ‘Shehzada’ at
CM Yogi slams Congress over inheritance tax, links it with ‘Jizya’ imposed by Aurangzeb
Bhopal, May 4 - Slamming Congress leaders for advocating the implementation of 'inheritance tax', Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday linked the entire idea with the 'Jizya' tax that was imposed on the Hindu community during the rule of Mughal emperor
UNGA president invokes Mahatma Gandhi to call for protecting journalists
United Nations, May 4 - Invoking Mahatma Gandhi's statement that "freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forego", General Assembly President Dennis Francis has called for reaffirming commitments "to protecting journalists and media workers worldwide".
Govt lifts ban on onion exports with price rider
New Delhi, May 4 - The Government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports after about half a year, according to a notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
Cong candidate from Puri returns ticket citing lack of funds to fight LS poll
Bhubaneswar, May 4 - In a development that has left the cash-strapped Congress red-faced, the party’s candidate for Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sucharita Mohanty, has declined to contest the election, citing lack of funding from the party.
HM Amit Shah’s doctored video: Court sends Arun Reddy to 3-day police custody
New Delhi, May 4 - A court here on Saturday sent Arun Reddy, an accused in the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's doctored video case, to three-day police custody.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Jharkhand, Bihar, UP today
New Delhi, May 4 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
Maharashtra has the capacity to change country’s future, says Rahul Gandhi
Pune, May 3 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Maharashtra has the capacity to change the country's future as it is steeped in the party's ideological culture of making sacrifices, and taking all sections along the path to progress, here on Friday.
HM Amit Shah’s doctored video: Delhi Police arrest Arun Reddy, who manages ‘Spirit of Congress’ X handle
New Delhi, May 3 - The Delhi Police have arrested Arun Reddy, who manages the 'Spirit of Congress' X handle, in connection with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's doctored video case, a senior Delhi Police officer confirmed on Friday.
Rahul Gandhi addresses Odisha rally virtually after visit gets cancelled
Bhubaneswar, May 3 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's proposed visit to Odisha on Friday was cancelled as he had to file nomination for the Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
UN spokesperson declines to react to Biden’s claim that India’s economy stalling due to ‘xenophobia’
United Nations, May 4 - A UN spokesperson has declined to react to an assertion by US President Joe Biden that India was "stalling so badly economically" because it was "xenophobic" and not taking in immigrants.
Democratic Jitters: Palestinian protests cast shadow over Chicago Convention
By Dr. Avi Verma Intense clashes between anti-war protesters and police on college campuses are spreading alarm among Senate Democrats, who fear that the growing anger over President Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza could engulf their party’s presidential nominating convention in
SC may consider the question of grant of interim bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal next week
New Delhi, May 3 - The Supreme Court on Friday said that it may consider, on the next date of hearing, the question of grant of interim bail to incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case in view of
NaMo App unveils ‘Abki baar 400 paar’ module, urges users to become ‘400 Paar Ambassadors’
New Delhi, May 3 - The NaMo App on Friday launched 'Abki baar 400 paar', a unique and innovative module aimed at strengthening and fortifying the democratic process by enhancing the participation of people and the electorate in polling.
Trinamool’s corruption akin to UPA’s during its 10-year rule: PM Modi
Kolkata, May 3 - The Trinamool Congress in West Bengal is replicating the corruption of the UPA government during its 10-year tenure between 2004 and 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
Reluctant Rahul Gandhi finally steps in Raebareli to keep family flag high
New Delhi, May 3 - Fursatganj airstrip in Raebareli was buzzing with activity on Friday morning. Luxurious chartered flights touching down, one after another. It seemed like a venue for a family reunion -- Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Robert Vadra and Priyanka Gandhi
Adani Green reports 30 pc EBITDA growth in FY24, revises target to 50 GW for 2030
Ahmedabad, May 3 - Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Friday reported 30 per cent EBITDA growth at Rs 7,222 crore in FY24, as the renewable energy (RE) major revised its target for 2030 to 50 gigawatt (GW) from 45 GW.
Only BJP-NDA in a position to form government at Centre: PM
Kolkata, May 3 - Slamming TMC, Left and Congress for their "lack of vision", Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, said that apart from BJP-NDA, no other political force is in a position to form a government at the Centre this time.
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Raebareli
Raebareli (UP), May 3 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday filed his nomination papers from the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat.