Rahul Gandhi to take ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ to Pune on August 22, focus on women’s issues

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi interacts with students on the stage during the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ program, in Prayagraj on Saturday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that the next edition of “Chhatron ki Goonj” event, highlighting student issues, will be held in Pune on August … Read more

BJP says Sonia objected to full Vande Mataram; Congress says she was seeking chair for Kharge

Sonia Gandhi’s Vande Mataram row: BJP alleges ‘hatred’, Congress calls claim false NEW DELHI: A political row erupted on Saturday over the rendition of the full version of Vande Mataram at the Congress’s Independence Day event, with the BJP accusing grand old party’s former chief Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the national song and the … Read more

World leaders wish India 80th Independence Day, hail growing ties

India celebrates 80th Independence day NEW DELHI: From Washington and Jerusalem to Singapore and Kathmandu, leaders and institutions across the world extended greetings to India on Saturday as the country marked its 80th Independence Day, highlighting the strength of bilateral ties and the breadth of cooperation with New Delhi. Israel Israel’s president Isaac Herzog congratulated … Read more

Freedom won by sacrifice, must be preserved by duty: Bhagwat

Hoisting the Tricolour at the RSS headquarters in Nagpur, Bhagwat said Independence Day was both an occasion for celebration and remembrance. NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said the freedom secured through decades of sacrifice carried with it a responsibility to preserve it and ensure that its gains make India prosperous, secure and … Read more

CM Hemant Soren to protesting Jharkhand students

Soren reaches out to protesting students, vows changes in exam system NEW DELHI: Amid a three-week-long protest by students demanding the cancellation of flawed examinations, Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Saturday assured that his government would bring changes to the examination system and ensure greater transparency, particularly in tests conducted by the Jharkhand Public … Read more

‘Nehru did a lot, but did not possess arrogance’: Kharge on Independence Day

Kharge hails Congress role in India’s development NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday invoked India’s freedom struggle and the legacy of its first generation of leaders, remembering Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru while highlighting the Congress’s contribution to the country’s nation-building journey.Remembering Nehru’s contribution to building modern India, Kharge on Independence Day said … Read more

‘Attempt to muzzle our voice on Independence Day’: CJP Instagram handle restored

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke (centre) and chief spokespersons Saurav Das (left) and Ashutosh Ranka also present. (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday claimed that its official Instagram account was taken down in the morning and later restored.As the account was allegedly taken down on August 15, the outfit described it … Read more

PM Modi on narrative during Covid, Middle East crisis

Modi says India overcame crises through citizen-first governance and strategic planning. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India had faced a series of crises over the past 10-12 years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and wars in Ukraine and West Asia, but maintained that a citizen-first approach helped the country navigate the challenges.Addressing … Read more