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‘NCPI is recognised by EC’: Sudip Bandyopadhyay hits back after opposition’s walkout over TMC rebels’ presence NEW DELHI: Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay on Sunday defended his party’s participation in the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session, saying the NCPI is recognised by the Election Commission and dismissing the oppposition’s … Read more

Can you become an IAS officer while being an ‘expert mother’?Can women pursue demanding careers while also fulfilling the responsibilities of motherhood? Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel believes they can and should.“Whether you become an IAS officer or a teacher, first become an expert mother. Everyone should know how to cook the food prepared at … Read more

Sonam Wangchuk was shifted from Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Sunday rejected a plea filed by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk, seeking his transfer from the government-run Safdarjung Hospital to the private Medanta Hospital, observing that no force had been used in … Read more

‘Politics aside, I urge the government to initiate a meaningful dialogue with the students who have been peacefully protesting for days,’ Patnaik wrote. NEW DELHI: BJD president and Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Sunday urged the government to initiate a meaningful dialogue with students who have been peacefully protesting for days, saying such … Read more

Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijeet Dipke (R) NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday strongly condemned the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the ongoing protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the NEET UG paper leak.Dipke accused the Delhi Police of forcibly taking Wangchuk away, alleging that they had “made a … Read more

Calcutta HC orders halt to demolition at Abhishek Banerjee’s Amtala office NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court on Sunday directed authorities to halt all demolition work at Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee’s office in South 24 Parganas’ Amtala, until further orders.The direction came hours after an anti-encroachment drive was launched at the closed office … Read more

Rajya Sabha members are entitled to benefits under 21 different expenditure heads NEW DELHI: Over Rs 262 crore spent on Rajya Sabha MPs’ salaries, allowances and other benefits during the last two financial years, with more than Rs 151 crore going towards allowances and travel alone, according to a reply obtained under the Right to … Read more

NEW DELHI: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Sunday reiterated its support for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, but urged the Centre to implement the quota based on the current strength of the house and provide greater clarity on the proposed delimitation exercise.The issue was raised by DMK MP Tiruchi … Read more

Abhishek Banerjee slams Bengal Police after his office demolition (PTI image on right) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday accused the West Bengal Police of acting as “lawbreakers”, a day after the front portion of his Lok Sabha constituency office in Amtala was demolished by the South 24 Parganas district administration over … Read more