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
The response came after Angmo said she had approached the Delhi high court seeking permission to transfer Wangchuk to a private hospital of her choice NEW DELHI: Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday said claims made by activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, during his ongoing treatment were “not conducive to the smooth management of the patient’s … 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
CJP posted a photo of a security personnel sitting with a tear gas gun at the protest site. NEW DELHI: Cockraoch Janta Party (CJP) Sunday claimed 30-40 “goons” from the ruling BJP and the Delhi Police are lurking to “create mischieve” at the Jantar Mantar protest site, which remains tense after Sonam Wangcuk was removed … Read more
Opposition staged walkout (ANI) NEW DELHI: A symbolic walkout by several Opposition parties marked the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session on Sunday after Lok Sabha Speaker approved separate seating for 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs who have formed the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).The Opposition leaders later rejoined the meeting, saying … Read more
Protest against Ken-Betwa project in MP ends abruptly as police clear site (PTI) A 15-day-long protest against the Ken-Betwa Link Project and other development works in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district came to an end on Sunday after police cleared the demonstration site and transported protesters back to their respective villages.The agitation, led primarily by tribal … Read more
NEW DELHI: Heavy overnight rain triggered flash floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district early Sunday, leaving at least four people dead and several others missing. Rescue teams have fanned out across the worst-hit areas as authorities step up efforts to trace the missing and assist affected residents.Officials said all four deaths were … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Centre has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday, a day ahead of the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, as it seeks cooperation from opposition parties to ensure the smooth functioning of both Houses. The meeting, a long-standing parliamentary convention before every session, is scheduled to begin at 11 am in … Read more
“Your silence now in the face of such crime is unacceptable,” the letter read. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling his silence over the theft of Ram Mandir donations “unacceptable” and former Temple general secretary Champat Rai a “disgrace”.‘Your silence … Read more
Safdarjung Hospital issues Sonam Wangchuk health update NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains in stable condition but continues to need sustained medical intervention and continuous monitoring after his prolonged hunger strike, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital said on Sunday, while sharing his health update.Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday after Delhi Police removed him … Read more