NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid tributes to his outgoing colleagues in the Upper House while taking a dig at former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. Kharge, speaking during his farewell said he had known the veteran leader for over 54 years and had worked closely with him, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the BJP on Wednesday, a day after leaving Congress and being invited by BJP’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.Speaking after Bordoloi joined BJP Sarma said, “Assam Pradesh BJP will recommend to the central leadership that he should fight the assembly elections. There is no reason for someone with … Read more
Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday urged the central government to take a “proactive lead” in demanding an immediate end to the escalating West Asia conflict.The Lok Sabha MP said that neither side was benefiting from the ongoing hostilities, while other nations were bearing the cost through disruptions in … Read more
LUCKNOW: Central agencies claimed to have busted an international terrorist network involving six Ukrainians and one American, linking the group to allegedly plotting attacks targeting India while equipping anti-junta insurgents in Myanmar’s Chin state with military drone capabilities.Three Ukrainian war veterans – Petro Hurba, Taras Slyviak and Ivan Sukmanovskyi – were arrested by Bureau of … Read more
NEW DELHI: SC on Tuesday urged the Centre to bring in a law to recognise paternity leave as a social security benefit, highlighting the long-overlooked role of a father in caring for newborns.“Society has historically attributed caregiving and nurturing responsibilities almost exclusively to mothers. While the role of a mother is undeniably central to a … Read more
Nanda Devi arrived at Gujarat’s Vadinar port on Tuesday NEW DELHI: Around 3 lakh tonnes of LPG loaded in six Indian-flagged ships is currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, the shipping ministry said on Tuesday. A second Indian ship, Nanda Devi, carrying 46,500 tonnes of LPG reached the Vadinar facility of Kandla Port on … Read more
NEW DELHI: Over 200 retired armed forces officers, former civil servants, diplomats and lawyers Tuesday accused leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of violating parliamentary decorum during the opposition’s protest and demanded his apology.“Rahul Gandhi, along with several MPs, was seen sitting on the steps of Parliament having tea and biscuits in a … Read more
NEW DELHI: Eleven Congress MLAs defied the party diktat in RS elections, once again highlighting how Upper House polls – both at the Centre and in states – have emerged as the party’s Achilles’ heel when it is in the opposition.While 5 Congress MLAs voted against the party in Haryana, 3 defied it in Odisha, … Read more
Congress’ Manickam Tagore on protest NEW DELHI: After the revocation of their suspension on Tuesday, Congress MPs insisted that their “dignified” protest was for the demand that leader of opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and other opposition members be given the right to speak in Parliament.Congress MP Manickam Tagore said, “Parliamentary traditions and rules must apply … Read more
President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) Murmu Hails Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 5 Billion Meals President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) Murmu Hails Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 5 Billion Meals President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Ensuring good nutrition for … Read more