Rahul Gandhi drew a distinction between the RSS’s worldview and Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of ‘Swaraj. NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Thursday accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of trying to impose its idea of truth on people across India, arguing that every individual must have the freedom to find and … Read more
A search op was conducted in forest areas near the in Udhampur-Kathua border in Billawar forests. NEW DELHI: Security forces conducted a search operation in the forested areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Thursday after locals reported suspected movement of unidentified persons, officials said.The search was launched in the Billawar forests near the … Read more
Kejriwal alleged ethanol production from sugarcane had caused a sugar shortage, forcing India to use foreign exchange to import sugar. NEW DELHI: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday stepped up his criticism of the Centre’s ethanol policy, linking the use of sugarcane for ethanol production to the recent rise in sugar prices and accusing … Read more
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir to release in November NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday penned an emotional note for his mother, Sonia Gandhi, ahead of the release of her memoir in November.In a deeply personal message on X, Rahul recalled the loss of his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and spoke about … Read more
Sajjan Kumar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, convicted in cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, died at the age of 80 on Thursday.He breathed his last at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital.The anti-Sikh riots followed the October 31, 1984, assassination of then-Prime Minister and Congress leader Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards in … Read more
NEW DELHI: A group of lawyers on Thursday protested outside the Bar Council of India (BCI) office, demanding the resignation of chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. The protest came days after the council’s now-withdrawn order targeting the enrolment of NALSAR University’s graduating batch drew criticism from sections of the legal fraternity.Heavy police deployment was seen near … Read more
Amit Shah attacks Congress over decision to sing only first two stanzas of Vande Mataram NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday criticised the Congress over its decision to sing only the first two stanzas of the national song Vande Mataram, calling the move “anti-national.”“Yesterday, the Congress Working Committee took an anti-national decision. … Read more
Copper spheres (Instagram) In a recent update, 29 large metal spheres were excavated in Bhanauli village of the Musafirkhana area, Amethi district in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, August 18. The discovery spread a sudden panic among villagers during foundation excavation. The objects, initially described as cannonball- or shell-like, were soon taken into custody by police. … Read more
Indian national Rajiv Acharya dies in Israel NEW DELHI: The death of Indian national in Israel has triggered a police investigation, with the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv confirming that a suspect has been arrested. The deceased was identified as Rajiv Acharya.The embassy said Israeli authorities are investigating to establish the “full facts and circumstances” … Read more
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Police have granted permission for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s August 22 ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Pune, subject to 30 conditions, including a ban on “objectionable” banners and images. The police have also directed organisers to ensure that religious sentiments are not hurt during the event.The … Read more