JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar, on Monday, held his first press conference after being sworn in as the chief minister of Bihar. He stated that he tried hard to save the grand alliance, but things were getting difficult for him after corruption charges against RJD leaders including Lalu Yadav’s son Tejashwi[Read More…]
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“We condemn targeting of Muslims, Dalits,” Armed Forces veterans write PM Modi
Over 100 armed force veterans have written to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi condemning the targeting of “Muslims and Dalits… the clampdowns on free speech by attacks on media outlets, civil society groups, universities, journalists and scholars.” “We have spent our careers working for the security of our country. Collectively, our[Read More…]
PM Modi talks of ending corruption but is silent on Panama Papers: Congress leader Pawan Khera
The Congress on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks of ending corruption during his ‘Mann ki Baat‘ programmes but has remained silent on the Panama Paper leaks. Congress leader, Pawan Khera, asked the PM what action had been taken against Chhattisgarh chief minister, Raman Singh over the Panama[Read More…]
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges youth to create ‘New India’
While addressing the nation in the 34th edition of Mann Ki Baat radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the youth of India to come up with innovative ways to create a ‘New India’ by using the online medium so that social evils are eradicated. The PM called[Read More…]
Floods create havoc across country, toll rises to 200
Rendering thousands of people homeless and causing massive destruction of land and property, floods across many parts of the country have created a havoc. The flood toll has now reached a whopping 200. Rescue and relief operations are in full swing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the injured are[Read More…]
Panama paper: ‘Hum Haare Huye States Jeet Rahe, Tu Jeeta Hua Haar Gaya’ Indians reacted to Sharif’s disqualification
Soon after the Pakistan Supreme Court ruled that Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, who was named in the Panama Papers investigation, has been disqualified from holding office, Indians on Twitter started questioning when the bigwig here named in the panama paper case will get convicted. Besides, #panamapaper is also trending after[Read More…]
Kovind’s swearing-in ceremony: No seat for Delhi CM Kejriwal
Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar was the only non-NDA member who shared the front row seats along Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and BJP leader L K Advani at President Kovind’s swearing-in ceremony. The Janata Dal (United) withdrew from the National Democratic Alliance[Read More…]
Despite Doklam issue, PM Modi sends birthday wishes to Chinese President, Premier
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang on their respective birthdays, despite India and China’s aggressive stance at the border over a proposed Chinese road in Bhutan’s Doklam plateau. However, with China’s defence ministry warning India not to “harbour any unrealistic illusions” about[Read More…]
Surprised that Pranab Da never judged my government’s decisions: PM Modi
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has showered praise on President, Pranab Mukherjee saying, he never judged his government’s decisions or compared them to those made by previous governments. “I was surprised while working with Pranab Da for three years that despite having been a part of the government for so long[Read More…]
Modi government not letting us raise farmers’s issue: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a rally at Banswara, Rajasthan, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of ignoring the farmers’ issues. He said “Today, we wanted to raise farmers’issues in Lok Sabha. PM Modi was present and other Ministers were also present. We were not allowed to speak[Read More…]
Presidential polls: ‘Mamata Banerjee practising politics of appeasement’
While West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is supporting opposition presidential nominee, Meira Kumar as a mark of protest against the Centre’s “atrocities”, the BJP on Tuesday slammed Banerjee, alleging her of communal politics. BJP leader GVL Narsimha Rao said the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal[Read More…]
Protesting Tamil Nadu farmers detained outside PM Modi’s residence
Farmers from Tamil Nadu arrived Delhi on Sunday to resume their protest demanding for loan waiver and drought-relief package. Over 70 farmers tried to stage a protest near PM’s residence but were later taken to Parliament Street police station. “Our demands were not met as promised by Tamil Nadu chief[Read More…]
Action against those resorting to violence in the name of cow protection: PM Modi
While the scare of cow-vigilantes is not unknown to the country, on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that violence in the name of cow protection cannot be tolerated and asked state governments to act “very tough” against those taking law into their own hands. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing[Read More…]
AIB in trouble again! Cyber police probing ‘meme on Modi’
A year after All India Bakchod (AIB), stirred controversy for its meme on cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar and singer Lata Mangeshkar, the comedy group, has landed in trouble once again. This time, their meme targets Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. On Wednesday, AIB had tweeted a meme of PM Modi by[Read More…]
Amarnath attack: Asaduddin Owaisi lashes out at Pakistan
Condemning the Amarnath terror attack, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader, Asaduddin Owaisi, on Tuesday lashed out at Pakistan and said that Pak-based groups are there behind the attack. “Pakistani groups are behind this terror attack,” Owaisi said. We cannot allow Lashkar and ISI to succeed. The country is united.[Read More…]
PM Modi to meet all top officials of all states and UTs
On Monday, PM Narendra Modi will meet top officials of all states and union territories at a conference to take states on board for expediting development work as less than two years remain for the next Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi plunges back to work as soon as he is[Read More…]
Why is PM silent over China stand-off, asks Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has questioned the government over the stand-off with China in the Doklam area in Sikkim sector on Friday. He also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the concern. “Why is our Prime Minister silent on China?” Gandhi tweeted. Congress vice president’s tweet came after[Read More…]
Bengal’s traditional sweets feel the GST pinch; traders and buyers in confusion
GST roll-out has left the nation in confusion. There are mixed reactions about the implementation of GST, in fact, confusion prevails about how to tax various goods and services among retailers and customers. While traders in Gujarat called for an indefinite strike against the taxation, in Kolkata, many felt the[Read More…]
In PM Modi’s hometown, markets shut down as traders protest against GST
Against the implementation of good and service tax by the Centre, the textile traders’ agitation in Gujarat has lead to complete shutdown of trading centres as a mark of protest. The indefinite strike is against 5% GST levied on textiles. The traders continued with their protest even after police baton-charged[Read More…]
Finance Ministry slams fake reports stating churches, mosques are exempt from GST
As GST rolled out this month, rumours were doing rounds on social media stating that the churches and mosques have been exempted from GST. The Finance Ministry made it clear that they are encouraging no religious distinction under the Goods and Service Tax. The rumours which could strike a religious[Read More…]
Supreme Court to go partially paperless from today
After an announcement by Chief Justice of India JS Khehar, the Supreme Court will go only partially paperless from Monday after the summer vacation. It is to be noted that the concept of paperless court involves “technical and functional issues”, “it is proposed to implement the project gradually, as it[Read More…]
GST launch: PM Modi calls it ‘Good and Simple Tax’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Goods and Services Tax (GST) before addressing Member of Parliaments in the historic Central Hall in presence of President and other noted dignitaries. GST is a Good and Simple Tax, PM said just before launching the Goods and Services Tax. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said,[Read More…]
Mob lynching shouldn’t be given a religious angle: Venkaiah Naidu
On Friday, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu called the incidents of lynching in the country “barbaric”. He further added that these incidents of violence shouldn’t be viewed from a religious angle. Law enforcement agencies at the district and the state level must take effective steps to prevent such incidents in future,[Read More…]
From a starry-eyed liberal to a staunch Modi supporter, the journey of UnSubtleDesi
An eternal student, a full-time learner, an avid reader with strong opinions and unshakable beliefs – Nupur Jhunjhunwala, popularly known as UnSubtleDesi on social media, needs no introduction among Twitterati. A Twitter celeb, her opinions are strong and spontaneous that people cannot afford to disregard her. Writing is a byproduct of her[Read More…]
Mentally challenged woman mob-lynched in Bengal
In a shocking incident from West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, a mentally challenged woman was lynched on suspicions of child trafficking. The incident comes in the wake of a series of incidents of mob lynching which has claimed many lives. According to Hindustan Times report, the victim, 42-year-old Otera Bibi, had[Read More…]