An important Congress Working Committee meeting chaired by President Sonia Gandhi is underway on Tuesday. In this meeting which is held in Delhi, the party is likely to discuss the current political situation and the upcoming presidential poll. Significantly, Congress Working Committee is the highest decision-making body, gathered at Sonia[Read More…]
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Ten people die due to extreme heat wave in Uttar Pradesh
The unbearable heat waves took 10 lives in just 24 hours. Reportedly, at least 10 people have died due to the heat wave in different parts of Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Tuesday. The number of patients with heat stroke conditions, diarrhoea, vomiting and high fever has augmented in[Read More…]
FY17 started even before demonetisation, says Arun Jaitley on slowdown of GDP
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley indicated that it may take long for the people to know the actual deposits received in old notes post-demonetization. However, he said that there can be no deadline as the RBI has to count deposits in the range of Rs 14-15 lakh crore. “Let us be[Read More…]
RSS to sell cow urine, cow dung soap, face packs online
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to sell medicines made of cow urine, manure along with signature ‘Modi’ and ‘Yogi’ kurtas online. The products will be created at a pharmaceutical lab at Deen Dayal Dham, a facility run by the RSS in Mathura. “Products of our ‘Kamdhenu’ line (which include claimed medicines[Read More…]
Maharashtra irrigation scam: ED may probe Ajit Pawar
Years after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered an inquiry against two senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders Ajit Pawar and Sunil Tatkare in the irrigation scam, the Enforcement Directorate begun to probe. This may bring former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s role under the scanner. The central investigation agency sought[Read More…]
Nitish Kumar must improve Bihar’s condition first, says BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his remark on recent Bihar topper scam. Kumar blamed the people for spoiling the image of the state. BJP said that the Chief Minister cannot refute his responsibilities. “Whatever is happening in Bihar in terms of education is[Read More…]
Congress accused BJP of using CBI to control media
Congress accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government of using the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to control the media on Tuesday. CBI searched offices and residences of NDTV co-founder Prannoy Roy over allegations of triggering loss to a private bank. “I think this CBI move is an overdrive by[Read More…]
Editors Guild of India express concern over CBI raids on NDTV co-founder’s home
Soon after the NDTV controversy, the Editors Guild of India, an organisation of editors of newspapers and magazines in India expressed deep concern over the issue. This comes in the wake of raids conducted by the CBI on NDTV co-founder Prannoy Roy’s home. The official press release by the Editor’s[Read More…]
Gulf crisis: Kerala CM seeks Centre’s help to ensure safety of Indians in Qatar
In the wake of Gulf crisis, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday sought the Centre’s intervention to ensure the safety of 6.5 lakh Indians, including Keralites, residing in Qatar. Vijayan wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Vijayan said he was writing the letter[Read More…]
World Environment Day: Kerala distributes one crore saplings
June 5 isn’t just a day to read about the problems affecting the countryside, it is all about action and physically getting off your chair to do something to help preserve nature. As the world celebrates the World Environment Day on Monday, Kerala government is taking a significant initiative in[Read More…]
Mumbai: ‘Lady Natwarlal’ scams 10 crores from 40 women
In a shocking incident, a lady known as the ‘Lady Natwarlal’ who has allegedly cheated around Rs 10 crore, on false promises of quick money. As many as 40 women have been tricked into this.She has been named after the well-known conman Natwarlal who sold Taj Mahal and the Red[Read More…]
Revolt against me was due to ‘fear’ says TTV Dhinakaran
On Monday, AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, who is on bail in a case of alleged bribery sticking to his previous statement said that a section of state ministers had revolted against him due to ‘some fears’. However, he declined to say what these ‘fears’ are. The ‘fears’ were ‘selfish’ in[Read More…]
CBI interrogates former Haryana CM over corruption charges
On Monday, former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda and UPSC member Chattar Singh were questioned by the CBI for their alleged connection irregularities in the allotment of 14 industrial plots in Panchkula. Singh was the principal secretary to the Chief Minister when the allotment took place. Singh has been asked[Read More…]
PM Modi reviews GST progress ahead of July 1 roll-out
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in view of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) said that the roll-out of the new indirect tax regime from July 1 will be a turning point for the economy. Notably, this was the first PM’s review on the freshly finalised rates by the[Read More…]
Nepal signs mega hydro project deal with Chinese firm
On Sunday, Nepal signed a deal with a Chinese company to construct a 1,200-megawatt hydroelectric project. Nepal’s Ministry of Energy signed a memorandum of understanding with China Gezhouba Group Corporation for the development of the 1,200-MW Budhigandaki Hydroelectric Project. This agreement was signed in the presence of outgoing Nepal Prime[Read More…]
Journalist Nidhi Razdan clarifies on speculations of Baba Ramdev buying NDTV
Soon after raids were underway at the residence of NDTV co-founder and executive co-chairperson Prannoy Roy, NDTV continues to remain in the headlines on Monday. An exclusive report by exchange4media said that yoga guru turned businessman, the founder of Patanjali Ayurved- Baba Ramdev had a preliminary discussion with some stakeholders[Read More…]
Akshay Kumar suggests a way to reduce rape cases in India
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is gearing up for his next, Toilet Ek Prem Katha. The film that discusses the need for building toilets across the country in order to maintain proper sanitation is all set to release in August this year. Akshay has always stood up for significant causes in[Read More…]
(Watch): BJP minister Arjun Ram Meghwal climbs tree to make call in Rajasthan
A bad cell phone signal forced the MoS for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday to climb a tree in Rajasthan’s Bikaner. This probably is the first such incident. Meghwal instructed authorities to take help from villagers in his constituency after climbing a tree. Eventually, a special ladder was ordered[Read More…]
Terror attack in London: Islamic State claims responsibility; 7 killed
The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the London attacks that left seven people dead. A “detachment of fighters from Islamic state carried out London attacks yesterday” the Aamaq news agency said, on Monday. The Saturday’s attack saw three men in a van plough into pedestrians on London Bridge before[Read More…]
Request Naseeruddin Shah not to dramatise issues of Muslims: Congress
Days after Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah in his article had said that Muslims’ patriotism was being suspected upon and they were being forced to explain themselves since years, the Congress party urged Shah to not dramatise the issues of Muslims and said that all the evils plaguing the society must[Read More…]
India Vs Pak: India beats Pakistan by 124 runs
In an anticipated match, India beat Pakistan by 124 runs to win their first ICC Champions Trophy 2017 match in Birmingham on Sunday at Edgbaston. “We took the momentum that we gained from the practice games into this game. Skill wise we were really very good,” said captain Kohli after[Read More…]
Andhra Pradesh launches ‘People First’ helpline against corrupt govt servants
In a novel initiative, the Andhra Pradesh government has implemented the ‘People First’ grievance redressal system in the state to ensure that citizens who have had to pay bribes for government services get their money back. The Chandrababu Naidu government has recently launched a toll-free number 1100 for registering complaints[Read More…]
Delhi: NGT asks DTC to form task force on dysfunctional buses to tackle vector-borne diseases
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Transport Corporation to form a task force to tackle the problem of breeding mosquitoes in abandoned buses leading to a rise in dengue and chikungunya. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the DTC to set up the special[Read More…]
Gujarat: Cows for winning team of the match!
In a bizarre instance, the organisers of a cricket tournament in Vadodara presented cows as a prize to the winning team. Taking cow welfare to another level, the Rabri community in Gujarat organised a tournament and decided to gift a cow each to the players of the winning team so[Read More…]
Uniformity in power supply in Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the ruling state government has brought in “uniformity” in power supply across the state. Unlike the previous Samajwadi Party regime which only concentrated on ‘five districts’ at the cost of their unity, he added. Speaking at a function he inaugurated[Read More…]