New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Congress party on Wednesday accused the Modi government of using the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as an instrument to “divide, disrupt and divert” society rather than push it as a legal reform -- after detailed consultations and broader consensus.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) row, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) and election officials of wrongdoing and issued a warning, saying that the "time will come, we will not spare you".
Lucknow, Sep 23 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched Bharat Taxi and the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, announcing measures to provide greater social security to taxi drivers and reduce the cost of credit for farmers.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday expanded its footprint in Meghalaya as eight sitting legislators of the regional outfit in the state -- United Democratic Party (UDP) joined it, increasing the BJP's strength in the 60-member state Assembly from two to 10.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Wednesday questioned the late-night demolition drive on portions of the Madina Mosque and adjoining structures in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh, alleging that authorities do not apply the law equally when dealing with illegal constructions.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu congratulated India trio Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan on winning the bronze medal in the women’s skeet team event at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected a report by a leading newspaper claiming that two Election Commissioners had "objected on record" to several decisions taken by the poll panel, allegedly without their knowledge.
Patna, Sep 23 (IANS) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Wednesday said the state government would not tolerate people involved in activities that create disorder in society and asserted that women’s safety remains a priority.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) As Ayushman Bharat completes eight years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the scheme was launched with the aim of ensuring that every Indian has access to quality and affordable healthcare.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) India’s defence sector is entering a new phase of scale, indigenisation and global expansion, with domestic production reaching a record Rs 1.8 trillion (Rs 1.8 lakh crore) in FY26 -- up 15.6 per cent year-on-year and representing an approximately 18 per cent CAGR since FY21, a report showed on Wednesday.
