New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The Opposition on Monday intensified its attack on the government over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with senior leaders across parties alleging large-scale voter deletions, irregularities, and attempts at “vote chori.”
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of Gita Jayanti, calling the Bhagavad Gita a divine scripture that continues to guide generations through its timeless message of duty and selfless action.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) As a fresh First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police accused senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi of criminal conspiracy in the National Herald money laundering case, the party on Monday termed it as “baseless” "political vendetta". The EOW has filed the FIR against six people, including the Gandhis.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Congress national president and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday congratulated Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on taking over as Chairman of the Upper House, while simultaneously voicing the Opposition's disappointment at not being able to bid farewell to former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after his abrupt resignation.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has credited the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative for creating greater awareness about fitness in the country.
Lucknow, Dec 1 (IANS) Reacting to the extension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadline, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday said that the move will allow voters to submit their forms more easily and provide relief to Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) On the first day of the Winter Session, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has once again “delivered drama” instead of addressing key issues before Parliament.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The Winter Session of Parliament opened on a turbulent note on Monday as the Lok Sabha was forced to adjourn till noon barely minutes after it assembled at 11 a.m., drowned out by unrelenting opposition protests. As soon as the House met, Speaker Om Birla led members in paying rich tributes to five former parliamentarians who passed away recently.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Since inflation is set to remain well below target for the foreseeable future, HSBC Global Investment Research on Monday projected that the RBI will cut rates by 25 bp during its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on December 5 -- taking the policy repo rate to 5.25 per cent.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Newly-elected Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan took over as the Speaker and Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha on Monday as the Parliament's Winter Session kicked off.
