New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Monday said that Independent MP Pappu Yadav’s decision to dress as a saint during a protest over the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations was inappropriate, as saints had no connection with the alleged theft. He further said that it was a wrong act.
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Reacting to the FIR registered against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Purnia MP Pappu Yadav after their symbolic protest at the Parliament over alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) MP, N.K. Premachandran on Monday criticised the move, saying the registration of a case against Opposition leaders cannot be justified under any circumstances.
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) After being acquitted in the wrestlers' sexual harassment case on Monday, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said that it was a "moment of happiness" for him and his supporters.
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Congress leaders on Monday condemned the alleged attack on Purnia MP Pappu Yadav during a press conference, calling it an assault on democratic values and freedom of expression. They said disagreements over political views should be addressed through debate and dialogue rather than violence.
Patna, Aug 3 (IANS) The results of the Bankipur Assembly by-election will be declared on Monday as counting of votes is underway at AN College in Patna.
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IANS) Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), a Pakistan-based terrorist-criminal group, targeted the family members of at least six current members of the West Bengal cabinet through Arpita Sarkar, the female aide of suspected Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) associate Hamim Mondal, an investigation by the Special Task Force (STF) of the Bengal Police has revealed.
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Olympic medallist boxer Vijender Singh questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the absence of any public message congratulating India’s athletes for their performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying that the country’s sporting achievements should rise above political differences.
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called upon the people of the state to dedicate the holy month of Shravan to service, cleanliness, water conservation, environmental protection and social harmony, saying the sacred period reflects the ideals of public welfare, respect for labour and collective responsibility.
Chandigarh, Aug 3 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon has announced a new set of office-bearers for the party's state unit, describing the exercise as a step to reinforce the organisation's base across Punjab.
Coimbatore, Aug 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Minister K.G. Arun Raj on Sunday said that the State continued to lead the country in deceased organ donation, accounting for nearly one-third of organ donations in India, while reiterating that the government would show no leniency towards hospitals or organisations involved in irregularities in the transplantation system.
