Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Poor governance is the primary reason behind instability and deprivation in Pakistan's Balochistan province as the Federal government regards the province as a security issue and does not address the social, economic, and political causes of the crisis there, a report said.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Opposition, led by the Congress, lashed out at the former Union Education Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dharmendra Pradhan for claiming that some people had attempted to mislead members of Gen Z during protests over NEET paper leak issue, asking him to instead "self-introspect" the mistakes made during his tenure.
Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the country’s youth possess the talent and energy to face every challenge confronting India, but need the right platforms to channel their potential towards nation-building.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Various leaders from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday hit out at the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, claiming that this showed his "double standards" regarding students' issues and it amounted to "misleading" them, than than showing them the right path.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday voiced strong opposition to the proposed delimitation exercise, arguing that it could adversely affect states in North India, South India and the Northeast, many of which share international borders, while disproportionately benefiting the central part of the country.
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) A banner was put up in Kolkata's Salt Lake area on Sunday, cautioning leaders joining the BJP from other parties. The banner said that if anyone joins the BJP and indulges in extortion, then that person will have to face "egg therapy".
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha, speaking on the ongoing students' protest in Jharkhand on Sunday, said the deadlock between the government and protesting students must be brought to an end, stressing that any decision regarding their demands should be based on a clear blueprint rather than "empty assurances".
Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav over Rahul Gandhi’s recent programme in Prayagraj, accusing him of failing to support his “elder brother” and claiming that the Congress leader’s rally drew far fewer people than expected.
Ranchi, Aug 9 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Jharkhand government over the ongoing students' protest in Ranchi and also criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for "not extending support" to the protesting students.
Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 9 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, who is currently on a two-day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on Sunday hoisted the Tricolour at Flag Point in Sri Vijaya Puram, kicking off the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
