'Deeply misogynistic mindset': Shiv Sena-UBT slams UP Minister's comments in defending Nitish Kumar on hijab row

IANS | December 17, 2025 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Shiv Sena-UBT on Wednesday criticised Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad for his controversial remarks while defending Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over an incident where he pulled down a woman doctor’s hijab during a public event in Patna, with party MP Priyanka Chaturvedi saying that the comments reflected a deeply misogynistic mindset and showed a willingness to disrespect a woman’s dignity in order to justify an inappropriate act.

No right to insult valour of armed forces: Giriraj Singh on Prithviraj Chavan's Op Sindoor remarks

IANS | December 17, 2025 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) A sharp political storm has erupted over senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's remarks on Operation Sindoor, after he said that India was "defeated on the first day" of the May military action against Pakistan.

Road accident victim to get Rs 1.5 lakh cashless medical care for first 7 days: Nitin Gadkari in RS

IANS | December 17, 2025 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha about the expansion of a cashless treatment programme for road accident victims.

Congress MPs protest against Centre on Parliament premises over National Herald case

IANS | December 17, 2025 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Congress leaders on Wednesday staged a protest within the Parliament House complex against the Centre after a Delhi court granted relief to senior party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The demonstration followed the court’s decision to refuse to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering charges in the case.

RS: Raghav Chadha raises toll plazas waiting issue, Minister Gadkari assures 'zero time' before 2026

IANS | December 17, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) AAP MP Raghav Chadha has demanded toll tax exemption for commuters forced to wait more than five minutes at highway toll plazas, while Union Minister Nitin Gadkari assured that by 2026 India will move to a “zero wait time” system using satellite-based tolling.

Cong welcomes court order on National Herald case, calls ED probe 'politically motivated'

IANS | December 17, 2025 1:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Congress leaders on Wednesday welcomed a Delhi court’s dismissal of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) money laundering complaint against Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case, calling the probe politically motivated.

PT Usha highlights plight of Wayanad coffee growers in Rajya Sabha, urges urgent govt action

IANS | December 17, 2025 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Legendary athlete and nominated Rajya Sabha member P.T. Usha on Wednesday raised serious concerns over the deepening crisis facing coffee growers and labourers in Kerala's Wayanad district during the Zero Hour proceedings in the Upper House.

PM Modi receives rousing welcome at Ethiopian Parliament

IANS | December 17, 2025 12:37 PM

Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (IANS) Ahead of his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the lawmakers in the Ethiopian Parliament on Wednesday. This will be the 18th Parliament in the world where PM Modi will be speaking.

'There is outflow of illegal immigrants after SIR': Bengal Governor (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | December 17, 2025 11:36 AM

Kolkata, Dec 17 (IANS) West Bengal Governor C.V. Anand Bose on Wednesday said that the Special Intensive Review (SIR) process is driving out the Bangladeshi infiltrations since it started in the state.

'Matter of great pride': BJP, JD(U) hail PM Modi on receiving Ethiopia’s highest honour

IANS | December 17, 2025 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’, leaders from the BJP and JD(U) on Wednesday described the recognition as a matter of immense pride for the nation.

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'Deeply misogynistic mindset': Shiv Sena-UBT slams UP Minister's comments in defending Nitish Kumar on hijab row

No right to insult valour of armed forces: Giriraj Singh on Prithviraj Chavan's Op Sindoor remarks

Road accident victim to get Rs 1.5 lakh cashless medical care for first 7 days: Nitin Gadkari in RS

Congress MPs protest against Centre on Parliament premises over National Herald case

RS: Raghav Chadha raises toll plazas waiting issue, Minister Gadkari assures 'zero time' before 2026

Cong welcomes court order on National Herald case, calls ED probe 'politically motivated'

PT Usha highlights plight of Wayanad coffee growers in Rajya Sabha, urges urgent govt action

PM Modi receives rousing welcome at Ethiopian Parliament

'There is outflow of illegal immigrants after SIR': Bengal Governor (IANS Exclusive)

'Matter of great pride': BJP, JD(U) hail PM Modi on receiving Ethiopia’s highest honour

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