New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) As the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is likely to be tabled in the Gujarat Assembly soon, the BJP on Wednesday welcomed the development, stating that the implementation of the UCC has long been part of its agenda. However, Opposition leaders have urged caution and sought a consultative approach in the matter.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday joined members in bidding farewell to those set to retire from the Upper House, emphasising that commitment to public service continues beyond formal positions.
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) The DMK on Wednesday finalised its seat-sharing agreement with the CPI, allocating five Assembly constituencies to the ally, one seat less than the six it contested in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday bid farewell to Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha who are set to retire upon the completion of their terms, acknowledging their contribution to parliamentary proceedings and public life.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The war in Afghanistan is turning out to be a genocide in which Pakistan has been mercilessly targeting innocent civilians. The death count of civilians following the hospital strike that killed 400 now stands at 835.
Patna, March 18 (IANS) JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Wednesday clarified that K.C. Tyagi’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the party’s policies.
Guwahati, March 18 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Wednesday said he was “deeply hurt” and “left with no option” but to resign from the Indian National Congress, alleging repeated humiliation and a lack of a conducive environment within the party’s Assam unit.
Patna, March 17 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of micro-enterprises by promoting formalisation of the sector, is bringing notable change in lives of people and also motivating others to walk down a similar path.
Washington, March 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is “angry” over European allies’ refusal to support operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Senator Lindsey Graham said Tuesday, as Trump criticised NATO for failing to back Washington’s Iran strikes during talks with Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified on Tuesday that the entire 25 per cent increase in domestic LPG production is being supplied to households as cooking gas.
