Tadepalli/Markapuram, Aug 29 (IANS) YSRCP leaders on Saturday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of “rewriting history” and claiming credit for the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project, which they said was executed largely during the governments of former Chief Ministers YS Rajasekhara Reddy and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Guwahati, Aug 29 (IANS) A tripartite agreement was signed on Saturday between the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Badminton Association of India (BAI) and Sports Authority of Assam (SAA) for the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for swimming at the Amingaon Sports Complex in Assam, officials said.
Dwarka, Aug 29 (IANS) Gujarat Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president Isudan Gadhvi began an indefinite protest in Khambhalia on Saturday, demanding that the state government declare drought in parts of Saurashtra, Kutch and North Gujarat following four consecutive weeks of inadequate rainfall and provide relief to affected farmers.
Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), Mundra, has been recognised for its pro-environmental efforts with the ‘Legend (Emerging)’ award in the Environmental Sustainability category at the 21st EXCEED Environment Awards 2026.
Lucknow, Aug 29 (IANS) Calling upon students to help build Viksit Bharat by 2047, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasised the importance of constitutional methods in bringing about social transformation and questioning injustice.
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) Following the instruction from West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari earlier in the day, the Kolkata Police on Saturday registered a suo motu FIR against former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violation of a Calcutta High Court order at the foundation day rally of Trinamool Congress’ student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), on Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The set of guidelines issued by the right-wing outfit Vishva Hindu Parishad on Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal has triggered a political debate, with leaders from the JD(U), Congress and other parties expressing contrasting views on the organisation’s 'command' to restrict the sale and consumption of non-vegetarian food in and around puja pandals.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi direct the filing of an FIR against those allegedly involved in the "shuddhikaran" or purification of the Ramlila ground in Haldwani after Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a public meeting there.
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) Current West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday, said that an FIR would be lodged against his predecessor and former Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee over violation of a Calcutta High Court order at the foundation day rally of Trinamool Congress’ student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), on Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) outreach programme in the United States to mark its centenary year has triggered a political debate in India, with the Congress claiming that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is facing strong opposition in the US, while the BJP and Shiv Sena described his visit as a matter of pride.
