Guwahati, March 27 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday asserted that the BJP is poised to form the government in Assam for the third time and will secure more than 100 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, claiming that the party has taken “historic decisions” for the state.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan has unexpectedly emerged as a mediator in the escalating US-Iran conflict, leveraging its diplomatic ties, according to reports, while its own ongoing war with Afghanistan remains unresolved despite several attempts at arbitration by other nations in the region.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Centre’s decision to slash excise duty by Rs 10 on petrol and diesel has drawn widespread appreciation from leaders across the ruling NDA, who described the move as a timely intervention aimed at easing inflationary pressure and providing relief to citizens amid a challenging global energy scenario.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Congress on Friday said that the government’s revenue ultimately comes from the people’s pockets, asserting that any reduction in excise duty is not a financial sacrifice by the government but a return of taxpayers’ money. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP also questioned the intent behind the move, with some calling it politically-motivated.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) The allegation of a tacit understanding between the BJP and the CPI(M) has escalated into a central flashpoint in Kerala’s Assembly election campaign, triggering a sharp exchange between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan.
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday claimed that the violence and clashes at Basanti in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal in which a police sub-inspector of police was also thrashed by a group of miscreants allegedly linked to the ruling Trinamool Congress was a result of the provocative statements from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at an election campaign rally earlier in the day.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Commenting on the LPG situation, Samajwadi Party President, Akhilesh Yadav, on Friday took a jibe at Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Keshav Prasad Maurya, saying "he should become Delivery Chief Minister".
Greater Noida, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared photographs of the Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, which will be inaugurated on Saturday, highlighting its significance for regional connectivity.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that amid global fuel shortages triggered by the West Asia crisis, which have pushed prices higher worldwide, the Modi government’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel offers much-needed relief to citizens.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday reassured that there is no lockdown in the country and urged state governments to prevent hoarding and ensure smooth fuel supply while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the government’s decision to slash excise duties on petrol and diesel, calling it a historic step to protect common citizens amid global uncertainties.
