New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The arrest of 14 youths in Varanasi for allegedly dumping non-vegetarian food into the Ganga during an Iftar party on a boat, triggered sharp reactions from leaders across political parties on Wednesday.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP, Kirti Azad, on Wednesday said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is destined to be the next Prime Minister, while launching a sharp attack on the BJP.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production has increased by 40 per cent, the government said on Wednesday, adding that supply concerns remain owing to the closing of the key oil route of the Strait of Hormuz.
Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) Karnataka's Congress MLC Ivan D'Souza on Wednesday raised concerns in the Legislative Council over the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, stating that the crisis has led to the closure of several hotels and disrupted the availability of food in many places.
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) mandated the transfer of 13 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, all in the ranks of District Magistrates (DMs), who are the district electoral officers (DEOs).
Puducherry, March 18 (IANS) Even as seat-sharing negotiations with the Congress party remained inconclusive, the DMK has moved ahead with the electoral process by filing a nomination for the upcoming Puducherry Assembly elections, signalling growing urgency within the alliance.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) After Assam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi quit the Congress and joined the BJP, Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP from Jharkhand, on Wednesday said that one should not be surprised if more Congress leaders resign from the party in the coming days. He hinted that even Gaurav Gogoi could step down in the future.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) After a tragic fire at a building in New Delhi's Palam claimed nine lives on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and announced an aid of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India is powering a robust energy ecosystem and shaping a sustainable atmosphere for future needs as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Delhi government’s Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department has floated a tender to procure two boats for monitoring and survey operations on the Yamuna river, officials said.
