New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday the Assam government’s plea challenging the interim relief granted by the Telangana High Court to Congress leader Pawan Khera in the criminal case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on Wednesday to inaugurate the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Mandya district.
Kathmandu, April 14 (IANS) Echoing a growing global trend of adopting "nation-first" foreign policies, the new Nepali government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday unveiled plans to pursue a "Nepal First" foreign policy.
New Delhi/Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj strongly defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi and launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi while speaking to the media.
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Nine days before the first phase of elections in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave six ‘recommendations’ to all the Bharatiya Janata Party booth-level workers, said a BJP insider on Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) In the run-up to the 2006 West Bengal Assembly election, it appeared that Mamata Banerjee would wrest power from the communists in the state, even if not with an overwhelming margin. But, she could not. Voter’s turnout was recorded at 84.52 per cent in 2006, the highest in the state and the Left citadel fortified itself, sweeping 233 of the 294 Assembly seats.
Gandhinagar, April 14 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that national security ultimately depends on the morale of the nation and its citizens' awareness, stressing that it cannot be defined solely by military strength or technological capability but must be understood as a collective national responsibility.
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) Sisters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan were once again denied a meeting with their brother at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail on Tuesday, local media reported.
Naxalbari (West Bengal), April 14 (IANS) Life in the remote village of Hatighisa in Naxalbari region of West Bengal continues to be marked by neglect, lack of basic amenities, and growing frustration among residents, who say development has largely bypassed their area.
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), if it comes to power in West Bengal after the two-phase assembly polls later this month, will prioritise women’s safety and ensure that women can roam around freely and safely even after midnight, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.
