Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called upon political parties across the country, particularly those in Tamil Nadu, to unite against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, alleging that it would undermine the State’s political representation and interests.
Mysuru, Aug 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday appealed to organisations protesting against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu to withdraw their agitation, stating that it is impossible to hold back water once a reservoir reaches full capacity.
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, is not about taking away citizenship but granting it.
Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about “forgiving” young protesters, saying that students across India are looking for accountability and reassurance rather than forgiveness.
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Spiritual leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Saturday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter forgave those who made alleged objectionable remarks against him during the protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital, asserting that the Prime Minister "has set an example".
Dhaka, Aug 1 (IANS) The recent expulsion of Gazi Nazrul Islam, a lawmaker of Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami party, over accusations of “moral turpitude”, followed by allegations that he assaulted members of his own staff, has put the radical Islamist outfit under intense scrutiny. Jamaat attempted to salvage its image by cutting ties with the lawmaker, but only after facing widespread public criticism and media attention, a report has stated.
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026.
Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a special appeal to the people of Karnataka to inspire the younger generation to cultivate the habit of reading Kannada literature, saying the state's rich literary tradition must be preserved despite the growing influence of smartphones and digital media.
Varanasi, Aug 1 (IANS) Seers and lawyers in Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, filed police complaints against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, accusing them of hurting religious sentiments after an act over the alleged Ram Temple donation theft was staged at the Parliament premises a day before.
Pune, Aug 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Saturday advised the youth to read Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s revered book Gita Rahasya to avoid mistakes in life. He also recalled Tilak's crucial role in awakening national consciousness.
