Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 21 (IANS) Fresh revelations on Wednesday that two successive Finance Department principal secretaries had warned against KIIFB’s excessive borrowings have added urgency to the V.D. Satheesan government’s move to order a probe into the state’s infrastructure financing agency.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the burning of a cockroach effigy at a Ramlila event in Delhi on Tuesday, the Congress and BJP leaders on Wednesday alleged that the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was acting as a proxy for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) to examine allegations that candidates of the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP were prevented from filing nominations for Urban Local Body elections and decide by Thursday whether the deadline should be extended in affected municipalities.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Women across Delhi, West Bengal and Tripura celebrated the traditional Sindoor Khela ritual on Wednesday on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, marking the culmination of Durga Puja. Women applied vermilion to each other’s foreheads and cheeks and offered prayers to Goddess Durga, seeking Her blessings and protection for everyone.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met with students of the Vision IAS coaching institute on Wednesday and heard their problems about the tuition centre.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday held a Janata Darshan at the Gorakhnath Temple, where he met around 200 people, listened to their grievances and directed officials to ensure their prompt and satisfactory resolution.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 21 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded curtly on Wednesday when asked about Rahul Gandhi’s latest foreign trip, adding a touch of intrigue to the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition's travel plans and the reluctance of his party colleagues to speak on the subject.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for unity against the enemies of the country, saying that he has consistently advocated collective efforts for the nation’s development through the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas'. They further said that it is the biggest clarion call for national security.
Newtown, Oct 21 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying that his views were of little concern to the public and that he has much to learn about India and the organisation.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to police personnel on Police Commemoration Day, expressing gratitude for their unwavering commitment to duty and their service under challenging circumstances.
