Lateral entry into bureaucracy is an attack on Dalits, OBCs and Adivasis: Rahul Gandhi

IANS | August 19, 2024 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, renewed his attack on the Modi government on Monday over the lateral entry scheme into the bureaucracy, which the Centre described as a well-thought-out move to fill in the gaps in ministries and departments requiring expertise and certain skill sets.

ULFA-I’s bomb scare a failure of government, says Assam Oppn leader

IANS | August 19, 2024 1:58 PM

Guwahati, Aug 19 (IANS) Lurinjyoti Gogoi, leader of Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has launched a sharp attack on the police and administration on ULFA-I’s bomb scare on Independence Day, claiming that the entire government intelligence has failed to counter the militant outfit.

Headline numbers of India's economy are strong: Gita Gopinath

IANS | August 19, 2024 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The overall headline numbers of India’s economy are strong, reflecting a large amount of public investment which has been a critical factor driving growth, according to IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath.

MUDA scam: Siddaramaiah to move HC over Guv's sanction for probe against him

IANS | August 18, 2024 11:40 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday will file a petition at the High Court on Monday against the Governor's decision to order investigation against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, Congress sources said on Sunday.