BJP's Jaiswal expresses sorrow over Maha Kumbh stampede

IANS | January 29, 2025 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Bihar BJP President Dilip Kumar Jaiswal has expressed his deep concern over the tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj that resulted in several deaths and left many injured, calling it an extremely sorrowful incident.

If you can't fulfil duties as LG, step aside: CM Atishi to VK Saxena on toxins in Yamuna

IANS | January 29, 2025 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday hit out at Lieutenant-Governor (LG) V. K. Saxena in a letter, accusing him of peddling a "false narrative" on the toxins in the Yamuna River, and said that if he was "incapable" of fulfilling duties as the LG, he should step aside and make way for those who are willing to act in the interest of residents of the national Capital.

Dikshit slams Kejriwal over Yamuna poisoning remarks; calls for criminal probe

IANS | January 29, 2025 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Congress' New Delhi Assembly candidate Sandeep Dikshit on Wednesday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal over his claim that the Yamuna River was being "poisoned", calling it a "blatant lie" and demanding a criminal investigation into the statement.

JPC meet on Waqf Bill ends; final draft adopted

IANS | January 29, 2025 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting that was held to scrutinise the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill ended on Wednesday with the JPC adopting the Bill with 14 votes in favour and 11 against. The Opposition members of the JPC have time till 4 pm on Wednesday to register their dissent.

ED seizes 160 sites worth Rs 300 crore in Karnataka MUDA scam case

IANS | January 29, 2025 11:08 AM

Mysuru (Karnataka), Jan 29 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, has seized 160 sites that were allotted to various individuals in violation of rules under the 50:50 ratio formula, sources said on Wednesday.