Water, blood of our citizens can’t flow together: Amit Malviya

IANS | May 5, 2025 1:48 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) BJP Information Technology cell chief Amit Malviya on Monday hailed the Narendra Modi government’s ‘muscular doctrine’ behind the decision to stop the release of Chenab river to Pakistan from Salal Dam in J&K, saying “water and the blood of our citizens cannot flow together”.

Iyer to represent India on IMF Board at key meet on Pakistan loan

IANS | May 5, 2025 1:12 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Government has asked Parameswaran Iyer, Executive Director at the World Bank, to temporarily take up the additional responsibility as India's nominee director on the IMF Board, ahead of the crucial meeting on May 9 to consider Pakistan’s case for a loan from the multilateral institution, according to reliable sources.

Fireworks over Rafale: Cong mocks fighter jet, BJP hits back

IANS | May 5, 2025 11:47 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A political storm has erupted after Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai mocked the Centre by waving a toy Rafale jet adorned with lemons and green chillies -- a gesture traditionally used to ward off evil. While Congress leaders defended it as a symbolic demand for action against terrorism, the BJP slammed it as a direct insult to India's armed forces.

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit violence-hit Murshidabad today

IANS | May 5, 2025 7:39 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to visit Murshidabad district on Monday, following violent clashes, deaths and incidents of vandalism that erupted in the region during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

Vice-Prez Dhankhar lauds Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan for taking care of farmers' interests

IANS | May 4, 2025 11:28 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday stressed that the pain of farmers cannot be ignored under any circumstances, while underlining that Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan understands the problems of farmers. The Vice President's latest remarks assume significance as he, in December last year, questioned why there was no dialogue with the protesting farmers, and also asked Shivraj Singh Chouhan about the promises made to them earlier.