Patel's alarm, Nehru's ‘dismissal’: The origins of the National Herald storm

IANS | April 17, 2025 6:35 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A series of letters exchanged between Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru in May 1950, as documented in the book Sardar Patel’s Correspondence, suggest that Patel expressed concerns to Nehru regarding the use of the ‘National Herald’ for fundraising purposes. These letters indicate that Patel cautioned Nehru about “the potential misuse of government influence in financial dealings” and advised against accepting contributions from “questionable” sources.

Hindi as third language compulsory in Classes 1-5: CM Fadnavis defends move, Oppn objects

IANS | April 17, 2025 4:51 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday strongly defended the state government's move to introduce Hindi as a compulsory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5 studying in Marathi and English-medium schools from the academic year 2025-26.

'How come a category beyond law has secured immunity', VP Dhankhar raises questions in judges cash row case

IANS | April 17, 2025 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday expressed dismay at the turn of events following the incident of a large amount of cash allegedly found at the Delhi residence of a High Court judge. He questioned the constitutional validity of the Supreme Court-appointed Commission probing the case, and also said the Constitution has accorded immunity from prosecution only to the President and Governors, and there cannot be a category beyond that.

‘Crime master, bhoo-mafia' Robert Vadra: BJP’s scathing attack at Gandhi family over ED probe

IANS | April 17, 2025 3:55 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Amid Robert Vadra’s interrogation by the ED sleuths for the third consecutive day, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a blistering attack at the Gandhi family and dubbed Priyanka Gandhi’s husband as a "crime master" and "bhoo-mafia" (land-mafia).

Cong will amend Waqf Act as per needs, expectations of Muslims: Rashid Alvi

IANS | April 17, 2025 3:55 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Thursday said that if the Congress returns to power, it will amend the Waqf (Amendment) Act in accordance with the needs and expectations of the Muslim community.

Delhi govt issues notices to 11 pvt schools for fee hike, account lapses

IANS | April 17, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) After issuing show-cause notices to 11 private schools for unfair fee hikes and irregularities in accounts, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday claimed a major victory against a top private school in Dwarka after a court ordered an inspection led by the District Magistrate.

Delhi Minister Sirsa reviews waste reduction work at Ghazipur landfill

IANS | April 17, 2025 2:58 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday inspected the Ghazipur landfill site in east Delhi and reviewed the progress of remediation work and assessed the current environmental and infrastructural conditions.

Waqf Act row: No fresh appointments or de-notification of existing waqfs, Centre assures SC

IANS | April 17, 2025 2:57 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the undertaking given by the Union government that no fresh members would be appointed to waqf boards and the Central Waqf Council in terms of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 till the next date of hearing.

Ulta chor kotwal ko daante: Tarun Chugh slams Cong for protesting against ED action

IANS | April 17, 2025 2:35 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress for protesting and questioning the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) action in the National Herald case and claimed that it was a case of "ulta chor kotwal ko daante."

Don’t play politics on Hajj issue: Kiren Rijiju’s appeal to Oppn, sheds light on Saudi’s ‘special gesture’

IANS | April 17, 2025 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday asked the Opposition to refrain from playing politics on the religious Hajj issue and gave an account of how Saudi Arabia made special arrangements to accommodate India’s requests on opening a special window for the pilgrims.

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Patel's alarm, Nehru's ‘dismissal’: The origins of the National Herald storm

Hindi as third language compulsory in Classes 1-5: CM Fadnavis defends move, Oppn objects

'How come a category beyond law has secured immunity', VP Dhankhar raises questions in judges cash row case

‘Crime master, bhoo-mafia' Robert Vadra: BJP’s scathing attack at Gandhi family over ED probe

Cong will amend Waqf Act as per needs, expectations of Muslims: Rashid Alvi

Delhi govt issues notices to 11 pvt schools for fee hike, account lapses

Delhi Minister Sirsa reviews waste reduction work at Ghazipur landfill

Waqf Act row: No fresh appointments or de-notification of existing waqfs, Centre assures SC

Ulta chor kotwal ko daante: Tarun Chugh slams Cong for protesting against ED action

Don’t play politics on Hajj issue: Kiren Rijiju’s appeal to Oppn, sheds light on Saudi’s ‘special gesture’

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