Cong's charge on EVMs gets thumbs down from key J&K ally; BJP rubs it in

IANS | December 15, 2024 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Congress party seems to be finding itself isolated within the INDIA bloc over its obstinacy and ‘big brother’ attitude in cornering the Centre. First, the party failed to garner allies' support on raising issues in Parliament and now its claims of ‘biased and fixed’ Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has been junked by its own ally – National Conference (NC).

Illegal Rohingyas: BJP seeks Assembly session to implement NRC in Delhi

IANS | December 15, 2024 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) BJP's Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta on Sunday demanded a special session of the House to pass a resolution to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the city to pave the way for Rohingya and Bangladesh infiltrators.

Delhi CM Atishi writes to HM Amit Shah over Rohingyas; BJP calls it sham

IANS | December 15, 2024 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah accusing the Central government of settling Rohingyas in the city, a move that evoked a sharp reaction from the BJP which slammed the CM for spreading falsehood.

Kejriwal's claims on vision for development ridiculous: Delhi BJP

IANS | December 15, 2024 7:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Hitting out at AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal’s claim that he has a development vision for the city and a capable team, the Delhi BJP on Sunday alleged that the former chief minister has turned Delhi into the most polluted capital in the world.

Lessons from Bangladesh: Liberation of 1971 & Hindu genocide (IANS Analysis)

Vinay Nalwa | December 15, 2024 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) December 16 holds a significant place in South Asian history, marking not only the anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation but also a defining moment that reshaped the region’s political and social landscape. This day commemorates the struggle for independence, but it also serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made in the fight for a new nation.

Jharkhand: Ayushman Bharat cards in demand, Sahebganj residents rush to the centre

IANS | December 15, 2024 4:59 PM

Ranchi, Dec 15 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY), since its launch in 2018 has evolved into a game-changer scheme, playing an instrumental role in transforming the country’s health landscape. Over the years, lakhs of people and their families have benefitted from the scheme, also called Ayushman Bharat.