New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Delhi Police remained on high alert on Saturday ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, with security tightened across the national Capital, vehicles being checked at borders and police personnel wearing body cameras to record any untoward incidents.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The BJP on Friday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of politicising his meeting with President Droupadi Murmu and dragging the country’s highest constitutional office into a political narrative. The BJP challenged the Congress to substantiate its allegations of “vote chori” and electoral irregularities.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday took another swipe at billionaire Mukesh Ambani over Starlink's entry into India, calling him "Dear Prime Minister Ambani,” and accusing him of seeking to maintain a monopoly and questioning whether he would allow the satellite internet service to compete in the country.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for transforming Anganwadi Centres into hubs of community participation, encouraging universities to adopt nearby centres and undertake social-impact studies. He emphasised preventive measures to strengthen women’s safety through coordination among various departments.
Bhopal, Oct 9 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision on 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has triggered a political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress, with both parties blaming each other for the legal setback.
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Amid seeking Central financial assistance to combat drought-like conditions across parts of the state, the Maharashtra government on Friday issued administrative approval to procure 44 new high-end vehicles worth Rs 12.68 crore for visiting dignitaries and VIPs. The fleet expansion includes a bulletproof Toyota Land Cruiser valued at Rs 4.07 crore.
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal has sent a legal notice to Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra over her derogatory remarks on social media describing Agarwal as a “Vote Chor (Vote Thief)”.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The number of Delhi Metro stations slated for closure amid security arrangements for the proposed Opposition protest in the national capital has been reduced from 57 to 45, with entry and exit at the identified stations to remain shut from 9 p.m. on Friday until 6 p.m. on Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said President Droupadi Murmu had asked the opposition delegation to provide evidence to substantiate its allegations of "vote chori" (vote theft) following a meeting over the controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has bounced back as India’s key LPG supplier after having lost the top slot to the USA due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the continuing Middle East conflict.
