New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) As Democrat leader Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the first Muslim mayor of America’s largest city, placing his hand on the Holy Quran while taking the oath of office, leaders from the JD(U) and Shiv Sena on Friday said that religion should not be politicised.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying that he continues to make false claims about the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Poonawalla said a recent survey published by the Congress-led government in Karnataka itself contradicts Gandhi’s claims.
Bengaluru, Jan 2 (IANS) The Congress government has objected to a survey by the State Election Commission, published by the Karnataka Monitoring and Evaluation Authority under the Department of Planning, Programme Monitoring and Statistics, stating that the survey was not sanctioned by the state government.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Gig workers must be treated as human beings, and not just disposable data points, said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday.
Yangon, Jan 2 (IANS) Three Indian nationals were repatriated from Myanmar’s Myawaddy cyber scam centres through Yangon, the Embassy of India in Yangon informed on Friday, following cooperation with Myanmar authorities and organisations.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday urged the government to roll back the notified excise rates on tobacco products and revise them to revenue-neutral rates, to disincentivise smuggling, and support domestic agriculture.
Palghar, Jan 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for playing the provocative song “Kashmir Banega Pakistan” at high volume near a temple in Chinchoti in Palghar, sparking outrage among residents.
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s manufacturing activity continued to expand in December, albeit at a slower pace, as HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 55 in December from 56.6 in November, a report showed on Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Renowned ‘Kathavachak’ Devkinandan Thakur on Friday criticised Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), bought a Bangladeshi cricketer. Thakur claimed that this action has offended the feelings of Hindus nationwide, particularly in light of the alleged abuses against minorities in Bangladesh.
Ahmedabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Adani Group CFO Jugeshinder ('Robbie') Singh said on Friday that in 2026 and looking out over the next 10 years, “we stand with folded hands in gratitude to India and its people” and “we are not just building a conglomerate; we are fulfilling a national promise”.
