Washington DC [US], November 26 (ANI): The US State Department on Tuesday while referring to arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court said that the US believes the ICC does not have jurisdiction in the matter. US Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said that they had 'real concerns' about the proceedings, as the ICC is supposed to be a court of limited jurisdiction grounded in the rules of complementarity. Miller said that the ICC was a court of last resort after the p...Read More
Every child should understand the preamble of the Constitution, its principles, and should function according to it, says Karnataka CM Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday, 26 November, said those against the Constitution are speaking of changing it, while he and his party are fighting to safeguard it. He was speaking on the sidelines of an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. "Those who are against the Constitution, they are telling i...Read More
BJP leader Amit Malviya attributed Rahul Gandhi's alleged behaviour to arrogance. Sharing the purported video, he claimed the Congress leader didn't greet her because she hails from the tribal community. "Rahul Gandhi is so arrogant that he did not even greet the President. Just because she comes from the tribal community, is a woman and Rahul Gandhi is the prince of Congress? What kind of a cheap mentality is this?" he wrote on X in Hindi. BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan accused Rahul Gandhi ...Read More
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt joined the padyatra for a 2-km stretch, walking alongside Pandit Dhirendra Shastri while holding the flag. The 'Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra', led by religious leader Pandit Dhirendra Shastri, reached Uttar Pradesh on its fifth day, with an impressive turnout of notable personalities. Among those joining the march were WWE wrestler The Great Khali and Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt. The Hindu unity march, which began from Bageshwar Dham on November 21, spans a nine-day ...Read More
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 26, 2024), indicated a level of hypocrisy attached to criticism about Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), saying ""EVMs are tampered when you lose and fine if you win". The oral remark was made by Justice Vikram Nath before dismissing a petition filed by evangelist K.A. Paul, who urged for a judicial order to return to paper ballots. Also read:EVM-VVPAT case | Cannot disclose 'source code' of EVMs, will result in misuse: Supreme Court Justice Nath, during ...Read More
MORENA: Four women died and five others were injured after an explosion caused three houses to collapse in Madhya Pradesh's Morena city, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place in the city's Rathore Colony area around midnight, said Superintendent of Police Sameer Saurabh. The body of one of the deceased women was still being extricated from under the debris, he said. Vasudev Rathore, whose house was destroyed in the explosion and whose 28-year-old daughter-in-law was among the deceas...Read More
The BJP employed a targeted campaign strategy in the Maharashtra elections, focusing on key opposition figures. This micro-planning, previously used in other states, led to victories against Congress leaders Prithviraj Chavan and Balasaheb Thorat. Detailed booth analysis and voter studies informed the campaign, contributing to the BJP's success in these traditionally Congress strongholds....Read More
26/11 Mumbai terror attack anniversary: Anand Mahindra, VVS Laxman, Akshay Kumar, CM Eknath Shinde, Governor Radhakrishnan, and President Droupadi Murmu, among others, pay tributes to martyrs of terrorist attack. 26/11 Mumbai terror attack anniversary: Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) Chairman Anand Mahindra, Indian cricketer VVS Laxman, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Governor CP Radhakrishnan, and President Droupadi Murmu, among others, paid tributes to m...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed strong disapproval over the repeated doubts raised by political leaders regarding the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The court criticised the tendency of some political figures to question the integrity of the EVM system when they lose elections, while conveniently accepting its legitimacy when they win. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, pointed out the inconsistency in the stance taken by severa...Read More
Mehbooba Mufti, PDP chief, expressed concern over the threats faced by India's largest minority as the nation celebrated Constitution Day. Citing the violence in Sambhal over a mosque survey, Mufti emphasized the erosion of constitutional values and urged for a collective defense of national identity. Mehbooba Mufti, the chief of the People's Democratic Party, voiced her concern on Tuesday regarding the unprecedented threats facing the country's largest minority during Constitution Day celebrat...Read More
An explosion in Morena city, Madhya Pradesh, led to the collapse of three houses, resulting in the death of four women and injuries to five others. Suspicions arise regarding the cause, potentially involving gunpowder, with an investigation underway to confirm the facts. In a tragic incident late Monday night, an explosion in Morena city, Madhya Pradesh, led to the collapse of three houses, resulting in the death of four women and injuries to five others, police reported. The catastrophic event...Read More
Also Read: Indian Constitution at 75: Defending ideals amidst erosion "Today, we recall the tremendous contribution of the Constituent Assembly and its prolific members. We are forever indebted to their vision and wisdom," he said. Kharge said Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Dr Rajendra Prasad, KM Munshi, Sarojini Naidu, Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur and several eminent personalities were not just revered n...Read More
Rajasthan's political landscape is disrupted as minister Jogaram Patel accuses former CM Ashok Gehlot of orchestrating phone tapping against BJP representatives. Ex-OSD Lokesh Sharma was arrested, unveiling details of the alleged plot. Revelations highlight a purported scheme involving Congress and BJP officials, fueled by explosive audio clips. In a significant escalation of political tensions in Rajasthan, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel has accused former Chief Minister ...Read More
Itanagar, Nov 26: Efforts to locate Suvendu Choudhary, Chief Principal Security Officer of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), who went missing after being swept away by the strong currents of the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh, continued on the third day on Tuesday, officials said. An NFR official said that search and rescue operations at Parashuram Kund in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district and downstream locations are being carried out jointly by the National and State Disaster Response ...Read More
Hindus and members of other minority groups say they have faced more attacks than ever since an interim government replaced the ousted prime minister, as Islamist groups have become more prominent and demoralized security agencies have left a security vacuum. The government says the threat to Hindus has been exaggerated. Around 91% of Bangladeshs population is Muslim, with Hindus making up almost all of the rest. Officials, witnesses and local media reports said that Krishna Das Prabhu, also k...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday greeted the people on the occasion of 75th Constitution Day. On social media handle X, Kharge said, "The Constitution of India, painstakingly and carefully drafted by our foremothers and forefathers, is the lifeblood of our nation. It guarantees us social, economic and political rights. It constitutes India into a SOVEREIGN S...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday greeted the people on the occasion of 75th Constitution Day. On social media handle X, Kharge said, "The Constitution of India, painstakingly and carefully drafted by our foremothers and forefathers, is the lifeblood of our nation. It guarantees us social, economic and political rights. It constitutes India into a SOVEREIGN S...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday greeted the people on the occasion of 75th Constitution Day. On social media handle X, Kharge said, "The Constitution of India, painstakingly and carefully drafted by our foremothers and forefathers, is the lifeblood of our nation. It guarantees us social, economic and political rights. It constitutes India into a SOVEREIGN S...Read More
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president J.P. Nadda and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari sharpened their attacks on the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Monday (November 18, 2024) while focusing on their narrative of development. Addressing a rally in Navi Mumbai, Mr. Nadda praised the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, claiming it has introduced a new, accountable political culture under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. "Our politics is about delivering promises -- and going beyo...Read More
Duffy, 53, is a Fox News contributor who co-hosts the evening Fox Business Network program "The Bottom Line.""I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Sean Duffy, from the Great State of Wisconsin, is nominated to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. Sean has been a tremendous and well-liked public servant, starting his career as a District Attorney for Ashland, Wisconsin, and later elected to the US House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District," Trump said in...Read More
Ganiga told reporters: "It is well known fact about who made the money offer and who received it. I have the documents. At the right time, I will release these records to the media." He accused the BJP of attempting to destabilise the Congress government using ill-gotten money from the previous administration's scams, while also alleging that the BJP had the backing of the central government. He also claimed that JD(S) had now joined forces with the BJP in this effort. "We have all the document...Read More
Mumbai: Former home minister and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh sustained a head injury on Monday as unidentified people pelted stones at his car while he was returning to Katol near Nagpur in the evening. Harrsh Poddar, superintendent of police (SP), Nagpur rural, said Deshmukh's CT scan was normal and he is being treated for shallow injuries at Alexis Superspeciality Hospital in Nagpur. Speaking to HT shortly after the attack, Poddar said the assailants were yet to be identified. "I am headed ...Read More
Trump has also appointed Musk to head a body to improve govt efficiency. Musk, the owner of Tesla and X among other prominent firms, has long enjoyed a cosy relationship with China Donald Trump stunned the world with his remarkable comeback win in the United States of America presidential election on November 5. Now, he is shaking up Washington and the global corridors of power with a series of unconventional appointments to key positions in his incoming administration. Some of those picks appe...Read More
Police in Bhadohi district on Monday attached the assets of Seema Beg, wife of jailed Samajwadi Party MLA Zahid Beg, who is an accused in a case of abetment of suicide of a domestic help, child labour and child trafficking, officials said. Advertisement https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png Seema and the couple's son are also accused in the case. The police had earlier moved the court seeking direction for the attachment of Seema Beg's assets after she failed to respond to multipl...Read More
This is the first time a Sikh's portrait has been displayed in the British Parliament. The unveiling ceremony of Lord Indarjit Singh's portrait was attended by British Sikh MPs Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Lord Kuldeep Singh Sahota, Jas Athwal, Kirith Entwistle, MP Richard Bacon, Bhagat Singh Shankar and Lady Singh Kanwaljit Kaur OBE (Order of the British Empire), with her family and friends. Lauding Lord Singh's significant contribution both in the UK upper house and for many years in the broadcas...Read More
Campaigning for the November 20 assembly bypolls to four seats in Punjab ended on Monday evening with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Opposition Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party making last-ditch efforts to mobilise support for their respective candidates. Hours before the campaign ended at 6 pm, major political outfits intensified their efforts to woo the voters. Bypolls to four assembly segments -- Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal (SC) and Barnala -- will be held on November 2...Read More
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 are approaching, and all eyes are on the big contest. The ruling alliance, Mahayuti, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena - Shinde faction) with Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) and Ajit Pawar (NCP), will compete against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), led by Sharad Pawar (NCP - Sharad Pawar faction) and Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena - UBT faction). Phaltan (SC), an important seat in Satara District, is getting a lot o...Read More
PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with Indonesia and Portugal President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia and Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in bilateral discussions during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brazil. The Indian delegation, which included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, participated in discussions with their Indonesian counterparts. During their interaction, PM Modi emphasised the discussions centred on strengthening bilateral relations across various sectors, including trade,...Read More
Donald Trump and JD Vance will take their oaths of office during a swearing-in ceremony. (File) President-elect Donald Trump will take office on January 20 after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Here is a timeline of events between now and inauguration day: - December 11: States must submit certified slates of presidential electors by this date to the archivist of the United States as part of a 2022 federal law intended to avoid a repeat of the chaos after Trump's attempts ...Read More
The victim, identified as Badaji Chamnaji Modi, was sitting at his shop when he was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants on Saturday, said the police. The Ahmedabad Police's Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) unit Monday arrested three people in connection with a 41-year-old trader's murder in Ahmedabad's Nehrunagar area while a manhunt has been launched for the fourth accused. The victim, identified as Badaji Chamnaji Modi, was sitting at his shop when he was shot dead by two bike-borne assail...Read More