NEW DELHI: In a bid to energise the student electorate and reclaim its hold over Delhi University's political landscape, the Congress-backed National Students' Union of India (NSUI) is making a powerful pitch for change -- led from the front by senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot. With just days to go before the Delhi University Students' Union elections, NSUI is banking on the credibility and appeal of young leadership to sway student sentiment, positioning itself as the voice of real campus i...Read More
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday objected to the Centre's decision to cancel the visit of Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan on the occasion of Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the foreign media reported. Punjab CM questions Centre's decision to cancel Sikh pilgrimage to Pakistan. The government of India has denied permission citing prevailing tensions and security concerns between the two countries. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann along with the Congress, Shiromani Ak...Read More
Srinagar- Amid growing frustration over apple-laden trucks stranded on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he had discussed the connectivity crisis with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister said the situation along NH-44 was affecting fruit growers, whose patience is wearing thin. "They have been very patient for the first few days, but watching their hard work rot becaus...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Vaishali Rameshbabu on winning the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss, and said her passion and dedication are exemplary. The Indian Grandmaster won the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss for the second time in a row and made it to the women's Candidates tournament after a hard-fought draw against former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the 11th and final round in Samarkand on Monday. In a post on X, Modi said, "Outstanding accomp...Read More
Srinagar- Calling the Jammu and Kashmir Police a "guardian for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir," the LG said the force is committed to providing opportunities, resources, support, and mentorship to young people, fostering civic responsibility and inclusive development. Sinha made these remarks while attending the closing ceremony of Jashn-e-Dal, a three-day water sports event organised by Jammu and Kashmir Police at Dal Lake. "Jammu and Kashmir Police's proactive engagement with communities and...Read More
Guwahati: India and the United States will return to the negotiating table on Tuesday to try and revive a stalled trade agreement, just weeks after US President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on Indian exports in retaliation for India's continued oil trade with Russia. The renewed discussions follow the delayed arrival of the US trade delegation in New Delhi and reflect a shift in tone from Washington. After weeks of sharp criticism, the US administration has softened its stance, hinting a...Read More
New Delhi: This time, monsoon rains have caused a lot of devastation in Uttarakhand. Sometimes the water level of the rivers rises, and sometimes the incidents of cloudburst have forced people to cry. Due to heavy rains in the famous Sahastradhara of Dehradun, the capital of Devbhoomi, a cloud burst late at night. This has caused devastation here. Many shops have been washed away in the fast-flowing water due to a cloudburst. However, there is no news of any loss of life yet. However, many peop...Read More
1. Karnataka HC declines to interfere with government's invitation to Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara 2025 The High Court of Karnataka on September 15 declined to interfere with the State Government's decision to invite writer and activist Banu Mushtaq, whose collection of Kannada short stories translated to English won the international Booker award 2025, to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festival, which begins on September 22. A division bench passed the order while dismissing petitio...Read More
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said that 50,000 more senior citizens will be added to the pension scheme by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on September 17, providing further details on her announcement made on Sunday about the three welfare initiatives. Eligible pensioners must submit their applications through the e-District Portal. The CM appealed to all eligible senior citizens and their families to apply promptly to take a...Read More
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that the protection of the Constitution is the responsibility of every citizen, and this duty must be diligently performed by everyone. He added that the protection of democracy is essential for the safety of the people of the country. He further appealed people not to allow electoral fraud. He spoke at the International Democracy Day celebration organised by the State Social Welfare Department at the Banq...Read More
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's comment on conversion and the caste system in Hinduism has drawn a blistering response from the BJP, which quizzed him about equality in Islam and suggested that he "set aside" his "Leftist lens". "Even if we say don't convert, some of them do it as a result of the system. In our Hindu community, if there was equality and equal opportunities, why would anyone convert? Did we bring untouchability," Mr Siddaramaiah said today . "There can be inequalities i...Read More
Telangana Police on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) to launch a year-long internal reforms project aimed at modernising policing and making it more people-centric. The agreement will initially be implemented in 30 police stations -- 15 in Cyberabad Commissionerate and 15 in Sangareddy district. Public consultation meetings with complainants, victims, accused persons, NGOs, judiciary representatives and police personnel will form the basi...Read More
New Delhi: Heavy rains lashed Dehradun triggering a cloudburst in the wee hours of Tuesday, destroying houses and washing away cars and shops. According to the initial reports, two people have went missing. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert warning for Dehradun and Tehri Garhwal till 9 am. Scary visuals from Dehradun show Tamsa river in spate and Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple inundated after heavy rainfall. As per the temple priest Acharya Bipin Joshi, the river started flowing ...Read More
NEW DELHI: Delhi police has conducted raids and search operations at 25 locations in the capital and Haryana in the wee hours of Monday, arresting six criminals with the recovery of arms, cash, and jewellery, officials said. According to the police, a total of Rs 34.7 lakh and gold jewellery worth over Rs 50 lakh have been recovered from the house of the alleged financer of the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang. The people detained and arrested belong to the Kapil Sangwan, alias Nandu, and Vicky ...Read More
BENGALURU: The Congress government in Karnataka made use of the International Day of Democracy on Monday to give a push to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' campaign. In a veiled attack, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleged that the BJP indulged in vote theft to retain power at the Centre. With a slogan 'My Vote, My Right,' the State Government observed the International Day of Democracy at the Banquet Hall of Vidhana Soudha. Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakuma...Read More
Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader R Ashoka on Monday called Chief Minister Siddaramaiah "ambassador of religious conversion" and accused him and the Congress government of creating a stage for such "conversions" in the state. Criticising the Congress for its policy on "Muslim appeasement and injustice to Hindus", Ashoka, who is also the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly said, if they continue this, the grand old party will not even win 20 seats in the state in the next election. He was reacting t...Read More
Cloudburst in Dehradun News: Dehradun experienced cloudbursts in Sahastradhara, leading to swollen rivers and damaged shops. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reported rescue operations by police and SDRF. In Rishikesh, the Chandrabhaga river overflowed due to heavy rainfall, flooding the highway and trapping vehicles. SDRF successfully rescued three people stranded in the river, ensuring their safety. The local administration is monitoring the situation....Read More
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the 'My Vote My Right' campaign has been designed to create awareness about democratic values and develop leadership skills among youth and students. Speaking at the International Day of Democracy at Vidhana Soudha, he said, "Ballot is stronger than bullet. The monarchy is sitting at home today and the elected representatives are governing. That is the power of the ballot. It is this voting power that gave rise to leaders like S...Read More
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by BJP leader and former MP Pratap Simha and others, who had opposed the selection of Booker Prize-winning writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year's Mysuru Dasara. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Joshi held that there was no violation of any constitutional right in the matter. "We do not find any infringement of rights in this case. Hence, the petition i...Read More
Hyderabad: As many as 30 police stations in the Telangana state were selected by the Indian police foundation for the internal police reforms project. For the implementation of the Reforms Project in the state, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday between the Telangana Police Department and the Indian Police Foundation (IPF). The project will initially cover 15 police stations in Cyberabad Commissionerate and 15 in Sangareddy district. Under this, public consultation meeting...Read More
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday led party members in taking a pledge not to let Tamil Nadu "bow its head" on the occasion of the 117th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister C N Annadurai. Stalin first paid floral tributes to Annadurai's portrait at Anna Arivalayam (DMK headquarters) in the city. He then administered a pledge that was repeated by DMK functionaries. The pledge included commitments to ensure that one crore families in Tamil Nadu are uplifted, to oppose constituenc...Read More
New Delhi, India -- The rattle of iron gates sounded like drumbeats as the crowd surged forward. A sea of bodies stormed through the barricades, which had stood as sentinels of power barely hours ago. The hallways of the house of the country's leader echoed with the thunder of muddy footsteps. Some smashed windows and artefacts, others picked up luxury bedsheets or shoes. The building and its plush interiors had been symbols of crushing authority, impenetrable and out of reach for the country'...Read More
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], September 16 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh government on Monday approved a significant increase in ex-gratia and gallantry award benefits for soldiers and their families. The families of soldiers who lose their lives in war and military operations will now receive Rs 50 lakh, up from the earlier Rs 20 lakh, while Param Vir Chakra awardees will be entitled to Rs 1 crore instead of Rs 40 lakh. The decisions were taken during the sixth meeting of the Rajya Sainik Board, ch...Read More
New Delhi: The Delhi government will soon begin clearing pending electric vehicle (EV) subsidy dues amounting to about ₹140 crore, officials said on Monday as per PTI. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh confirmed that the department will verify all subsidy applications to resolve the backlog, which has piled up over the past two years. "The process of identifying eligible beneficiaries has already started," an official said. A dedicated portal for clearing dues is also being prepared. The develop...Read More
Hyderabad: The BRS MLAs on Monday submitted rejoinder against the replies by the party MLAs who defected to the Congress by presenting proofs. The party MLAs G Jagadish Reddy, KP Vivekanand and Chinta Prabhakar met Assembly joint secretary Upender Reddy on Monday. The BRS leaders pointed out that while they have submitted rejoinders to the replies sent by the MLAs who switched loyalties. They did not submit rejoinders in the case of MLAs Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender as they did not respon...Read More
CHENNAI: Asserting that DMK government's welfare schemes are not driven by vote-bank politics but by a commitment to use power as an opportunity to uplift the marginalised, Chief Minister MK Stalin launched the Anbu Karangal scheme on the birth anniversary of former chief minister CN Annadurai on Monday. Describing votes as a symbol of the people's trust in his party, Stalin said the DMK was using that mandate to fulfil people's needs and drive social change. He was speaking after inaugurating...Read More
Patna: Jobaspirants in Bihar held a protest here on Monday to press their demand for the announcement of a date for the constable recruitment test in the state, and breached security barricades, prompting police personnel to baton-charge them. Protesters, carrying placards, gathered near Dak Bunglow crossing in Patna and raised slogans against the government. The demonstrators were demanding the announcement of the total vacancies and the exam date for the recruitment of constables in the Bihar ...Read More
NEW DELHI: The death of a senior Union Finance Ministry official in a road accident near Delhi Cantonment on Sunday has sparked a political row between the AAP and the BJP, with both parties blaming each other over emergency response and road safety in the city. The AAP alleged that the case highlights the apathy of the Delhi administrations, the emergency response system, and the city government's decision to shut down the Farishtey scheme launched by its government. In response, the BJP said ...Read More
NEW DELHI: In a worrying trend, the sex ratio in the capital has declined to 920 females per 1,000 males in 2024 as compared to 922 in 2023, according to an annual report on Registration of Births and Deaths in Delhi brought out for the year 2024 by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics and the Office of Chief Registrar (Births & Deaths) of the Delhi government. Delhi's sex ratio is currently below the national average of 940 females per 1,000 males, as reported in the latest census. As p...Read More
Haryana chief electoral officer (CEO) A Sreenivas on Monday said that, as per the Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines, a new voter list will be prepared and all booth level officers (BLOs) will be tasked with matching the current voter list of Haryana with that of the year 2002 by October 20 this year. If a voter's name appears in both lists, no additional documents will be required. Sreenivas said that both the 2002 and 2024 voter lists are available on the department's website for p...Read More