New Delhi: Campaigning for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections is gathering pace. While the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress are campaigning vigorously, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is also planning to field its candidates from several Muslim dominated constituencies. AIMIM may field Shahrukh Pathan This time Shahrukh Pathan, an accused in the Delhi riots case, has become the centre of discussion with AIMIM likely to field him as a candid...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Hours before the commencement of the Congress CWC (Congress Working Committee) meeting, party leader Sowmya Reddy on Thursday said that it is a proud moment for all the members of Mahila Congress who are present here to take part in the meeting. She stated that it is a privilege to be part of this historic event, adding that it is the Congress party which has always prioritised women. Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Sowmya Reddy said, "It is a ...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka), [India], December 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the mega public meeting to be held in Belagavi on December 27 is named as Jai Bapu-Jai Bhim-Jai Samvidhan convention. Addressing a press conference at the CPED School grounds, he said, "We have declared this area as Mahatma Gandi Navanagara. The Congress Working Committee meeting would be held near Gandhi well. Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Congress convention in 1924. It is...Read More
Imphal, Dec 26: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has called for immediate peace and understanding between the two warring communities, the Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups, amid the ongoing ethnic violence that has plagued the State since May last year. Speaking at the Good Governance Day event held at the BJP State Headquarters, Singh addressed the deep-seated issues fueling the unrest. "What is happening in Manipur today has many reasons. Those trying to divide the State are questioning the gov...Read More
Srinagar, December 26: As night temperatures continued to remain several notches below the freezing point in Kashmir, the famous Dal Lake froze solid at the top on Thursday. The minimum temperature was minus 7 degrees Celsius in Srinagar while it was minus 6 and minus 8.6 in Gulmarg and Pahalgam respectively. Jammu city had 6.6, Katra town 8, Batote 1.7, Banihal 0.7 and Bhaderwah minus 1.1 degrees. Kashmir Valley continued to remain in the grip of intense cold as markets, streets and main roads...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 26 (VOICE) Karnataka BJP has slammed Congress over the display of posters depicting a distorted map of India at the venue of the centenary celebrations of the INC's 1924 session in Belagavi, saying that it shows utter disrespect for India's sovereignty and is shameful.Taking to social media handle X on Thursday, the BJP said, "Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been handed over to Pakistan by the Indian National Congress - Karnataka! It is truly an act of treason that ...Read More
Thane, Dec 26 (VOICE) A couple has been arrested in connection with the abduction, rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Thane district. Coming barely after the Badlapur sexual assault on two nursery class girls in August, this is the second case that has sparked outrage with people demanding the noose for the alleged perpetrators - Vishal Gawli, 35 and his wife Sakshi Gawli, 25. Vishal Gawli is accused of kidnapping the girl from near her home, where she was playing on Monday...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday highlighted the significance of his party, saying that "Congress's history is the country's history". Speaking to ANI, the Karnataka Deputy CM stated that Congress takes care of all sections of the country, even when it's out of power. "Congress's history is the country's history; Congress has kept this country united. Whether Congress is in power or not, it takes care of all the sections...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Ahead of the Congress Working Committee meeting (CWC) Nav Satyagrah Baithak' Congress leader Sachin Pilot who arrived at the Belagavi airport on Thursday said that Congress was doing a good very job in the government but the working committee meeting would set the pace and agenda for the next few months and years. "This centenary is special, Congress is doing a very good job in the government but this working committee meeting will set the pace a...Read More
Belagavi, Dec 26 (PTI) Ahead of its extended CWC meeting here, the Congress on Thursday said it will rededicate itself to protect, preserve, and promote Mahatma Gandhi's legacy which is under "systematic assault by the ideological brotherhood that fought him bitterly". In a bid to get battle-ready for challenges ahead, the Congress will decide on an action plan for the next year at its CWC meeting named 'Nav Satyagraha Baithak' being held in Karnataka's Belagavi to mark the 100th anniversary of...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): After the Delhi government's department issued notices disowning the ruling AAP's registration process for two of its schemes in the national capital, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Thursday said that he would go to Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to conduct an inquiry into this matter. Dikshit called the AAP's proposed welfare schemes a 'fraud' and said that every resident of Delhi should know about this. Questioning the AAP government's credibili...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) The Jal Shakti ministry has set its sights on 2025 to achieve the ambitious targets of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) after falling short of the 2024 deadline to provide tap water connections to all rural households. The ministry also aims to ensure universal Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status for villages while advancing ecological restoration under the Namami Gange Programme. Over 15.37 crore rural households out of a total o...Read More
Ranchi, Dec 26 (PTI) The mercury is likely to dip in Jharkhand over the weekend with the IMD forecasting rains in the state. Light rain is likely at some places in west and adjoining northern Jharkhand on Saturday and southwest parts of the state on Sunday, the Ranchi Meteorological Centre said. The minimum temperature in the state is at present hovering between 11 degrees and 18 degrees Celsius, it said. Gumla was the coldest place in the state, recording a minimum temperature of 11.2 degree...Read More
Belagavi, Dec 26 (PTI) Ahead of its extended CWC meeting here, the Congress on Thursday said it will rededicate itself to protect, preserve, and promote Mahatma Gandhi's legacy which is under "systematic assault by the ideological brotherhood that fought him bitterly". In a bid to get battle-ready for challenges ahead, the Congress will decide on an action plan for the next year at its CWC meeting named 'Nav Satyagraha Baithak' being held in Karnataka's Belagavi to mark the 100th anniversary of...Read More
MEDAK: Predicting India's rise to the third-largest economy in the world, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that it can only be made possible with the improved participation of the farming communities, who, he termed "great contributors to the economy". Along with Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, the V-P visited Tunki village in Kowdipally mandal and interacted with farmers. He enquired about the methods they use in organic farming. "The families of 655 farmers have made history by e...Read More
Srinagar, Dec 26 (VOICE) As night temperatures continued to remain several notches below the freezing point in Kashmir, the famous Dal Lake froze solid at the top on Thursday. The minimum temperature was minus 7 degrees Celsius in Srinagar while it was minus 6 and minus 8.6 in Gulmarg and Pahalgam respectively. Jammu city had 6.6, Katra town 8, Batote 1.7, Banihal 0.7 and Bhaderwah minus 1.1 degrees. Kashmir Valley continued to remain in the grip of intense cold as markets, streets and main ro...Read More
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police have issued a notice to BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy, directing him to appear at 10 am on December 27 at the Masab Tank police station for questioning. The MLA is accused of abusing Banjara Hills Station House Officer (SHO) KM Raghavendra and obstructing him from carrying out his official duties. A police officer told TNIE that at the time of granting the MLA bail in the case, the Nampally court had directed him to cooperate with the police. "Based on the court dir...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrived for the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, 'Nav Satyagrah Baithak,' in Belagavi on Thursday. "To mark the 100 years of the 1924 Congress session, we are holding this convention here and AICC has taken the decision to hold a CWC meeting in Karnataka under the chairmanship of Mallikarjun Kharge," the Karnataka CM told ANI. Also Read | Delhi Air Pollution: Dense Fog Grips National Capital Amid 'V...Read More
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the mega public meeting to be held in Belagavi on December 27 is named as Jai Bapu-Jai Bhim-Jai Samvidhan convention. Addressing a press conference at the CPED School grounds, he said, "We have de-clared this area as Mahatma Gandi Navanagara. The Congress Working Committee meeting would be held near Gandhi well. Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Con-gress convention in 1924. It is a matter of pride that our own Mallikarjun Kha...Read More
Srinagar: Kashmir is currently experiencing an intense cold wave, with temperatures plummeting well below the freezing point across the region. As of Thursday, the valley remains under harsh winter conditions, with widespread freezing temperatures, particularly at night. The minimum temperatures have been recorded several degrees below zero, resulting in the freezing of water supply lines and a thin layer of ice forming over lakes and water bodies, including the famous Dal Lake. Srinagar, the...Read More
New Delhi: Severe cold wave conditions have gripped North India, with heavy snowfall bringing life to a standstill in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. In contrast, the national capital struggles under a thick blanket of smog, affecting visibility and disrupting travel. Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Travel in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and J&K Himachal Pradesh has reported significant snowfall, leading to the closure of 226 roads, including three national highways. Key areas ...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka), [India], December 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the mega public meeting to be held in Belagavi on December 27 is named as Jai Bapu-Jai Bhim-Jai Samvidhan convention. Addressing a press conference at the CPED School grounds, he said, "We have declared this area as Mahatma Gandi Navanagara. The Congress Working Committee meeting would be held near Gandhi well. Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Congress convention in 1924. It is...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): As the Congress is set to celebrate the centenary of the 1924 session of the party presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, party leader Salman Khurshid arrived in Belagavi on Thursday and said it is historical, and history was made here 100 years ago. "This is historical; history was made here 100 years ago. We need new inspiration and country. We need to take the country in the right direction and fight for the Constitution," Khurshid said while speaki...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Outgoing Governor Raghubar Das said Odisha's success in advancing on the path of development while preserving its traditions is truly inspiring. "Odisha has achieved recognition for its rich culture and glorious tradition. The enthusiasm and unparalleled hospitality of the people of Odisha has left a deep impression on my heart. Odisha's success in moving ahead on the path of development while adhering to its tradition is truly inspiring," said Das. He further stated that after sp...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (VOICE) Days after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, criticism has been mounting in the state against the Mohan Majhi-led government, alleging inaction in an assault case involving his son.In July, Raghubar Das's son was accused of assaulting a government employee, Baikuntha Pradhan over not sending a luxury car to receive him at the railway station. It was alleged that Pradhan was assaulted and mentally tortured by Das's son an...Read More
Patna, Dec 25 (UNI) Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, Tejaswi Yadav, on Wednesday condemned the lathicharge on the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants and termed it as a brutal action upon the peacefully demonstrating aspirants in support of their demands for reexamination of the preliminary test of the 70th BPSC. Through his post on social media X, Yadav slammed the government for the action. He alleged that mentally sick peo...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 26 (ANI): BJP leader CR Kesavan on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party for its centenary celebrations of the 1924 Belagavi Congress Session, saying that this session is a "monumental mockery of the principles of Mahatma Gandhi." Sharpening his attack, Kesavan claimed that if Mahatma Gandhi was alive and had witnessed the sins of the Congress, he would have gone on a Satyagraha and fasted to death. He said that the current Congress pa...Read More
According to Indian Express, Bidar, Vijayapura, Bijapur, and Kalburgi are likely to experience severe cold wave conditions, with temperatures falling to 6-7°C, far below the seasonal norm of 12-13°C for December. Meanwhile, Yadgir, Raichur, and Bagalkot will see minimum temperatures around 10°C, a significant dip from their usual 14-15°C, the report added. In South Interior Karnataka, temperatures will likely fall by 2-3°C below normal for the next three days, with Bengaluru also witnessing...Read More
Two bills enabling simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a heated debate. Opposition parties criticized the bills as an assault on federalism, a claim refuted by the government. The bills passed with 269 votes in favor and 198 against, marking the first use of electronic voting in the new Parliament House.Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday. Opposition parties dubbed the draf...Read More
Hyderabad, Dec 18 (Maxim News): Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that while Congress has worked hard for 75 years to enhance the country's prestige, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his friend Adani are bringing down the country's prestige. In response to the call given by the AICC to protest against Adani's financial irregularities and Prime Minister Modi's silence on the Manipur riots, the TPCC organized a Chalo Raj Bhavan program on Wednesday (December 18), Congress leaders, led by TPCC chi...Read More