New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) After smooth functioning for three days, ruckus revisited the Lok Sabha, when Opposition and treasury benches tirade guns at each other over various issues, including Adani and Sambhal, forcing the adjournment of the House till 2 pm on Thursday. As soon as the Speaker, Om Birla, called for the Zero Hour at 12, Opposition members demanded discussion on Sambhal. The Speaker said, "You want to speak on the Sambhal issue during the Zero Hour, but Nishikant Dubey wants to say...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Indian hockey team for winning the men's junior Asia Cup, saying their unmatched skill, unwavering grit and incredible teamwork have etched this victory into the annals of sporting glory. He said on X, "Proud of our hockey champions! It's a historic moment for Indian hockey as our Men's Junior Team wins the Junior Asia Cup 2024 title.Their unmatched skill, unwavering grit and incredible teamwork have etched this win into...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], December 5 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Thursday said that the Mahayuti government had been formed in Maharashtra and that NDA would work fully for the development of Maharashtra. "The Mahayuti government has been formed in Maharashtra and the NDA party will work fully for the development of Maharashtra," he said while speaking to ANI. Earlier today, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his best wishes to Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed his excitement over the swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra CM designate Devendra Fadnavis, scheduled to take place in Mumbai on Thursday. Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Thursday. Two deputy chief ministers, NCP leader Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, will also be sworn in at the ceremony in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Goyal...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 5 (ANI): Karnataka High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's plea challenging the court's order to uphold Governor's decision against him in the alleged MUDA scam to January 20 CM Siddaramaiah had challenged the single-bench order of HC that had dismissed his petition on September 23, challenging the approval given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for conducting investigation against him in the alleged illegalities in My...Read More
Mumbai: NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Thursday said ministers from the Mahayuti allies in Maharashtra will take oath in a week's time. Talking to reporters here, Bhujbal also said that NCP head Ajit Pawar, who will take oath as deputy chief minister for the sixth time on Thursday evening, has a good grasp over the finance department. Notably, Pawar served as the deputy CM and also held the finance portfolio in the outgoing government. BJP legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis will be swo...Read More
Ayodhya, Dec 5 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accused the Opposition parties of trying to divide society, saying what Mughal ruler Babur's army did in Ayodhya and Sambhal is what is happening in Bangladesh. The chief minister, who was in the temple town for the inauguration of the 43rd Ramayan Mela, said Lord Ram united the whole society. "Had we given importance to unity and not let the strategy of nation's enemies succeed in creating social animosity, this cou...Read More
Itanagar, Dec 5 (PTI) The Arunachal Pradesh government has inked a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Indian Army for the maintenance and upkeep of the Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing Museum of Valour in Tawang district. The memorandum was signed by Tawang Deputy Commissioner Kangki Darang and Brigadier VS Rajput of the 190 Mountain Brigade on Wednesday in the presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. With this agreement, the museum will be effectively managed solely by the Indian Army, an offi...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 5 (ANI): BRS leader Dasoju Sravan Kumar on Thursday criticized Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, calling him a "colossal failure" in his role as CM. Speaking to ANI, Dasoju accused CM Reddy for "destroying the people of Telangana." "Police repression is the final refugee of a failing ruler. Unfortunately in Telangana, Revanth Reddy has turned out to be a colossal failure in Telangana as a CM...there is no people's governance in Telangana...what is happening he...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Congress MP Tanuj Punia criticized the government for preventing Rahul Gandhi from visiting Sambhal, calling it a violation of constitutional rights. He alleged that the government was attempting to suppress the voice of the opposition. "On one side, the government is saying that everything is normal, and on the other side, they are saying that our arrival will create a mess. If they had a problem with a crowd moving forward, he [Rahul Gandhi] was ready to g...Read More
New Delhi, December 5: Uttar Pradesh's Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh expressed confidence that Mahakumbh 2025 will play a pivotal role in showcasing India's rich cultural heritage and Sanatan traditions globally. Speaking on the progress of preparations, he told IANS, "The arrangements for Mahakumbh are progressing in full swing. We are committed to welcoming all devotees, irrespective of their origin -- whether from different states of India or other countries. We aim to host them ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): The Delhi high court on Thursday granted two weeks interim bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar on medical grounds. He is serving a life sentence in POCSO case. He was Convicted in Unnao Rape case in 2018. A division bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma granted two weeks interim bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar for treatment. He sought suspension of sentence for 30 days for treatment. *The High Court directed that he be admitted to AIIMS New Delhi for med...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 5 (ANI): Karnataka High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's plea challenging the court's order to uphold Governor's decision against him in the alleged MUDA scam to January 20 CM Siddaramaiah had challenged the single-bench order of HC that had dismissed his petition on September 23, challenging the approval given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for conducting investigation against him in the alleged illegalities in My...Read More
Ranchi, December 5: Six days after Hemant Soren took oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister for a record fourth time, he expanded his cabinet on Thursday with 11 ministers taking the oath of office and secrecy. The ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan at 12.50 p.m., where Governor Santosh Gangwar administered the oath of office. The newly sworn-in ministers include Deepak Birua, Ramdas Soren, Hafizul Hasan, Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Yogendra Mahato, and Chamra Linda from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), De...Read More
Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant on Thursday said no MLA from the party will accept any responsibility in the new Maharashtra government if Eknath Shinde does not take oath as deputy chief minister. Talking to reporters hours ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Samant also said no MLA from the Shiv Sena has the intention to become deputy CM and the post should be occupied only by Shinde. Shiv Sena head Eknath Shinde, who served as chief minister in the outgoing government, has indicated tha...Read More
Maharashtra: Just hours before the oath-taking ceremony of Maharashtra chief minister, the Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant today (December 5) said that Eknath Shinde will take a positive decision. Samant said no one other than Shinde will become the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. "If he (Eknath Shinde) does not become the Deputy Chief Minister then no one will take any ministerial position in Shiv Sena", said Samant. "We are fully confident that Eknath Shinde will be the Deputy Chief Minist...Read More
Bengaluru, Dec 5 (PTI) Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued notice to the state government and other respondents on an appeal filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenging the single judge bench's order upholding the Governor's decision granting approval for an investigation against him in the MUDA site allotment scam. The division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V Aravind posted the matter for further hearing on January 25, 2025. On October 24, the CM filed an appeal be...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday claimed a link between Rahul Gandhi and international forces, including an investigative media platform, trying to destabilise India and that the Congress leader was a "traitor of the highest order". BJP MPs K Laxman and Sambit Patra cited a report in the French media outlet 'Mediapart' to target Gandhi after the ruling party raised the issue in the Lok Sabha, which was adjourned amid noisy interventions by both sides. Patra claimed that billionaire i...Read More
Hyderabad, Dec 5 (Maxim News): Chief Minister Revanth Reddy launched the Indiramma House Survey mobile application on Thursday morning. The selection of the beneficiaries of the housing scheme will be done from tomorrow (Friday) through this app. Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Speaking on this occasion, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that the Indiramma house scheme was started with Rs. 10 thousand. Today it has reached Rs. 5 lakh. He said that they are providing financial assistance at t...Read More
Hyderabad, Dec 5 (VOICE) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday launched a special mobile app to select beneficiaries under the Indiramma housing scheme of the state government.The beneficiaries under the scheme will be selected from Friday. Officials will visit villages to verify the applications and select beneficiaries. Under the first phase of the scheme, the government will provide assistance to the poor for the construction of 4.5 lakh houses. The government will sanction R...Read More
New Delhi: Services were disrupted on Delhi Metro's Blue Line on Thursday due to a cable theft between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar stations, causing inconvenience to the commuters. One of the busiest metro corridors, the Blue Line connects Dwarka with Vaishali and Noida City Centre. However, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said it shall make an attempt to repair the impacted section from 12.45 pm onwards, during which single line operation will be done between Subhash Nagar and Kirti Na...Read More
Assam Beef Ban: A political row has erupted over the Assam government's decision to ban the public consumption of beef in the state with the Opposition labelling it "against the right to freedom" while the ruling BJP lauding the state Cabinet's call. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had announced on Wednesday that his government has decided to ban the consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels and public places, drawing sharp reactions from the Opposition. Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Responding to a question on India's position on International Criminal Court (ICC)'s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India is not a member of ICC. "When the ICC was constituted, the question of our membership was considered for very good reason; after a great deal of deliberation, India decided not to become a member. So, with regard to any decision passed by the ICC, it i...Read More
Ranchi: Six days after Hemant Soren took oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister for a record fourth time, he expanded his cabinet Thursday with 11 MLAs sworn in as ministers as they took the oath of office and secrecy. The ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan at 12:50pm, where Governor Santosh Gangwar administered the oath of office. The newly sworn-in ministers include Deepak Birua, Ramdas Soren, Hafizul Hasan, Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Yogendra Mahato, and Chamra Linda from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JM...Read More
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], December 5 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday extended his best wishes to Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis and expressed confidence that Fadnavis will work towards the all-round development of Maharashtra. Speaking to ANI, Uttarakhand CM Dhami said, "In Maharashtra, Mahayuti govt has been formed under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. That Govt will take Maharashtra and its development forward. Wherever there are double-...Read More
Mumbai, December 5: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra today, December 5. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at around 5:30 PM at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Besides Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar will also take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers in the new cabinet. However, there are questions as to who all will be attending the swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis and his government...Read More
CHANDIGARH: A day after he survived a bid on his life, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday performed the duty of 'sewadar' outside Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjab's Rupnagar district amid tight security. The former deputy chief minister, a Z+ protectee, arrived at the Anandpur Sahib shrine surrounded by security personnel. Dressed in blue 'sewadar' uniform, Badal sat at the entrance of the gurdwara with a spear in one hand for an hour from 9 am. The wheelchair-bound SAD le...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 5 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday arrived in Mumbai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis and said that Maharashtra will progress at twice the speed. "I extend my greeting to Devendra Fadnavis. I feel proud today that the NDA Government is in power once again in Maharashtra. He has been elected as the CM of Maharashtra for the third time. Best wishes to him. Maharashtra will progress with twice...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): As the Parliament Winter Session 2024 is underway, TMC MP Kirti Azad on Thursday said that they (opposition) are one in the House however, every party has its strategy and issues which they wanted to be discussed in the Parliament. Highlighting several topics of discussion, he alleged that the West Bengal government has not been given funds from the last 5 years and the party wants to discuss this issue. "Every party has its strategy but on the floor, we ar...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday after a word of war broke out between BJP leader Nishikant Dubey and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi after BJP alleged Congress' hand in 'attacks on national interest from abroad.' Refering to the Mediapart report about the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project in the Lok Sabha, Dubey said that "Opposition makes constant attempts to derail the government." "Section of opposition leaders make...Read More