Hyderabad, Aug 3 (Maxim News): Telangana State BJP president N.Ramchander Rao demanded that the Congress government provide 42 per cent reservations specifically for the Backward Classes (BC) community without allocating any shares to other communities. Ramchander Rao urged the Congress government to exclude the 10 per cent reservations for Muslims from the 42 per cent BC reservations list, asserting that the BJP opposes religion-based reservations. A large number of party workers attended the ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government is likely to push on Monday the passage of a key sports bill in the Lok Sabha, amid a continuing deadlock in Parliament as the Opposition's united demand for a discussion on SIR failed to draw a positive response from the ruling alliance. The Lower House has listed the National Sports Governance Bill, which envisages greater transparency in the functioning of sports bodies, for consideration and passage. The Rajya Sabha has listed for passage on Monday a r...Read More
New Delhi: In a rare and moving display of friendship, a man from Jawasia village in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, was seen dancing through tears during the funeral procession of his closest friend, fulfilling a promise made long before death knocked. The man, 51-year-old Ambalal Prajapati, was honoring the final wish of his dear friend, 71-year-old Sohanlal Jain. As Jain's body was carried for its last rites earlier this week, Prajapati danced solemnly in front of the bier, just as his friend had ...Read More
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai flagged off three new trains, including the Raipur-Jabalpur Intercity Express, on Sunday. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, virtually flagged off the train. Also Read | Delhi Fire: 1 Dead, Another Injured After Car Catches Blaze in Hulambi Khurd. The event marked a significant step in enhancing rail connecti...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday, said that before 2017, recruitment in Uttar Pradesh was plagued by corruption, nepotism, and discrimination, which derailed youth aspirations and weakened law and order. Addressing the appointment letter distribution ceremony for 1,494 newly selected assistant operators in the UP Police Telecom Department, the CM recalled how past practices led to riots, terrorist attacks, and a climate of ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Yogendra Chandolia has alleged illegal occupation by Rohingyas of a land acquired for college construction in Singhu Village, Narela. In a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, he sought their eviction. Chandolia represents the North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency and the land allegedly occupied by the Rohingyas comes under his constituency. Also Read | Delhi Fire: 1 Dead, Another Injured After Car Catches Blaze in Hul...Read More
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday, said that before 2017, recruitment in Uttar Pradesh was plagued by corruption, nepotism, and discrimination, which derailed youth aspirations and weakened law and order. Addressing the appointment letter distribution ceremony for 1,494 newly selected assistant operators in the UP Police Telecom Department, the CM recalled how past practices led to riots, terrorist attacks, and a climate of fear, citing incidents in Ayodhya, Kashi...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the income tax return (ITR) filing date extended to September 15, taxpayers have more time to decide whether to choose the old or new tax regime. Salaried employees or pensioners without business income can change their tax regime at any time prior to filing their ITR every year by simply selecting the relevant option on the ITR-1 or ITR-2 form. With commercial or professional income, the regulations are stricter. Only once in your lifetime may you return...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): Lt Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, recently acquitted in the Malegaon blast case by NIA court, was given a grand welcome at his society in Pune on Sunday. Visuals from his society showed people showering him with petals, and bursting crackers and holding up posters which said 'welcome kaka,' expressing their gratitude for his return. Purohit also visited, along with his wife, the Hanuman mandir in his society, with a crowd of people watching him offe...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (Maxim News): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay stated that the BJP does not operate on personal decisions. Referring to reports in a section of the media, he emphasised that the party leadership is responsible for determining who takes on specific responsibilities. "We will never push for our own decisions regarding positions within the party," he remarked. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Bandi Sanjay urges Gadkari to grant CRiF funds to the State. "The BJP i...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Slamming the Congress and the RJD for targeting institutions with a "false" narrative, the BJP on Sunday launched a broadside against Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav for a "failed" attempt to discredit the recent electoral roll revision exercise in Bihar by claiming that his name had been struck off. Addressing mediapersons, Patra said the problem lies in the INDIA bloc as its constituents - the Congress and RJD - are determined to dis...Read More
Ambala (Haryana) [India], August 3 (ANI): Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after his recent remarks claiming he possesses evidence that could destroy the credibility of the Election Commission, accusing him of habitually lying and continuously attacking India's constitutional institutions. Vij told reporters here, 'Rahul Gandhi has a habit of lying. He and his Congress party have launched a jihad against all constitutional institutions of the country. Now ...Read More
Bhopal, Aug 3 (PTI) Former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur on Sunday said the special court's verdict acquitting her in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case was a victory of Hindutva and a "slap on the face" of people who coined the term "saffron terror". The special court on July 31 acquitted Thakur, Lt Col Prasad Purohit and five others in the case, noting that the prosecution had not adduced cogent and reliable evidence to warrant conviction and prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. Six people ...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (PTI) Telangana Jagruti president and MLC K Kavitha on Sunday alleged that a senior party leader was behind the "inappropriate remarks" made against her, bringing "internal rifts" within the BRS back into focus. While she did not specify the nature of the comments, Kavitha said the silence of her party colleagues over the issue was telling. "The whole of Telangana felt bad when inappropriate remarks were made against me, a daughter of this state. Many people reacted. But, for ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Yogendra Chandolia has alleged illegal occupation by Rohingyas of a land acquired for college construction in Singhu Village, Narela. In a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, he sought their eviction. Chandolia represents the North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency and the land allegedly occupied by the Rohingyas comes under his constituency. I am writing to bring to your attention a pressing issue that required immedia...Read More
Guwahati, Aug 3: The Extended Executive Committee meeting of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) began on Sunday at the Manabendra Sarma Complex in Dispur, Guwahati. The high-level session was attended by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, Assam Congress in-charge Jitendra Singh Alwar, senior leader Vikas Upadhyay, and several current and former MPs, MLAs, ministers, and key party functionaries. Addressing the press ahead of the meeting, Gaurav Gogoi highlighted the significance of the gathe...Read More
New Delhi: The members of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will be meeting over dinner at Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's residence on August 7, sources said on Sunday. The announcement of the August 7 meeting comes a day after the former Congress president asserted that atleast 70-80 Lok Sabha seats might have been rigged in the 2024 general elections, while addressing the party's conclave on Saturday. The ongoing Special Intensive Revi...Read More
New Delhi: The BJP alleged on Sunday that RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has committed a crime by keeping two voter IDs, noting that his Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number he cited at a presser was different from the one he officially carries. A day after the Elections Commission refuted his claim that his name was missing from the draft electoral rolls in Bihar, the BJP sharpened its attack on the opposition leader. "The Congress and RJD have been thoroughly exposed... Did you (Yadav) lie u...Read More
RAIPUR: AICC General Secretary and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel moved the Supreme Court, challenging the jurisdiction and powers of the CBI and ED, and seeking anticipatory bail in cases being probed by the ED, CBI, and the state Economic Offences Wing (EOW). The case is scheduled for a hearing on Monday.Baghel's plea follows the arrest of his son, Chaitanya Baghel, by the ED in connection with the alleged Rs 2,100 crore liquor scam. "The move is primarily to challenge the p...Read More
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Sunday alleged that the names flagged out of the draft voter list in Bihar are "disproportionately high" in areas considered opposition strongholds, and demanded a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar.Sharing an X post, Tagore alleged that 15.10 per cent of names have been flagged out in Gopalganj, 12.07 per cent in Purnia, 11.82 per cent in Kishanganj, 10.44 per cent in Madhuband 10.19 per cent in Bhagalpur.H...Read More
New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday, August 3, hit back at US President Donald Trump's controversial "dead economy" comment on India, using IMF data to showcase strong economic growth and taking a sharp dig at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for "agreeing" with the remark. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya led the counteroffensive, dismissing the criticism as "politically motivated and factually baseless". BJP Cites IMF Report, Mocks Rahul Gandhi for Endorsing Trump Sharing the latest World Economic Outlook u...Read More
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, flagged off 3 new express trains via video conference on Sunday. The flag-off ceremony was held in Gujarat's Bhavnagar, where Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai were also present. The new trains which were shown green flags were: Jabalpur - Raipur Express: This train will connect Jabalpur, known for Rani Durgavati's legacy, to th...Read More
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Incessant heavy rainfall has caused a flood situation in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj District. Public life in the area remains severely affected due to consistent downpours and resultant waterlogging. On Sunday morning, a man was seen using a boat to commute to his work as the streets got flooded in Prayagraj's Karela Bagh area, following heavy rainfall. Also Read | Santa Paul Arrested: Bangladeshi Model's Source of Funds, Luxury Cars Under Kolk...Read More
Kolkata, August 3: The money trail of the deposits accumulated in the two bank accounts of Santa Paul, the arrested Bangladeshi model from Kolkata, is currently under the scanner of the Kolkata Police. Sources said the investigating officials are also thoroughly examining the inward and outward remittances from these bank accounts to find out whether fictitious transactions were made through them. At the same time, city police insiders said, the investigating officials are also probing the sour...Read More
New Delhi: BJP MP Sambit Patra on Sunday lashed out at Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, after he alleged that his EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) number has been "changed" and his name was missing from the draft voter list. Patra alleged that Tejashwi Yadav had two EPIC numbers and two Voter IDs, and called Yadav's accusation a "conspiracy to defame India." Addressing a press conference, Patra said, "This means he (Tejashwi Yadav) had two EPIC numbers... Did he have t...Read More
Delhi Station News: What was first believed to be a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that claimed 18 lives during the Maha Kumbh rush in February was, in fact, sparked by a fallen headload, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha on Friday.Responding to a query raised by Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman, the minister referred to the findings of a high-level inquiry committee that probed the events leading up to the tragedy on 15 February. He stated that a large...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 2 (ANI): Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil on Friday dismissed Maharashtra's claim that raising the height of the Alamatti dam to 524.256 metres would cause floods in Sangli and Kolhapur districts. He asserted that this argument has already been rejected by the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal, the Supreme Court, and even in the Lok Sabha. Also Read | Andhra Pradesh Government Bans Display of Political Symbols in Schools. "Sangli ...Read More
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], August 2 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing political turmoil over the Special Intensive Revision procedure in Bihar, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar called for the same exercise in West Bengal, stating that a well-proven voter list is necessary for a vibrant democracy. Speaking to reporters in Siliguri, Majumdar pointed to past precedent, noting that a similar exercise in 2002 resulted in the removal of 20 lakh names from the state voter list. SIR is a regular practice ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 2 (ANI): Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday criticised the state government over the law and order situation in the wake of tensions in Pune Yavat village following an alleged objectionable social media post. Sapkal alleged that the police are failing to maintain law and order and are instead engaged in other activities, leading to repeated incidents of unrest in the state. The law and order in Maharashtra is in a really bad condit...Read More
The woman is allegedly on the run with her son from her marriage to an Indian man, Saikat Basu New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to reach out to the Indian Embassy in Moscow and seek Interpol's help to look out for the Russian woman, who fled India with her four-year-old child, while a custody battle between her and Indian national Saikat Basu was pending. The top court took a strong exception and warned the Centre and the Delhi Police of "...Read More