Patna (Bihar) [India], December 15 (ANI): Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lallan) Singh on Sunday accused the Congress of insulting the Constitution since Independence and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken about this in his address to the Lok Sabha. Speaking to mediapersons, Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh said, "The Congress party has disrespected the Constitution since Independence and PM Modi showed them the mirror in Lok Sabha." On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Cong...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday strongly condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has lowered the dignity of the Prime Minister's post. Speaking to ANI, Tiwari referenced Dr BR Ambedkar's statement that Jawaharlal Nehru was instrumental in the creation of the Indian Constitution. "Yesterday PM Modi lowered the dignity of the post of Prime Minister...Dr BR Ambedkar himself had said that if Jawaharlal Nehru was not there, the Constitution would ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): Twelve MLAs from Shiv Sena are set to take oath as ministers in Maharashtra cabinet expansion on Sunday. Shiv Sena MLA Bharatshet Gogawale said that the oath-taking ceremony will take place at 4 pm today. According to Gogawale, twelve MLAs from his party including himself will take oath as ministers of which seven are new faces. "Oath ceremony will take place at 4 pm today. So, we have all come to Nagpur. 7 people are new (who will take oath as...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): A friendly cricket match between Parliamentarians under Rajya Sabha Chairman XI and Lok Sabha Speaker XI is being played at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday. BJP MP Anurag Thakur captained Lok Sabha Speaker XI while Union Minister Kiren Rijiju led Rajya Sabha Chairman XI. The friendly affair has been named 'TB Mukt Bharat awareness cricket match'. Speaking to ANI, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "Several of our MP colleagues have come here. W...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday criticised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for her comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi reply in Lok Sabha on the 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution, terming her and the entire Congress party as "dejected and disappointed." He also said that when it comes to matters related to the nation, the Congress party and its leaders fail to understand them. Speaking to ANI, BJP leader P...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Lok Sabha, where he emphasized zero tolerance towards corruption. Raut questioned PM Modi's sincerity, pointing out the presence of allegedly corrupt leaders within the BJP, such as Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde. Raut's criticism also extended to PM Modi's relationship with business magnate Gautam Adani, implying that the Prime Minister...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Friday slammed the 'One Nation, One Election' being passed by the Union Cabinet, calling it an "attack on federalism." "The Congress party has already cleared its stand as One Nation One Election is an attack on federalism and there should be a discussion on the election process in the parliament," he said. The 'One Nation One Election' bill was approved by the Union Cabinet on Thursday paving the way for its introduction in Par...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 13 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday highlighted Mumbai's role as the economic capital and outlined the state's aspirations to become the fintech hub of the country. Fadnavis while projecting a promising future for the state at the World Economic Hindu Forum said, "Mumbai is not just the economic capital of India but will soon lead the country as a fintech hub. Maharashtra is prepared to spearhead this transformation." Fadnavis...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday granted relief to former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee in a money laundering case related to recruitment irregularities and directed that to release him on bail from February 1 in a money laundering case related to recruitment irregularities or if the framing of charges and vulnerable witnesses are examined before. A bench of justice Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan also asked the trial court to decide on framing of...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand took to social media and shared a photo of him with young D Gukesh recalling the moment when he met him as a young boy. "The boy who would be King @FIDE_chess @WacaChess," Viswanathan Anand wrote on X. Earlier the former World Champion congratulated D Gukesh on his phenomenal victory, "Congratulations! It's a proud moment for chess, a proud moment for India, a proud moment for WACA, and for me, a very person...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan co-chaired the 4th India-UAE Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday. Jaishankar said that there was a very productive exchange on promising domains and key interests. Jaishankar called the Strategic Dialogue an "effective platform" that helps translate leadership guidance into reality. He said that he looked forward to co-chairing the Joint Commission mee...Read More
PRNewswire Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 13: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited, the first standalone health insurance company in India, today announced the launch of its revolutionary retail health insurance product, 'SUPER STAR'. This innovative policy offers a long-term policy for the retail health segment, combining advanced features and highly customisable covers to address the growing complexities of modern lifestyles, rising medical expenses, and unforeseen emergen...Read More
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 13 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader ST Hasan on Friday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' rule was not possible in the country with the various cultures and laws present. "The One Nation, One Election rule is not possible in our country. Our country has a lot of different cultures and religious laws. There is a huge conspiracy behind it... Indirectly, only the centre will rule. They are trying to change the Constitution. They are talking about...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 13 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday slammed the "One Nation, One Election" bill, calling it the biggest threat to democracy. He also accused the BJP of forming government in Maharashtra by manipulating EVMs. Addressing a press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said, "No proper amendment or research has been done about it. Modi ji always speaks his Mann ki Baat. He never thinks about what is in the mind of the public or what is in t...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): After the Union Cabinet approved the 'One Nation One Election' bill, National Spokesperson of BJP CR Kesavan, on Friday welcomed this decision and emphasised that every Indian should welcome this move. He stated that the revolutionary transformation would restore the spirit and sanctity of the Constitution. "One Nation One Election will reclaim the spirit and sanctity of our Constitution which was betrayed when Congress broke and shattered the synchronous ...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 13 (ANI): Karnataka Legislative Council LoP Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Friday expressed support for the 'One Nation, One Election' and questioned the opposition's protests against the proposal. Narayanaswamy said that 'One Nation, One Election' will ease the government's financial burden and reduce election costs, urging everyone to support the initiative. Speaking to ANI, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy said, "Why are they (opposition) protesting (One Nation One...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): As the country prepares for the inaugural Women's Hockey India League (HIL), the captains of four teams expressed their excitement at being part of a historic tournament. They described it as "more than a competition," calling it a "celebration of skill and passion for women's hockey in India," and highlighting its role in showcasing the nation's finest sporting talent. With just one month remaining until the highly anticipated event, excitement is building...Read More
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 12: Ignite Junior College, a renowned name in integrated education, celebrates its students' remarkable performance in the CLAT 2025 examination, reaffirming its commitment to providing the best coaching for aspiring law students. With multiple students securing top ranks, including B. Nakshatra's 7th rank in Telangana, the college has once again demonstrated its academic excellence and student-centric approach. A Hub for Excellence in Education Ig...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has demanded that the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' bill be sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, asserting that the bill undermines democracy. "The bill will be presented in Parliament, and we want it to be referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which will hold discussions on it. The Indian National Congress's position was clarified last year by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, who sent a four-page letter to fo...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday held a meeting with concerned officials to review poll preparedness for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for 2025. In a post on X, the ECI stated that it had conducted a meeting with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi, the District Election Officer (DEO), the Returning Officer (RO), the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), and other nodal officials to "review the progress of the ongoi...Read More
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], December 12 (ANI): Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi on Thursday presided over a state-level coordination committee meeting to review the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.' According to an official release, it was informed during the meeting that 9,609 rooftop solar systems with a combined capacity of 45.90 MW have been installed across the state so far. The government has disbursed Rs 52.54 crore in subsidies to beneficiaries to further encourage solar adoption...Read More
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 12 (ANI): Ahead of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) player auctions, Gujarat Giants on Thursday announced strategic changes to their coaching staff, with Pravin Tambe appointed as the new bowling coach and former Australian cricketer Daniel Marsh as the new batting coach. Michael Klinger, the former Australian batter, will continue as the team's head coach, having joined last season. In a statement, Gujarat Giants said, "Ahead of the 2025 Women's Prem...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): The Haryana Steelers are brimming with confidence as they approach the critical stages of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season. With qualification secured, the team is now focused on fine-tuning their performances and avoiding the pitfalls that have hindered them in previous editions, including their defeat in the final of PKL Season 10. Head coach Manpreet Singh offered a candid reflection on the team's journey, highlighting the complexity of their...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 12 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall over most parts of Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area with thunderstorms and lighting expected at isolated locations. According to the IMD, isolated heavy to very heavy rain with extremely heavy showers at one or two places is likely to occur over Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts of Tamilnadu. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated pl...Read More
PNN New Delhi [India], December 12: In the 21st century, the world is going green in phases, and therefore using renewable sources of energy isn't going to harm the environment, but it's going to benefit your pocket. On average, the IEA has anticipated an increase of renewable energy sources' capacity by 75% from 2022 to 2027, spearheaded by solar and wind energy. Renewable energy investment is already at more than $50 billion annually in the United States. It is projected to climb even higher...Read More
NewsVoir Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 12: Ahmedabad University has built an innovative academic ecosystem, redefining the ways of learning through research-driven thinking, hands-on experiences, and interdisciplinary exploration. The University has reimagined the classroom experience to equip students to tackle complex global challenges that lie at the intersection of diverse disciplines - a foundation that not only shapes the future of education but also drives societal progress. The...Read More
NewsVoir Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 12: Deloitte India announced the winners of the 19th edition of Technology Fast 50 India Awards, recognising the nation's fastest-growing tech companies of 2024. This year's awards spotlight the dynamic growth of startups across sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy, healthcare, supply chain, and education. Delhi NCR led the rankings with 16 winners, followed by Bangalore and Mumbai. Notably, 2 winners from tier two and tier...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Thursday backed the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' bill, stating that party supremo Nitish Kumar has always supported simultaneous Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections. He added that the party had previously voiced its support for the bill and had approached the relevant committee. Jha remarked, "Our party welcomes this. We had approached this committee, and I was also part of the delegation. Nitish Kumar has always advoca...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): A nearly 26 per cent rise in FDI to USD 42.1 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year 2024-25 helped India's gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reach an impressive USD 1 trillion since the start of this century. India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its economic journey, with gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reaching an impressive USD 1 trillion since April 2000. This landmark achievement was helped by a nearl...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): As it's Sidharth Shukla's birth anniversary on Thursday, fans have taken social media to pay heartfelt tributes to the late actor. Shehnaaz Gill, who shared a close bond with Sidharth Shukla, also remembered the 'Bigg Boss 13' winner. She took to her Instagram story and wrote, "12:12" on a black background. Though she didn't explain more about it, her post clearly showed how much she misses the presence of Sidharth in her life. #SidharthShuklaL...Read More