New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) Describing it as "another mighty blow to Naxalism", Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said 14 Naxalites were killed in a joint operation by the CRPF, SoG Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. With the resolve for a Naxal-free India and joint efforts of security forces, Naxalism is breathing its last today, Shah said. "Another mighty b
Gariaband (Chhattisgarh) [India], January 21 (ANI): In a major development, more than 14 Naxals were killed during a joint anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, where the security forces were able to kill a member of the Naxalite Central Committee, Jairam alias Chalpati, who had a reward of one crore on his head, the Gariaband Superintendent of Police said on Monday. Accordin
Chhattisgarh: At least 14 Maoists were killed in an encounter with the Chhattisgarh Police near the state's border with Odisha in Gariaband district, as confirmed by the police on Tuesday. Among those killed were two women Maoists who were neutralized on Monday during the same operation. One of the slain Maoists carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore, while officials suggested that the death toll might ri
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of abdicating his responsibilities by "outsourcing" Manipur to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The opposition party reiterated its demand for the PM to visit the violence-hit northeastern state, terming his absence a "disastrous" neglect of duty.The criticism came after Prime Minister Modi e
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], January 21 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday morning hailed Mahatma Gandhi ahead of the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally scheduled to be held in Belagavi district today. He lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when asked to comment on their reaction to the program, labelling it as the "Godse" party. Shivakumar said that
Bhopal, Jan 17 (VOICE) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Madhya Pradesh minister Vishvas Sarang on Friday accused the Congress of using Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's name for its "survival" in politics.Sarang, who is the Sports and Youth Welfare Minister in Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led Cabinet, said history reveals that the Congress has shown respect neither towards Dr. Ambedkar nor the Constitution
Mumbai: Former Union minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday rubbished Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks that the BJP's victory in the Maharashtra assembly polls ended the politics of betrayal and treachery started by him in 1978. "I was the chief minister in 1978. I am not aware about his whereabouts then," Pawar told reporters in Mumbai. "When I was the chief minister, there were people like Utta
Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut met with Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai on Monday amid doubts over the opposition MVA coalition's future after the former announced going solo in the local body elections in Maharashtra. Talking to reporters after the meeting, Raut slammed Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah for his critical remarks on Pawa
Chandigarh, Jan 10 (PTI) Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal targeted the BJP for seeking the Akal Takht's intervention for ending his fast-unto-death, and said they should instead approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi and press him to accept farmers' demands if they want him to call off the strike, which entered day 46 on Friday. In a three-minute video message released on Friday, the 70-
New Delhi: The BJP is likely to announce the remaining candidates on 41 seats in Delhi Assembly polls by Sunday, said party's state general secretary Vishnu Mittal. Talking to the reporters at the Delhi BJP office, Mittal said that the second list of candidates will be released either on Jan 11 or 12 after the Central Election Committee (CEC) meets today. Earlier today, Union Home Minister and B
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing it of making Delhi the "crime capital of India." Speaking at a press conference, Kejriwal highlighted rising instances of robbery, chain snatching, and gang wars, alleging that women feel unsafe leaving their homes due to the law and order sit
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 meetin
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 meetin
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 develop
Dehradun, Dec 18 (PTI) The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Wednesday. During a meeting of the Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Development Board (UIIDB) in Dehradun, Dhami said that the state government has completed its "homework" and the UCC will be implemented across the state from January 2025. With this,
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a strong condemnation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, calling them disrespectful and offensive. In an open letter, Siddaramaiah criticised Shah and his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), for undermining the legacy of the architect of India's Constitution. The controversy erupted when Amit Shah w
Dehradun, December 18: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, all preparations have been completed, and Uttarakhand will become the first state to implement the UCC after independence. During a meeting of the Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Dev
Dehradun: Uttarakhand will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) from January 2025, making it the first Indian state to do so after Independence, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Wednesday. "All preparations have been completed in this regard," he said. "The Uniform Civil Code law of Uttarakhand, following the basic spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas (with everyone's
Ranjan Dasgupta & Tushar Pawar Nashik: Disgruntled NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday said Maharashtra chief minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, and two top NCP functionaries, Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare, "tried their best" to convince party president Ajit Pawar to give him a ministerial berth. "All three (Fadnavis, Patel and Tatkare) wanted me as a minister in the new govt. They made all effort
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday slammed the Congress over the BR Ambedkar row. Defending Amit Shah from the Congress's allegations that the Union Home Minister insulted BR Ambedkar in his speech in the Rajya Sabha. The Prime Minister assereted that the Home Minister in fact exposed the party's "dark history of insulting" the architect of the Constitution, leaving the main oppo
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah who has been in the eye of a storm over his remarks on Baba Saheb Ambedkar. The Congress member said that without Ambedkar, Amit Shah would not have been a member of the Lower House of the Parliament. Also Read | 'Mukadma, Mulzim, Ilzam, Ittila, Chashmdeed': BJP Government in Rajasthan To
New Delhi: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday demanded that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi has any respect for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, he should remove Union Home Minister Amit Shah from the Cabinet before 12 am today. "Today, we have called a press conference, the intention is... the debate on the journey of Constitution completing 75 years, during it members of political parties kept
Mumbai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has drawn sharp criticism from Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders and Vanchit president Prakash Ambedkar over his recent statements in Parliament on Dr BR Ambedkar. "Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai (It has become a fashion now) - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. If they had taken God's name as many times, then they would have got a place in heaven," Shah had said in Pa
New Delhi: Throwing his weight behind Amit Shah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the home minister 'exposed the Congress' dark history of insulting the architect of the Constitution Dr BR Ambedkar. He said Shah left the main opposition party "stung and stunned". Congress has charged Shah of insulting Ambedkar in his speech in the Rajya Sabha."They (the Opposition parties) are clearly stung and
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha was on Wednesday rocked by protests from Opposition members who demanded an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming his remarks in the House a day earlier were an "insult" to the architect of India's Constitution B R Ambedkar. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of misleading the country by using only a pa
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah who has been in the eye of a storm over his remarks on Baba Saheb Ambedkar. The Congress member said that without Ambedkar, Amit Shah would not have been a member of the Lower House of the Parliament. "... If Ambedkar ji was not there, he (Amit Shah) would not have even sat there. There wo
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 18 (ANI): Kolkata Police on Wednesday detained Congress workers as they held a protest against Union Minister Amit Shah's statement on Bharat Ratna BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. The Congress party is conducting protests across all states, targeting the government on these issues and demanding action and accountability. Also Read | Umar Khalid Gets 7 Days
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Both houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day today amid protests by the Opposition on the remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B R Ambedkar. The MPs are set to meet on Thursday, the penultimate day of the winter session (December 19). HM Amit Shah, in his Rajya Sabha address at the conclusion of a two-day discus
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) said only those who care about the country, its people, and safeguarding the Constitution would take the name of revolutionary B.R. Ambedkar. "They must utter the name of Ambedkar," he added. His remarks come amid the uproar in Parliament over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's reference to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati on Wednesday slammed the Congress and the BJP over the Ambedkar controversy and said that instead of using Babasaheb's name for political gain, both the parties should show proper respect and reverence towards him. In a series of posts on X, Mayawati said, "Instead of using Dr BR Ambedkar's name for political gain, both Cong