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Asked about the Messi incident, Banerjee said that the state government has taken action. New Delhi: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday said the West Bengal government has taken action following the chaos during an event involving Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, adding that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had apologised within an hour of the incident. Talking to media in the Parliament complex, Banerjee also said they were not satisfied with the mann ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday said he shared all the information available with him regarding the Sabarimala gold scam with the special investigation team (SIT) probing the case.Speaking to the media after giving his statement to the SIT, Chennithala said he informed the probe team about the possible links between the theft and international antique smuggling networks. He clarified that the details he provided were information he received in his capacity ...Read More >
Mufti called the incident shocking and deeply disturbing. Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi came down heavily on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday over the controversial hijab incident. Mehbooba Mufti criticised Nitish Kumar sharply over a controversial incident in which he was seen pulling down the hijab of a young Muslim woman. Mufti called the incident shoc ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 17 (ANI): Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, along with BJP workers, on Wednesday staged a protest against the state government, alleging mismanagement during football star Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Addressing the protest, Adhikari said the protest would continue and added that the BJP has also moved the court in the matter. "Protest will also go on, and we also have an appeal filed in t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): BJP National Vice President and MP of Kendrapara, Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, on Wednesday, chaired the Select Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2025. The report was tabled earlier today in the Lok Sabha. Also Read | India Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner, Says It Expects Yunus' Government to Ensure Safety of Indian Mission. Under Panda's leadership, the Select Committee examined 68 amendments. Each of the amendments for the Insol ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress party in Karnataka staged a statewide protest on Wednesday, condemning the alleged filing of false cases against their senior leaders, including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, in connection with the National Herald case. All MLAs and MLCs gathered in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue on the premises of the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress Presid ...Read More >
Morbi: Four pilgrims were killed, and one person was injured after a car hit them from behind in the Morbi district of Gujarat on Wednesday. The injured person has been admitted to the hospital. The pilgrims were likely walking as part of a yatra to Dwarka when an unknown vehicle collided with them from behind at high speed, leading to the fatalities. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Durlabhjibhai Dethariya reached the spot after the incident and described the situation as sorrowful. "Our pi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17(ANI): Congress Leader Udit Raj, on Wednesday, while leading a protest by All India Unorganised Workers Congress against the Centre's decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA ) to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, burnt a copy of the bill. "MGNREGA, which was the country's largest and most historic scheme to eradicate rural unemployment, is being conspired against to be terminated. B ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): RJD MP Manoj Jha on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the decision to change the name of the MGNREGA scheme, saying that merely having "Ram" in someone's name doesn't give them a license to anything. "Even people within the BJP are troubled by this, people in the NDA are also troubled..." he said. Jha underlined that there was a 90-10 per cent ratio between the central and state government, which has drastically changed to 60-40 per cent. He further shr ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 17 (ANI): Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, along with BJP workers, on Wednesday staged a protest against the state government, alleging mismanagement during football star Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Addressing the protest, Adhikari said the protest would continue and added that the BJP has also moved the court in the matter. "Protest will also go on, and we also have an appeal filed in t ...Read More >
Morbi (Gujarat) [India], December 17 (ANI): Four pilgrims were killed, and one person was injured after a car hit them from behind in the Morbi district of Gujarat on Wednesday. The injured person has been admitted to the hospital. The pilgrims were likely walking as part of a yatra to Dwarka when an unknown vehicle collided with them from behind at high speed, leading to the fatalities. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Durlabhjibhai Dethariya reached the spot after the incident and described ...Read More >
Belagavi, Dec 17 (UNI) Congress leaders on Wednesday welcomed the Delhi High Court's dismissal of money laundering allegations in the National Herald case, calling it a "vindication of justice" and a blow to what they described as politically motivated targeting by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the National Herald, established by Jawaharlal Nehru, has always been a source of pride for the country ...Read More >
In Maharashtra's Thane district, unidentified assailants opened fire at the office of BJP candidate Pawan Walekar, injuring a security guard. The attack, captured on CCTV, escalates tension ahead of local body polls. Security has been heightened, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend the culprits. In a startling incident late Wednesday, unidentified assailants opened fire at the office of BJP candidate Pawan Walekar in Maharashtra's Thane district, injuring a security guard, police report ...Read More >
Ranipet (Tamil Nadu), Dec 17 (PTI) The DMK government only confronted the Centre on many issues but did not do anything for the benefit of the people of the state, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran claimed on Wednesday. The state government prevented the setting up of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya across Tamil Nadu and raised the language issue, turning hostile towards the central government. "It is indulging in diversionary tactics rather than doing good for the people. It didn't do anythin ...Read More >
Ambernath: Tension gripped Ambernath after unidentified assailants opened fire at the office of BJP municipal election candidate Pawan Walekar late Wednesday night, just two days ahead of the Ambernath Municipal Council elections scheduled for December 20. About The Incident According to police, the incident occurred around 1 am at Walekar's office located in the Navin Bhendi Pada area of Ambernath West. Two unidentified persons arrived on a motorcycle and allegedly fired Six rounds towards th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ram Gopal Yadav, on Wednesday, strongly criticised the government's decision to rename the MGNREGA as the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G, calling it unnecessary and disrespectful to Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. "The truth is, the bill they are introducing already existed, so why was there a need to remove Mahatma Gandhi's name and replace it? Even when Gandhi was shot, his last words were 'h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday backed the remarks of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee defending the Bengal government after chaos erupted at Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, stating that he was only highlighting the Bhartiya Janata Party's non-accountability and hypocrisy. Speaking to ANI, she showcased support to Banerjee, saying, "He said that the TMC govt had taken action and the state Sports minister who was responsible has resigned. The CM ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 17 (ANI): Karnataka Congress leaders on Wednesday staged protests near the Gandhi statue at Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi against the Central government over the National Herald case and the decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as VB-G Ram G. During the protest, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the National Herald was closely linked to India's freedom movement. "The National Herald is the pride of the ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 17 (ANI): Karnataka Congress leaders on Wednesday staged protests near the Gandhi statue at Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi against the Central government over the National Herald case and the decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as VB-G Ram G. During the protest, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the National Herald was closely linked to India's freedom movement. "The National Herald is the pride of the ...Read More >
BELAGAVI: The ruling Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday staged a massive protest against the central government's move to replace the existing rural employment law MGNREGA, and the alleged "hate politics" against the party leadership in the National Herald case. The protest led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar in front of the Gandhi statue at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha here witnessed participation from ministers, MLAs and MLCs. Speaking to reporters here, Lar ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 17 (ANI): Karnataka's School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Wednesday criticised the central government for the name change of the MGNREGA scheme, stating that the names of those who fought for independence must be restored. "We are protesting against the central government's decision, as it goes against democracy. Those who fought for the country's freedom, their names have to be restored..." Bangarappa said. The Karnatka minister no ...Read More >
BELAGAVI: The ruling Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday staged a massive protest against the central government's move to replace the existing rural employment law MGNREGA, and the alleged "hate politics" against the party leadership in the National Herald case. The protest led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar in front of the Gandhi statue at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha here witnessed participation from ministers, MLAs and MLCs. Speaking to reporters here, Lar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Congress Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday described the National Herald case as a false allegation orchestrated by the ruling party, calling it a clear example of the "misuse of central investigative agencies". Addressing the media, Singhvi said the allegations were made on baseless grounds and that the pressure of political power influenced the recent decision in the matter. "The National Herald Case is proof of the mi ...Read More >
Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As Delhi and its adjoining areas reel under severe air pollution, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday categorically refuted claims that the current air crisis in NCR is due to the existing conditions in the Punjab. The chief minister also a ...Read More >
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Monday witnessed vehement protests against the ward delimitation notification, with legislators across parties presenting their reservations before Commissioner R. V. Karnan. A team of legislators from Congress party including Khairatabad MLAs Danam Nagender, Serilingampally MLA Arikepudi Gandhi, MLC Balmoor Venkat and corporator Baba Fasiuddin met the GHMC Commissioner, and submitted objections against the delimitation exercise. Speaking t ...Read More >
The ceremony in Guwahati will also include the unveiling of a statue of the popular leader Gopinath Bordoloi, followed by an address to a gathering of nearly 70,000 people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam on December 20 for a two-day tour, during which he will participate in multiple key events across the state. This was announced by Minister Pijush Hazarika during a meeting at the BJP office in Palashbari. As part of his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed ...Read More >
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the state government will appoint separate nodal officers in all districts and consider strengthening legislation to curb female foeticides. Intelligence gathering, decoy operations, and stricter enforcement of PC & PNDT Act are underway Belagavi (Karnataka): Accepting that the female foeticide has not stopped in the state, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday said that the government is taking strict measures to prevent it. The ...Read More >
Aroop Biswas made it to The New York Times on Saturday but the 61-year-old sports minister of Bengal, one of the trusted aides of chief minister Mamata Banerjee, will definitely not like the attention. His party and government were left red-faced after the mess that unfolded at the Salt Lake stadium during the big-ticket event held for Lionel Messi. Angry fans ran amok, clashing with police, after the Argentine football star could barely be seen from the stands because he was surrounded by a p ...Read More >
In a significant step for agriculture in the Northeast, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has meticulously overseen the final preparations for Prime Minister Modi's highly-anticipated visit to Namrup on December 21. During this landmark event, the Prime Minister is set to inaugurate a monumental ₹11,000-crore ammonia-urea fertiliser project, widely viewed as a game changer for local farming. Dibrugarh: Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday conducted a re ...Read More >
Thane Local Body Elections: An office of a BJP candidate contesting the upcoming local body polls in Maharashtra's Thane district was attacked by unidentified assailants around midnight on Wednesday. A security guard has been injured in the attack, said police. According to police, the office belongs to Pawan Walekar, a BJP candidate for the Ambernath Municipal Council polls scheduled on December 20. The CCTV cameras installed outside the Walekar's office in the Ambernath area caught the incide ...Read More >
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