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New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The electoral battle in the Kokrajhar Assembly Constituency has reached a fever pitch as Assam prepares for polling on April 9. The constituency acts as the political barometer for the entire Bodo belt. Although the region is primarily inhabited by the Bodo tribal community, it has significant populations of Bengali-speaking Muslims, Rajbongshis, and Adivasis (Tea tribes). Located in the heart of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), control over Kokrajhar us ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 5 (ANI): A political row has erupted in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency after remarks by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on the Gujarati community drew sharp reactions, with the Trinamool Congress distancing itself from the statement and local leaders issuing an apology. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting from the seat as a TMC candidate. The controversy stems from a statement made by Moitra during a press conference, wher ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that US President Donald Trump "controls" him. He also called Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma the "most corrupt CM" in the country and accused him of running a "land ATM" in the state along with Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah.Addressing election rallies in Karbi Anglong and Jorhat, Rahul said, "You might ask why is Rahul Rahul speaking on US-India deal, in Assam ele ...Read More >
Guwahati: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday escalated his criticism of the BJP by launching a frontal attack on Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of being "the most corrupt chief minister in India" and charging him of converting the state into a land ATM for big businessmen of the country. Addressing a large election rally in Bokajan in Karbi Anglong Hils district in support of Congress candidate Raton Engti, Mr Gandhi accused the BJP of widespread corruption an ...Read More >
Bokajan (Assam), Apr 2 (PTI) Calling Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma the "most corrupt CM" in India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that Sarma, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is running a "land ATM" in the state to give land to big corporates by snatching it from the public. Addressing an election rally here in support of party candidate Raton Engti for Bokajan constituency, he also said popular singer Zubeen Garg stood for ...Read More >
MK Stalin, Congress slam PM Modi over statement alleging harassment of Biharis in Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks alleging harassment of Biharis in Tamil Nadu by the DMK government have sparked sharp political reactions from both the DMK and the Congress. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hit out at the Prime Minister, saying Modi was "losing the dignity of his position" with such speeches. "Mr. Hon'ble Prime Minister is responsible for everyone in this country. As a Tami ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 24 (PTI) The decomposed body of a youth, suspected to have been murdered, was found in a room of a hotel in central Kolkata on Friday, police said. The body of the youth, identified as Rahul Lal, was stacked in the locked wardrobe of a loft bed in the hotel on Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road near Park Street. As new guests checked into the hotel and were allotted the same room, they complained of a foul smell and hotel authorities, after searching the room, found the body, a senior officer ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar's political theatre thrives on caste, social equations, spectacles and power plays. But every election, a handful of people emerge, breaking rules, defying party strongholds and grabbing headlines. The 2025 assembly elections in the state are no different. Pushpam Priya brings cosmopolitan vision. Tej Pratap Yadav thrives on rebellion. Khesari Lal Yadav entertains with daring songs. Maithili Thakur mesmerises with her classical voice. Anant Singh shows raw muscle. Osama Shahab carr ...Read More >
Born in Egypt, Anne Aly moved to Australia when she was two years old Australia's Cabinet Minister Anne Aly has landed in India as part of the Anthony Albanese government's efforts to deepen ties across the Indian Ocean region. The Australian Minister for International Development, Multicultural Affairs and Small Business will also deliver a keynote address at the NDTV World Summit on Friday at Bharat Mandapam. Aly will highlight the role of Indian-Australian communities in shaping national id ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked the Congress party demanding it disclose to the nation who prevented India from mounting a military response following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, which were linked to Pakistan. Speaking at a function after the opening of the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), Mumbai metro's Aqua Line and other projects, he blamed the Congress-led UPA government (2004-14) for "weakening the fight against t ...Read More >
Kohima, Sep 30 (PTI) Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma on Tuesday unveiled one of the largest recruitment drives in recent years for the state police, announcing 1,176 posts of general-duty constables. Addressing reporters at the police headquarters here, he said the long-pending recruitment process was finalised after consultations with departments, agencies and tribal organisations concerned. "Yes, it took time, but the government has relaxed the upper age limit to 38 years to ensure that candidates ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] September 5 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that the Government is committed to the welfare of all Indians abroad, as it responded to recent anti-immigrant protests in Australia. The MEA stated that New Delhi remains in touch with the Australian government over the issue. At the weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are all aware that anti-immigrant protests happened in many cities across Australia on 31 August. Our High Commi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Opposition vice-presidential candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy Monday said democracy in India was under serious threat if current electoral practices continued unchecked.Expressing concern over what he called 'alarming trends,' he criticised the Election Commission's approach and said the credibility of elections -- the foundation of democracy -- was at stake.Addressing a press conference organised by Telangana Congress, the former Supreme Court judge recalled the early years of Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that India would be happy to share its experiences in initiatives such as Unified Payments Interface (UPI) systems, 'Jan Dhan', and Aadhaar with Fiji. As part of our modern and multifaceted partnership, India is privileged to partner in the socio-economic development of Fiji with a particular focus on Fijian priorities such as health, capacity building and training, and climate resilience, she said. Her assertion came during a mee ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 16: Melbourne has once again been recognised as one of the world's best cities for students, ranking fifth globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities 2026 rankings. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the city of Melbourne has been ranked in the top five student cities globally, reflecting the city's top class educational system, rich cultural scene, and vibrant multicultural student population. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, July 16 ...Read More >
Amritsar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand has claimed that Britain assisted India in executing the 1984 Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, stoking a new controversy.In a post on X on Monday, Dubey alleged that then PM Indira Gandhi "launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain", with British Army officers present in Amritsar.He uploaded a classified British document, "Sikh Community", claiming that on Feb 23, 1984, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bombay High Court on Monday directed the BMC to reconsider its decision to close slaughterhouses for only a day during the Jain festival of Paryushan Parv. Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne permitted two Jain trusts to make "detailed" representations to BMC and directed BMC to reconsider its Aug 30, 2024 decision before commencement of the festival on August 20.Two petitions were filed last year by Sheth Motishaw Lalbaug Jain Charities and Sheth Bherulalji Kanaiyalalji ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, those from the North and the South had a contrasting approach towards dominance, survival, and eventually success. The blood and instinct of the North were met with the alliance-building of the South.Along those lines, a similar story is playing out in Indian chess.23-year-old Vantika Agrawal, a double gold medallist from the 2024 Chess Olympiad and an Arjuna Awardee, says she feels let down by the way chess is perceived in the northern part of t ...Read More >
US, Spain, Thailand, China, Tokyo, Munich, and more will showcase Marriott International's trailblazing luxury experiences, offering transformative travel in 2025. At the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, Marriott International, Inc. has unveiled an exciting new phase of global expansion. The Luxury Group is introducing a range of innovative brand extensions, including luxury tented camps, remote lodges, and personalized experiences, all designed to elevate Marriott's positio ...Read More >
The Huddle was a two-day conclave featuring thought leaders from the world of politics, business, academics, sports and the arts. This conclave saw Sri Lanka's the then leader of Opposition, Mahinda Rajapaksa, politicians Jairam Ramesh, Arif Mohammed Khan, tennis player Sania Mirza, the then Home Minister Rajnath Singh, among other leaders and academics share their ideas. Photo: MURALI KUMAR K A Mixed Legacy: The many facets of Indira Gandhi : Srinath Raghavan, Academic & Author, Jairam Ramesh ...Read More >
The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), one of the city's most iconic annual events, is gearing up for a landmark 30th-anniversary edition from December 6, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this year's festival promises to be the grandest yet, featuring an extraordinary lineup of events, promotions, raffles, and experiences that will transform Dubai into a vibrant hub of activity. As DSF prepares to kick off in just 10 days, its extensive calenda ...Read More >
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