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Dhaka: Barely a month and a half after Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed office, the world is witnessing turbulence over the Iran war. Bangladesh, like many other countries, is also facing problems in getting enough fuel because of the unrest. It is putting pressure on the new government. To address these challenges, Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Humayun Kabir recently toured Middle Eastern countries with an aim to strengthen Bangladesh's ties in the region ...Read More >
Addressing the 'Dhanyavaad Evam Viksit Faridabad Rally' here, Saini said significant work has been carried out over the past 11.5 years in infrastructure, connectivity, industry, Smart City development, metro expansion and digital services. According to an official statement, the projects include the construction of a rest house at ₹50.61 crore, a dispensary-cum-chief medical officer office at ₹41.70 crore, laying of sewerage lines at ₹25 crore, and a school building in Old Faridabad at ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With just a day left for campaigning, Kerala heads into the 2025 assembly polls amid a charged atmosphere of claims and counterclaims by the principal political fronts. Over the past 22 days, candidates of the CPM led LDF, Congress-led UDF and BJP-led NDA have braved the summer heat to reach voters, offering promises that range from social welfare expansion to vision of a "Viksita Keralam". On April 9, a majority of the 2.71 crore registered voters will line up at polling s ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, winding up his election campaign in Assam on Monday, launched a blistering attack on the Gandhi family and Congress, accusing them of corruption, dynastic politics, and siding with Pakistan.Addressing rallies in Barpeta, Hojai, and Dibrugarh -- just a day before the silence period begins at 5pm Tuesday -- Modi said, "The first family of Congress is the most corrupt in the country, indulging in scams of huge proportions and currently out on bail. Congress c ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday inaugurated Nivrutti, a de‑addiction centre (DAC) at Cherlapalli Central Prison. He emphasised that substance abuse was a critical social and public health issue that required sustained and structured intervention. He recalled that in his political career he had gone to jail several times, which gave him deep insight into the challenges faced by inmates as well as prison staff. The Governor stated that during his tenure as jails minister, he und ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister and CPI (M) candidate Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday held a roadshow in his home constituency, Dharmadam. The roadshow witnessed enthusiastic participation from the supporters of CM Vijayan and his party. Also Read | Breach of Discipline During PM Modi Rally: Kerala Police Begins Probe Into Officials' 'Fight' During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Poll Rally. Earlier in the day, the Left Democratic Front government placed its progress ...Read More >
The Voice of the People Party (VPP) in Meghalaya has called on the Centre to adopt a "balanced approach" to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), warning that certain provisions could affect property rights and disrupt welfare services. In a representation submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over clauses that may allow the government to take over or control assets of organisations whose FCRA registration is cancell ...Read More >
RANCHI: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday termed the denial of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to Assam tea tribes as "national injustice". In a post on X, Soren said it was "an injustice that history will never forgive". "A truth lies buried on the soil of Assam -- a truth that cannot be spoken of enough, nor shared widely enough. The tribal community, which has resided in Assam's tea gardens for generations, has yet to receive the constitutional status of Scheduled Tribes (ST) to th ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 6 (PTI) The Voice of the People Party in Meghalaya urged the Centre to adopt a balanced approach over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), ensuring protection of property rights and continuity of social welfare services. In a representation sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over certain proposed provisions, particularly those relating to the takeover or control of assets of organisations whose FCRA regi ...Read More >
Guwahati: Electioneering gathered momentum in Assam's Golakganj Assembly constituency on Monday as state BJP president and MP Dilip Saikia addressed a public rally in support of party candidate Ashwani Roy Sarkar. Saikia reached Golakganj Stadium earlier in the day and led a motorcycle procession of party workers to the rally venue at Laximari High School playground. The roadshow and subsequent public meeting witnessed a significant turnout, with BJP leaders projecting it as a strong show of s ...Read More >
Patna: Senior Janata Dal (United) leaders close to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asserted on Monday that it has already been decided that his son Nishant Kumar would become Deputy Chief Minister, while he (Nitish) himself wanted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Choudhary, currently a Deputy Chief Minister, to succeed him in the new government that would be formed in the state. Nitish has been elected to the Rajya Sabha and will take the oath as an MP on April 10 in Delhi. He will ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the "mission is still ongoing" for implementing the BJP's two key agendas, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and 'One Nation, One Election', with serious discussions underway and positive progress made. Virtually addressing an event marking the BJP's 47th Foundation Day, Modi also said it was the saffron party that first raised the issue of women's reservation in 1994. He added that the current BJP-led central government is fully com ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Veteran actor and CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon has expressed strong support for the Women's Reservation Bill, emphasising that increased representation of women in Parliament will bring greater sensitivity and focus to key societal issues. Speaking to ANI, Dhillon highlighted the positive impact of women's participation in grassroots governance. "As we have seen in the last few years, when it was implemented in the panchayat, it made a lot of diff ...Read More >
Idukki, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mounting a sharp and wide-ranging attack on the ruling Left in Kerala, Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, on Monday dismissed the government's progress report as a "bundle of lies," alleging that key achievements have been exaggerated while major failures were deliberately concealed ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls. Satheesan said the report itself had "shrunk from 38 pages to 24," reflecting what he described as an attempt to hide the truth. He chall ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Monday said that India has an adequate buffer stock of food grains, well above the prescribed norms. She stated that the country currently has around 222 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT. Also Read | Delhi Assembly Security Breach: Masked Man ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged Uniform Civil Code and 'One Nation, One Election' as two of the unfinished agendas of the BJP. He said serious discussions are taking place on them, and positive strides have been made. Virtually addressing an event on the BJP's 47th Foundation Day, Modi also said it was the BJP that first raised the issue of women's reservation in 1994, while the current BJP-led Central government is fully committed to ensure that the Women' ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala), Apr 6 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as "arrogant", alleging that they have a mindset of ruling over people rather than working with them. Addressing an election rally at Mala here, Gandhi said the Assembly polls in Kerala were a fight between the Congress-led UDF and the ruling LDF, which he alleged was being indirectly supported by the BJP. "There is a hidden hand helping the LDF a ...Read More >
Sarbananda Sonowal, former chief minister and Union minister for shipping, ports and waterways in the Narendra Modi government, is among the key strategists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a star campaigner for the assembly elections in Assam. In an interview, he shared his views on the party's prospects and key issues as it eyes a third straight win. How is the campaign going so far, and how do you rate the prospects of the BJP and its allies? I have seen the brightness in the faces o ...Read More >
Celebrating the 47th foundation day of Bharatiya Janata Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all BJP Karyakartas across the nation on Monday. In a post on X, Modi said that BJP has always followed principle of India First. "Our Party has always been at the forefront of serving society, guided by the principle of India First." He also hailed the "selfless service and unwavering dedication" of BJP workers, saying that they have "worked tirelessly at the grassroots, ensuring maximum ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Uniform Civil Code and 'One Nation, One Election' are two of the unfinished agendas of the BJP. He said serious discussions are taking place on them, and positive strides have been made. Virtually addressing an event on the BJP's 47th Foundation Day, Modi also said it was the BJP that first raised the issue of women's reservation in 1994, while the current BJP-led Central government is fully committed to ensure that the Women's ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Monday said that India has an adequate buffer stock of food grains, well above the prescribed norms. She stated that the country currently has around 222 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT. "We have adequate buffer stock of both wheat and rice, ...Read More >
Hojai (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cautioned the public against the Congress, citing the ongoing crisis in West Asia and emphasising his government's commitment to keeping petrol and diesel prices stable. Addressing a public rally in Hojai, he said that despite a major global crisis, fuel prices have not been allowed to rise in India. In contrast, he pointed out that the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh increased petrol and diesel prices. He crit ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and former minister T Harish Rao on Monday, April 6, accused the Congress-led government of trying to sell away the proposed fruit market land of 200 acres in Koheda, which he alleged was a conspiracy against farmers. His remarks came during his visit to the site alongside former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy. Harish Rao alleged that the land worth Rs 3,000 crore is being diverted in favour of some middlemen and against the interest of farmers. He ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As campaigning intensifies for the Puducherry assembly elections, the Congress has laid out an extensive welfare and governance roadmap, with a strong focus on jobs, social security and full statehood for the Union Territory.Addressing an election rally in Lawspet, Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi reiterated the party's key promise, saying, "We are committed to giving full statehood to Puducherry."He alleged that the current government in the Union Territ ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): As Keralam prepares to vote for its 140-member Assembly on April 9, the Kalamassery constituency in Ernakulam district has emerged as one of the closely watched electoral battlegrounds in the state. Located within the greater Kochi metropolitan region, Kalamassery holds strategic importance as a key industrial and urban hub. Historically, Kalamassery has been a fiercely contested seat between the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Indian ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI) The Left Democratic Front government on Monday placed its progress report of performance before the electorate ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls in Keralam. Addressing a press conference in Dharmadam today, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, said that 97 per cent of the promises made by the 2021 LDF election manifesto have been implemented and others are in the advanced stages of implementation. He said that the report is being presented in the 10th year ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (LoP) Rahul Gandhi lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rising LPG prices, alleging that the Centre's handling of the crisis has pushed poor and migrant workers into distress. In a post on X, Gandhi said, "Modi ji had said - We will handle the LPG Gas Crisis just like COVID. And indeed, that's exactly what they did. Just like with COVID - zero policy, grand announcements, and the burden on the poor. For migrant workers ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday raised concerns over India's data sovereignty and asserted that the country should be leading the global tech race, but instead it is being kept in the dark about how its data will be protected. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said India's data belongs to its people and in the AI economy, it can be one of its biggest strengths - to build AI, grow companies, and create jobs. "So I asked the government some important questions about the ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 6 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the Puducherry government is "imposed from Delhi" and does not represent the will of its people. He also accused the BJP of failing to grant full statehood and fostering corruption in the Union Territory. Voting in Puducherry will take place on April 9. The counting of votes will be held on May 4, the ECI announced. The current term of the 30-member Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory is set to expir ...Read More >
Sarma brings three decades of electoral experience, having led several successful campaigns for both the Congress and the BJP after switching sides in 2015. However, this is the first time the 57-year-old is contesting as a sitting chief minister, raising the stakes significantly. In contrast, Gogoi, 43, the son of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi, has won three successive Lok Sabha elections since entering politics in 2014. This election marks his Assembly debut, as he leads a Congress attemp ...Read More >
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