Constitutional institutions not personal property of PM Modi, says Rahul Gandhi
Wayanad (Kerala): In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the Constitutional institutions of the country are not his personal property but belong to every single Indian citizen. Accusing the ruling BJP at the Centre of attempting to capture all the Constitutional institutions of the […]
BJP says its manifesto recognises middle class aspirations, offers steps for better quality of life
New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI) The BJP asserted on Monday its manifesto recognises the aspirations and needs of the rising middle class, and identifies opportunities for them and promises to create conditions for a better quality of life. The ruling party has promised better cities, higher quality infrastructure, faster and better digital infrastructure, controlling pollution, […]
Mamata slams EC for working as per instructions of BJP
Cooch Behar/Alipurduar: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday criticised the Election Commission for “favouring” the BJP and threatened to go on a hunger strike outside the Commission if there is a single riot in the state. While addressing a rally at Alipurduar, Banerjee accused the Election Commission of removing the Deputy Inspector General of […]
Wholesale inflation hits three-month high of 0.53% in March
New Delhi: Wholesale inflation in the country rose marginally to three-month high of 0.53 per cent in March compared to 0.20 per cent in the preceding month due to increase in prices of vegetables, potato, onion and crude oil. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was in the negative zone from April to October and […]
India’s merchandise exports dip marginally in March, FY24 shipments at USD 437 bn
New Delhi: India’s merchandise exports declined marginally in March to USD 41.68 billion, while for the entire 2023-24 it dipped 3.11 per cent to USD USD 437.06 billion, as geopolitical issues continued to hamper global shipments. Imports, too, declined 5.98 per cent to USD 57.28 billion in March, taking the trade deficit to 15.6 billion […]
Destroyed more than 80 Iranian UAVs headed towards Israel, says US
Washington: The US destroyed more than 80 UAVs and at least six ballistic missiles launched by Iran at Israel, the Pentagon said Sunday. This includes a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle and seven UAVs destroyed on the ground in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen prior to their launch, the US Central Command said. Iran fired […]
BJP focuses on development, welfare in its manifesto
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the BJP on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the NRC. Named “Modi ki Guarantee”, the manifesto largely builds on […]
BJP will never allow reservations to end, will implement UCC in Modi’s third term: Amit Shah
Khairagarh (Chhattisgarh): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the BJP will never allow reservations to end and nor will it let Congress do so. Speaking on the BJP’s ‘sankalp patra’ (manifesto) released earlier in the day, he said when Narendra Modi becomes prime minister for the third time, Uniform Civil Code will be […]
DPAP’s massive popularity cause of fear for many politicians: Azad slams NC, Cong
Jammu: Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday hit back at the Congress and National Conference for accusing him of being close to the BJP, saying that many politicians fear losing elections upon seeing his one-and-a-half-year-old party’s “massive popularity”. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister urged people to remain vigilant against […]
Leh Apex Body to begin march on April 17 to meet shepherds losing pasture land: Wangchuk
Leh: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) will start a five-day foot march to Skang Chu-Thang near the Himachal Pradesh border on April 17 to meet the shepherds who are reportedly losing their pasture land to major industrial projects, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said on Sunday. However, he said the marchers, numbering around 20, would move […]
