Vice-presidential polls: 5 candidates, including ‘Ramayani Chaiwala’, file papers on day one
New Delhi: Five people, including one who goes by the alias “Ramayani Chaiwala”, filed papers on Tuesday, the first day of the nomination process for the August 6 vice-presidential election. The nomination papers of one candidate were rejected for failing to furnish a mandatory document. July 19 is the last date for filing nominations. According […]
PM Modi to inaugurate golden jubilee celebrations of Agradoot group of newspapers
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the golden jubilee celebrations of the Agradoot group of newspapers on Wednesday via video-conferencing. The PMO said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is the chief patron of Agradoot’s golden jubilee celebration committee, will also be present on the occasion. Agradoot was started as an Assamese […]
History of freedom struggle not about a few years and some people: PM Modi
Bhimavaram (AP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the history of the country’s freedom struggle was not about a few years or some people, as he called for building a New India that reflected the dreams of the freedom fighters and one that ensured equal opportunities to all sections. Addressing a large public meeting […]
I was suppressed for long time; will not resort to vendetta politics: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said he had been suppressed for a long time and the rebellion led by him was a fallout of the unfair treatment meted out to him but asserted that he will always remain a Shiv Sainik and will not play vendetta politics. In his maiden speech after […]
NDA govt striving to bring positive change to every Indian: PM Modi
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the NDA government at the Centre has been trying to bring positive change in every Indian’s life and make people’s life easier during the past eight years. Addressing a massive public meeting titled ‘Vijay Sankalp Sabha’ at Parade Grounds here, he said the people of Telangana yearn […]
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to expand cabinet on Monday
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will expand his cabinet on July 4 and five MLAs are expected to be inducted as ministers, party sources said on Sunday. The oath-taking ceremony will take place at Punjab Raj Bhawan at 5 pm on Monday, an official said here. Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit will administer the oath […]
AAP sends Rs 420 to PM Modi in protest against Agnipath scheme
Lucknow: AAP on Sunday protested here over Agnipath and said it has sent a cheque for Rs 420 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing his government of cheating the youth with the new military recruitment scheme, the party said. In a symbolic protest, members of the Aam Aadmi Party’s student wing-Chatr-Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS), sought […]
SC judge cites PM’s approach, says domestic interests should not be forgotten while taking global goals
New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath on Sunday quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approach of “thinking globally but acting locally” and said while taking the international goals forward, the domestic interests should not be lost sight of. Justice Nath, speaking on the theme ‘Fundamental Duties vis-à-vis Fundamental Rights’ at the 2nd Justice H […]
Ensure Congress fails to get votes in Guj polls: Kejriwal, says AAP can form next govt
Ahmedabad: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday appealed to people to not waste their votes on Congress and ensure that the grand old party does not get a single vote in the upcoming Gujarat assembly elections. He said the Aam Aadmi Party can form the next government in Gujarat if the party bags the […]
India slams USCIRF for ‘misrepresenting’ facts
New Delhi: India on Saturday slammed the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for its “biased” and “inaccurate” comments on the country. The strong reaction from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came a day after the USCIRF alleged “repression” of critical voices, especially religious minorities and those reporting on and advocating for them […]
