Modi makes strong Hindutva pitch in Bengal, slams TMC over antipathy for “chotiwalas”
Joynagar (WB): Making a strong Hindutva pitch at the hustings in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday attacked TMC leaders for calling those wearing saffron, sporting tilak and choti as “rakshas”, and declared he does not believe in “seasonal faith”. He also said a BJP wave was blowing across West Bengal where the party […]
18% declared criminal cases against themselves in assembly polls in four states, UT: ADR
New Delhi: Out of 6,318 candidates contesting in assembly elections in four states and a UT, 18 per cent have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a report by poll rights group ADR (Association for Democratic Reforms). The National Election Watch and Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of 6,318 […]
Rahul lambasts Modi for ‘helping’ corporates instead of empowering poor
Wayanad(Ker): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ‘helping’ the big corporates instead of empowering the millions of poor in the country. While campaigning for Congress candidates contesting in the April 6 polls from assembly seats falling in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, he said, “The Prime Minister believes if you […]
Farmers to march to Parliament on foot in May: SKM
New Delhi: Announcing their plans for the upcoming two months, farmers, who have been protesting against the new farm laws at the Delhi borders, said they will march to the Parliament on foot in May, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha said on Wednesday. “The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha met yesterday, and decided that the farmers will be […]
BJP files complaint against Mamata Banerjee with EC over alleged threats
Kolkata: Accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of threatening its supporters with unspecified action once paramilitary forces leave the state after the assembly polls, BJP has registered a complaint with the Election Commission over her comments. In its letter to the poll panel, BJP alleged, despite “pro-active” role of the commission, “large-scale violence” has […]
WEF’s gender gap index: India slips 28 places, ranks 140 among 156 countries
New Delhi: India has slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021, becoming the third-worst performer in South Asia. According to the report, India has closed 62.5 percent of its gender gap till date. The country had ranked 112th among 153 countries in the […]
DGCA asks airports to consider imposing fines on passengers not wearing masks ‘properly’
New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday told airports to increase surveillance to ensure COVID-19 norms are followed and consider imposing spot fines, with the help of police authorities, on passengers who are found not wearing masks properly and not maintaining social distancing. On March 13, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had asked […]
Severe heat wave in Delhi, highest temperature in March since 1945, says IMD
New Delhi: Delhi reeled under a “severe heatwave” on the day of Holi, as the maximum temperature shot up to 40.1 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day in March in 76 years, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded a maximum temperature of […]
Nizamuddin Markaz reopens its doors
Agencies New Delhi, Mar 29: A year after it was shut, the Nizamuddin Markaz building opened for Shab-e-Barat prayers on Sunday — albeit with visitors capped at 50. A policeman outside the six-storey building checked the names of those arriving on a list before letting them enter. The premises had been locked after a case […]
Indian Army donates 1 lakh doses COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal Army
Kathmandu: The Indian Army has gifted one lakh doses of India-made anti-COVID-19 vaccines to the Nepal Army as part of the efforts of the militaries of the two neighbours to enhance bilateral cooperation. The vaccines were handed over by the Indian Army officials to their counterparts from the Nepal Army at the Tribhuvan International Airport […]
