Kolkata: Exiled Bangladeshi writer and human rights activist Taslima Nasreen is set to return to Kolkata after almost two decades, but her visit has already triggered a fresh political controversy in West Bengal. The 63-year-old author will attend a programme against fundamentalism at Rabindra Sadan on August 1, marking her first visit to the city […]
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Patna: The BJP has made a surprise change to its candidate for the upcoming Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar, replacing Abhishek “Bunty” with Neeraj Kumar Sinha just a day after Bunty filed his nomination papers. Abhishek Bunty, who had submitted his nomination on Thursday in the presence of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and several senior […]
Patna: Jan Suraaj founder and political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has declared assets worth nearly ₹96 crore in the election affidavit filed with his nomination for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar. According to the affidavit submitted to the Returning Officer, Kishor owns movable assets valued at ₹22.19 crore and immovable properties worth ₹73.87
“MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati criticised the bulldozer action.” Rajasthan : The political atmosphere in Rajasthan has intensified after a bulldozer drive was carried out against alleged encroachments on land earmarked for a proposed residential colony by the Jaisalmer Municipal Council. Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati has strongly opposed the action, saying he will
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticised the DMK’s plea seeking restrictions on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s speeches and visits in connection with the Karur stampede case. The court questioned whether it could intervene in the political activities and public appearances of an elected chief minister. A bench comprising Justice KV […]
New Delhi : Congress MP Manish Tewari has strongly questioned the renewed push for diplomatic talks between India and Pakistan, saying that while peace is always desirable, it cannot come at the cost of national security. His remarks came after 117 eminent personalities from both countries wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime […]
Maharashtra : Maharashtra’s political landscape is once again witnessing intense speculation and behind-the-scenes maneuvering, as the evolving relationship between Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis becomes a major talking point in state politics. Recent developments involving defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT) camp have further
New Delhi : India and Japan have taken another major step in strengthening their long-standing partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holding high-level talks in New Delhi and signing a key defence cooperation pact along with several agreements in technology, energy and artificial intelligence. The meeting took place
Bengaluru : Karnataka minister Krishna Byre Gowda openly expressed his anger at Animal Husbandry Department officials during a review meeting in Bengaluru, questioning the effectiveness of the state’s long-running dog sterilisation programme and demanding accountability for public funds spent over the years. The heated exchange took place during a meeting focused on the
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has brought an end to a long-running criminal defamation case against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after he acknowledged an error in a 2018 election speech and expressed regret over the remark. The case was filed by Kartikeya Singh Chouhan, son of Union Minister and former Madhya […]
