Rijiju reaches out to Rahul Gandhi, seeks support for delimitation bill

The government on Thursday reached out to the Opposition over the proposed delimitation Bill, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju speaking to Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi by phone to seek support for its reintroduction.

Two Army Personnel Injured in Landmine Blast During Defusal Operation in J&K's Poonch

Jammu: Two Army personnel were injured after a landmine exploded while they were attempting to defuse it in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district, officials said on Thursday.

The incident occurred on Wednesday night at Kanga Gali, where an…

SHO injured as clash erupts during Chehlum procession in Patna

Tension gripped Patna's Khajekalan area after a dispute broke out during a Chehlum procession on Wednesday night, leaving the local Station House Officer (SHO) injured, police said on Thursday.

The incident occurred when police intervened…

Sushma Swaraj's legacy will continue to inspire generations: BJP leaders pay tribute on her death anniversary

BJP leaders and senior Union ministers on Thursday paid tribute to former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on her death anniversary, recalling her contributions to Indian diplomacy, parliamentary traditions and public life.

Uttar Pradesh…

Mumbai Police probe social media post warning of possible terror attack in August

Mumbai: Mumbai Police has launched an investigation after a social media post warning of a possible terrorist attack in Mumbai and other parts of India surfaced on X, triggering security concerns. The police took cognisance of…

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid heavy Oppn sloganeering

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Wednesday as the Opposition continued with heavy sloganeering during the Question Hour for the third straight day of the week. Speaker Om Birla requested the MPs to maintain the…

Kerala Flood Toll Rises to 21; Six Still Missing as IMD Warns of More Heavy Rain

Thiruvananthapuram: The death toll from the ongoing monsoon fury in Kerala has risen to 21, while six people remain missing, as heavy rain, floods and landslides continue to batter several parts of the state.

The incessant rainfall has triggered…

‘Prashant Kishor has pulled off masterstroke’: Leaders on Jan Suraaj founder's Bankipur win

New Delhi: The victory of Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor in the Bankipur Assembly by-election has triggered a wave of reactions from political leaders, with Bihar Minister Ramkripal Yadav describing the result as a “masterstroke”.…

Prashant Kishor gives Jan Suraaj its maiden victory by bagging Bankipur; BJP accepts public mandate in bypoll

Patna: The counting of votes for the Bankipur Assembly bye-election has concluded after 31 rounds, with Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor emerging as the clear winner in the counting trends. This is the first poll victory for the…

‘Free’ public services carry hidden economic costs, says CEA Nageswaran

New Delhi: Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran on Monday cautioned against the increasing dependence on free or heavily subsidised public services, saying that pricing utilities below their actual cost weakens public finances and hampers…