CBI arrests CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case

New Delhi (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, who was produced before the Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday, was formally arrested by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam case.  

Permission was granted to the CBI to produce CM…

BJP MP Om Birla re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi (IANS) Om Birla, BJP MP from Kota-Bundi, was on Wednesday elected by voice vote as the Lok Sabha Speaker for the second consecutive time. 

With this win, Birla became the first BJP leader to serve the coveted position for the second…

'Trial court didn’t apply its mind': Delhi HC stays CM Kejriwal's bail

'New Delhi, (IANS) Delhi High Court on Tuesday, in its final verdict on the Enforcement Directorate's plea, stayed a trial court order granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. 

Justice Sudhir Jain said that the documents and…

Om Birla picked as NDA's candidate for LS speaker again

New Delhi (IANS) BJP MP Om Birla is set to run for the Lok Sabha Speaker post for the second consecutive time after the the ruling BJP finalised the name of the new Speaker of the Lok Sabha after consulting with all National Democratic Alliance (NDA)…

NEET paper leak tentacles reach Maha: Four booked in Latur

Latur (Maharashtra) (IANS) The recent NEET-UG paper leak scam tentacles have reached Maharashtra, with the arrest of two coaching institute teachers and an ITI instructor from Latur after the state Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Latur Police investigations…

18th Lok Sabha is a path to 'Amrit Kaal': PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha commenced on Monday with all the newly-elected members of the Parliament, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking oaths. This historic session marks the first time a swearing-in ceremony…

TN hooch tragedy: BJP hits out at DMK, questions silence of INDIA bloc leaders

New Delhi (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the DMK government over the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakuruchi district, which resulted in the loss of over 56 lives, predominantly from the Dalit…

India committed to realising Bangabandhu's vision of stable and progressive Bangladesh: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India's commitment to realising Bangabandhu's vision of a stable, prosperous and progressive Bangladesh while asserting that New Delhi will continue to give the highest priority…

NEET row: High-level committee formed under ex-ISRO chief for smooth conduct of exams

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Saturday said that it has formed a high-level committee under the former ISRO Chief which will make the necessary recommendations regarding the smooth and fair conduct of exams through the National Testing Agency (NTA)…

Atal Pension Yojana adds record 12.2 million new members in 2023-24

New Delhi (IANS) A record 12.2 million new accounts were opened in the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) during 2023-24 taking the total enrolments to 66.2 million under the government’s social security scheme, according to figures compiled by the Pension…