Three killed, several others injured in major blast at Bengal’s Murshidabad

Kolkata (IANS) At least three persons have been killed and several others injured following a major explosion early on Monday morning at Khayertala village under Sagarapara Police Station in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. 

Initial investigation…

Well-planned anti-India campaigns, says BJP; questions Sonia's 'links' with Soros

New Delhi (IANS) The BJP on Monday intensified its attack on the Congress, particularly targeting Sonia Gandhi, over her alleged association with an organisation funded by the George Soros Foundation, which has reportedly backed anti-India narratives,…

Oppn rallies in support of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest

New Delhi (IANS) Opposition parties have united in support of farmers protesting for longstanding demands, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP), loan waivers, and reforms to improve agricultural conditions. 

The farmers,…

Cylone Fengal: Centre approves Rs 944 crore as relief aid to Tamil Nadu

New Delhi (IANS) The Central government has approved the release of Rs 944.8 crore to the Tamil Nadu government as two installments of central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to help it provide relief to people affected by cyclone…

Leadership decisions will be made collectively: Cong on Mamata's 'can run INDIA bloc' remark

New Delhi (IANS) The Congress on Thursday responded to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's expressed willingness to lead the INDIA bloc, emphasising that leadership decisions for the Opposition alliance would be made collectively by all…

1.45 crore register under PM’s rooftop solar scheme, 6.34 lakh panels installed

New Delhi (IANS) Around 1.45 crore registrations have been done and 6.34 lakh installations were completed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, according to a statement in Parliament. 

The scheme was launched by the Prime Minister with…

‘Maha’ suspense over: Fadnavis is new Maharashtra CM, to take oath on Thursday

Mumbai (IANS) The wait was over after 132 party legislators and five Independents supporting BJP on Wednesday unanimously elected Devendra Fadnavis as the legislature party leader. With this, he is set to take oath for the third time as the Maharashtra…

Bid to assassinate Sukhbir Badal, assailant Khalistan sympathiser

Amritsar (IANS) A Khalistan sympathiser associated with the radical Sikh outfit Dal Khalsa on Wednesday opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar when the former deputy…

Maha Guv invites Fadnavis to form govt, swearing-in on Thursday in presence of PM Modi

Mumbai (IANS) MahaYuti submitted a letter to stake claims for the government formation to the Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday. 

The Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde and NCP President Ajit Pawar gave their letters supporting…

After govt-Oppn reach consensus, both Houses set to resume sessions today

New Delhi (IANS) After a week-long standoff between the government and the Opposition ended in an agreement, both Houses of Parliament will resume functioning in the ongoing Winter Session on Tuesday.

The floor leaders of all parties convened…