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Andhra govt cites lab report showing animal fats in ghee used to make Tirupati laddoos, slams predecessor over row

Sep 20, 2024, at 02:36 am

Hyderabad/IBNS: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has slammed his arch-rival YSR Congress and its chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy over a lab report showing animal fats in ghee used to make laddoos offered as prasad, or devotional offerings, at the temple town of Tirupati.

Congress, NC and PDP were content with the chaos: PM Modi in Kashmir

Sep 19, 2024, at 08:43 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lashed out at the Congress, National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party or PDP addressing a rally in poll-bound Jammu and Kashmir.

Congress, BJP mock Arvind Kejriwal's resignation from Delhi CM post as 'gimmick', 'PR Stunt'

Sep 16, 2024, at 12:56 am

New Delhi: The BJP and Congress ridiculed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation announcement, dismissing it as a gimmick aimed at improving his public image.

'JMM aligning with Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, hurting tribal interests': Modi in Jamshedpur rally

Sep 15, 2024, at 10:09 pm

Jamshedpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), accusing the party of aligning with the Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators and compromising the interests of the tribals.

'Son of India insulted in US': Modi attacks Congress over assault on journalist in United States

Sep 15, 2024, at 02:01 am

Doda (J&K): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who often portrays himself as a symbol of tolerance and inclusivity with his ‘Mohabbat ki dukaan’ pitch, during a gathering in poll-bound Jammu Kashmir’s Doda on Saturday, media reports said.

'SEBI chief traded in listed securities while at regulator,' Congress targets Madhabi Puri Buch again

Sep 14, 2024, at 07:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian National Congress (INC) has launched a fresh attack on Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), accusing her of misconduct.

'Despicable': Jagdeep Dhankar condemns Rahul Gandhi's reservation remark

Sep 13, 2024, at 05:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi Thursday without naming him and said there is nothing more "condemnable and despicable" than someone who holds a constitutional post "becoming part of" the enemies of the nation.

'We will take reservation beyond 50 percent': Rahul Gandhi clarifies comment amid massive criticisms

Sep 12, 2024, at 04:15 am

Amid heavy criticism over his remark which has been perceived as anti-reservation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday issued a clarification saying his party would "take reservation beyond the limit of 50 percent". 

'Reservations can't be abolished as long as BJP is in power': Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi's quota remark in the US

Sep 11, 2024, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lashed out at Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi who favoured abolition of reservations in India if the country becomes a "fair place".

Congress MP from Inner Manipur writes to Amit Shah appealing for 'corrective measures' as the northeastern state crisis boils

Sep 11, 2024, at 05:26 pm

Imphal/IBNS: Congress MP from Inner Manipur, A Bimol Akoijam, has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah calling for "corrective measures" in the wake of the fresh violence that broke out in the northeastern state.

People's fear of BJP vanished after Lok Sabha results: Rahul Gandhi in the US

Sep 09, 2024, at 05:43 pm

Washington/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party in his address to the Indian diaspora in Dallas, Texas in the United States claiming people's fear of the ruling party in his backyard faded soon after the Lok Sabha election results.

BJP tells Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to refrain from comments on Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia

Sep 08, 2024, at 10:28 pm

Gurugram: The BJP has asked former party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to avoid making statements against Olympic wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, media reports said.

BJP will benefit in J&K elections if Congress-NC alliance fails: Ex-RAW chief Amarjit Singh Dulat

Sep 08, 2024, at 06:27 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Amarjit Singh Dulat has suggested that the Congress-National Conference alliance will benefit from voters in Jammu but if it fails to remain intact, the Bharatiya Janata Party will secure a win and that J&K will have a Hindu chief minister for the first time in history.

'I am truly delighted': Rahul Gandhi gets warm welcome in US's Texas

Sep 08, 2024, at 05:19 pm

Dallas/IBNS: Leader of Opposition in Loka Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in the US state of Dallas where he was given a grand welcome by members of the Indian diaspora and the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC).

Hours after joining Congress, Vinesh Phogat bags Haryana poll ticket from Julana

Sep 07, 2024, at 05:40 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after joining the Congress, wrestler Vinesh Phogat was Friday given a ticket by the party to contest Haryana polls from Julana.

'Article 370 is history, will never be restored': Amit Shah in J&K ahead of polls

Sep 07, 2024, at 02:41 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ruled out the restoration of Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and said the provision has now "become history" as he unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections here.

Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia join Congress

Sep 06, 2024, at 09:56 pm

Ace wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who were on the forefront of a protest against BJP leader and former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges, on Friday joined the Congress just days before Haryana goes to polls to elect a new assembly.

Former Delhi minister and AAP MLA Rajendra Gautam joins Congress

Sep 06, 2024, at 08:40 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party MLA Rajendra Gautam on Friday joined the Congress, amid the ongoing talks between the two parties for a seat-sharing deal in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections.

Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia join Congress, set to contest Haryana polls

Sep 04, 2024, at 08:59 pm

Chandigarh/IBNS: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia on Wednesday joined the Congress ahead of the assembly elections in Haryana, media reports said.

Congress, AAP to ally in Haryana Assembly polls? Seat negotiation talks soon, says report

Sep 04, 2024, at 05:06 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have reached an understanding to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Haryana Assembly election, scheduled to take place next month, NDTV quoting sources reported Tuesday.

Caste census is important but should not be done for political gains: RSS

Sep 03, 2024, at 04:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The issue of caste census received the support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday, which said the same should be handled seriously and not merely conducted for elections or politics.

J&K polls: 4 candidates of Ghulam Nabi Azad's party DPAP withdraw nomination, after the ex-Congress veteran steps away from campaigning

Sep 01, 2024, at 07:51 am

Srinagar: Four candidates of Ghulam Nabi Azad's party Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) withdrew their nomination papers in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, after he backed away from electioneering citing health issues, media reports said.

Delhi court directs framing of charges against Congress' Jagdish Tytler in anti-Sikh riots case

Aug 31, 2024, at 02:51 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court on Friday directed the framing of charges, including murder and provocation with intent to cause riot, against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the killing of Thakur Singh, Badal Singh, and Gurcharan Singh, outside the Pul Bangash gurdwara in the national capital during the anti-Sikh riots of 1984.

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flags financial crisis, ministers to forgo salaries for 2 months

Aug 30, 2024, at 05:05 am

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced in the state Assembly that all state ministers, chief parliamentary secretaries (CPS), and Cabinet-rank members will forgo their salaries and allowances for two months due to the state's ongoing financial crisis, media reports said.

BJP announces third list of candidates for Jammu & Kashmir assembly polls

Aug 28, 2024, at 05:05 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday announced its third list of candidates for 29 seats in Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming assembly elections.

NDA touches majority mark in Rajya Sabha after 12 members get elected unopposed

Aug 28, 2024, at 04:01 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) reached the majority mark in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday as nine BJP leaders and two from allies were elected unopposed in the by-polls for the upper house.

Rahul Gandhi was once again asked when he will marry. This time in Srinagar. Check out his answer

Aug 27, 2024, at 07:44 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Leader of Opposition in the Parliament, Rahul Gandhi, is often bugged with the question 'When will Rahul Gandhi marry?' This time he was asked about his wedding plans in Srinagar.

National Conference, Congress seal Jammu and Kashmir seat-sharing deal

Aug 27, 2024, at 04:45 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The Congress and National Conference have reached a deal to share Jammu and Kashmir's 90 Assembly seats ahead of next month's election, senior leaders from each side confirmed Monday evening, ending talks on a successful note hours before the deadline to file nominations for the first phase.

BJP reprimands Kangana Ranaut over controversial remarks on farmers' protest

Aug 27, 2024, at 02:32 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership has reprimanded actor-politician Kangana Ranaut after her remarks on the farmers' protest triggered controversy.

Rahul Gandhi's 'No Dalit in Miss India' invites BJP jibes, Kiren Rijiju's calls it a 'Bal Buddhi' statement

Aug 25, 2024, at 10:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while asserting the need for a caste census on Saturday, stated that due to caste inequalities in India, 90% of the population's participation is not seen in most sectors—for instance, no “Dalit or Adivasi” woman has ever become Miss India.