Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) As the AIADMK observes the 108th birth anniversary of its founder and former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) at Anthiyur in Erode on Thursday, all eyes are on K.A. Sengottaiyan, the veteran leader and sitting MLA from Gobichettipalayam. While MGR’s birthday falls on January 17, the AIADMK has been conducting celebrations … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The city’s Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case, sparking reactions from multiple quarters including the BJP. Many BJP leaders welcomed the verdict and also accused the Congress of shielding those responsible for the massacre for decades. BJP leader Manjinder … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Spiritual leaders expressed deep sorrow on Wednesday over the demise of Acharya Satyendra Das, the longest-serving chief priest of Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Jagatguru Mahant Balak Devacharya Maharaj lauded Acharya Satyendra Das’ dedication to Lord Ram, stating, “The way he dedicated his life towards Lord Ram is amazing. Even … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh dismissed Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa’s claim that 30 AAP MLAs were in touch with the Opposition party, calling Bajwa an irrelevant figure in state politics. “Pratap Singh Bajwa is not someone to be taken seriously. Even his own MLAs are not with him, not … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The future of the INDIA bloc remains uncertain as leaders from rival parties express contrasting views on its sustainability. Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain defended the alliance, stating, “The alliance was formed before the parliamentary elections and specifically for it. Broadly, Congress’s ideology and politics stand against right-wing politics in … Read more
Pune, Feb 10 (IANS) Former Maharashtra Health minister and Shiv Sena deputy leader Tanaji Sawant’s son Rishiraj, who went missing, has returned to Pune airport. The Pune joint commissioner Ranjan Kumar Sharma, who was accompanied by Tanaji Sawant, told reporters that Rishiraj Sawant, who was on his way to Bangkok in a private plane, returned … Read more
Pune, Feb 10 (IANS) Former Health Minister and Shiv Sena deputy leader Tanaji Sawant’s son Rishiraj Sawant on Monday has reportedly gone missing from Pune airport. He was dropped off at the airport by his driver in the afternoon and has not been seen by anyone since then. According to the police, a team rushed … Read more
Kochi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Monday criticised top political leaders from both major rival fronts in the state for blocking roads during protests and agitations, causing immense hardship to the public. The court repeatedly expressed its displeasure over political parties staging demonstrations on main roads. On December 5 last year, as … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) After the party’s historic victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, BJP leaders, including winning candidates and party officials, have begun crucial meetings to discuss the next steps for the capital’s governance. Kailash Gahlot, the victorious BJP candidate from the Bijwasan constituency, arrived at the L-G’s House, stating, “I am here … Read more
