Bihar BJP leaders express grief over Maha Kumbh stampede, urge people to stay calm

Bihar BJP leaders express grief over Maha Kumbh stampede, urge people to stay calm

Patna, Jan 29 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh stampede incident and appealed to people to stay calm and not to pay attention to rumours. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath were monitoring the situation and ensuring all possible assistance. “I … Read more

Bhagirath Manjhi, son of ‘mountain man’, joins Congress; 6 more leaders inducted

Bhagirath Manjhi, son of 'mountain man', joins Congress; 6 more leaders inducted

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Seven political personalities, hailing from Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, joined the Congress on Tuesday. The most prominent among them is Bhagirath Manjhi, son of the legendary ‘Mountain man’ Dashrath Manjhi. The leaders joined the grand old party in the presence of Pawan Khera, Chairman, Media and Publicity wing … Read more

War of words between Telangana Congress, BJP leaders over Padma awards

War of words between Telangana Congress, BJP leaders over Padma awards

Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) A war of words has erupted between leaders of Congress and BJP in Telangana following the displeasure expressed by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over the Centre denying Padma awards to prominent personalities recommended by the state government. After Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay on Monday said that … Read more

RG Kar case: Trinamool leaders criticise victim’s parents over their views on death sentence for convict

RG Kar case: Trinamool leaders criticise victim's parents over their views on death sentence for convict

Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) The parents of the woman junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, who was raped and murdered within the hospital premises, faced the ire of senior Trinamool Congress leaders, on Monday, over their observations on the “death sentence” for convict Sanjay Roy proposed by both Central Bureau of Investigation … Read more

Controversy over Husain Dalwai’s comments on Maha Kumbh sparks mixed reactions from political leaders

Controversy over Husain Dalwai's comments on Maha Kumbh sparks mixed reactions from political leaders

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Senior Maharashtra Congress leader Husain Dalwai’s comments on the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh have sparked mixed reactions from both Shiv Sena and the Congress. While Shiv Sena leaders have demanded an apology for his remarks, the Congress has defended Dalwai, asserting that his statement holds the truth. The controversy … Read more

PM Modi extends gratitude to world leaders for R-Day wishes

PM Modi extends gratitude to world leaders for R-Day wishes

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked world leaders for their greetings and wishes on the occasion of India’s 76th Republic Day. In response to a post on X by Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin, PM Modi said, “Thank you Prime Minister @MichealMartinTD for your kind wishes. I am confident … Read more

PM Modi thanks world leaders for their greetings on India’s 76th R-Day

PM Modi thanks world leaders for their greetings on India’s 76th R-Day

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the world leaders for their greetings and wishes on the occasion of India’s 76th Republic Day. In response to a post on X by Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, PM Modi said, “Thank you for your warm wishes Prime Minister @kpsharmaoli. As … Read more

Odisha: Miscreant decamps with valuables & cash from senior Congress leader’s residence

Odisha: Miscreant decamps with valuables & cash from senior Congress leader’s residence

Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) An unidentified miscreant has reportedly decamped with ornaments and cash to the tune of over Rs 50 lakhs from the house of former Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) Niranjan Patnaik in Bhubaneswar during the intervening night of January 25 and 26. Police have initiated a probe into the case after registering … Read more

Delhi polls: Himachali community leaders extend support to BJP

Delhi polls: Himachali community leaders extend support to BJP

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Himachali community leaders in Delhi on Saturday announced their support for the BJP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections in the presence of former Union Minister and MP from Hamirpur Anurag Singh Thakur. The support to the BJP from Himachal Pradesh residents in Delhi was extended at an event organised … Read more