Rajasthan minister’s comment on Indira Gandhi sparks uproar in Assembly

Rajasthan minister's comment on Indira Gandhi sparks uproar in Assembly

Jaipur, Feb 21 (IANS) A heated debate erupted in the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday during Question Hour following a comment made about late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by a BJP minister. Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot, while responding to a question, remarked that in the last budget for 2023-24, as always, the scheme … Read more

Woman assaults child in lift, sparks late night protest in Greater Noida; held

Woman assaults child in lift, sparks late night protest in Greater Noida; held

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 20 (IANS) A shocking incident at the 12th Avenue Society in Gaur City-2, Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, has sparked widespread outrage after CCTV footage of a woman assaulting a child inside a lift went viral on social media. The video has led to protests by local residents, compelling the … Read more

Cong leader sparks controversy with remark on Mayawati; Rashid Alvi condemns him

Cong leader sparks controversy with remark on Mayawati; Rashid Alvi condemns him

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Tuesday condemned fellow party leader Udit Raj’s controversial comments on Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, saying he strongly opposed such statements. He also criticised the post-midnight appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Alvi reacted to the row sparked by Udit Raj’s remarks … Read more

‘Even beggars refuse to take Re 1’: Maha minister’s statement on crop insurance sparks controversy

'Even beggars refuse to take Re 1': Maha minister’s statement on crop insurance sparks controversy

Amravati (Maharashtra), Feb 14 (IANS) Maharashtra’s agriculture minister and NCP leader Manikrao Kokate on Friday sparked a controversy after he said that even beggars do not take a rupee in handout but the state government has provided crop insurance to farmers at Re 1. Kokate after reviewing the agriculture department’s review of the Amravati division … Read more

Abduction of boy on way to school with mom in Gwalior sparks political row; minister speaks to DGP

Abduction of boy on way to school with mom in Gwalior sparks political row; minister speaks to DGP

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 13 (IANS) The kidnapping of a 7-year-old boy in Gwalior on Thursday morning sparked a political controversy as the Opposition Congress raised questions about Madhya Pradesh’s law and order situation. Terming the abduction of the child as a “shocking” and “dangerous” example of crime, Congress veteran and former Madhya Pradesh Chief … Read more

Delhi poll results: AAP’s shock loss and BJP’s big comeback sparks meme frenzy on social media

Delhi poll results: AAP's shock loss and BJP's big comeback sparks meme frenzy on social media

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark as per latest trends of Delhi Assembly election results. Trends till 12:45 PM showed that the BJP secured 48 seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stood at 22 seats. These developments have ignited a veritable meme fest on social … Read more

Akhilesh Yadav’s remark on ECI sparks backlash; NDA leaders demand apology

Akhilesh Yadav's remark on ECI sparks backlash; NDA leaders demand apology

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has stirred controversy with his accusations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) “indirectly influenced” voting in the Milkipur bye-election in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav’s remarks, which alluded that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was compromised, have drawn sharp criticism from NDA leaders who have … 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