Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the move, stating it fulfills the promise to minorities persecuted on religious grounds in the specified countries. The CAA, coupled with the government's plan for a National Register of Citizens (NRC), had sparked nationwide protests over concerns about exclusion of Muslims.
TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu met Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday night to discuss the possibility of an alliance.
AMARAVATI: In a bid to capitalise on the prevailing anti-incumbency sentiment, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janasena Party, led by actor Pawan Kalyan, have unveiled their initial roster of candidates, comprising 118 names, for the upcoming Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh. However, the final lineup remains pending as negotiations with the Bharatiya Janata Party […]
NEW DELHI: On Saturday, the government announced that the three novel criminal statutes, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshaya Act, will be enforced starting July 1. These laws, intended to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure, and Evidence Act, signify a comprehensive reform […]
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing BJP workers and leaders on the concluding day of the party’s National Convention in New Delhi, emphasised the BJP government’s strong standing both domestically and internationally, stating that even foreign nations are confident of its return to power in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking about India’s diplomatic achievements, […]
NEW DELHI: A case of significant government manipulation has come to light, as an unknown person reportedly forged the letterhead and signature of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and sent it to Home Minister Amit Shah. The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has swiftly initiated an investigation into the matter, deploying multiple teams to uncover the […]
NEW DELHI: Despite the favourable momentum gained by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Hindi heartland and beyond, following the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his Cabinet Ministers not to become complacent and to exert their best efforts for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024. […]
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Shantanu Thakur has asserted that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will be enforced nationwide within the coming week. Speaking in Bengali at a public event in Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas in Bengal, Thakur stated, “I can guarantee that in the next seven days, not just in West Bengal, but the CAA […]
NEW DELHI: Once again, Nitish Kumar has taken a significant step by stepping down from his role as Bihar Chief Minister. He has opted out of the Mahagathbandhan alliance with the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress, reverting to the position he held in July 2022. Once again, Nitish Kumar’s party, Janata Dal (United) or […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national president, JP Nadda, has commenced a crucial three-day tour of the northeastern states on January 9, laying the groundwork for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.