Politics

AAP terms Women’s Reservation Bill ‘Mahila Bewkoof Banao’ Bill

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has described the Women’s Reservation Bill 2023 as BJP’s new gimmick for the 2024 election, calling it “Mahila Bewkoof Banao” bill. Senior AAP leader and Delhi minister Atishi stated that PM Modi and the BJP are bringing this Bill just before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to befool women […]

Modi govt to table Women’s Reservation Bill in parliament in New Parliament

NEW DELHI: The Modi government will bring the Women’s Reservation Bill, which seeks to provide a 33 per cent quota, in parliament during the special session on Tuesday. According to top government sources, the Bill will be tabled by Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in the Lok Sabha for consideration. The discussion on provisions […]

ED to quiz senior officials, netas in Kerala cooperative bank scam

ERNAKULAM/THRISSUR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on various cooperative banks in Kerala on Tuesday in connection with the Karuvannoor service cooperative bank money laundering case. The agency is set to question political leaders of the CPI (M) who are associated with the banks, after statements emerged from those arrested in connection with the case. […]

Parliament a sacred ground: PM makes emotional pitch on first day

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an emotional pitch to parliamentarians on the first day of the special session in Lok Sabha, calling the old parliament building a “sacred ground” made resonant by the voices of the 7,500 representatives who have served there over the past 75 years. “When a person who believes in […]

Cong MLA Mamman Khan arrested in Nuh violence, Internet suspended, Sec 144 imposed

New Delhi: Nuh Police has arrested Congress MLA Mamman Khan yesterday night in connection with the communal clashes that happened in Nuh on July 31, following the arrest of cow vigilante Monu Manesar two days ago. He was caught from Ajmer in Rajasthan. His role was initially found in making provocative speeches before the violence. […]

Travel to Kailash Mansarovar by road from next year: Gadkari

NEW DELHI: Union minister for road transport and highways Nitish Gadkari, known for his innovative ideas and passion-driven infrastructure projects, has laid out the road map for connecting holy sites with proper infrastructure. From Ayodhya to the Buddha pilgrimage circuit, from Amritsar to Kailash Mansarovar, Gadkari pledged to ensure a comfortable road journey to every pilgrimage […]

India to start green hydrogen export soon: Nitin Gadkari

NEW DELHI: Green hydrogen will soon be available as an alternative fuel to power India’s growth story, said Union Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari, adding that the Modi government also aims to export the fuel to the world. Gadkari, who owns India’s first green hydrogen-powered car, made the claims at the Aadhar Infra Confluence […]

Annamalai is ‘hero and savior’ of Tamil Nadu: BJP leader

NEW DELHI: Amidst fervent calls for the “annihilation of Sanatana,” a core element of the BJP’s identity, the saffron party has made huge strides in Tamil Nadu under the leadership of K Annamalai, former IPS officer and BJP’s state president, as per a party leader. Speaking to The New Indian, BJP’s state co-incharge P Sudhakar Reddy said […]

WATCH | DSP Officer Holds Umbrella For Lallu Yadav, Sparked Controversy

The controversy arose when a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) was holding an umbrella for Lallu Yadav, a political figure. This seemingly simple act triggered a significant debate, as it raised questions about the boundaries between law enforcement and political influence, leading to discussions on impartiality and ethical conduct within public service roles. The incident […]

WATCH | Rajnikanth Meets Yogi, Akhilesh Both But Vile Troll Harasses Him Why He Touched UP CM’s Feet

Superstar Rajinikant is on a tour of Uttar Pradesh for the screenings of his film Jailer. The actor, during this tour, engaged with prominent figures, including UP governor Anandiben Patel. However, his act of touching CM Yogi Adityanath’s feet has earned him both cricticisms and praises. One particular troll Roshan Rai on Twitter drew his […]