NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that reservation for Muslims on the basis of religion will not be provided, stating that such a quota would be unconstitutional. Speaking during a heated 40-minute debate in the Lok Sabha, after which three bills related to amendments in the women’s reservation law
Samrat Choudhary is set to take over as the Chief Minister of Bihar, replacing Nitish Kumar, the BJP announced on Tuesday. A senior party leader and currently the Deputy Chief Minister, he is likely to be sworn in on April 15. Choudhary, a prominent BJP leader, will succeed JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, under whom he
New Delhi, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, on his birth anniversary, highlighting his contribution to nation-building and saying his vision continues to inspire generations to build a progressive and inclusive society. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Tributes
CHANDIGARH, Apr 14: The Punjab Police has busted a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three persons and recovering six pistols from their possession, an official said on Tuesday. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, in a post on X, said preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers through social media
NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Indian democracy would become stronger and more vibrant if the Lok Sabha and various state assembly elections in 2029 are held with full implementation of women’s reservation. In a letter addressed to women across the country, Modi said that since women are excelling
New Delhi, Apr 13: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid tribute to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, describing them as immortal freedom fighters whose sacrifice awakened a new consciousness and strengthened the resolve for India’s independence. She also expressed gratitude for their enduring contribution to the nation, saying their patriotism continues to inspire
New Delhi, Apr 13: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid tributes to the freedom fighters who lost their lives in the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, saying the nation will always remain grateful for their supreme sacrifice. In a post on X in Hindi, she said, “I am confident that their spirit of patriotism will continue
NEW DELHI, Apr 13: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said the real issue with the government’s move to introduce bills in a special sitting of Parliament this week is delimitation, not women’s reservation, calling the reported proposal “extremely dangerous” and an “assault” on the Constitution. Gandhi said any delimitation exercise that involves
NEW DELHI, Apr 11: The government on Saturday increased the export duty, also known as windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to Rs 42 per litre. The revised duties will come into effect immediately, the Finance Ministry said in a notification. Earlier on March 26, the
JAMMU/NEW DELHI: An espionage network with alleged links to Pakistan has been uncovered, revealing that handlers across the border were reportedly monitoring the real-time movement of Indian Army personnel through a covert network of solar-powered CCTV cameras installed at strategically sensitive locations across North India, an official said on Friday. The surveillance system reportedly spanned