New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said southern states are set to benefit from the proposed increase in the strength of the Lok Sabha to a maximum of 850 seats. He stated that the number of constituencies would be increased proportionately across states as part of the delimitation process, ensuring balanced representation. Rijiju’s Read More…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday alleged that B. R. Ambedkar was neglected and ignored by previous non-NDA governments. Addressing a state-level function marking Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, Majhi claimed that the recognition and respect for the Constitution’s principal architect were restored only after Narendra Modi assumed office. He made the remarks while Read More…
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday accused the BJP-led government of attempting to “bulldoze” a “deeply flawed, unconstitutional and anti-federal” delimitation exercise, amid discussions on implementing the women’s reservation law. The opposition party claimed that the proposed move, linked to increasing the strength of the Lok Sabha, is being advanced under the pretext of ensuring Read More…
New Delhi: The Union government is considering a proposal to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from the current 543 seats to around 850, aiming to reflect population growth and improve representation. The proposal, which has been informally shared with Members of Parliament, is linked to the long-pending delimitation exercise expected after the next Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Traffic restrictions will be imposed in the state capital on Wednesday in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit for election campaigning in Tamil Nadu. Modi is scheduled to arrive at the Thiruvananthapuram airport before proceeding to Nagercoil for campaigning in support of the AIADMK-NDA alliance. Police said traffic curbs will be in place Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump, reviewing progress in bilateral relations and discussing key global issues. The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the progress achieved in cooperation across multiple sectors and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan highlighting the significance of Puthandu and India’s rich cultural traditions. The article extends greetings to people on the occasion of Puthandu and emphasises the festival’s role in bringing together tradition, family, spirituality, and a disciplined way of life. It Read More…
New Delhi: Top leaders, including Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, paid floral tributes to B. R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary at the Parliament House Complex on Tuesday. Several Union Ministers, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, Deputy Chairman Harivansh, and Members of Parliament also paid homage Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Rising temperatures across Kerala have led to a record surge in electricity consumption, with the state registering a peak demand of 5,933 MW on Monday evening—the highest ever recorded. Officials said the total power usage for the day stood at 112.16 million units, marking the highest consumption for the month so far. Barring high-range Read More…
Australia: Australia is set to make history with the appointment of Susan Coyle as the country’s first female military chief, marking a significant shift in its 125-year military history. Currently serving as the head of the Joint Forces Command, Lieutenant General Coyle will assume office in July, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday. Her Read More…