Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, alleging that the administration is being run by “criminals sheltered by the party” rather than from the state secretariat. Addressing an election rally in Arambag’s Haripal area in Hooghly district, Modi claimed that the ruling party’s reliance Read More…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has said the 2025–26 wheat season remains “mixed but resilient,” with overall production expected to stay stable despite weather-related challenges. Wheat was sown over an estimated 33.4 million hectares this season, with no major pest or disease outbreaks reported. Officials said timely and early sowing led to an Read More…
Celebrated Indian photographer Raghu Rai passed away in the early hours of Sunday at a private hospital in New Delhi after a prolonged illness. He was 83. Raghu Rai, widely regarded as one of India’s most influential photographers, was known for capturing the country’s diverse realities through his lens over several decades. His son, photographer Read More…
West Bengal recorded a historic voter turnout of 93.19 per cent in the first phase of Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India announced on Saturday. Polling for the phase was held on April 23 across 152 assembly constituencies in 16 districts. Out of 3.61 crore eligible voters, around 3.36 crore people cast their votes. Read More…
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Saturday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party, alleging that it failed to fulfil the promises made to the public. Speaking to reporters in Meerut, Chaudhary said the reported exit of several AAP Rajya Sabha MPs was a direct consequence of the party’s inability to deliver on its commitments. He was responding Read More…
An industrialist from Himachal Pradesh has donated ₹1.01 crore to the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee following the reopening of the Himalayan shrines for the current pilgrimage season. Mahinder Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director of ANS Constructions Private Ltd, handed over the cheque to BKTC Chairman Hemant Dwivedi on Friday. Mahinder Sharma, who has been associated with Read More…
Noted economist Ashok Lahiri and scientist Gobardhan Das have been appointed as Vice-Chairman and Member, respectively, of NITI Aayog, according to government sources. Ashok Lahiri, currently a BJP MLA in West Bengal, has previously served as Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India and was a member of the 15th Finance Commission. He is Read More…
India has said it is in touch with Nepal following reports that Kathmandu may enforce customs duties on goods carried by travellers from India. Responding to queries during a weekly briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is closely engaged with the Nepali side on the issue. He noted that reports Read More…
In a significant political development, Raghav Chadha has announced his decision to leave the Aam Aadmi Party and join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Raghav Chadha stated that more than two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha members are expected to merge with the BJP, indicating a possible realignment in the Upper House. He said the move reflects Read More…
Bharat Taxi has expanded its services to Mumbai with the launch of a driver onboarding initiative aimed at strengthening urban mobility and improving driver livelihoods. The programme was inaugurated on April 23 by Piyush Goyal at Kamla Vihar Sports Club in Kandivali West. The event saw participation from hundreds of auto-rickshaw and cab drivers, along Read More…