Alappuzha: CPI(M) central committee member T M Thomas Isaac has attributed the party’s major defeat in the recent Assembly elections to growing arrogance within its ranks and lapses in candidate selection. Speaking at a local party programme in Alappuzha on today, Isaac said the CPI(M) needed to seriously examine the reasons behind its electoral setback Read More…
The political debate over Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s national ambitions intensified on Wednesday, with the party projecting him as a potential Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Reacting to the growing campaign within TVK, the Congress dismissed the projection as a reflection of Read More…
Belgrade: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday met Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade and discussed the strong and expanding ties between India and Serbia. The meeting took place at the Palace of Serbia on the sidelines of events marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement. Rijiju said Read More…
A section of the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district was damaged following heavy rainfall, leaving a pit nearly seven feet deep, officials said on Tuesday. The damage was reported near the Basiratganj toll plaza at the 423.6-km mark on the Prayagraj-bound carriageway, close to a rest area. The agency responsible for maintaining the Read More…
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday questioned the Centre’s celebration of India’s 7.8 per cent GDP growth, saying the figures offered little relief to millions still struggling with rising living costs. Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks praising the growth rate amid global economic and geopolitical challenges, Warring asked why Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY), with a focus on improving implementation across 100 identified districts and ensuring measurable benefits for farmers. The scheme aims to boost agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, improve irrigation and storage facilities, expand access to Read More…
Bishkek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, as the organisation marked its 25th anniversary. Modi called for stronger cooperation on security, connectivity and development, and reiterated that conflicts can be resolved only through dialogue and diplomacy. Describing terrorism as a serious threat, he Read More…
Kohima: The Nagaland government on Tuesday introduced a revised bill seeking to establish the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) with legislative, executive, administrative and financial powers over six eastern districts of the state. The Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) proposed under the FNTA Bill, 2026 will include Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak and Shamator districts. The Read More…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday met Netherlands Ambassador to India Marisa Gerards in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen democratic and electoral cooperation. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in line with the vision Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the nation after India recorded a 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter of the financial year, describing the latest economic figures as a sign of rising confidence in the country’s growth prospects. In a video message shared with the public, Modi highlighted the strong performance Read More…