Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday questioned the practice of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the beginning and end of official functions, describing it as unnecessary and burdensome for audiences. Speaking to reporters amid the ongoing debate over the national song in Kerala, Tharoor said there was universal respect for Vande Mataram, Read More…
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor-turned-politician Vijay on Monday said he does not wish to be seen as a Chief Minister but as the “chief servant” and a true representative of the people of Tamil Nadu. Addressing party workers and supporters, Vijay said political leadership should be rooted in public service rather than power. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exploring ways to strengthen cooperation in key sectors. Welcoming the Myanmar President on his first foreign visit since assuming office, Modi said India was honoured by his decision to choose India as Read More…
KOLKATA: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday served a second notice to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, directing him to appear before investigators on June 8 in connection with an alleged signature forgery case. CID officials visited Banerjee’s residence for the second time in just over 48 hours and handed over the fresh summons, Read More…
Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D. K. Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are set to travel to New Delhi on Monday to hold discussions with the Congress high command on the formation of the new state cabinet. According to party sources, both leaders will arrive in the national capital on Monday afternoon, with their return schedules Read More…
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah sparked controversy on Sunday after stating in Parliament that he had learned about Nepal “encroaching” on territories in India while responding to questions on a long-standing border dispute between the two countries. Making his first appearance in the ongoing parliamentary session that began on May 11, Shah said Nepal and Read More…
Indian democracy has the capacity to accommodate all voices and sentiments, and the younger generation continues to have faith in the country’s democratic system, a senior RSS leader said while reacting to the emergence of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Speaking to journalists in Nagpur on Friday, Sunil Ambekar, the all-India publicity chief of the Read More…
Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bihar’s Gaya on Saturday as part of his five-day official visit to India. The Myanmar President, accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising cabinet ministers and business leaders, was received at the airport by state government officials and accorded a warm welcome. During his visit, Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to Read More…
A day after stepping down as Karnataka Chief Minister, senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Friday to discuss his future role in the party and the formation of the new government in the state. The meeting took place at 10 Janpath, the residence of Sonia Gandhi. Siddaramaiah was accompanied by his Read More…
Police on Thursday said 12 people have been arrested so far in connection with the attack on vehicles belonging to Enforcement Directorate officials following searches conducted at the rented residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. According to police, more arrests are likely as several others, including local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Read More…