New Delhi(PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that during the Emergency imposed in 1975 attempts were made to “crush democracy” in India, and asserted that it is difficult to find another such example in the world where people ...
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Sena to send notices to rebels; seeks disqualification of four more MLAs
Mumbai, Jun 25 (PTI) The Shiv Sena has sent the names of four more rebel MLAs to the Maharashtra Assembly deputy speaker for initiating action of disqualification against them, a senior leader said. The party will also issue notices to ...
Read More »Congress leaders stage Satyagraha against Rahul’s questioning, ‘misuse’ of central agencies
New Delhi(PTI): The Congress on Tuesday staged a Satyagraha at the party headquarters here alleging “misuse” of the Enforcement Directorate and “harassment” of party leader Rahul Gandhi, who is being questioned by the probe agency for the fifth day in ...
Read More »MPs should avoid making statements that hurt religious feelings: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, Jun 19: Underlining that all religions are equal before the Constitution, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Sunday said MPs should avoid making provocative statements about any religion and maintain the dignity and decorum of parliament at all times. Birla, ...
Read More »Agnipath scheme: Army comes out with terms and conditions
New Delhi (PTI) : The Indian Army on Sunday released terms and conditions and related details for prospective applicants wanting to join the force under the Agnipath military recruitment scheme. The Army said ‘Agniveers’ would form a distinct rank in ...
Read More »India adds 12,781 COVID-19 cases, positivity rate over 4% after 130 days
New Delhi(PTI): India on Monday logged 12,781 fresh COVID-19 cases that pushed its infection tally to 4,33,09,473, while the daily positivity rate went past 4 per cent after 130 days, according to Union health ministry data. The death toll climbed ...
Read More »Comments against Prophet: Mumbai cops in Delhi to hand over summons to Nupur Sharma
Mumbai(PTI): A Mumbai police team is in Delhi in connection with the probe against now suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma for alleged objectionable comments against Prophet Mohammad, an official said on Friday. The team, from Pydhonie police station here, is ...
Read More »Covid peaks to be new normal; masks, boosters necessary: Experts
New Delhi, Jun 13 (IANS): The recent surge in Covid-19 cases in the country is part of the new normal as the virus continues to mutate, experts said on Monday and added that use of masks and booster doses are imperative ...
Read More »Gautam Gambhir targets ‘secular liberals’ for silence on threats to Nupur Sharma
New Delhi, Jun 12: BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Sunday extended support to suspended party leader Nupur Sharma against threats to her following her insulting remarks against Prophet Mohammad, and hit out at “secular liberals” for their “silence”. ...
Read More »Procession taken out in Bhadohi in support of Nupur Sharma despite Sec 144, case filed
Bhadohi (UP) (PTI) : A case was registered at the Gopiganj police station after a procession, in support of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, was taken out on Saturday evening despite prohibitory orders being in place, an official said. Those ...
Read More »For Prophet Row Protesters At Delhi’s Jama Masjid, Case Under Covid Rules
New Delhi: The Delhi Police have filed a case under the Epidemic Act, which has banned large gatherings and demonstrations amid the coronavirus pandemic, against protesters who assembled at the capital’s Jama Masjid on Friday. Around 500 protesters had gathered in ...
Read More »ED issues fresh summons to Sonia Gandhi for appearance on June 23
New Delhi, Jun 10: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to Congress president Sonia Gandhi to appear before it on June 23 for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper, officials said Friday. Gandhi, ...
Read More »No need for anti-conversion law in Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar
Patna(PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asserted that there was “no need” for an anti-conversion law in the state where the government was “alert” and members of different religious communities lived in peace. He gave the statement when ...
Read More »Congress MP Ravneet Bittu receives death threat, caller says will meet Moosewala’s fate
Ludhiana, Jun 7: Congress MP from Ludhiana Ravneet Singh Bittu on Tuesday received a threat call on his personal assistant’s mobile phone, saying he will meet the same fate as his late party colleague and singer Sidhu Moosewala. The call was ...
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