Politics
After Sabarimala Prasadam, Controversy Erupts Over Halal Boards Outside Restaurants in Kerala
Alleging a conspiracy by “religious fanatical groups”, the BJP has demanded that the halal boards be taken down, while the ruling CPM has refused to yield.
Andhra Won't Have 3 Capitals Now As Jagan Govt Junks Bill, Wants Further Discussions
Andhra Pradesh assembly on Monday passed a bill to repeal the controversial AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020, that was intended to establish 3 capitals for the state.
Former BSP MLA Booked for Provoking 'Religious Enmity' in Ghaziabad
An FIR was filed against the exDhaulana legislator, who recently joined the Samajwadi Party at the Masuri Police Station.
In Pak after 2 Yrs, Sidhu Calls Imran 'Bade Bhai' at Kartarpur Sahib; Draws BJP's Ire Amid Credit Tussle
The BJP mocked Sidhu as "Rahul Gandhi’s favourite" and said that it is no surprise why he was preferred over Captain Amarinder Singh.
Need to Move Together to Make India 'Vishwa Guru', Says RSS Chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said teachings of Hindu religion need to be given to the world without trying to convert anyone.
Can't Trust BJP Till it Actually Repeals Farm Laws, Says TMC's Mahua Moitra
The TMC's Lok Sabha member said no one trusts the BJP as "their left hand speaks one thing, while the right hand says something else".
Biden: US 'Considering' Diplomatic Boycott Of China Olympics
President Joe Biden said Thursday that the United States was considering a diplomatic boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing over China's human rights abuses, a move that would keep American dignitaries, but not athletes, from the games.
Election Fever Grips UP: PM Modi to Inaugurate Neglected Irrigation and Drinking Water Projects Tomorrow
The megaproject on the river Dhasan provides irrigation facilities to over 1.5 lakh farmers in 168 villages and clean drinking water to over 4 lakh families.
Placed Under House Arrest, Two Party Members Held, Says PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti
The PDP chief charged that the pattern of using innocent civilians as human shields and then denying their families the right to a decent burial shows that the Centre has plumbed new depths of inhumanity.
Brazil Swaps Acclaimed Welfare Program For Untested Stand-in
Brazil's government rolled out a new welfare program Wednesday, temporarily ensuring much needed financial help for millions of families while also worrying experts because funding and other details have yet to be determined.
Present Leadership Has Forgotten Key Lesson Of Inclusivity: Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday criticised the BJP government for having "forgotten the key lesson of inclusivity". Speaking at the launch of his book, 'Pride, Prejudice, and Punditry', Tharoor said that it was a flaw of the parliamentary syste...
Winter Session of Parliament from November 29
Subject to exigencies of Government Business, the Session is likely to conclude on Thursday, December 23, 2021, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said in a statement.
Himanta Biswa, Conrad Sangma Hold Meeting to Resolve Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute
Conrad K Sangma said that no previous state government had dared to take up the issue as they were worried about the political consequences.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in West Bengal on 2-day Visit
Mohan Bhagwat will hold closed-door meetings with functionaries of the RSS, which has made inroads into the eastern state.
Credit War Over Purvanchal Expressway Intensifies as SP Launches Project 'Symbolically' Ahead of PM Modi's Visit
Workers also rode on their bicycles at various spots on the expressway after the administration blocked the route by putting boulders at some spots.
Ed Sheeran Wins Best Artist As MTV Europe Music Awards Returns To Live Format
English singersongwriter Ed Sheeran won best artist and best song for "Bad Habits", while Kpop stars BTS snatched four awards at MTV's Europe Music Awards, which returned as an inperson event after a virtual 2020 edition due to the pandemic.