Politics
BJP Accuses Opposition of Creating Fake Narrative on Question Hour Suspension
The BJP on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress over its criticism of the Union government for not having the Question Hour during the upcoming Parliament session.
No One Can Be Allowed to Interfere in Our Nation's Affairs: Rahul Gandhi on Allegations Against Facebook
With his tweet slamming the social media giant, Gandhi tagged a recent article on how questions were raised by Facebook employees on its India team's neutrality after an executive posted internal messages allegedly favouring the BJP.
In Letter to FM Sitharaman, Chhattisgarh CM Rejects 'States Should Borrow' Plan, Lists Other Ways to Bridge Deficit
Bhupesh Baghel made the statement after the Centre on Thursday presented two options to states under which they can borrow from the market to make up for the estimated deficit of Rs 2.35 lakh crore this fiscal.
Kerala Rejects Centre's Proposal of Borrowing by States to Meet GST Shortfall
The Centre and opposition-ruled states like Punjab, Kerala, Delhi and West Bengal, are at loggerheads over the financing of the Rs 2.35 lakh crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) shortfall in the current fiscal.
K Annamalai Appointed Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President
Annamalai, a mechanical engineer who did MBA fromIIM, Lucknow, before joining the civil service, had joinedthe BJP in Delhi on Tuesday in the presence of BJP national general secretary Muralidhar Rao and later met its national president J P Nadda.
Modi Govt Trying to Reduce States to Municipal Corporations, Says Sitaram Yechury
He said about 15 crore people lost their jobs and their purchasing capacity during the first three months of the lockdown period, while the rich become richer.
Delhi Assembly Panel to Summon Top Facebook Officials, Probe Role of Social Media Giant in Riots
The committee on Tuesday started proceedings on complaints about Facebook's alleged "deliberate and intentional inaction to contain hateful content" in India.
UDF Moves No-confidence Motion against Pinarayi Vijayan Govt in Kerala for First Time in 15 Years
A medical team conducted rapid antigen tests on the members early in the morning and social distancing in seating arrangements have also been ensured.
Raj HC Asks Speaker to Hear Complaint Filed by BJP Leader Madan Dilawar against Merger of BSP MLAs with Cong
Dilawar had challenged the merger of six MLAs–Sandeep Yadav, Wajib Ali, Deepchand Kheria, Lakhan Meena, Jogendra Awana and Rajendra Gudha–with the Congress. Further details of the court order are awaited.
Phone Tapping Issue: BJP Can Obstruct Individual Freedom, Says Congress Leader DK Suresh
Speaking to reporters here, he said, when inquired with some people, they suspected phone tapping, and advised us to give a complaint, so we have filed a complaint.
Spiteful Measures Undertaken by Centre on August 5 Last Year Have Not Fared Well in J&K, Says NC
The statement came after a meeting of the party functionaries of Srinagar district, presided over by NC general secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, which was held at the party headquarters here — Nawa-e-Subha.
Bill to Provide 75% Reservation in Private Sector Jobs to Be Introduced in Monsoon Session: Dushyant Chautala
The ordinance on private sector jobs has been reserved for consideration of the President.
Assam Congress 'Split' Over Alliance With AIUDF as Gogoi Move Said to Benefit BJP in 2021 Polls
Several Congress leaders believe that the Hindu electorate across the state would vote against the party if the AIUDF is projected as a partner. They have now decided to write a letter to the Congress high command, seeking the removal of the party’s state...
'The best we can do': DNC viewers adjust to virtual format
Nick Zingarelli relished Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention this week, especially when the former first lady used President Donald Trump's own words It is what it is to sum up Democrats' disappointment in his presidency.
US suspends extradition and tax agreements with Hong Kong
The Trump administration on Wednesday suspended or terminated three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong covering extradition and tax exemptions.
Rajastan Civic Elections Put off Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
In an order on Wednesday, the State Election Commission said the elections to 129 municipal bodies of the state to be held in August 2020 have been postponed till October 20, 2020 in view of the current situation.
