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'For success of democracy, expression and dialogue must go hand in hand'

Addressing the awardees of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2024, he called for accountability among parliamentarians

'Lot of serious discussion held on this': Ex-Chief of Army Staff Gen VK Singh on ONOE

Former Union Minister and ex-Chief of Army Staff, General VK Singh, emphasized on Sunday that extensive discussions have already taken place regarding the One Nation, One Election Bill.

'Mamata Banerjee will not support it because country is benefitting from it'

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has responded to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, asserting that the proposed reforms would benefit the country by saving money.

UP govt screens 27 lakh citizens in special campaign to eradicate TB by 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has screened more than 27 lakh citizens as part of a comprehensive campaign to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from Uttar Pradesh by 2025.

Mayawati accuses Congress and BJP of deceptive politics over Shah's comments on Dr Ambedkar

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has criticized the Congress party for its reaction to Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, calling it \"pure deception and selfish politics.\"

Uttarakhand natives urge Govt to include its hilly region under 5th schedule

A large number of Uttarakhand natives on Sunday gathered at Jantar Mantar under the banner of Uttarakhand Ekta Manch to demand the inclusion of the state's hilly region in the 5th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

CCPA imposes penalty on coaching institute for misleading ads

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 lakh for misleading advertisements on Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study.

Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of ignoring farmers' issues amid Sambhal excavation

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, alleging that the ruling party is focusing on Sambhal to divert public attention from farmers' issues.

When Piketty came to India

Thomas Piketty, the French economist and author of the famous book Capital in the Twenty First Century, was recently in India. He delivered a lecture on the state of inequality globally as well as in India.

To keep what is worth keeping

Those who know Winston Churchill only from his dogged wartime leadership when Germany attacked his country and have read only a few excerpts from his wartime speeches are aghast when they decipher his ugly elitism, racism and sheer blimpish stodginess, when they take pains to read his memoirs, reports of his contemporaries and his exchanges with President Roosevelt.

Fed's Caution

The US Federal Reserve's decision to lower its benchmark interest rate to a range of 4.25-4.50 per cent marks a turning point in its monetary policy.

Amit Shah blames Left rule for Tripura's backwardness

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Left parties for leaving Tripura \"backward\" during their 35-year rule and credited the BJP government with bringing progress to the state since assuming power in 2018.

Indian Army gifts 'pherans' to residents of LoC in Kashmir

Amidst onset of the 'Chillai Kalan' (harshest part of winters) in Kashmir coinciding with the International Pheran Day, the Indian Army distributed traditional pherans to underprivileged families in far-flung villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir Valley.

Indira Gandhi herself voted to remove many provisions of 42nd Amendment: Jairam Ramesh

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday pointed out the selective criticism of the 42nd amendment by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech during the debate on the Constitution in the winter session of Parliament.

Exceptional case: Delhi HC orders revision of CLAT-2025 results

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Consortium of National Law Universities to revise the results of the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)-2025 examination.

'Rahul Gandhi should have shown courtesy'

Union Minister of State Raksha Khadse on Sunday slammed the Congress leaders including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for their conduct during the December 19 ruckus at the Parliament complex.

NC Govt has taken steps towards rationalising job reservation: Omar Abdullah

Put in an embarrassing spot by the ruling National Conference's MP Ruhullah Mehdi who has announced to stage a protest along with unemployed youth on Monday outside the Gupkar Road residence of the chief minister for rationalisation of reservation in government jobs, CM Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that his government has not ignored or swept the issue under the carpet.

Kuwait honours PM Modi with its highest national award

Presented in recognition of Modi's achievements and endeavour to strengthen the country's ties with India, the award, instituted in 1974, has been conferred on select global leaders

Robin Uthappa denies role in provident fund case

Former cricketer and television commentator Robin Uthappa has clarified that his association with three companies, Strawberry Lenceria Private Limited, Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Private Limited, and Berryz Fashion House, ended years ago when he resigned from their directorships, amid allegations concerning a Provident Fund case.

Police release video on Sandhya theatre stampede

The tragic stampede at Sandhya Theatre on 4 December, which claimed the life of a woman and left a young boy critically injured, continues to spark controversy.

Pralhad Joshi accuses Karnataka govt of 'misusing' power days after interim bail to BJP's CT Ravi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused the Congress government in Karnataka of \"misusing\" power days after interim bail was granted to the BJP MLC CT Ravi in an alleged derogatory remark case.

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss urges TN government to act against online gambling

Highlighting that 17 people have committed suicide in a year due to online gambling, PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to expedite the pending Supreme Court case to enforce a ban on it.

'HM Shah's remark on Ambedkar an irredeemable shame'

DMK executive committee adopts resolution condemning Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

Siddaramaiah claims evidence against CT Ravi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday disclosed that his government has both audio and video evidence proving BJP MLC CT Ravi used derogatory language against Minister for Women and Child Development, Lakshmi Hebbalkar, on the floor of the Karnataka Legislative Council during the winter session in Belagavi on 19 December.

As of now case is over, there is no judgment against Senthil Balaji: DMK spokesperson

DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan (photo) said the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking the recall of Senthil Balaji's order was going on; however, there is no judgment against him.

Doppler Radar installation work at Sambalpur

The Doppler Radar centre of Sambalpur will share important meteorological information to the State disaster management department.

Science City to Come up near Kapilash: Minister Patra

A Science City will be developed in Kapilash with an investment of Rs 1200 crore and plans are afoot to have a ring road as well as metro rail, announced Food Supply Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra here.

Retd Judge K Chandru dismayed over Shah's comments on Ambedkar

Retd Justice K Chandru, expressed his grave concern over recent comments on Ambedkar made by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Govt assures farmers of compensation for rain-induced crop loss

The state government has asked farmers who suffered kharif crop loss due to unseasonal rain to report it for insurance compensation claim under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

Prof Yashawant Pathak interacts with intellectuals, students and faculty

Prof Yashawant Pathak, presently serving as a Professor & Associate Dean at University of South Florida, USA and founder member of the International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS) on a three-day visit to Odisha stressed the need to unite and share responsibilities towards bringing world peace, sustainable development and prosperity.