Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram said that the Agnipath scheme in no way strengthens the capacity or capability of the armed forces. Karti P Chidambaram said that the Agnipath scheme is a short-term induction into the armed forces without the necessary training and benefits. “A professional army going forward needs […]
CBI initiates preliminary inquiry into allegations of extortion racket in Tihar Jail
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary inquiry on the allegations that an extortion racket was being run from Tihar and other prisons in the national capital Delhi. Sukesh Chandrasekar had moved a petition seeking a direction to CBI for the registration of FIR. Following this the […]
Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Next hearing on Aug 12
A court in Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Friday listed the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for next hearing on August 12. Gandhi appeared before the Sultanpur court this morning in connection with the case over alleged objectionable remarks on Union Home Minister Amit […]
“Agnipath-a necessary reform in Army” says PM Modi, hits out at opposition for misleading youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the Agnipath scheme during his address in Ladakh’s Kargil on Friday on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Highlighting the scheme, PM Modi said that the goal of Agnipath was to make the Army young and keep the Army continuously fit […]
“Pakistan hasn’t learnt from its history,” says PM Modi on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan that its nefarious plans would not materialise, as our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and the enemy will be given a befitting reply. Speaking during Kargil Vijay Diwas Shradhanjali Samaroh in Drass, Ladakh, PM Modi said that Kargil Vijay Diwas […]
Paris Olympics: Tough opponents for Nikhat, Lovlina in women’s boxing as draws revealed
India women boxing stars Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain secured difficult match ups in the draws announced for their respective weight categories in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Nikhat, the world champion boxer, secured a match up against Germany’s Carina Kloetzer in the opening round of the women’s 50 kg boxing […]
LS Speaker Om Birla, other leaders pay tribute to former LS Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on his birth anniversary
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee, current Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with other leaders, paid floral tribute at the Constitution House of the Parliament on Thursday. Birla was accompanied by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh and other leaders […]
Union Budget: BJP to showcase budget benefits through nationwide programmes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold nationwide programmes to inform the public across the country about the features and benefits of the Union Budget 2024-25 in wake of the ongoing protest by the opposition parties accusing the budget of being ‘discriminatory.’ In this regard, the BJP will […]
Finance Ministry has given impetus to job makers, job seekers through Budget: Union Minister Suresh Gopi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Mos for Tourism Suresh Gopi reacted to the INDIA bloc’s protests against the Union Budget on Wednesday and said that the finance ministry has given impetus to job makers and job seekers and that the opposition parties should look at the budget with the […]
12-member farmer leaders delegation reaches Parliament to meet LoP Rahul Gandhi after alleged entry denial
A 12-member farmer leaders delegation reached the office of Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in Parliament House to meet him after the alleged initial entry denial on Wednesday. KC Venugopal, Raja Brar, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Dharamvir Gandhi, Dr Amar Singh, Deepender Singh Hooda, and Jai […]
“Attack on dignity of India’s federal structure”: Rahul Gandhi on Budget 2024
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi hit out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over the Union Budget presented on Tuesday, saying that it is an attack on the “dignity of India’s federal structure”. “This budget is an attack on the dignity of India’s federal structure – in the greed to […]
“Could be a technical issue”: LoP Rahul Gandhi alleges farmer leaders not allowed inside Parliament
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that farmer leaders who were invited by him to meet in Parliament were not allowed inside. “Jaane hi nhi daite kya karai. This is the issue…What should we do? It could be a technical issue also,” […]
“Modi govt has increased unemployment in last 10 years”: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticises Union Budget
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying that the budget is a way to retain power as it mentioned a special project for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. Speaking to the media, the Samajwadi Party chief said, “The Union budget is a […]
“PM Modi’s dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047 clearly reflected”: Union Minsiter Kiren Rijiju on Union Budget’24
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047 has been reflected in the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. “This is a dream budget for all sections, especially for youth and women. Capital expenditure of more than […]
“Union budget 2024 will give Madhya Pradesh an opportunity to keep pace with its development.”: CM Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget 2024 being presented in the parliament and said that it would give an opportunity to the state to keep pace with its development. CM Yadav told ANI, “I extend my wishes on the budget presented on the basis […]