Following Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victory in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday said the party will not make any coalition with the National People’s Party (NPP) in the state. “BJP has got a full majority (32 seats) in Manipur. We are not going to make any coalition with NPP. NPF maybe and some […]
Former Afghan prez Hamid Karzai says facing ‘troubles’ with travelling abroad
Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has said that he is facing “troubles” in travelling out of the country. In an interview with an Iranian media outlet on Wednesday, Karzai said that the former head of the Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah was also facing the same issue, according to Khaama Press. […]
Battle for India will be fought in 2024, not in state elections: Prashant Kishor
A day after the BJP retained power in four out of five states including the electorally significant Uttar Pradesh, poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Friday said the battle for India will be fought and decided in 2024 general elections and not in any state elections. Taking to Twitter, Kishor said, “Battle for India will […]
Russia made proposals to Ukraine in form of legal documents during talks in Belarus
According to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the Russian delegation has made proposals to Ukraine in the form of a legal document during the latest round of talks between Russia and Ukraine. Taking to Twitter, Russian MFA wrote, “During the latest round of talks in Belarus the Russian delegation […]
353 Russian tanks destroyed since war began: Ukraine Foreign Affairs Ministry
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday shared the details of the losses that the Russian Armed Forces have incurred noting that more than 12,000 Russian troops have been killed with 353 Russian tanks being destroyed since the Ukraine war began. According to the MFA data, 1165 armored vehicles of […]
PM Modi writes to Dehradun class 11 student, lauds his understanding of issues of national interest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to Dehradun class 11 student and appreciated his art and ideas after being impressed by his understanding of the issues of national interest at a young age, informed Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Friday. According to PMO, Anurag Ramola has been awarded the […]
Number of refugees fleeing Ukraine reach 2.5 million, says UN
Filippo Grandi, head of the UN’s refugee agency on Friday (local time), said that the number of people fleeing Ukraine has now reached 2.5 million estimating that about two million people are displaced inside Ukraine. He said that the UN’s Refugee Agency needs about USD 500 million for its emergency […]
Meenakshi Lekhi says Arvind Kejriwal’s claim of EC forced to delayed MCD polls ‘not gracious’
Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi on Friday said that the allegations made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Election Commission over delay in municipal corporation elections do not seem “gracious”. Her remarks came in the wake of Kejriwal earlier in the day stating that the EC was forced to cancel MCD polls and that doing so […]
Punjab Cabinet recommends Governor to dissolve 15th Punjab Vidhan Sabha
The Punjab Cabinet on Friday gave the approval to recommend Governor Banwarilal Purohit for dissolution of the 15th Punjab Vidhan Sabha, a day after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) registered a landslide victory in the state Assembly elections. A decision to this effect was taken during a virtual Cabinet meeting […]
Anti-India campaign in the Maldives possibly sponsored by China: Report
The ‘India Out’ campaign in the Maldives being led by former President Abdulla Yameen and his supporters might have to do with Yameen’s affinity with China, a media report said. India and Maldives signed an agreement in February 2021 under which India was to develop the harbour of the Maldives […]
BJP’s Arvind Menon terms SP as ‘Samapt Party’ after his party’s win in UP polls
After Bhartiya Janta Party’s significant victory in Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, party’s National Secretary and Uttar Pradesh co-in-charge Arvind Menon took a dig at oppositions and termed Samajwadi Party as ‘Samapt Party’ and Bahujan Samaj Party as ‘Bilkul Samapt Party’ in the state. “SP means ‘Sara Parivar’ (entire family) and […]
SC seeks Centre’s response on plea alleging unethical marketing practices by pharmaceutical companies
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to respond to a plea alleging unethical marketing practices by pharmaceutical companies in their dealings with healthcare professionals resulting in the prescription of excessive or irrational drugs and a push for high-cost or over-priced brands. A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud issued notice to the […]
Fodder scam case: Jharkhand HC defers hearing on Lalu’s bail plea till April 1
The Jharkhand High Court on Friday differed the hearing on the bail plea of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav till April 1 in connection with a fodder scam case. Earlier in February, a CBI court sentenced Yadav to five years imprisonment in the fifth fodder scam case and imposed a […]
Indian Coast Guard, NDMA officials hold discussions to enhance cooperation in tackling disasters
Indian Coast Guard and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) officials including member Rajendra Singh on Friday held discussions at the force headquarters in the national capital. The discussions were held to strengthen cooperation and coordination in tackling disasters in the maritime zone, according to NDMA officials. “Indian Coast Guard and National Disaster Management Authority […]
BSP, AIMIM contributed to BJP’s win in UP assembly polls, says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said that Bahujan Samaj Party and AIMIM should be credited for their contributions to BJP’s win in the recent four states namely Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Goa. The Shiv Sena leader praised the Samajwadi Party’s performance in the polls. “BJP achieved a great victory. Uttar […]