politics

Chennai/Puducherry, April 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Chennai on Friday and proceed to Puducherry for a roadshow ahead of the April 9 assembly polls in the Union Territory.The Prime Minister will land in Chennai and travel to Puducherry by helicopter.The 1.7 km long...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the anniversary of his death. In a social media post, Mr. Shah stated that Shivaji Maharaj united the people to protect dharma and culture and established Hindavi Swarajya. Mr. Shah said that Shivaji's life serves as an...

Gandhinagar, April 2 Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has described his state as the safest for women, and said everyone is aware of the situation in other states.He was speaking on Wednesday evening at the inauguration of the Gandhinagar North Premier League 2026 (GNPL), organized...

Kathmandu, April 1 The House of Representatives of Nepal will elect a new Speaker on Sunday, sources said on Wednesday.An all-party meeting held at the Singhadurbar secretariat on Wednesday decided to submit nominations for the Speaker candidates on April 3 and conduct the election on April 5...

New Delhi, April 1 Tennis legend Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, who praised his achievements.Paes joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday."Had a great meeting with Shri Leander Paes. India is very proud of his accomplishments in tennis. We...

Nazira (Assam), Apr 1 Hours after the increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Wednesday that the impact of the West Asia conflict has been felt in India sooner than expected due to the flawed policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Speaking to...

Gandhinagar, March 31 – Acharya Shri Padmasagar Surishwarji Maharaj praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, stating that while many have ruled Delhi, only he has truly ruled the hearts of the people.The remarks came after Prime Minister Modi met Acharya Shri Padmasagar Surishwarji...

New Delhi, March 31 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, saying his passing was not only a great loss to his own country but also to the global Indian diaspora.Modi said Santokhi had a special fondness for Indian...

Washington, March 31 – Usha Vance has offered a rare, personal glimpse into life inside the Vice President’s residence, speaking about family, politics, and her evolving public role in an interview with NBC News.In the wide-ranging conversation, Vance described her transition from a legal...

Chennai, March 30 TVK chief, actor-politician Vijay, filed his nomination on Monday to contest the Assembly elections from the Perambur constituency in Chennai.This is Vijay's first election, and he has chosen to contest from Perambur in north Chennai, which has a large working-class population.

Jammu, March 29 Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday urged the youth and farmers of the nation to liberate the country from the current "pro-rich" and "anti-people" government.Karra criticised the BJP government at the Centre, claiming...

March 29, New Delhi: Highlighting the global energy crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is facing the situation with resilience.He added that those involved in politics over the issue should refrain from doing so, as it concerns the interests of the 1.4 billion citizens of...

Darjeeling, March 29 – In Darjeeling, the fading graffiti demanding "We Want Gorkhaland" now shares space with signs for roads, tourism, and welfare schemes – a reflection of how the politics of the hills is shifting from the aspiration for statehood to the demands of everyday governance.For...

Chandigarh, March 28 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently supported his fellow citizens, whether it's the COVID pandemic or the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Saturday.Saini also accused the Congress and other opposition parties of politicizing...

New Delhi, March 27 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday said that discussion, debate, and even dissent should lead to decision-making in the interest of the nation, rather than disruptions.Addressing the RNG Excellence in Journalism Awards here, organized by The Indian Express...

Malappuram (Kerala), March 27 Sopana Sangeetham artist Njeralath Harigovindan joined the IUML here on Friday.IUML state president Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal welcomed him into the party at Panakkad.Speaking to reporters, the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi award winner said he was drawn...

New Delhi, March 27 Congress Rajya Sabha member Abhishek Manu Singhvi, reacting to the government's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, said on Friday that any form of relief should be welcomed, provided it is appropriate and timely.Speaking to reporters, Singhvi said: "I welcome...

Chandigarh, March 27 Congress leader and MP Kumari Selja criticised the BJP government on Friday, alleging that a crisis involving LPG, PNG, and diesel in Haryana has revealed its failures.In a statement, Selja claimed that the decision to make PNG mandatory without proper planning has caused...

March 27, New Delhi: Balendra Shah has been officially appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal. President Ram Chandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shah in a ceremony held at the President's Office in Nepal on Friday.Under constitutional provisions, Shah will now...

Bengaluru, March 27 Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Friday said that Christian educational institutions have made immense contributions to the growth of education in the country and the state, producing several leaders over the years.He was speaking...