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New Delhi, April 3 As the Parliament is set to meet again to pass bills to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 so that the women's reservation law can be implemented at the earliest, TMC leader Derek O'Brien questioned the absence of the proposed legislation's draft.In a...

New Delhi, April 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, describing it as a significant step towards creating a trust-based governance system that will greatly enhance ease of living and ease of doing business in...

Bengaluru, April 1 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on the Centre on Wednesday, questioning whether its financial policies towards the state amounted to "tax terrorism or tax plunder".Launching a tirade against the union government, he alleged that it returns...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 The Centre will not proceed with the proposed amendments to the FCRA without addressing concerns raised by various sections, including Christians, Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday.He said the BJP's Kerala unit has requested the Centre not to...

New Delhi, April 1 – Congress Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi urged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government to send the recently introduced Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026, to a Select or Standing Committee. He also cautioned...

Amaravati, April 1 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated on Wednesday that Amaravati will remain the sole capital of the state, declaring that "no one can touch it" in the future.He expressed satisfaction over the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment)...

Alappuzha (Kerala), April 1 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday accused the Centre of "ignoring" the concerns of minority communities regarding the FCRA amendment and alleged that the move was driven by "political motives".Addressing a press conference here, he said the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the FCRA amendment bill and said it has created a sense of insecurity among a section of people in the society.Addressing a press conference here, he said the Foreign Contribution...

Mumbai, March 27 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the Centre's decision to reduce the special additional excise duty on petrol is a masterstroke that will provide relief to citizens.In a post on X, Shinde accused the Opposition of instilling fear among people that...

Bengaluru, March 27 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala launched a sharp attack on the Union government on Friday, alleging large-scale “loot” through taxation on petrol and diesel over the past 11...

Food and Civil Supplies Minister Methodius Dkhar assured today that there is no shortage of domestic LPG supply in Meghalaya, although he clarified that there is also no surplus availability.Addressing concerns about supply, the Minister acknowledged that there is a shortage of commercial LPG...

Amaravati, March 27 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday welcomed the Union government's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a strong move focused on the people.The government reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, preventing...

Chennai, March 27 AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday praised the Union government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol by ₹10, calling it a timely and welcome step taken in the larger national interest."I welcome this people-centric decision and appreciate the...

Panaji, March 27 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday welcomed the Central government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, stating that this timely intervention will ensure fuel stability and provide relief to citizens.In a notification on...

Chennai, March 27 Asserting that the ruling DMK has fulfilled nearly 85 per cent of its 2021 election promises, compared to the previous AIADMK regime's implementation rate of less than 33 per cent, party legislator Ezhilan Naganathan defended the state government's track record on Friday, while...

Mumbai, March 26 There is no shortage of cooking gas and other fuels in Maharashtra, but rumors and statements from opposition leaders are causing panic, state minister Girish Mahajan said on Thursday, urging people not to engage in panic buying.There has been a sudden increase in demand for...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for providing an additional central assistance of ₹5,000 crore to Jammu & Kashmir. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Chief Minister conveyed his sincere...

Amaravati, March 26 – The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved a resolution that will be passed in the special session of the Legislative Assembly on March 28, urging the Union Government to grant legal recognition to Amaravati as the capital city of Andhra Pradesh.Section-5 of the...

Kolkata, March 26: The Trinamool Congress will provide legal assistance to voters whose names will be deleted during the ongoing judicial review, said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday."The voters whose names will be deleted in the judicial review process will be provided...

March 25, New Delhi — An all-party meeting, organized by the Union government, was held at the Parliament complex today to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its impact on energy supplies.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri began the meeting with a detailed presentation titled 'The West...