In favour of Uniform Civil Code, but it must be well thought out, says former Supreme Court Judge Deepak Gupta

In favour of Uniform Civil Code, but it must be well thought out, says former Supreme Court Judge Deepak Gupta

On July 3, officials from the Law Ministry, informed a parliamentary standing committee headed by BJP MP Sushil Modi that they are awaiting the 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with their process on uniform civil code. Law Commission Member-Secretary Khetrabasi Biswal said on since June 14, the commission published a public notice inviting feedback … Read more

Assam CM Sarma meets Amit Shah over government formation in Tripura, Nagaland

Assam CM Sarma meets Amit Shah over government formation in Tripura, Nagaland

BJP National President J.P. Nadda, Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma during a meeting, in New Delhi, on March 5, 2023 | Photo Credit: PTI Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the latter’s official residence here on Sunday to … Read more

Explained | The sorry state of affairs at Indira Canteens

Explained | The sorry state of affairs at Indira Canteens

Story so far Indira Canteens in Bengaluru, which are already starved of funds, are now hit by a water crisis. Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has cut water supply to the canteens for non-payment of bills. In December 2022, 15 mobile Indira Canteens were shut down citing lack of patronage. Most canteens in … Read more

Budget is opportunistic, not futuristic: Mamata Banerjee

Budget is opportunistic, not futuristic: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. File photo | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 described the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-2024 as an opportunist and anti-poor Budget. Addressing a public gathering in the State’s Birbhum district, Ms. Banerjee also added that the new … Read more

PM Modi launches ‘Rozgar Mela’, issues appointment letters to 75,000 new appointees 

PM Modi launches ‘Rozgar Mela’, issues appointment letters to 75,000 new appointees 

Launching the drive to recruit 10 lakh personnel in government and PSUs, PM Modi says his govt. is taking new initiatives, risks to shield India from global problem. Launching the drive to recruit 10 lakh personnel in government and PSUs, PM Modi says his govt. is taking new initiatives, risks to shield India from global … Read more

Chidambaram highlights ‘plight’ of middle class in days of ‘soaring prices’

Chidambaram highlights ‘plight’ of middle class in days of ‘soaring prices’

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday highlighted the “plight” of the middle class due to rising prices of daily use items and said if such is their state, imagine the “terrible pain” of the poor families. In a series of tweets, the former finance minister said “look at the plight” of the middle class … Read more

I am against Afspa, but have to also see national security: Manipur CM N Biren Singh

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The BJP is looking to form the next government in Manipur on its own. Chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh told Bikash Singh that for the past five years, the BJP-led government had to face the “pushes and pulls” of a coalition government. He feels Manipur is witnessing pro-incumbency and said that he would work with … Read more

Centre decided to repeal farm laws with eye on polls: Sharad Pawar; says farmers’ struggle can’t be forgotten

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said the BJP-led central government decided to withdraw three farm laws fearing backlash in upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, and hailed the protesting farmers, saying their year-long struggle against the legislations would not be forgotten. He also slammed the Centre for introducing the three farm bills and … Read more

Congress promises to make Gairsain permanent capital of Uttarakhand if voted to power

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Ahead of next year’s assembly elections in Uttarakhand, Congress on Monday promised to make Gairsain the permanent capital of the state “within two-three years” of coming to power. “We will first create the infrastructure required for a permanent capital in Gairsain and then shift the state’s capital there within two-three years of coming to power,” … Read more

Will take legal advice on filing FIR against Rahul over remarks against RSS: MP minister

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Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Thursday said he was going to seek experts’ advise as to whether a criminal case should be registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks about the RSS. On Wednesday, the Congress leader had stated that the BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh were “fake Hindus” who use … Read more