Disallowing debate on China disrespect to democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Disallowing debate on China disrespect to democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Taking note of the recent faceoff between Indian and Chinese armies in Tawang, former Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday lashed out at the Central government accusing it of being “adamant” and not holding any discussion on the issue in the Parliament. Addressing a meeting of party MPs, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia […]

Amid military stand-off with China, India took giant strides in defence field in 2022

Amid military stand-off with China, India took giant strides in defence field in 2022

2022 was the year of path-breaking reforms for the defence sector as giant strides were made to transform the military into a youthful, modern and ‘Aatmanirbhar’ force even as the India-China military stand-off continued at eastern Ladakh. While the armed forces were equipped with state-of-the-art weapons/equipment/ technologies manufactured by a self-reliant indigenous industry, a major […]

Country doesn’t need shortcut politics, it needs sustainable development: Modi

Country doesn’t need shortcut politics, it needs sustainable development: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India needed sustainable development and not “shortcut politics”, and alleged that some parties were trying to destroy the country’s economy. Addressing a gathering after launching and inaugurating various projects worth Rs 75,000 crore here, Modi said narrow approach towards development will provide only limited opportunities. He also said […]

Rail blockades disrupt train services in north Bengal

Rail blockades disrupt train services in north Bengal

Train services in different parts of north Bengal were disrupted on Tuesday due to rail blockades staged by the Kamtapur State Demand Forum (KSDF) asking for a separate Kamtapur state. KSDF is the joint forum of Kamtapur People’s Party (KPP) and Kamtapur Progressive Party. (KPP). Following the ongoing blockades that started early Tuesday morning, different […]

AAP might not open account in Gujarat : Amit Shah

AAP might not open account in Gujarat : Amit Shah

AHMEDABAD, Nov 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has downplayed AAP’s challenge in Gujarat polls, claiming Arvind Kejriwal’s party may not even open its account, and said the BJP state unit’s announcement on setting up anti-radicalisation cell is a good initiative that can be considered by other states and the Centre. In an interview to […]

Gujarat polls: BJP suspends 12 more rebels for contesting as independent candidates

Gujarat polls: BJP suspends 12 more rebels for contesting as independent candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended twelve rebels in disciplinary action, who had filed their nominations as independent candidates after being denied tickets by the ruling party in the upcoming Gujarat Assembly elections. All of the twelve rebels were seeking tickets in the Assembly election. This is the second list of rebels who have […]