Politics
With Migrants All Set to Return to Bihar, Lalu Takes Potshots at 'Helpless' Nitish
A couple of stinging tweets appeared during the day on the official Twitter handle of the ailing septuagenarian, who is serving sentences in fodder scam cases in Ranchi.
Two Days After Uddhav Thackeray's Call to PM Modi, EC Gives Nod to MLC Elections in Maharashtra
The necessary guidelines will need to be ensured for safety against Covid-19 during the elections, the panel headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora stated.
SC Dismisses Review Plea Against Verdict Refusing 'Pressure Cooker' Symbol to TTV Dhinakaran Faction
The top court had said to 'ensure a level playing field' among the contesting political parties in 2019 Lok Sabha polls and by-election in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, it has directed the poll panel to allot a common free symbol to the group.
Covid-19 Response Will be Litmus Test for NDA in Bihar as Nitish Kumar Eyes Return to CM’s Throne in Elections
The problem for Kumar is more confounded because he will have to perform and emerge successful in a short span of time as polls are only five months away and the contagious disease is likely to create havoc till the time a proper vaccine is tested and dev...
Free DTH Channel, e-Syllabus Calendar, Task Force: HRD Minister Nishank on Dealing with Covid-19 Education Challenge
In an interview to News18, HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank said government is trying to use both digital and non-digital mechanism to transact the curriculum even as he appealed to companies and recruiters not to withdraw any job offers already ext...
Modi Govt Taking Initiatives to Attract Companies Getting Disenchanted with China: Nadda
The BJP in a statement said the former diplomats, during their talks with Nadda, hailed India's move to help other countries in this time of coronavirus crisis.
DMK and Other Opposition Parties Slam Freezing of DA, EL for Tamil Nadu Government Staff
DMK President M K Stalin slammed the fiscal management of the ruling AIADMK while AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran said it was not "acceptable" that the government has burdened its employees with such a measure.
Shouldn't Alienate a Community for Mistake, Says Mohan Bhagwat, Then Adds Warning on Covid-19 Misuse by ‘Anti-India Forces’
The RSS chief said there are 'anti-India forces' who are waiting to use the pandemic to break the country.
Chouhan Aide Narottam Mishra Gets Home, Health Portfolios in MP's Mini Cabinet
On Tuesday, Chouhan effected the first expansion of his single-member Cabinet since he took oath on March 23, after the Kamal Nath-led government collapsed due to rebellion by Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Central Team on Covid-19 Assessment Claims Lack of Cooperation by Mamata Govt in Bengal
Apurva Chandra, the leader of one of the two teams sent to the state, claimed its members were told they "will not be going out" on Tuesday.
Prashant Kishor Slams Nitish Kumar after Bihar MLA's Son Granted Travel Pass to Return from Kota
Kumar had criticised the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to bring back students to the state in 300 buses on Friday. He said that the decision was an unjust one, and was opposed to the 'principle of the lockdown'.
Lockdown Without Concrete Planning will Increase Suffering, Nearly 200 People Died So Far: Yechury
CPI general secretary D Raja said while extension of the lockdown was expected, there was hope that the PM in his speech would outline an economic package on how to deal with the livelihood crisis.
BJP Welcomes J&K Govt Decision on 'Darbar Move', Calls Omar Abdullah's Objection 'Childish'
Former J&K chief minister and NC leader Omar Abdullah had criticised the Jammu and Kashmir government's order of keeping the ‘Move’ offices functional in both regions of the Union territory, saying it would create confusion among the people.
Flouting Lockdown Rules, Hundreds Served Biryani at Karnataka BJP MLA's Birthday Bash in Tumkuru
People of Gubbi taluk came in large numbers to the government school in Tumkuru to wish their legislator amid the lockdown. A video shows MLA Masale Jayaram addressing his guests who gather around a table as Jayaram cuts a cake.
Andhra Pradesh Govt Issues Ordinance to Remove Ramesh Kumar as SEC, Officer to Move HC
According to reports, Kumar is likely to move the High Court challenging the government’s decision to remove him from the office.
COVID-19: Don't Stop MPLAD Funds, Ready to Give Away Full Salary, Says TMC Leader at Meeting With PM Modi
The MPLAD funds help public representatives to take development to the grassroots level and it should not be stopped, Bandopadhyay added.