NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee of Parliament that met on Monday to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saw opposition MPs boycott the meeting, alleging that the panel did not function as per rules. The opposition MPs alleged Anwar Manippadi of making unnecessary charges against Karnataka government and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.Opposition MPs like Gaurav…
MUMBAI: A street smart “Bandra boy”, a go-getter with a heart of gold. Some residents, neighbours and friends who had known Baba Siddique for years said he would help everyone who approached him.Pali Hill resident and Congress functionary Asif Farooqui, who had known him since the days Siddiqui helped his father, Abdul Rahim Siddique, with…
NEW DELHI: Continuous electoral setbacks for Congress have left its chief Mallikarjun Kharge ideologically bankrupt, BJP president J P Nadda said on Sunday, claiming that the opposition party’s “terrorists” barb at his party was born out of its desperation to protect its “failed product”, a subtle jibe at Rahul Gandhi.India’s oldest party has come to…
NEW DELHI: The demand for granting “official language” status to Bhojpuri, a widely spoken dialect in Bihar, has gained momentum with the opposition Mahagathbandhan voicing its strong support.Leaders from the RJD, Congress, and CPI(ML) Liberation, all members of the Mahagathbandhan have pledged to raise the matter in the Parliament.This renewed push came after the Union…
NEW DELHI: Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai on the evening of Dussehra, Saturday. The incident occurred mere hours after he had shared a message of goodwill on social media, expressing his hopes for the festival. Earlier on Saturday, at 11am, Baba Siddique had taken to the platform X to convey…
Pralhad Joshi and Mallikarjun Kharge (R) NEW DELHI: Union minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday responded to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge‘s “terrorist party” remarks about the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). Joshi highlighted past terror incidents during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) rule, accusing Congress of being lenient on terror convicts.Joshi attacked the grand old party for…
MUMBAI: Anticipating she will join Ajit Pawar-led NCP, MPCC president Nana Patole on the instructions of AICC general secretary Ramesh Chennithala Saturday expelled Amravati MLA Sulbha Khodke from the party for six years for anti-party activities. Incidentally, Khodke will join NCP Sunday in the presence of Ajit Pawar. She is likely to be NCP nominee…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Saturday reiterated its concerns regarding credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in Haryana polls. Pointing out a “strange coincidence,” Pawan Khera said that a list of 20 constituencies had been submitted to the Election Commission where the EVMs showed full charge during counting.“We have sent a list of 20 seats…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday called BJP a party of terrorists over PM Modi‘s remark that Congress has been taken over by Urban Naxals.Congress chief further accused BJP of lynching and raping tribals. “Progressive people are being called Urban Naxals…this is his habit. His party itself is a terrorist party. They do…
Congress on Saturday snubbed AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his recent ‘will have to take everyone along to defeat BJP‘ remark saying the party will be against anyone who does politics on the basis of religion.“Ask him what kind of politics he wants to do. If we are against the RSS-supported BJP brand of politics,…
