NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government‘s announcement of hike in petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre and Rs 3.02 per litre respectively has garnered strong reactions from opposition leaders and residents. “Khata-Khat badh gayi mehengai (Inflation has increased exponentially)!” reacted Union minister of petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri.“After not fulfilling the…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah made a fervent denial of engaging in vindictive politics on Saturday, asserting that neither he nor his government would resort to such practices in the future. He directed accusations towards the BJP, accusing them of fostering such divisive tactics.Siddaramaiah’s remarks came in response to criticism from the BJP and…
DELHI: The Delhi Congress staged ‘matka phod’ demonstrations in all 280 blocks of the city on Saturday morning, protesting against the water shortage in the national capital.The protesters, carrying earthen pots on their heads and Congress flags, chanted slogans against the Delhi government and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal before smashing the pots on the ground.Devender…
BENGALURU: The Congress govt in Karnataka is in the dock again for a perceived delay in investigating a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case against BS Yediyurappa, former chief minister, BJP’s tallest functionary in the state, and veteran politician.Barely a month ago, the govt had faced immense criticism for delaying action in the…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara has a word of advice for state’s former chief minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa, who faces allegation of sexual assault on a minor girl. Yediyurappa, who is believed to be in the national capital, on Friday got temporary relief from Karnataka high court which put…
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday issued a clarification on a viral photo of party general secretary KC Venugopal and said fake news has been circulated that he was consuming alcohol in a restaurant while it was only black tea in the glass. The Congress has also lodged a complaint in Hyderabad against the fake…
KOZHIKODE: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who won in Wayanad and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies, said during his Wayanad visit that he was in a dilemma over which of the two he should represent in Parliament. “Everybody knows the answer except me. In politics, everybody knows everything except the person who is doing it,” he…
MUMBAI: BJP leader Chandrakant Patil acknowledged Uddhav Thackeray‘s significant efforts during the Lok Sabha election campaign. Despite Thackeray’s hard work, Patil noted that the Congress and NCP (SP) appeared to have reaped more benefits than Thackeray’s party.At an event in Mumbai, Patil, a senior Maharashtra minister, remarked, “Uddhav Thackeray’s health was not in good condition,…
NEW DELHI: Taking a swipe at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh remarked on Monday that the delay in assigning ministerial portfolios indicates nervousness within what he termed the “one-third prime minister” government. “Almost 24 hours after being sworn in the one third Pradhan Mantri is yet to allocate portfolios….
NEW DELHI: A day after attending PM Modi’s swearing in ceremony, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday met with senior congress leader Sonia Gandhi along with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.Taking to X the Congress posted photographs stating, “CPP Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji, former Congress President Shri…
