NEW DELHI: After the release of the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report on the wealthiest politicians, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s family firm Heritage Foods Ltd issued a clarification, stating that approximately 82% of CM’s wealth worth Rs 931 crore is on account of his kin’s shareholding in a dairy product retailing…
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister and senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said Hindus staying in Bangladesh should not be encouraged to come to India as they are patriotic Bangladeshis who do not want to leave their land despite “tremendous atrocities” they face there….
Maharashtra government announced the formation of a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday, to probe the brutal murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. According to an order issued by the state home department, the SIT is said to be led by the deputy inspector general of the crime investigation department (CID), Basavraj Teli.On Wednesday…
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday requested Pakistan to hasten the release and return of 183 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who have completed their sentences. Additionally, India sought immediate consular access to 18 civilian prisoners and fishermen in Pakistani custody who are believed to be Indian nationals, as stated by the ministry of external affairs…
NEW DELHI: Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration on Wednesday said that the institute would be renamed to honour former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26 at the age of 92.Manmohan Singh served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to…
NEW DELHI: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has sharply countered Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “absence” from the conflict-hit state. Singh attributed Manipur’s ongoing challenges to what he called the “sins of the Congress,” singling out decisions made during previous administrations. “Everyone, including yourself, is aware that Manipur is…
NEW DELHI: Government on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Centre’s flagship crop insurance schemes, until 2025-26, allocating a total outlay of Rs 69,515.71 crore for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.The decision was taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Cabinet also…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm wishes on Wednesday for a prosperous new year ahead. “Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success, and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity,” PM Modi posted on X. President Droupadi Murmu also shared her new year greetings.“Wishing everyone…
Rabindra Ghosh (PTI photo/ File) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Tuesday met the Bangladeshi lawyer defending Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. Ghosh met Rabindra Ghosh at his house in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district.Rabindra Ghosh, who is undergoing medical treatment in Barrackpore, reached India on December 15, to the relief…
NEW DELHI: Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed has dismissed a Washington Post report alleging that the opposition sought $6 million from India to aid in a plot to impeach Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.The former Maldives president stated he was unaware of any “serious plot” against President Muizzu and added that India would never support such…
