National News

Rahul Gandhi calls for caste census, Highlights economic inequality: '73% of population lacks representation in top companies

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:37:10 IG Bhatkali

Union ministers resume talks with farmers in Chandigarh amidst continued demands for MSP guarantee

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:30:40 IG Bhatkali

Congress and AAP resume seat-sharing negotiations for Delhi amidst renewed optimism

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:11:18 IG Bhatkali

Political turmoil erupts in Sandeshkhali: Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP, tensions rise in West Bengal

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:58:30 IG Bhatkali

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of instigating turmoil in Sandeshkhali, prompting a swift rebuttal from the BJP, which accused the TMC and the state government of complicity in crimes against women.

Communal clashes erupt across Bihar after Saraswati Idol immersion, dozens injured

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:58:42 IG Bhatkali

Hindustan Times, quoting police sources, reported on Saturday that more than 40 individuals sustained injuries in communal clashes that erupted across several parts of Bihar following the Saraswati idol immersion. The clashes resulted in the arrest of around 50 suspects in Darbhanga alone.

Explosion at fireworks factory claims 10 lives in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:25:23 IG Bhatkali

An explosion tore through a fireworks' manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Saturday, resulting in the death of at least 10 individuals, including four women, and leaving seven others injured.

Jaihind TV, backed by Congress in Kerala, alleges centre freezes bank accounts amid political turmoil

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:43:36 IG Bhatkali

The management of Congress-backed Jaihind TV in Kerala on Saturday alleged that its bank accounts were frozen by the Centre, a day after the national party's main bank accounts were frozen by the I-T department over an outstanding tax demand.

Arvind Kejriwal's AAP wins trust vote amidst legal challenges

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:17:34 IG Bhatkali

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi's Chief Minister, secured a vote of confidence from his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Assembly on Saturday.

Farmers demand legal guarantee on MSP; fourth round of talks scheduled with union ministers

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:12:39 IG Bhatkali

The demand comes a day before the fourth round of talks between farm leaders and Union ministers over their various demands. Union ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal and Nityanand Rai and farmer leaders will meet on Sunday for their fourth round of talks. The two sides met earlier on 8, 12 and 15 February, but those talks remained inconclusive.

SC Invalidates Electoral Bonds Scheme; Orders Immediate Halt to Issuance

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:32:38 IG Bhatkali

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated the electoral bonds scheme introduced by the Narendra Modi-led government in 2018. This scheme, aimed at facilitating anonymous funding to political parties, was conceived as an alternative to cash donations, with the intention of enhancing transparency in political funding.

Farmers' protest continues as they march towards National Capital

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:05:14 IG Bhatkali

Protesting farmers from various unions continued their march towards the national capital on Wednesday. Delhi Police, deployed at the borders, are maintaining law and order amid the farmers' 'Delhi chalo' call, as reported by various media outlets.

Rahul Gandhi cancels Jharkhand yatra to join farmers' protest in Delhi

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:08:16 IG Bhatkali

The second phase of Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Jharkhand, slated to begin on Wednesday, has been canceled as the senior Congress leader rushed to Delhi to join a farmers' agitation in the national capital, according to a party official.