NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday refuted allegations made by Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi that a “purification” ritual was performed after Mallikarjun Kharge’s event in Uttarakhand, calling it a bid to divide society along caste lines.In a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said, “There was no caste angle to…
NEW DELHI: Two cabinet ministers – Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi – in the Narendra Modi-led government sparred over the issue of reservation on Saturday and sought each other’s resignation.The controversy began after Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) president and Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son, Santosh Kumar Suman, sought a review of the quota…
In the case of Everest, FSSAI has prohibited the sale of compounded (hing powder) variants with immediate effect. NEW DELHI: Food regulator FSSAI on Saturday said it has prohibited Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd and Laljee Godhoo and Company from selling hing powder after finding the products to be sub-standard.In a social media post, the…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Nabin on Saturday expressed displeasure after three party MPs from Delhi visited Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s residence to offer condolences following his death, news agency PTI reported, citing sources.“BJP national president Nitin Nabin summoned these three MPs today and expressed his displeasure over their visit to Sajjan Kumar’s…
Chinese general Zhao Zongqi, who commanded the People’s Liberation Army‘s (PLA) Western Theatre Command during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan Valley clash with India, has been removed from China’s top political advisory body.According to China’s state-run Xinhua news agency, Zhao was expelled from the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and two…
Russian strike near Kyiv kills over 20, triggers massive fire in Bucha district (Image used for representation) At least 27 people were killed after a Russian strike hit Ukraine’s Bucha district near Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, with dozens of homes damaged and a large fire breaking out in the area.Tymur Tkachenko, head of the…
AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj questions BJP over BJP MPs visit to Sajjan Kumar’s residence (File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: The AAP on Saturday challenged the BJP to take action against three of the party’s Lok Sabha MPs from Delhi for attending the condolence meeting of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, a convict in the 1984…
Rahul alleges BJP of discriminatory politics NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a fierce attack on the BJP-led Centre, alleging discrimination against Dalits and criticising the practice of “suddhikaran” as a form of discrimination.Rahul alleged that Dalits continue to face discrimination and violations despite constitutional safeguards, accusing the BJP…
Pakistan’s Azan Awais ducks a bouncer (AP Photo) Pakistan’s struggles in England have deepened after their batting collapsed for 110 in the first innings of the Lord’s Test, prompting a brutal assessment from former England captain Michael Vaughan.Pakistan arrived at Lord’s hoping for a response after being beaten by an innings and 53 runs in…
Mamdani linked the spirit of Raksha Bandhan to his broader vision for New York City, calling on residents to extend the values of care and solidarity beyond the festival. New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani marked Rakshabandhan by joining celebrations with South Asian seniors at India Home, a senior care home in the city. Extending…
