We will establish a drug-free India by 2047: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Terming the drug menace a major issue across the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced to make a “drug-free India” by 2047, seeking a “Team India” and “whole of government approach” in the fight against the menace. Shah made the announcement at the inaugural event of the first National Conference […]
If Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt then no one in world is honest: AAP supremo on CBI summons
New Delhi: “If Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt then there is no one in this world who is honest,” Delhi Chief Minister said on Saturday, a day after CBI summoned him for questioning in connection with the excise policy case. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, he said, “Tomorrow, they (CBI) have called me […]
India to protect interests of farmers, dairy sector in free trade agreement with EU: Goyal
Rome: India will completely protect the interests of farmers and dairy sector in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said. He was here on an official visit to hold discussions with leaders and the private sector on ways to further enhance trade and investment […]
Wheat export ban to continue for now: Goyal
Rome: The ban on exports of wheat will continue as India has to ensure adequate supplies of the foodgrain for its domestic market and keep the inflation at check, Union minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He said that the procurement of wheat has started and the numbers for the first week of buying are […]
‘Don’t mess around with my authority’: CJI warns lawyer
New Delhi: A bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud everyday usually hears around 100 cases on an average seeking urgent listing before the benches of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice’s court is often packed with lawyers, who mention their matter seeking urgent hearing. During the mentioning of the cases, the Chief […]
Himachal Staff Selection Commission will be constituted again: CM
Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday that the Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC), Hamirpur which was dissolved for alleged paper leaks and irregularities in recruitment, will be constituted again. He made this announcement in response to the discussion on the proposal brought under Rule 130 in the State Legislative Assembly regarding irregularities […]
Election Commission says looking into AAP’s national status issue
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Wednesday said it is looking into the issue of according the national status to the Aam Aadmi Party. “It is under review… We will soon come back to you,” Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar told a press conference here when asked about the issue. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party’s electoral […]
On Bihar Day, CM Nitish renews demand for special status
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar renewed his long-pending demand for the special status for Bihar from the Centre. Inaugurating a three-day Bihar diwas celebration here at the Gandhi Maidan on Wednesday, Nitish Kumar said: “Bihar will develop further if we get the special status category. Bihar is the fastest growing state in the country”. Pointing […]
Rahul against seeks LS Speaker’s permission to respond to allegations
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla again, seeking permission to speak in the Lower House on allegations levelled at him by the Government and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. He wrote: “I had written to you on 17 March seeking your permission to respond to totally baseless and […]
Told LS Speaker I have right to respond in Parliament: Rahul
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he has told Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that four ministers have made allegations against him and he has the right to respond to that in Parliament. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Gandhi said he is hopeful though not very sure that […]
