Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticises retired judges' signature campaign against HM Amit Shah

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Bengaluru, Aug 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, on Saturday, described the signature campaign initiated by retired Supreme Court judges against Union Home Minister Amit Shah as “inappropriate”. Speaking at a gathering in Bengaluru on the topic “Parliamentary System in the Largest Democracy in the World”, Union Minister Rijiju criticised the Congress and other opposition parties.He said that the signature campaign — launched in the backdrop o…

Even without a terror group, Zakir Naik poses a grave threat to India’s security

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New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Abubacker Siddique who operated as a lone wolf was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police recently. The police termed him as a big fish, with advanced bomb making skills.During his questioning, he had told the police that he was operating alone and was inspired by the preachings of Zakir Naik, a wanted criminal in India, currently living in Malaysia.The agencies have been on the look out for Naik for several years now. Naik, however, remains free in Malaysia and has no re…

Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi inaugurate drone manufacturing unit in Noida

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Noida, Aug 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated the Raphe mPhibr Drone Manufacturing Unit and Defence Equipment and Engine Test Facility in Sector-81, Noida.Speaking at the event, CM Yogi said the establishment of state-of-the-art facilities for drones, aircraft engines, and aerospace testing marked a major achievement for India’s defence sector in the face of evolving global challenges.“India has been facing challe…

Relief to textile exporters: Centre extends export obligation period

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New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The industry, on Saturday, welcomed the important step taken by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) extending the Export Obligation (EO) period under advance authorisation for products subjected to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC). In respect of QCOs notified by the Ministry of Textiles, the EO period under advance authorisation had already been extended from six to 18 months.Together, the…

Two battalions of disaster relief would be established, says Haryana CM

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Chandigarh, Aug 30 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said that two battalions of the Haryana Disaster Relief Force would be established to handle exigencies and assist people. He said that the foundation stone of the upcoming Fire and Disaster Training Institute in Jind district would soon be laid. The Chief Minister was reviewing the functioning of the Fire and Emergency Services and the Revenue and Disaster Management Department with officials.CM Saini said that for t…

Good sign amid global headwinds: Delhi economists hail India’s GDP growth of 7.8 pc in Q1 FY26

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New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Delhi-based economists on Saturday hailed India’s robust GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26, describing it as a stronger-than-expected performance driven by manufacturing, construction, and services. They called it a “good sign” amid global economic headwinds. Economist Aakash Jindal told IANS, “India’s economy has grown at a faster-than-expected rate of 7.8 per cent in the June quarter. When compared to other major ec…

‘Marathwada Marathas must be declared Kunbis’, says Jarange-Patil as reservation stalemate continues

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Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) The stalemate over the implementation of the Maratha reservation between activist Manoj Jarange Patil and the Maharashtra government continued on Saturday.The talks between Jarange-Patil and the government delegation, comprising Justice Sandeep Shinde, failed to arrive at any agreement. Justice Shinde told Jarange-Patil that the state government has given an in-principle approval to implement the Hyderabad Gazette, and the committee will now meet the Cabinet subcommittee to…

Preparing to contest all 243 seats in Bihar, says LJP-RV MP on state polls

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Patna, Aug 30 (IANS) Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti, on Saturday at a press conference in Patna, claimed his party is preparing to contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly election. However, he also said that the final decision will depend on a consensus within the NDA.”There should be a respectable agreement between the five constituent parties in the NDA. If there is no equality, it will not be right for the alliance,” he said, rejecting fake news reports that LJP-R…

Not a ‘dead economy’, it’s ‘long live economy’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on GDP data

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New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the latest GDP figures, declaring that India has proven itself to be a “Long Live Economy” in the face of global headwinds.“When leadership is steadfast, policies are precise, and decisions are farsighted, then the results make history. Those who used to call it a ‘Dead Economy’ should now understand that India is a ‘Long Live Economy’, moving firmly on the path of becoming a developed and self-reliant nation,” …

Chamundi Hills belongs to Hindus, stop politics over Dussehra celebrations: Erstwhile royal family member

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Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 30 (IANS) Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family, responding to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state unit Congress President D.K. Shivakumar’s statement that Chamundi Hills is not exclusive to Hindus, asserted that Chamundi Hills indeed belongs to Hindus.She also appealed to stop carrying out politics over Dusshera celebrations.Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Saturday, Pramoda Devi further stated that the rituals and worship at Chamundi Temple a…