Jaipur, Aug 29 (IANS) The war of words between Rajasthan Minister Kirodi Lal Meena and Rashtriya Loktantrik Party MP Hanuman Beniwal has escalated sharply after the cancellation of the 2021 Sub Inspector recruitment examination.Nagaur MP Beniwal launched a fresh attack, accusing Minister Meena of blackmailing people and alleging that “in 2013, he (Meena) was flying helicopters after taking Rs 200 crore from Ashok Gehlot.”Beniwal further alleged, “Kirodi Lal Meena had once told him that former Ch…

Bengaluru, Aug 29 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M.B. Patil, on Friday, held discussions with Japan’s Consul General Nakane Tsutomu here, regarding the possibility of starting direct flight services from Bengaluru to the major Japanese industrial cities of Osaka and Nagoya. Speaking afterwards, the Minister said that the state government would take necessary initiatives to strengthen investment, cultural and educational ties with Japan, as well as promote skill develo…

Shimla, Aug 29 (IANS) The BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya on Friday criticised Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for participating in Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar at a time when his own state is grappling with devastating floods and cloudbursts.Taking to X, Malviya said, “When Himachal Pradesh is reeling from the tragedy of devastating floods and cloudbursts, where both people’s lives and livelihoods have…

Palakkad, Aug 29 (IANS) Kerala BJP vice president C. Krishnakumar is facing mounting troubles, with Congress leader Sandeep Warrier levelling fresh allegations of dishonesty in election affidavits, even as the senior leader battles a sexual assault complaint filed by a relative.Warrier was a firebrand BJP leader who last year joined the Congress party. He has accused Krishnakumar of repeatedly misleading voters and the Election Commission over financial liabilities.“Krishnakumar has lied in al…

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Despite repeated allegations of “vote theft” and “voter list manipulation” from the opposition parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday revealed that only 117 claims and objections were received from political parties during the period from August 1-29. This contrasts sharply with the nearly 2,12,000 claims and objections submitted directly by electors.The ECI’s latest bulletin, dated August 29, shows that out of 117 claims and objections submitted by po…

Lucknow, Aug 29 (IANS) With Akhilesh Yadav soon to join Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar as part of the Opposition’s protest over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Friday lashed out, calling the Samajwadi Party (SP) chief the ‘B-team of the BJP.’ Speaking to IANS, Rajbhar said, “Akhilesh Yadav himself once called Congress a deceitful party. …

Patna, Aug 29 (IANS) A political storm erupted in Bihar as clashes broke out between the BJP and Congress workers during a protest led by the ruling party against alleged abusive language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during the Congress’ ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’. Amid mounting criticism, the Congress hit back, accusing the BJP of indulging in “gundagardi” and playing victim after stoking provocation. Speaking to IANS, senior Congress leader Pawan Khera said, “…

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) joint space missions with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will foster collaboration between industries and startups in both countries, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Friday.In an interview with Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun, the Prime Minister said the joint missions will also help deepen the understanding of the shadowed areas of the lunar south pole.“Our government-to-government collaboration in …

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Friday said that India and Africa are building a future based on mutual trust, technology, inclusivity and prosperity.Speaking at the 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave here, CM Saini said that the state government’s vision goes beyond increasing production.“Our aim is to make agriculture a sustainable and profitable business for our people,” CM Saini said.The Chief Minister added that Haryana is supporting farmers at ever…

Hyderabad, Aug 29 (IANS) The organisers of the Milad-un-Nabi procession in Hyderabad have decided to defer it to September 14 in view of the Ganesh festivities.Like last year, the Markazi Milad Juloos Committee has come forward to postpone the procession.Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, is scheduled to be celebrated on September 5, while the 11-day Ganesh festivities conclude on September 6 with the immersion procession.AIMIM President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, party lea…