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New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a comprehensive structural audit of all government schools in the national capital to assess the actual condition of infrastructure and essential facilities, an official said on Friday. The audit will examine the structural strength and safety of school buildings, along with basic amenities such as drinking water, toilets, cleanliness and fire safety systems.The decision was taken after the Chief Minister conducted a surprise…

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) In recent elections, several prominent Opposition leaders who positioned themselves as strong critics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — such as Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, among others — have all faced major electoral setbacks, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gaining ground in their strongholds. Tamil Nadu’s M.K. Stalin has also struggled to maintain momentum against the BJP’s expanding influence.These poll defeats highlight how Prime Ministe…

Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, questioning the intent behind his meeting with President Droupadi Murmu. He also accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of political hypocrisy and betrayal of its core principles.Reacting to the Chief Minister’s recent outreach to the President, Warring said such meetings would not alter the ground realities in Punjab. “Nothing is really going to change …

Gandhinagar, April 28 (IANS) The counting of votes for Gujarat’s extensive local body elections is scheduled on Tuesday, with results expected later in the day, according to officials from the State Election Commission.The counting process will determine the outcome across 15 Municipal Corporations, 84 Municipalities, 34 District Panchayats and 260 Taluka Panchayats, where polling was held on April 26.Officials said counting will begin at designated centres, with security and administrative ar…

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court’s Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma on Monday rejected a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal seeking her recusal from hearing matters related to the alleged Delhi Excise Policy case. Pronouncing the decision, Justice Sharma said that while the “easier path” would have been to recuse without hearing the application, she chose to decide the issue on the merits in the interest of institutional integrity.”While I began penn…

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 15 (IANS ) With the campaign for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections nearing its final phase, high-profile visits by national leaders have intensified the political battle across the State. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal are set to play key roles, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigns in the southern districts.Rekha Gupta will campaign in Coimbatore North on Wednesday in support of BJP candidate V…

Chandigarh, March 31 (IANS) With the wheat procurement season commencing in Punjab from April 1, the Central government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaffirming its commitment to farmers, has released a cash credit limit (CCL) to the tune of Rs 30,973 crore at the minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 2,585 per quintal. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab unit on Tuesday expressed its gratitude to the Central government for this significant step.Providing details in thi…

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Monday said in the Lok Sabha that the alleged harassment-linked suicide case involving a Punjab government official pertains to the state government, but assured that the Centre would consider transferring the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) if Members of Parliament from Punjab submit a written request.Speaking during the discussion in the Lok Sabha, HM Shah said the issue falls under the jurisdiction of the Punjab…

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Congress on Friday mounted an attack on the BJP after a Delhi court acquitted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the alleged liquor policy scam case.Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera alleged that the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have a tacit political understanding and they help each other when it suits their interests.In a post on X, Khera claimed that proceedings against the BJP’s “convenient alli…