New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Leaders across the political spectrum extended greetings to journalists on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the vital role of a free and independent press in strengthening democracy and shaping public awareness.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to X and wrote, “Heartfelt congratulations to all esteemed journalist colleagues on ‘World Press Freedom Day’. Your impartiality, fearlessness, and independence always work to strengthen democ…
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Saturday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its national convener Arvind Kejriwal, calling the latter “scared and anxious”.The reaction followed after two FIRs were lodged in Punjab against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who last week switched loyalties to the BJP along with six other AAP MPs.Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra said: “Arvind Kejriwal is scared and anxious. Seven of his MPs have left, and there is no guarantee who w…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Friday that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again brought shame to democracy by allegedly attending a one-day Labour Day session in the state Assembly under the influence of alcohol. He further said that the way a “drunk” CM Mann staggered into the Assembly and spoke with slurred speech raises questions about the Speaker as well, for not stopping him.Sachdeva added that the manner in which Punjab Chief M…
Chandigarh, May 1 (IANS) After the defection of seven Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday won the confidence motion in a special one-day Assembly session, sending a clear message that attempts to destabilise the government have failed.Declaring the mandate in the 117-member House as a reflection of enduring public trust, Chief Minister Mann said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s support base remains intact and will translate into an even bigger manda…
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Denying any wrongdoing in the procurement of transformers during his tenure, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and former Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji on Wednesday asserted that all established procedures were strictly followed, even as the Madras High Court ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the alleged Rs 397-crore scam. “There is no room for irregularities, and there has been no loss to the government,” Balaji told reporters, maint…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the issuance of a fresh notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging his acquittal in complaint cases related to alleged non-compliance with summons in the excise policy money laundering matter.During the hearing, a single-judge Bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that, as per the registry’s report, the earl…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Post their landslide win, the newly-elected Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi and Deputy Mayor Monika Pant, on Wednesday promised to work towards cleanliness in the national Capital.The winners, both of whom are BJP councillors, thanked the party leadership for providing them with the opportunity.Deputy Mayor Monika Pant said: “First of all, I would like to thank the top leadership, the BJP state organisation, our state president, the Chief Minister, and also MP Harsh Malhotra,…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravinder Singh Negi on Wednesday sprinkled the holy Ganga water at the Rajghat in an attempt to “purify” the place, a day after AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and leader Manish Sisodia visited the memorial.Previously, Kejriwal had written to the Delhi High Court’s Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating that he would neither appear before her in person nor through legal counsel in proceedings linked to the alleged Delhi Excise…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) BJP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over alleged violence during the West Bengal elections, while also targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leadership over their political conduct and recent statements.Speaking to IANS, Maliwal alleged that disturbing visuals frequently emerge from West Bengal during elections, claiming that such incidents are not isolated to the current phase but have become a re…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party leader Durgesh Pathak on Wednesday said he would not participate in ongoing legal proceedings in the alleged Delhi liquor policy case before Justice Swarnakanta Sharma, aligning himself with party colleagues who have raised concerns over the matter.In a post on X, Pathak wrote, “‘Justice must not only be done, but must also be seen to be done.’ With respect and humility, I have written to Justice Swarnakanta Sharma, that I too – along with Arvind …