Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday defended the Indian Youth Congress’ “shirtless” protest at AI Impact Summit in Delhi, saying that it was done in the interest of the nation. He further condemned the arrest of Youth Congress members in connection with protests held during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, calling the action undemocratic and unjustified.Addressing the media in Bengaluru, Kharge said the Youth Congress members had staged the protest in the inte…
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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24 (IANS) In a historic political shift in the capital city, the BJP led council of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation on Tuesday presented its maiden Budget, promising a decisive break from the past with a strong push for infrastructure, welfare and governance reforms. The Budget assumes significance as it follows the party’s stellar victory in the 101 member council, the first time the BJP has secured control of the Corporation.The party won 50 seats on its ow…
Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) Following the arrests made after the Youth Congress’ shirtless protest in New Delhi during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday slammed the Centre, alleging that the government’s inability to host an international event had been exposed and that it was now victimising those involved in the demonstration. His remarks came after Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the shirtle…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Highlighting India’s rapid strides towards becoming a sports powerhouse, iconic athletes Rupinder Pal Singh and Rohit Tokas expressed deep appreciation for the country’s successful award of hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030 after a long gap of 20 years.Rupinder Pal Singh, who was part of the Indian hockey team that won an Olympic bronze medal after a gap of 40 years in Tokyo 2020, said the massive push by the Government of India and collective efforts put in by …
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Following the protest by Youth Congress workers during the India AI Impact Summit, several exhibitors on Saturday criticised the act, calling it disgraceful and inappropriate. They said that at a time when the country is showcasing its technological advancements on a global platform, such disruptions send the wrong message. Speaking to reporters, an exhibitor said, “The way Youth Congress workers created disruption at such a major national event, when the AI Summit is …
Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) Gujarat contributes 8.2 per cent to India’s gross domestic product (GDP), with a per capita income of Rs 3,01,000, around 60 per cent higher than the national average, demonstrating the state’s economic strength, said state BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma on Thursday.Speaking at a press conference in Gandhinagar, Vishwakarma congratulated Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and state Finance Minister Kanu Desai for presenting the Rs 4,08,053 crore budget for the financial…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) New Zealand batter Lauren Down has called time on her 15-year cricket career at the age of 30. She played 35 ODIs and 13 T20Is for the White Ferns since her international debut in 2018.Down debuted for her hometown Hearts in 2011 in a T20 against Canterbury at Melville Park in Auckland and would go on to represent Auckland on 202 occasions (101 List A and 101 T20).“I have loved my time being part of the White Ferns group and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity …
Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) Gujarat’s Budget for 2026–27 has been set at Rs 4.08 lakh crore, reflecting a 10.2 per cent increase over the previous year, with 65 per cent of the total expenditure earmarked for developmental spending.The Budget was presented in the Legislative Assembly by Finance Minister Kanu Desai.Reacting to the Budget, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said it advances the state’s growth trajectory without introducing any new taxes.“This Budget takes forward the state’s …
Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) Ahmedabad is set to be transformed into an “Olympic Ready City” after the Gujarat government earmarked Rs 1,278 crore in the 2026–27 State Budget, following the state’s successful bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.Presenting the budget in the state Assembly, Finance Minister Kanu Desai outlined a series of investments aimed at strengthening sports infrastructure and urban facilities in preparation for the international event.The allocation forms part o…
Ahmedabad, Feb 5 (IANS) The Gujarat High Court on Thursday allowed the state government to resume possession of around 45,000 square metres of land linked to jailed self-styled godman Asaram in Ahmedabad’s Motera area, bringing an end to a long-running legal dispute over the property near the Narendra Modi Stadium.The court upheld the government’s decision to reclaim the land, holding that the original conditions of allotment had been violated and that unauthorised constructions raised on the si…