Shivamogga (Karnataka), May 22 (IANS) Criticising Rahul Gandhi over the Congress party’s alliance with superstar-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), BJP MLA S.N. Channabasappa alleged that the Congress had joined hands with a leader who was seen offering floral tributes to LTTE leader Prabhakaran. He further alleged that the Congress was paying respects to the leader of an organisation responsible for the killing of Rahul Gandhi’s father, former Prime Minister Rajiv G…
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New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary. Rajiv Gandhi, who served as India’s Prime Minister from 1984 to 1989, assumed office following the assassination of his mother, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. At the age of 40, he became the youngest Prime Minister in Indian history.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji on his death anniversary.”Rajiv Gan…
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday welcomed NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar’s remarks praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to enhance India’s global stature, while also taking a swipe at the opposition for criticising his foreign visits.Sharad Pawar, at a public function held on Tuesday evening, said, “Even though our political ideologies and positions may differ, politics should never be brought into matters concerning national inter…
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari shared that the Emergency affected his studies, leading him to score 52 percent in his metric and 49.26 percent in science, because of which he was disqualified from getting admission into engineering. Gadkari will be seen on Shekhar Suman’s new late-night talk show, Shekhar Tonite. In a candid interaction, Gadkari opens up about how he once failed to secure admission into engineering despite it being his family…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to citizens to be pragmatic and responsible amid the current global volatility is being seen as a prudent set of measures preparing the country to be resilient enough to endure a period of sustained uncertainty and possible rise in international oil and energy prices. His seven-point call urging Indians to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption, revive work-from-home models, reduce gold purchase, among other preventive measures, is aime…
Bengaluru, May 12 (IANS) Senior BJP leader R. Ashoka on Tuesday accused Congress leaders of displaying “economic ignorance and blind opposition” by criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent austerity appeal to citizens and asked them to visit their own party’s history.The Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Assembly also shared a news clipping of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi appealing to citizens not to buy gold and calling for national discipline in 1967.He further shared a vid…
Bengaluru, May 11 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched a sharp attack on PM Narendra Modi over his speech in Bengaluru, questioning whether he had spoken as the Prime Minister, the BJP state President, or the Leader of the Opposition in the state. In a press release, Siddaramaiah said the Prime Minister must clarify the “confusion” created in people’s minds about the capacity in which he addressed the gathering on Sunday.Although PM Modi targeted the Congress go…
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman recently took to her social media account and shared a personal anecdote from her younger days, where she recalled how she lost her luxury watch while watching a charity cricket match alongside late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and actress Simi Grewal. In her latest carousel post, the actress opened up about the incident where she lost her expensive watch.Zeenat elaborated on the story, sharing that one of her wealthy friends had once gifted her a…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu on Sunday condoled the demise of celebrated photographer Raghu Rai.“The world of photography has lost a legend with the passing of Shri Raghu Rai Ji,” said Sandhu in a message on X.“A maestro behind the lens, his work seamlessly blended technical brilliance with profound human empathy, capturing the soul of India with rare depth and sensitivity. His iconic images will continue to inspire and stand as a masterclass in storytelling thr…
Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Karnataka Opposition Leader R. Ashoka, expressing strong anger, said on Saturday that by opposing the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, Congress has clearly revealed its anti-women stance. “The women of the country will never forgive this. Therefore, it is appropriate to dissolve Congress’s women’s wing,” he said.Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, he said that even though the PM Modi-led government brought the Nari Shakti Vandan Act Bill to grant constitu…